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Contents
Componentsand functions page 2
Essentialinformationin brief page 5
Handlingand use page10
The i nterchangeablecomponents page20
Practicaltips page24
Summariesand tables page30
The Rolleiflex6006 System page32
Troubleshootingguide page34
Technicaldata page38
IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
Whenusingyourphotographicequipment, Alwaysunplugappliancefromelectrical
basicsafetyprecautionsshouldalwaysbe outletbeforecleaningandservicingandwhen
observed,includingthe following: notin use.Neveryankcordto pullplugfrom
outlet.Graspplugandpulltodisconnect.
Readandunderstandallinstructionsbefore
using. Let appliancecoolcompletelybefore
puttingaway.Loopcordlooselyaround
Closesupervisionis necessarywhenany appliancewhenstoring. \ applianceis usedby or nearchildren.Do not
leaveapplianceunattendedwhilein use. To protectagainstthe riskof electric
shock,do notimmersethisappliancein water
Caremustbe takenas burnscanoccur or otherliquids.
fromtouchinghotparts.
To avoidthe riskof electricshock,do not
Do not operateappliancewitha damaged disassemblethisappliance,buttakeit to a
cordor if the appliancehasbeendroppedor qualifiedservicemanwhensomeserviceor
damaged- untilit hasbeenexaminedby a repairworkis required.Incorrectreassembly
qualifiedserviceman. cancauseelectricshockwhenthe appliance IJ is usedsubsequently.
Positionthe cordso thatit will not be trippedover,be pulled,or contacthot The useof accessoryattachmentsnot iI
surfaces. , : recommendedby the manufacturermay
causea riskof fire,electricshockor injuryto
lf an extensioncordis necessary,a cord persons.
witha currentratingat leastequalto thatof
theapplianceshouldbe used.Cordsratedfor Connectthisapplianceto a grounded
lessamperagethanthe appliancemayover- outlet.
heat.
KEEPTHESEINSTRUCTIONSSAFE
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Components
andf unctions
1 Magazineback. monitorsignalshowingwhen electronicflash
2 Magazineunlockingknob (r. h.) unit is connected
3 Filmsoeedindicatordial 28 Red LED for checkingbatteryvoltage
4 Filmspeed settingdial 29 Red dot on camerabayonet
5 Rotaryknob for shutter speed 30 Camera bayonet
6 Holderfor carryingstrap (r. h.) 31 Swingingmirror
7 Shutterspeed indicator,with red mark to . 32 Threadedsocket for cable release
show limitvalues 33 Screw cap for cable releasesocket
8 Hingedframe for focusingscreen 34 Releasebutton(1.h.)
9 Red LED indicatorfor under-exposure 35 Releasebutton(r. h.)
10 Red LED indicatorfor over-exposure 36 Mirrorpre-releasebutton: ,mirr..
1 1 lnterchangeableviewingmagnifier 37 Combinationtest buttonfor aoerturein-
12 Mountingfor.viewingmagnifier dication,measuredvalue memoryfunction,
13 Foldingcover of viewfinderhood depth of field monitoringand batterycheck
14 Flapof framefinder,f : 80 mm 38 Universalconnectionsocketfor external
15 Mountingfor additionalframefinders,f : 150, controlandaccessoryequipment
250and350 mm 39 Centralswitchfor:continuousoperation-
16 Unlockingbuttonforfoldingviewfinderhood, singleexposures- C - S - off.
magnifyinghead or prism head 40 Protectivecap for universalconnection
17 Unlockingknob for hingedframe of focusing socket
screen 41 Emptyspool
18 Fuse 42 Pointerfor arrowmarkon the filmleader >r
19 Redmarkon lensbayonet 43 Unlockingbuttonforfilmchanging(r.h.) r:
2 0 D e p t h o f f i e l d s c a | e w i t h d i s t a n c e i n d i c a t o r 4 4 E m p t y s p o o | h o | d e r , w i t h s y m b o | H
21 Aperturescale
22 Lensdoublebayonetfor filterandlenshood
or compendium
23 Automaticapertureindicator
24 Pointerfor automaticor manualaperture
selection
25 Distanceindicator
26 Indicatorregionfor automaticaperture
control,showingredwhenon manualap-
erturesetting
27 GreenLEDas ready"indicatorand "flash
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45 Plug-inbatterypack,externallyrechargeable 75 Lockingbuttonfor aperturecontrolring-
46 Clipfor plug-inbatterypack 76 Controlringfor automaticapertureor manual
47 Sparefuse(MT1A/250V) apertureselection
48 Slidefor sparefuse 77 Interchangeablelens
49 lnterchangeablefocusingscreen 78 Modeselectorfor multipleexposures
50 Protectivecapfor synchronizationlead 79 CentreX-synchronizationcontactand
socket contactfor automaticflashunit
51 Detachablefoldingviewfinderhood 80 Hot shoefor flashunitor accessories
52 Holderfor carryingstrap(1.h.)
53 X-synchronizationcontactfor standardplugs
lj54 Backsightfor usewithframefinder
55 Magazinehinge
56 Magazineunlockingknob(1.h.)
57 Interchangeablemagazine,openingfor film
change
58 Gripof drawslidefor magazinechange,with
lockingtestand releasebuttons
59 Framecounterwindow
60 Windowfor filmtypeindicator
61 Depressionfor stick-onlabeltoshow
magazinenumber,filmtypeor exposure
details
62 Unlockingbuttonfor filmchange(1.h.)
63 Holderfor tear-offtabfromfilm box
64 Springclipfor filmspoolspindle ?
65 Symbolfor filmdirection
66 Filmcartridge
67 Filmtransportsprocket
68 Quicktripodcoupling
69 3/8" tripodbush
70 1/4" tripodbush 1
71 Batterycompartment
72 Lensunlockingbutton
73 Lensbayonetfor connectionto camera
74 Focusingringwithdistancein m andft.
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Hintsfor use Individualcomponentnumbersmentionedin
To makefull useof the technologyofferedby the textandillustrationsalwaysreferto the same
the camera,sometechnicalexpertiseanda componentsandarefirstgivenin the two picture
certainamountof specialistknowledgeare gatefolds,whicharebestleftunfoldedwhen
required.Whilethe ownerof the Rolleiflex6006 readingthe instructions.
maybe assumedto havethe expertise,these
fi'j#,:,T"'#:J:5r ilJifJ?:fl:::Hn::lil:'Qoilel A comprehensivelistof the componentsand fototechnic
functionsis followedby a shortintroductionfor
readersin a hurryto get on withtheirphot-
ography.
Next,alltheimportantinformationaboutthe
camerais givenandillustratedin detail.Allthe
operationsaredescribedin order,fromthe
assemblyof the basiccomponentsto the removal
of the exposedfilm.
Therefollowsa numberof practicaltips,with
additionalinformationfor a betterunderstanding
of the camera,supplementedby noteson special
photographicsituations.
Thetablescontainthe mostimportantdataon
the rangeof interchangeablelenses.
In caseof problemsin operatingthe camera
- whicheventhe experiencedphotographer
mayhavewhentakingpicturesin a hurryor after
a longperiodof notusingthe camera- a trouble-
shootingguidewillfacilitatethe establishmentof
the possiblecauseandits solution.
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Essentialinformation ChargingSetthethechargerbatteryto the correctmainsvoltage
andconnectto the mains.Pushup clip46,in brief removebatterypack45 andinsertit in the
Rapidinformationin telegraphicstylefor chargerin the positionshown.Chargingtime:
readersin a hurryto geton withtheirphot- minimumchargingtime: 10 minutes,normal
ography:the mostimportantcontrolsandopera- chargingtime- t hour,maximumchargingtime
tionsfor familiarizingoneselfwiththe camera - 3 hours.
anditsfunctions.Anyonewhowishesto havea Since all batteriesgraduallylose their charge
moredetailedknowledgeof the cameraright even when not in use, the battery pack
fromthe startshouldcarryon readingon page10. should be rechargedapproximatelyevery
three month.
Rolleiflex6002/SLXowners should note that,
with the exceptionof the backs all the inter-
changeablecomponentscan also be used
with the Rolleiflex6006.Rolleiflex6006
magazinescan not be used on the 6002/SLX
as the drive/motor units of these camerasare
not designedto operateinterchangeable
magazines.
Moreover,the nature of the film track does
not allow the film to lie perfectlyflat.
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Inserting the lens Loading the film
Pressin red button72, disengagethe dustcap Pushthe grip of the magazinedrawslide58 as
by turninganticlockwise.Insertlens 77, with red far as it will go in the directionof the "magazine
mark 19 on red dot 29 on the camerabayonet30, change( arrow.This closesthe drawslide
pushit home and lockit by turningclockwise. window.Holdthe cameraupsidedown as in the
illustration.Pressunlockingknobs43 and 62,
Inserting the battery open the magazineback 1 and removethe film
Insertthe chargedbattery45 in the camera cartridge66 + Page7 top left. Pullout red clip
withthe clip a6 downwardsand snapthe clip into 64, insertfilm spool in accordancewith symbol
position. 65. Keep paperleaderlinedup straightand
threadintoemptyspool41, windingon until
the arrow mark is exactlyon the white pointer
42+ Page7 middleand bottom.Insertthe
tear-offtab f rom the film box in holder63 (on the
film spoolside).Fitthe film cartridgeintothe
magazine,with the film spool on Fl and
empty spool on l-1. Be particularlycarefulhere
to positionthe film leaderover the holdingspring
of the film pressureplate;threadingunderthis
springfollowsautomatically.Close the back and
lock firmlyon both sides.
Pushthe grip of the magazinedrawslide
downwardsas far as it will go and the DIN/ASA
settinginformationwill be visible:set the dial 4to
the DIN/ASAvaluebeingused - alsoset in-
dicatordial 3 on the magazineto this value. Set
the centralswitch39 to ,,S" and pressthe
releasebutton:the film comes intothe position
for takinga photographand the counter59
indicatesframe 1. lf the ,,1" does not appear,
pressthe releasebuttononce more.
For loadingthe film intothe detached
magazifle+ Page 20 ,,Changingthe magazine<<.
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Focusing
Raisetheviewfinderhood51.Pressflap14 in
slightlyso thatthe magnifierswingsupwards.
Focusby turningthe focusingring74.
Selectingthe shutter speed
Userotaryknob5 to setthe shutterspeed
againstmarker7. Intermediatevaluescannotbe
used.lf thismarkerchangesfromwhiteto red,
the selectedspeedliesoutsidethe automatic
range- chooseanotherspeedfor whichthe
markershowswhite.
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Exposure metering Mirror pre-release
Pressin lockingbutton75, set aperture The mirrorpre-releasecan be operatedas
controlring 76 with pointer24 to "4" (automatic required.Determinethe aperturevaluewith the
exposure).Presstest button37. Indicator23 test buttonas described.Then switchoff the
showsthe automaticallyset aperture.Take note automaticexposure:unlockthe aperturecontrol
of any warningsignalsin the viewfinder:red ring 76 by pressingthe red lockingbutton75.
signal9 on lowerright: dangerof under- Set the previouslymeasured aperture
exposure;red signal10 on upperright- danger manually(!).Then brieflypressknob 36 "mirr...
of overexposure;both red signalssimul- Withthe mirrorpre-released,pressingthe test
taneously: red rangeexceeded.The top centre buttonwill not producea usableaperturein-
red signal28 : rechargebattery " . dication,sincethere is no lightmetering.The
lf necessary,adjustthe exposuretime with mirrorpre-releasecan be reset if a pictureis not '1rotaryknob 5 untilboth red signals9 and 0 go to be takenimmediatelywith the mirrorpre-
o ut. released-> page 18.
Shutter release
* For singleexposures ": with centralswitch
39 on ,,S.,,brieflypressthe shutterrelease;for
continuousoperation:with centralswitchon
>>Q<.,keep the shutterreleasepressedfor the
requirednumberof exposures.When the central
switch is at "off ", the shutterreleaseis locked.
Releasethe shutterwith the right-handor left-
hand releasebutton,or by usingthe standard
type of cable releasein sockel32, or by using
the remote releaseRC 120 (availableas an
accessory)in connectionsocket38.
* The batteryvoltagewill at leastbe sufficientto allowthe * * S : s i n g l e e x p o s u r e
comoletionof the loadedfilm C : continuousoperation
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Reading the frame counter Closing the viewfinder hood
Indicationof photographstakenin counter Foldhood cover 13 withthe magnifierdown
window59. Indication>>$..- no film loadedor and inwards.Pressin both side sectionsand
film not yet wound ofl, "red arro\y'y'<<- film not releaseagainso thatthe hood shutsautomat-
advancedto frame 1; "red zone..- film end or ically.
filmalreadywoundup.
Removing the film
Afterthe lastexposurethe film is automat-
icallywound up. Open the magazinebackand
take out the film cartridge.Removeand sealthe
exposedfilm.Replacethe film cartridgeand
close the magazineback.
Note: a comprehensive description of the
camera functions and operating techniques
is given in the following pages. Practical tips
are to be found on page 24.ln the event of
any operating problems, the table on pages
34-37 will be helpful.
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Attaching the carrying strapHandlingand use Clip the self-lockingcarryinghooks into the
This sectiondescribes,by way of example, holders6 and 52.To releasethe strap,pressthe
the processof makingsingleautomaticexpo- lockingbuttonson the carryinghooks.The strap
sureswith the basicequipmentof the camera, holderscan turn through90" and allowthe
f rom the assemblyof the individualcomponents1) camerato be carriedin a varietyof positions.
to the removalof the exposedfilm. The descrip-
tion of the essentialtechniquesis followedby an
additionalexplanationand furtherhintsfor an-
yone who requiresthem.
Gustomers who already have a Rolleiflex
6002 or SLX should particularly note the
following: with the exception of the camera
backs, all interchangeable components of
the 6002 or SLX can be used on the Rolleiflex
6006. Rolleiflex 6006 magazines can not be
used on the 6002/SLX as the drive/motor
units of these cameras are not designed to
operate interchangeable magazines. More-
over, the nature of the film track does not
allow the film to lie perfectly flat.
Preparing the camera for use
To insertthe lens: turn the f ront and reardust-
caps anticlockwiseand remove.Pressin button
72 and removethe dustcapfrom the camera
body by turninganticlockwise.Insertthe lens 77,
with red mark 19 on red dot 29 in camerabay-
onet 30, push home and turn clockwiseto lock.
1) In its basicform, the camerais suppliedin a specialpack in
which all the componentsare securelyhoused.We recommend
Inserting the battery that you keep this pack in case the camera has to be trans-
To inseftthe battery:push batterypack 45, portedor dispatched.The serialnumbersof the camerasand
with clip 46 facingdownwards,into the battery thea precaution;lenses (onthiscamerawill helpbaseinandreplacementlens mount)andshouldas evidencebe notedof as
compartmentand pressthe retainingclip tight. ownershipin case of loss.
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Opening the viewfinder hood Checking the power supply
Hingethe top sectionupwardsuntilvertical. Switchon the automaticexposurecontrol:
Pressthe f rontflap 14 slightlyinwardsuntilcover press in the red lockingbutton75 underneaththe '113 withviewingmagnifier1 springsup. lens and set the aperturecontrolring 76 with
Framefinderfor eye-levelviewing:press the white pointer24Io ,,A...Set the central
down flap 14 untilit snapsinto position.Viewing switch39 to ,,$.. : Singleexposureor
takesplacethroughthe backsight (in this posi- "C.. : cofitinuousoperation.Pushdown the
tion,focusingcannotbe monitoredon the drawslidegrip 58 as far as it will go. Presstest
f ocusingscreen). button37 and look at the viewfinderimage.lf
diode 28 does not lightup and an aperturein-
dicationappears(accompaniedby an audible
signal)at the lens,the batteryis adequately
charged;if diode 28 glowsred,the batteryis only
chargedsufficientlyfor a few picturesand must
soon be recharged;if the dioderemainsunlit
withoutany apertureindication,the batteryis
totallydischarged(aftera long periodof use or
throughself-discharge)and must be recharged
immediately.The powersupplycan only be
effectivelytestedwhen a lens is fitted.
At each lightmeasurementand exposure,the
cameraelectronicscarriesout an automatic
voltagecheck.lt registersa criticalor insufficient
batteryvoltageby meansof corresponding
signalsin the viewfinderas describedaboveand
will eventuallyswitchoff the cameraif the voltage
is no longersufficientfor one exposureand film
transportcycle.
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Charging the battery After rapidchargingstops, normalcharging
Set the mains voltageselectora on the battery continuesand the batteryis f ully chargedaftera
chargerb to the appropriatevoltagewith a totalchargingtime of approximately3 hours.
pointedobject(e. g. a ballpointpen). Fitthe Exceedingthis chargingtime occasionallywill
connectionlead c into socket d and connectto not damagethe battery,but frequentover-
the mainssupply. chargingshouldbe avoided.lt is recommended
Pressup the retainingclip 46 and use it to pull to use a timeswitchbetweenconnectionlead c
the batterypack 45 from the batterycompart- and the mainswhen recharging.
ment. Insertthe batterypack in chargerwith the The ambienttemperatureduringrapidcharg-
batterycontactsocketslined up with the pins in ing shouldbe between*5oC and around+35"C.
the charger.The quick-actionchargerautomat- lf the batteryhas become very hot due to extern-
icallycontrolsthe whole chargingprocess,which al circumstances,rapidchargingis delayed
consistsof a continuousnormalchargeand an by the built-intemperaturecut-offand will only
additionalrapidchargethat dependson the state begin when the batteryhas cooleddown suffi-
of chargeand temperatureof the battery.Two ciently.
indicatorlampson the chargershow the type of It is particularlyimportantwith this fully elec-
charge:green : flof'rTralcharge and red - rapid troniccameraalwaysto have a power reservein
charge.The totalchargingtime dependson the the form of a chargedbatterypack since light
conditionof the battery(the numberof exposures measurement,exposureand film transportcan-
made,self-discharge)and amountsto aboutone not be operatedmanually.Becauseof the very
hour afternormaldischarge.After 10 to 15 short chargingtime and ease of batteryreplace-
minutesenoughpower is availablefor about 100 ment,the powersupplyonly requiresa minimum
exposures.Whenthe red lighton the charger of attention.
goes out, the rapidchargeis completedand Note: the chargercan also be used with 12V
sufficientchargecapacityhas been reachedfor car batteries:Insertthe connectionlead (access-
up to 600 exposuresat temperaturesof around ory) into the chargersocketand the cigarette
20'c. lightersocketof the car.The chargingtime is
about14 hours;only normalchargingis possible.
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Loading the film cartridge transportsprocket67 untilthe arrow on the
Pressin unlockingbuttons43 and 62, open backingpaper meetsthe pointer42. lnsertthe
the magazineback 1 and take out the film cart- tear-offtab of the film box in the holder63 (on
ridge66. The fingerholdson the back make the film spoolside)to show the film type.
removaleasier - if necessary,one can press the One film cartridgeis suppliedwith the camera.
emptyspool brieflywith a fingerto loosenthe For efficientshootingduringa photographicse-
cartridge. ssion,it is advisableto use severalcartridges,
Pullred clip 64 outwards,insertfilm spoolas unlessyou use the even more practicalinter-
shown by symbol65 (blackside of the paper changeablemagazines.Pre-loadedcartridges
inwards)and allowthe clip to re-engage.Keep can be convenientlycarriedaround.The same
the film leaderlinedup straightand threadinto cartridge(but not the same magazine!)can be
emptyspool41, windingon tightlywith used for 120 or 220 film. Rolleiflex SLX film
inserts (which can be recognized by the
symbols and indicators on the inside) should
not be used as they can become jammed
during removal.
With ambienttemperaturesbelow0"C it is
unadvisableto pre-loadthe film cartridges,but
insteadto loadthe film into the cameradirectly
f rom its packedstate.This is becausethe point
wherethe film is joinedto the leaderbecomes
brittleunderthe effectsof cold,which in turn may
leadto problemsoccurringwith the film advance.
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Inserting the film cartridge Setting the film speed
Open the magazineback as describedand Set the dial4 to the DIN/ASAvalueof the film
insertthe loadedcartridgewith the f ull film spool beingused. Intermediatepositionsare not
at symbolFl and the emptyspoolat symbolH. admissible.Set the indicatordial3 on the
Whendoingthis,do not try to leadthe edges of magazineto the same DIN/ASA value - this also
the film under the springclipsa, but simplyallow helpsto identifythe magazinewhen detached.
them to lie on top of the clips.The automatic
winderthreadsthe film by leadingit underthe Please note: only the value selected on dial 4
spnngs. influences the light measurement - dial 3
Closethe backfirmlyto lock,push the draw- only serves as a means of identifying the
slidegripfullydown (to unlockthe shutter magazine!
releasebutton).Set the centralswitchto ,'$.. and
brieflypressshutterrelease34 or 35: the film The rangeof film speed settingsis from 15
advancesautomaticallyto the shootingposition DIN/25ASA to 39 DIN/6400ASA, which covers
and "1.. ?ppearsin the counterwindow59. lf the practicallyall availablefilm emulsions.The clicks
,,'l " flsss not appear(whichcan happenwith at each step on dial 4 can be felt distinctlyand
some makesof film) pressthe releasebutton thus enablethe valueinitiallyselectedto be
agarn. alteredeasilyif a particularpicturehas to be
lf the film cartridgeis to be insertedwith the slightlymore stronglyor faintlyexposed.
magazinedetached,see page 20,,Changingthe
magaztne<<.
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Focusing Framing
Openthe viewfinderhood and fold out the The grid on the standardfocusingscreen
viewingmagnifierif requiredAdjustthe sharp- facilitatesthe verticalor horizontalalignmentof
nessof the imageby turningfocusingring74. the camera.The linesare 10 mm apart.Within
The distancemeasuredcan be read in m (or ft) the 4.5 x 6 cm verticalor horizontalformator the
againstindicator 25. Determinethe depthof field 4 x 4 cm format,smallerimagescan be framed
on the greendoublescale20 on eitherside of usingthe intersectionsof the grid lines,
the distanceindicator 25. For photographywith Interchangeablelenseswiden or narrowdown
infraredfilm, readoff the focusingdistanceand the imageframe(from the same cameraposition);
set this on the red markon the depthof field they are availablein focallengthsfrom 40 to
scale.Rolleiflex6006 lensesare focusedat full 500 mm.
aperture. For eye-levelviewing,pressthe f rontflap 14
The standardfocusingscreenoffersthree of the viewfinderhood completelyin so that it
differentfocusingaids:the centralsplit-image clicksintoplace,then view throughthe back
rangefinder,the microprismringand the micro- sight 54.
prismstructureof the ground-glassscreenitself. As alternativesto the standardfoldingview-
Thisstandardfocusingscreenis the optimum f inder,a rigidmagnifyingviewfinderand two
focusingscreenfor many applications- for rotatableprism headswith a 45" or 90 " eyepiece
specialtypes of photography,there are f ive other are availableas accessories.
interchangeablefocusingscreensin the
accessonesrange.
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Selecting the shutter speed Selecting the shutter speed with automatic
The fast speedsf rom 1/2to 1/500 sec are aperture
markedin whiteon the rotaryknob 5; the slow Set the selectedspeed with rotaryknob 5
speedsfrom 1 to 30 sec and B are markedin againstindicator7.lf the red areashowsin the
green.Intermediatevaluescannotbe used;the indicator,the selectedspeed is outsidethe range
,,8..settingcan only be used with the manual of the automaticaperturecontrol.Adjustthe
aperturesetting. shutterspeed so that the red areadisappears
With automaticaperture,the cameraregisters again.The finalshutterspeed is obtainedf rom
the limitsof the measuringrangeand the the lightmeasurement.
automaticoperatingrangeby meansof warning
indicators.A satisfactoryresultcan be achieved Selecting the shutter speed with the manual
most quicklyif the preselectedshutterspeed lies aperture setting
approximatelyin the centreof these rangesso Herethe shutterspeed correspondingto the
that correctingto a fasteror slower speed is preselectedapertureis determinedeitherwith a
possible+ "settinglimits"page31. hand-heldexposuremeteror by meansof the
Example:when usingASA 400 film out of built-insystem (withthe automaticaperture
doorsin relativelybrightlight,one shouldpre- controlbrieflyswitchedon for this purpose)as
select1/125or 1/250 sec ratherthan 1/30 or describedunder "Exposuremetering".
1/15 sec. On the otherhand,workingindoors
with availablelighton ASA 50 film,one should
preselect1/B or 1/'l5 sec, not 1/60 or 1/125sec.
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Exposure metering Very weak or extremelybrightlightwith an
Pressred lockingbutton75 on the lens and unsuitabletype of film can resultin the shutter
set pointer24 on the aperturecontrolringto ,'A" speed adjustmentbeinginsufficientto cancelthe
(automaticexposure).Lightmeteringis possible exposurewarningindicators.The tableson page
only on this setting! 31 "Settinglimits"give suitablesuggestionsfor
Set centralswitch39 to >>9.<(or, for contin- these extremecases.
uous operation,to ,,C,.).Presstest button37
and observeindicator23, which showsthe The memory function
measuredand set exposurevalue. ln difficultlightingconditions,such as with
Lookfor any warningsignalsin the viewfinder: backlightor high contrast,the meteredexposure
lowerLED 9 : f-numbercannotbe increased can be corrected(see also practicaltip 10).
any f urther(riskof underexposure);upperLED To do this,a readingshouldbe takenof the
10 : lens cannotbe stoppeddown any f urther light reflectedfrom the hightlightareaof the
(riskof overexposure);both diodessimultan- subjectand the combinationtest button37
eously- limitsof measuringrangeare exceeded. shouldbe presseduntilshutterrelease.
lf the upperor lowerLED lightsup, the selec-
ted shutterspeed can be adjustedby turning Stray light compensation
knob5 in the directionof the glowingdiodeuntil Straylightenteringthroughthe open view-
it goes out. lf both diodesare alightsimultan- finder is allowedfor by the meteringsystemand
eously,the shutterspeedshouldsimilarlybe compensatedfor up to an intensityratioof stray
adjusteduntilthey go out (andthe red areaT in light:measuredlight: ?pprox.20: 1. The com-
rotaryknob 5 disappearsagain). pensationfeatureis alwaysin operation,i. e.
Afterthis adjustment,the selectedshutter whetherviewingthe imagethroughthe prism
speedand the correspondingaperturelie within head,the rigidmagnifyingheador the folding
the automaticcontrolrangeand hencein the viewfinderhood with the magnifierraised.
measuringrangeof the camera;with this speed lf the finderimageis viewedthroughthe
and aperture,the resultingphotographwill be foldinghood withoutthe viewingmagnifier,direct
correctlyexposed. incidenceof light(e.g. sunlightand artificiallight
sources,particularlyfluorescentlamps)must be
avoided.Fortime exposures,the foldingview-
finderheadshouldalwaysbe closed.
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Mirror pre-release Release and exposure
Forvibration-freeexposures,particularly Usingthe camerarelease:press release
when usinglongfocallengthsor in close-up button34 or 35 as desired.
photography,measurethe exposure,read off the Usingthe cable release:removethe screw
aperture,then switchoff the automaticaperture cap 33 underthe lens by turninganticlockwise.
controland set the measuredaperturemanually. Screw the standardcable releaseinto socket32.
Brieflypressbutton36 "mirr", and the mirrorwill Usingthe remotereleasea (accessory):take
swingup. Now take the picture. off protectivecap 40, connectthe releaselead
into socket 38. Brieflypress the ',start..button.
Please note: with the mirror pre-released, the When the releaseis actuated,the exposure
light meter will not give a usable aperture takes placeat the pre-selectedshutterspeed
indication, since the measuring cells are with the apertureas measuredand adjustedat
fitted behind the swinging mirror and in this the moment of release.After the subsequent
raised position only measure the light coming automaticfilm advance,the camerais immed-
in through the vieMinder. iatelyreadyto take anotherphotograph.
The mirror pre-release can also be reset if Multiple Exposures (onlyRolleiflex6006 mod. 2)
a photograph is not subsequently taken with Set the mode selector78 on the left-hand
the mirror raised: push the drawslidegrip 58 up side of the camerato (MultiExposure). "ME"
and pressin both unlockingknobs2 and 56. Tilt This disengagesthe film transportand enables
the magazineabouI2 cm awayf rom the camera you to shoot severalexposureson the same film
to disengagethe film transport.Makesure that frame.A red mark on the mode selectoralso
the transportsprocketon the camerais dis- indicatesthat the film transporthas been
engaged.Pressthe shutterrelease,then firmly d isengaged.
closethe magazineagainand push the drawslide The mode selectormust be returnedto "SE"
gripf ullydown. In this way, no exposureis lost. (SingleExposure)and presseddown priorto
shootingthe finalexposureof a multipleex-
posuresequenceto ensurethat the film transport
re-engagesfor the next normallyexposed
photograph.
Note: lf you are workingwith the Rolleiflex6006
mod. 2, do not attemptto changethe magazine
duringa multipleexposuresequence.
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Reading the frame counter Closing the viewfinder hood
The numberof framesexposedis shownin Foldthe hood cover 13 with the magnifier in-
the counterwindow 59. When the magazineback wards.Pressboth side-piecesinwardsand then
is opened,the counterspringsbackto the start releasethem againso thatthe hood closes
positionand indicates,,S.,. automatically.
Otherindicationsin the counterwindow: lf the f ramefinderhas been in use: pressin
when ,,$.<shows,thereis no film loadedor the the sprungside-piecesand release,then allow .1film is not yet wound on; if a red arrowappears, f lap 4 to springup. The hood can now be closed
the film has not beenwoundon to the position fullyas describedabove.
for exposurenumber1 . A red zone indicatesthe
filmtraileror thatthe film is completelywound up. Removing the viewfinder hood
The standardviewfinderhood is easily
Removing the film removedfor cleaningthe cameraor changingthe
Afterthe lastexposurewait untilfilm transport viewfindersystem.Openthe hood and press '1is completeand the film is wound up. Then open both buttons 6 down.The viewfinderis then
the magazineback and removethe film f rom the unlockedand can be removedby slidingit
cartridge.Replacethe film cartridge- with a new towardsthe lens.
film in if required;closethe backso thatit clicks
into place.
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The replacementmagazineis first fitted into theTheinterchangeable hinge at the bottom,and then tilted upwardsand
closedfirmlyso that it clicksshut.The drawslidecomponents grip 58 is pusheddown as far as it will go: this
Lens, viewfinder,battery,magazineand film opensthe drawslidewindowand locksthe
cartridgecan all easilybe detachedfrom the magazineto the camera.lt also frees the shutter
camerabody.Whilethe batteryand film cartridge releaseand the test button.
are only changedfor reloading,a choicecan be
made from a varietyof interchangeablecompon- There are five different interchangeable
ents for creating,monitoringand recordingthe magazines, which must be used as follows:
picture. 120l6x 6 magazine for 120 film -
12 exposures 6x 6 cm
Changing the film cartridge 12014.5x6 magazine for 120 film -
Open the back of the camera,removethe 16 exposures 4.5x6 cm
cartridgewith the exposedfilm, take out the film 220l6xG magazine tor 22Ofilm :
spooland handleit in the usualway. Insertthe 24 exposures 6x6 cm
loadedfilm cartridgeand close the back of the 22O14.5x6 magazine tor 220 film -
camera.Releasethe shutterso as to wind on the 32 exposures 4.5x6 cm
new film. 70l6x6 magazine, a bulk film magazine for
lf only one cartridgeis available,the empty perforated, 70 mm film :
spool remainingfrom the film taken out can take 65-70 exposures 6xG cm
up the leaderof the new film,withoutbeing lmportant note: although the back of thetransferred.This practicaladvantagearisesfrom Rolleiflex 6002 or SLX can in fact be fitted tothe symmetryof the cartridge,which also fits the the body of the Rolleiflex 6006, it can causetransportsystemwhen turnedthrough180". blurring due to distortion of the flat film sur- lf the new film has a differentspeed or is of a face. Similarly, the magazine of the Rolleiflexdifferentkind,the film-boxtab in the cartridge 6006 must never be fitted to the Rolleiflexshouldbe changedand indicatordial3 and setting 6002 or SLX body, as it would causedial4 resetaccordingly. mechanical damage.
Changing the magazine Magazine identification
Pushup the drawslidegrip 58 in the direction Standardstick-onlabelsof 12- 13 mm diam-
of the >>magazinechange<arrow as far as it will eter will fit intothe depression61. They can be
go. Pressin both unlockingknobs2 and 56. Tilt used (in differentcoloursif necessary)to indicate
the magazineout and releasefrom the hinge. the magazinenumber,the type of film or
exposuredetails.
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