Rolleiflex 6008 Integral User manual

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Rolleiflex 6008 integral(Rollei
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Contents
Components and controls page 2
ln a nutshell nr^avuvv ^
Camera operation page 10
lnterchangeable modules page 22
Hints and notes page 29
Main accessories page 34
Lens table page 39
The Rolleiflex 6008 system page 42
Trouble shooting page 44
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using your photographic equipment, Always unplug appliance from electrical
basic safety precautions should always be outlet before cleaning and servictng and
observed, including the folowing: when not in use. Never yank cord to pull plug
from outlet. Grasp plug and pullto
Read and understand all instructions before disconnect.
uslng.
Let appliance cool completely before
Close supervisions is necessary when any putting away. Loop cord loosely around
appliance is used by or near children. Do not appliance when storing.
leave appliance unattended whtle in use.
To protect against the risk of electric shock,
Care must be taken as burns can occur do not immerse this appliance in water or
from touching hot parts. other liquids.

Do not operate appliance with a damaged To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not
cord or if the appliance has been dropped or dissassemble this appliance, but take it to a
damaged - until it has been examined by a oualified serviceman when some service or
oualified serviceman, repair work is required. Incorrect reassembly
can cause electric shock when the appliance
Position the cord so that it will not be is used subsequently.
tripped over, be pulled, or contact hot
surfaces. The use of accessory attachments not
recommended by the manufacturer may
lf an extension cord is necessarv, a cord cause a risk of fire, electric shock or injury to
with a current rating at least equal to that of oersons.
the appliance should be used. Cords rated
for less amperage than the appliance may Connect this appliance to a grounded
overheat. outlet.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFE

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39 Soare fuse                                  70 Aperture-ring lock (for shutter-priority AE)
40 Fuse retaining slide                               71  Focusing ring
41 Interchangeable focusing screen               72 Lens release
42 Detachable folding hood                       73  Mirror lockup
43 Left-hand strap lug                           74 X-sync PC socket
44 Exposure-correction/fill{lash switch             75 Hot shoe with dedicated flash contacts
45 Metering-mode selector, custom-function        76 Cable-release socket
   RESET                                      77  Battery grip
46 Multi-exposure knob
47 Left-hand magazine release
48 Sticker recess
59 Left-hand magazine-back release
50 Drawslide bar
51 Interchangeable film magazine
52 Frame-counter window
53 Memo holder
54 Film gate, detachable for use of special
   accessones
55 Magazine hinge
56 Lock spring for film-spool spindle
57 Memo holder
58  Film insert
59 Film-ddvance gear
60  Film-path marking
61  Tripod quick-release plate
62  3/Bin. tripod socket
63  1/4in. tripod socket
64  Battery compartment
65 G ri p-adjustment release
66 Action-grip pivot
67 Lens bayonet
68 Interchangeable lens
69 Aperture ring (for shutter-priority AE and
   manual)


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Components
  and Controls





    1 Master switcn                       34 Spool chamber and symbol for empty take-up
    2 Right-hand finder-hood release                    spool
    3 Right-hand strap lug                   35 Right-hand magazine-back release
    4 Right-hand screen-frame release         36 Magazine back
    5 Magnifier panel                      37 Right-hand magazine release
    6 Magnifier                         38 Film-sPeed dial
    7 Folding finder-hood cover
    8 Nicad batterv
    9 Fuse
    10 Left-hand finder-hood release
    11 Left-hand screen-frame  release
    12 Finder LED display
    13 Distance scale
    14 Aperture scale
    15 Aoerture oointer
'   16 Pointer wrndow
    17 Double filter bayonet
    18 Aperture index
    19 Distance index and depth-of-field scale
    20 Bayonet lens mount
    21 Shutter-release lock
    22 Bottom right shutter release
I   23 Action grip
    24 Detachable leather strap
    25 Shutter-speed dial
    26 Top right shutter release
    27 Action-grip seat
    28 Meter/memory switch (AE lock)
    29 Take-up spool
   30 Index for alignment with backing-paper arrow
    31 Universal remote-control socket with screw
         thread
    32 Selftimer and customjunction  switch
    33 Stop-down button


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Rolleiflex 6008 "integ ral"

About this Manual The numbering of the controls and components is
isTo make the most of the potential of this camera, consistent throughout the text and illustrations. lt
you need a certain level of photographic expertise based on the two fold-out picture plates at the front
and basic technical knowledge. We assume that a and back. Keep them folded out for easy reference
Rolleiflex 6008 owner will have that basic know- while reading this manual'
ledge; it is the purpose of this instruction manual to
provide specific information on camera handling. After a presentation of components and con- <Rollei
trols, a brief summary of the main handling points fgtgteChntC
is added for the hurried reader. This is followed by
a detailed description, with suitable illustrations, of
the main camera features and a step-by-step
explanation of relevant operations, from assem-
bling the camera modules right up to removing the
exoosed film.
Next in line are a number of practical hints and
background information as wellas notes on the
main accessories.
A table summarizes the main data of the inter-
changeable lenses.
A trouble-shooting guide helps to trace possi-
ble problems and handling errors - to which even
the seasoned pro is not immune in the excitement
of the action - and indicates remedies.

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In a nutshell ConnectCharge nicadpowerbatterycable "c" to oower socket "d" of
charger and to AC outlet. The green LED indicatesRead this telegraphic summary for a quick grasp of readiness.
the major camera controls and operations. To get All common AC voltages from 100 to 24OVto know the camera in depth, go to page 1O and may be used. Push up battery grip 77 , removeread on from there. battery B from camera and insert it in charger in
position shown. Charging time: min. 10 minutes,Note for owners of a Rolleiflex 6002 or SLX: normally t hour.Except for the camera backs, all interchangea-
ble modules may be used on the Rolleiflex 6008 All rechargeable nicad batteries are subject to"integral". Do not, however, try to use the inter- gradual discharge even without use.To keep thechangeable 6008 "integral"magazines on a camera always ready for action, be sure toRolleiflex 6002 or SLX, since the motorized recharge the battery at intervals of about 2 - 3drive system of these models is not designed months even if it is not used.for operation with interchangeable magazines.
Moreover, the film track does not in that case
keep the film perfectly flat.

Note for owners of a Rolleiflex 6008 SRC 1000:
All interchangeable modules fully compatible
with the 6008 "integral".

The accessories FM1, MEl and SRG/MRC 120
are not suitable for use with a Rolleiflex 6008
"integral".

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Mount lens Load film ,
Press red lens release 72 and remove body cap. Push grip of magazine drawslide bar 50 fully to
Align red mark on lens 68 with red dot on bayonet "magazine change" position (arrow). Hold
lens mount 20, insert it all the way and turn it fully camera upside down as shown. Press release but-
clockwise. tons 35 and 49, open magazine back 36 and re-
move film insert 58 --> page 7, top left. Pull red tab
lnsert nicad battery of spring 56 outwards to insert film spool, oriented
Hold charged battery B with grip 77 facing down as marked by symbol 60. Run paper leader straight
and insert it fully into camera to engage grip. to empty spool 29, attach and wind up till arrow
headS (!) line up with white index 30 -+ page 7,
lmportant note: center and bottom. Insert film-box tab in memo
The Rolleiflex 6008 "integral" will automatically holder 56 (behind full spool). Drop film insert into
detect and display faulty shutter operation. This back. Full spool must face -r , empty spool r -r
includes shutter tripping without a lens or maga- symbol.
zine on the camera. In this case, the shutter release Note: Backing paper must lie above pressure-
will remain locked for the duration of error display. plate springs "a"; threading below these springs
See also page 21. willfollow automatically later. Firmly close maga-
zine back.
Fully push down magazine drawslide bar and
set ISO film speed on magazine dial 38. Turn
master switch '1 to "S" and press shutter release:
Film is now advanced to first frame, and frame
counter 52 reads "1". lf this fails to appear, press
release once more.
To load magazines off the camera, -+ page 24
"Changing magazines".

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Focus
 Open finder hood 7, swing up magnifier panel 5
 with magnifier 6 and focus by turning focusing
 ring71.

 Select exposure mode
 Aperture-priority AE- Set shutter-speed dial 25 to
 "A", press lock button 70 on aperture ring 69 and
 set desired aperture.

 Shutter-speed  priority- Turn aperture ring 68 to "A"
and select desired shutter speed on dial 25.

 Manual mode - Adjust aperture andlor speed until
 only green LED stays  lit.

Programmed AE- Turn aperture ring 69 and shut-
ter-speed dial25 to "A". In standard mode, pro-
gram works with 1/rzss shutter-speed prlority.

Select metering mode
Choose metering pattern by turning selector 45 to
one of the following positions:
I    Center-weighted multi-zone metering for
      normalsubjects.
tr    Spot metering for difficult lighting
      conditions.
r-t'l     Multi-spot metering for extreme lighting
      conditions. Meter up to five subject points
      (see page 17).




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Read exposure Take picture
After selecting exposure and metering modes, For single frames, press master switch 1 and turn
push meter switch 28 forward. Finder display lights to engage at "S". Briefly press shutter release 26 or
up for about 40 s (for about 4 min. with multi-spot 22.For continuous shooting turn switch 1 to "C"
metering). Reactivate metering system as often as and keeo shutter release depressed for desired
needed. To store reading, hold button 28 de- number of frames. Switch 1 at "off" locks the two
pressed or engage by pulling backwards. shutter buttons. Release 22has an additional
mechanical lock.
Note finder display Alternatively, a cable release may be screwed
All essential camera functions are displayed in the into socket 76 or an optional electric remote re-
viewfinder 12: Aperture and shutter speed plus lease connected to socket 31.
intermediatel/s steps up or down; balance signals
(manual mode) with green correct-exposure LED. Watch frame counter
At right-hand end of display, E stands for flash Window 52 shows number of exposures made. "S"
readiness with dedicated flash units, +/- for expo- indicates no film loaded or film not threaded; red
sure correction, M for memory lock and E for spot arrow = film not advanced to first frame; all-red win-
or multi-spot metering. dow = paper trailer or film spooled up.

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Close focusing hood
Fold down magnifier panel5. Push in both side
panels and let go; hood closes on its own.

Unload film
Film end winds up automatically after last expo-
sure. Then open magazine back and  lift out film
insert. Remove and sealfullfilm soool. Reolace
film insert and close magazine back.

Note: Before opening the magazine back 36,
always push drawslide bar 50 allthe way to "maga-
zine change/remove insert" (arrows), or the draw-
slide may be damaged.

The following pages describe the different
camera functions and operating steps in full
detail.
For useful hints see page 29 et seq.
In case of handling errors, check the trouble-
shooting tables on pages 44- 49.





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Camera operation ToPreparingmount thethelens,cameraremovefor frontuse and rear caps'
Press release 72and remove the bodylcao, turning
We will now look at the operating sequence from it counterclockwise. Align the red index oh lens 68
assembling')the camera to unloading the exposed with the red dot inside the camera, insert the lens
film. This applies to the basic camera outfit and to allthe way into the bayonet mount 20 and turn
single exposures with AE control. Where neces- clockwise to engage.
sary, more detailed explanations follow the
description of the handling steps. Inserting the batterY
Push the nicad battery 8, with its grip 77 tacing
Rolleiflex 6006 owners please note: down, allthe way into the battery compartment and
With the exception of the bellows attachment, push home the grip. See note on page 6!
extension tu bes, teleconverter, reversi n g ada-
pter and magnifying finder hood,all inter- Fitting the neckstraP
changeable components are equally usable on Push the self-latching strap eyelets onto the lugs 3
the Rolleiflex 6008 "integral". lf necessary, these and 43 and let them engage.
accessories can be modified at the factory.This To release the strap, lift the latching bar and
also applies to the same Rolleiflex 6002 and unhook the eyelets.
SLX accessories. The strap can rotate freely around the lugs,
Rolleiflex 6002 and SLX owners please note: making it easy to carry the camera in any position.
Do not try to use 6008 magazines on a Rolleiflex (See also important notes on page 6.)
6002 or SLX, since the motorized drive system
of these models is not designed for operation
with interchangeable magazines. Also, the f ilm
track does not in that case keep the film perfect-
ly flat.

') The basic camera outfit is supplied in special packing that
securely holds all components. lt is advisable to keep this
packinj in case you wish to ship the outfit again. Also note the
berial numbers of the camera body and lenses. These will help
you trace it and prove your ownership, should you ever lose
any of these items.

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Fitting the action grip
 To avoid accidental shutter tripping while fitting the
 grip, turn the master switch to "off". Turn the
 shutter-speed dial 25 to <> and hold  it there. Push
 grip 23 with its pivot 66 fully into the hole 27 in dial
 25 and let go of the dial so that it returns from the
 <> position.
    The grip is now firmly attached to the camera.
 To remove  it, proceed in the reverse order.





Adjusting the grip position
The grip engages in four positions and thus allows
easy holding with the hood (waist-levelshooting)
and the 45" prism finder or 90o eye-levelfinder.
    To adjust the grip, press the inside release "b"
tillyou can move the grip. Let go of the button and
swing the grip forward or back untilthe locking pin
engages.





Adjusting the wrist strap
Open the clip on the strap and adjust the latter so
that it comfortably supports the camera on your
right hand.
    To remove the strap, use a ballpoint pen or
similar pointed object to depress the small locking
pins at each end of the grip while pulling the small
strap brackets out of their slots. To fit the strap, pro-
ceed in the reverse order.





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Charging the nicad battery Hint 1: lf rapid charging is to start again (!) after
Plug the power cable "c" into the receptacle "d" of changeover to float charging, briefly lift the battery
the charger "b" and connect it to a wall outlet. The off the contact pins and replace it. -> The one-hour
green LED confirms readiness. All common AC vo- timer starts, and rapid charging begins.
Itages and frequencies can be used:
100 V - 24OV DC, 50 Hz - 60 Hz. Hint 2: lf the battery is overheated, the red LED will
not light up when the battery is in the charger.
Insert the battery into the charger so that its ter- Rapid charging will start only after the battery has
minals are in contact with the charger pins. Rapid cooled down to below 45'C.
charging starts after approx. 2 seconds with 500
mA, and the red LED lights up. The red LED goes Charging from a car battery
out when charging is completed. Use an optional accessory cable to connect the
The charging voltage and the battery tempera- low-voltage socket of the charger to the lighter
ture are monitored during charging. When the cut- socket of the car. Normal charging from a 12V car
off voltage has been reached, the unit switches to battery takes around 14 hours. ln this case, the
float charging. Once the battery temperature redigreen LEDs will not light up.
exceeds +45oC, the red LED goes out, and rapid
charging stops untilthe temperature is once more Connecting a video camera
in the admissible range. Rapid charging is A CCD video camera or other unit running on 12V
terminated after a maximum of one hour. Float DC/500 mA, such as a portable radio, may be
charging consists of 0..1-second pulses of 500 mA connected to the 3.Smm jack socket. The green
injected every 16 seconds, with the green LED LED indicates readiness. The cable should not be
flashing in addition to the red LED. Since the float longer than 2 m.
charge only compensates for the self-discharge of
the battery, the latter may remain in the charger for Safety
prolonged periods. A TBOOmA fuse is permanently fitted to the charger.
Ambient temperature range: approx. 5"C to The outputs (battery pins, sockets) are protected
35'C. The total charging time depends on the against shorting by faulty batteries or metallic
charge condition of the battery. After normal objects. The battery temperature is monitored and
discharge, about one hour or less is sufficient. limited. The duration of rapid charging is likewise
monitored and limited to one hour. The control unit
complies with the pertinent safety regulations.

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The unit is double-insulated. Loading the film insert
Do not ground it nor insert any bare metallic ob- Push the drawslide bar 50 allthe way to "magazin<
jects into the battery compartment. Use the change/remove insert" (arrows). Press the maga-
charger only in a dry environment. zine-back releases 35 and 49, open the back and
remove the film insert 58. There are three recesses
To avoid excessive drain on the battery, always in the magazine back to facilitate gripping. lf
switch the camera off after use.Turn master necessary, briefly press down on the empty spool
switch 1 to "off"and disengage the AE lock but- with one finger to loosen the insert.
ton 28. Pull outwards the red lock spring 56, insert the
All rechargeable nicad batteries are subject film spool as shown by the film-path marking 60
to gradualdischarge even without use.To keep (black side of backing paper facing inwards) and
the camera always ready for action, be sure to let the spring engage the spool. Thread the
recharge the battery at intervals of about 2 - 3 backing paper straight into take-up spool 29 and
months even if it is not used. wind up a turn or two, keeping it taut, with the
advance gear 59, untilthe arrow on the backing
Checking the battery paper lines up exactly with index 30. Insert the
Whenever the camera is switched on, it automati- identifying tab from the film box into memo holder
cally checks the condition of the battery. 57 (behind the fullfilm spool)as a film{ype remind
Switch the camera on by pressing Memo er.
switch 28. Displays and their meaning: The camera comes comolete with one film in-
bc FULL Sufficient capacity sert. For efficient operation during extended shoot-
bc=6,5,4,3,2,1 Low capacity ing sessions it makes sense to carry severalfilm
CHARGE Insufficient capacity inserts, unless the even more practical inter-
When bc=6-1 appears, the battery has only changeable magazines are used. You can carry
enough power for a few films and ought to be the inserts preloaded for quick film changing. The
recharged. When the display reads CHARGE, the same film insert (but not the same magazine!)
camera cuts off altogether. serves for both size 12O and 220 roll film.

Do not use Rolleiflex SLX film inserts (with
index marks and symbols on the inside edges),
as they might jam when unloading.

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At freezing temperatures (below 0'C) it is better not Setting the film speed
to preload film inserts; rather load the film directly Turn dial 38 to the ISO speed of the film in the
into the camera and advance to frame No. 1. The camera. The dial clicks at each setting; do not try
adhesive tape holding the film on the backing to set intermediate values.
paper may become brittle in the cold and then Film soeeds from ISO 25 to 6400 can be set.
cause f i lm-advance problems. This wide range covers virtually allfilms available
worldwide. With switch 44 you can correct the nor-
Replacing the film insert mal exposure from -42lsIo +2EV in '/g increments.
Open the magazine back as described before and lf the film soeed is varied with the camera
drop in the film insert so that the fullfilm spool switched on (l) or if magazines with a different ISO
faces the symbol - l and the empty spool the setting are attached, the corresponding ISO value
symbol r:. Do not try to guide the film edges will be displayed for about one second instead of
underneath the springs "a" along the pressure- the shutter speed, for example
plate edges, but rather let them lie on top. The 25 - 32 - 40 -- 50 . . 3200 - 4000 - 5100 - 6400
autoloading system ensures correct film location When the magazine is removed, the display
and automatically threads the film underneath the will read "100" because without a magazine the
springs "a". camera automaticallv defaults to 21 DIN = 100
Close the magazine back until it snaps into ASA.
place and push the drawslide bar allthe way down
to disengage the shutter lock. Turn master switch l Setting an exposure correction
to "S" and briefly depress shutter release 22 or 26: lf the exposure correction is set or varied with the
The film is automatically advanced to the first camera switched on, it will be displayed for about
frame, and "1" appears in frame-counter window one second instead of the aperture, for example
52.lf "l" fails to appear (which may occasionally Setting 0 +'1" +'1, +1 +1'1" +1'ls +2
happen with some film brands), simply press the Display 0 0' 1. 1 1' 2. 2
shutter release a second time. Setting 0 -'1" -'1" -1 -1'1, -1'1" -2
To load the film insert with the magazine de- Display 0 -0' -1. -1 -1' -2. -2
tached, see page 24,"Changing magazines". etc. up to - 42ls
In addition, the symbol +/- will light up in the
viewfinder display 12it a correction is set.

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Note: When you fit interchangeable Rolleiflex 6006 Opening the hood
magazines, which have no provisions for ISO set- Raise the folding hood cover 7 at the rear and
ting, the camera will default to ISO 1OOl21o. Allow- swing up. To swing up the spring-loaded magnifier
ance for other film speeds can be made by setting panel 5, push up its tab towards the edge of the
a suitable exoosure correction with switch 44. Films cover.
from ISO 25 to 2500 can thus be used.
Fvemnla' Closing the hood
lso 25 50 100 200 400 800 1600 2500 Fold down magnifier panel 5. Push in both side
EV cor- panels and let go; the hood closes on its own.
rection +2 +1 0 -1 -2 -3 -4 -4'1,
Focusing
Turn ring 71 to focus the image on the screen. The
focusing distance can be read off in m or ft against
the index 19. Depth of field can be checked
against the aperture scales to each side of the
distance index 19. For infrared photography read
off the focused distance and set it against the red
index on the deoth-of-field scale. All lenses focus
at full aperture.
The standard finder screen incoroorates three
focusing aids: a central split-image rangefinder, a
microprism collar and the Fresnel ground glass
proper. The standard screen is ideal for many sub-
jects. Five alternative screens are available as
optional accessories for special applications.

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,Viewing Program chart
The square grid of the standard screen aids in ver- (for BOmm f/2,8 lens)
tical and horizontal alignment of the camera. The
lines are spaced 1O mm apart, which helps to mark t
smaller finder fields for 4.5x6cm (1"lox21lqin.) 30s
upright or horizontalformats or even 4x4cm. Spe- 15 s
cial screens with 4.5x6cm frame markings (hori- Bs
zontal and vertical)as well as 4x4cm markings are
available as ootional accessories.
Interchangeable lenses widen or narrow the 1I'1125
field of view (from a given viewpoint) and are avail-
'/'uo
able in focal lengths from 30 to 1000 mm. 1T'/500
The line of accesories includes various inter- t
changeable viewfinders as alternatives to the /rooo
standard folding hood. 2A 5,6 11 tb 22

Selecting the exposure mode The optional Master Control unit allows any speed
Selecting the exposure mode is straightforward from '15 s to l/soo s to be chosen as a prime speed.
and logical: This can be varied and thus adaoted to the work on
Aperture-priority AE- Turn shutter-speed dial 25 to hand, giving an additional 14 AE programs.
"A"; press lock button 70 and turn aperture ring 69
to the desired f-stop; there are click stops at ./s Manual mode- Select any combination of aperture
intervals. and speed. Use ejther of the two to set correct
Shutter-speed priority AE- Engage aperture ring exposure by the row of LED dots in the display.
69 at "A" and select the desired soeed on dial 25: Exposure is correct if only the green LED stays lit.
this also has click stops at1ls intervals.
Programmed AE- Set both the aperture ring and
speed dial to "A". The camera then selects a suita-
ble combination of shutter speed and aperture. To
minimize the risk of camera shake, the program
covers the range from 30 s 161/rzs s with full-
aperture priority.

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B/T mode - With the speed dial25 set to "8", -b- image circle. For spot readings, switch to tr. The
appears in the display for the bulb mode. Always mode is also displayed in the viewfinder.
set the aperture manually in this mode. The shutter
opens as you press the shutter release and closes Multi-spot metering
only when you remove your finger from the release. In this mode, you can separately read and store u
lf in addition the Memo switch 28 is engaged, the to five subject points, be it highlights, shadows or
display will read "F" for T mode. ln this case, the midtones. The camera's microorocessor then con
shutter stays open after depression of the shutter putes an average that can be stored for an entire
release and closes only when the release is exposure series, if desired. For multi-spot read-
oressed a second time. ings, switch to E. Press memo switch 28 to recorr
readings.
Selecting the metering mode Note: As the camera is switched on in the multi-
Ce nte r-we i g hte d m u lti -zon e m eteri n g spot mode, it immediately stores the first reading.
Seven silicon photodiodes mounted behind the To avoid unwanted readings, switch to multi-spot
partially transmitting instant-return mirror meter the only after switching on the camera. Unwanted
light entering through the lens. Arranged in five readings can be erased by switching the camera
groups, they give center-weighted multi-spot read- off and on again.
ings suitable for most subjects. The cell layout also
weights the foreground (lower part of the subject) Taking exposure readings
against sky areas at the top. To activate this mode, After selecting the exposure and metering
turn selector 45 to I modes, switch on the meter by pushing the meter
switch 28 forward. The LEDs in the finder light up
With the Master Control unit, a multi-zone pattern for about 40 s (about 4 min. in the multi-spot
without center weighting may be chosen to allow mode). The meter can be activated repeatedly as
for special photographic conditions. often as desired and will stay on for that period
after exposures or manual adjustment of aperture
Spot metering or shutter speed. All essential camera functions ar
The central spot-reading cell covers less than 1% displayed in the finder: Aperture and shutter spee
of the field and thus permits precise readings of with trend indicator in1/s increments.
small parts of high-contrast or back-lit subjects. As
such parts rarely appear in the exact center of the
field, you can lock in the spot reading and then
recompose the picture. On the standard screen,
the spot metering area is equivalent to the split-

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In manual mode, a row of LED dots in the center of Viewfinder warnings
the display serve to balance exposure. Correct The largest or smallest aperture blinks in shutter-
exposure has been set when only the green, cen- priority AE when the range of available apertures is
tral LED stays lit, Three red LEDs immediately to exceeded. The red LED dots, moreover, indicate in
the left of the green dot signal progressive overex- '/. increments (up to 1 EV) by how much the range
posure in '/' EV increments up to '1 EV; a fourth red is exceeded. Correct by setting a slower or faster
LED marks overexposureby 2 EV and more. LEDs shutter speed. Similarly, the fastest or slowest shut-
to the right of the green dot indicate corresponding ter speed will blink in aperture priority as the range
underexposure levels. is exceeded. In this case, select a larger or smaller
The following additional displays appear at the aperture.
right: No correction is needed if the display blinks
W Flash ready during multi-spot readings; the camera makes due
+/- Exoosure correction allowance for values outside the range. lf the final
M Memory activated average is outside the range, shift it into the range
tr Spot or multi-spot reading. by correcting the aperture or speed as required.
As was mentioned before, up to five subject A blinking shutter speed in programmed AE
details can be metered and stored in the multi-spot indicates either that the subject needs a speed
mode. The computed average is displayed in the faster than '/,ooo s or - at the other extreme - slower
viewfinder as the meter switch is pressed. After five than 30 s.
readings, tr blinks to indicate that the system The trend indicators (dots) next to the aperture
accepts no further readings. The average remains and soeed values stand for intermediate values
in memory and can be stored for further exposures that are not displayed digitally. A dot at the bottom
by engaging the memo switch. The result of multi- of a speed or aperture indicates a valuel/s lower,
spot readings can be shifted by varying the aper- one at the top'/. higher. A row of 88 8888
ture or shutter speed, depending on the exposure appearing on auto instead of the aperture and
function selected. To clear the average in memory, shutter speed indicates that light conditions are
briefly switch to another exposure mode or switch beyond the camera's metering range. On manual,
the camera off and on again. the speed and aperture will in this case remain
legible, and the entire row of LED dots lights up.

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A green tr symbol signals readiness of dedicated AE lock
flash units. As long as the release lock on the In difficult lighting conditions, with backlit or very
magazine is on (drawslide bar 50 in upper posi- contrasty subjects, for example, take a spot read-
tion), - SLIDE - appears in the display. When the ing of a significant image detail and put it in
film is spooled up after the last exposure, - END - memory by engaging memo switch 28. Then
appears; it disappears after the next exposure. lf recompose the picture and expose.
necessary, the finder display can be switched off The reading remains in memory untilyou disen-
via the optional Master Control unit. gage the switch. The switch also serves to record
lf the shutter release, the memo switch, the individual readings in the multi-spot mode. The
stop-down button or the mirror lockup are pressed symbol M. lights up in the display 12 when the AE
with the drawslide pulled up, - SLIDE - appears in lock is engaged.
the display, and the corresponding function cannot Note: The finder display remains on as long as the
be activated. meter switch is pressed or engaged.

Setting errors
A series of dashes (- - - -) appearing instead of
aperture or shutter speed indicate that an operat-
ing mode has been chosen which cannot be exe-
cuted. With PQ lenses, this will be the case if one of
the following modes has been set:
B and shutter-speed priority AE-
- Spot/multi-spot metering and fillflash.
Depth-of-f ield preview
Tc check depth of field, press stop-down button 33
and view the screen through magnifier 6.

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