Rollei 6006 Instructions
German camera company Rollei released the medium-format Rolleiflex 6006 in 1983. It is one of the many camera models within the Rolleiflex platform, known for its compact size, simple mechanics and large, topping view-finder. The Rolleiflex is an single lens reflex camera (SLR) that originally came with a lens manufactured by either Zeiss or Schneider. The 6006 features a rechargeable battery (comes with charger), tripod adapters, a camera release outlet and interchangeable backs for quick film changes.
Instructions
1. Load the film by holding the camera upside down, pressing the unlocking buttons located on both sides near the bottom of the camera while consecutively pushing down on the back of the film cartridge. Open a package of 120 medium-format film and insert the flap (backside facing the back of the chamber) under the empty spool, then stick the film end into the lip of the spool. Roll the film into the empty spool, and line up of the center arrow on the chamber with the center arrow on the inside of the film. Slide the film chamber back onto the camera, and press the shutter release button. The film will automatically advance in preparation for the first picture.
2. Focus the camera by raising the viewfinder hood located on the top of the camera and turning the focusing ring (the innermost ring located on the lens), bringing your subject into view. Select the shutter speed using the dial located on the right side of the camera. Set the aperture opening by twisting the second ring (from the back) located on the lens.
3. Press down the test button (located on the lower, foremost, right-hand side of the camera) before snapping the picture. Lights on the viewfinder will illuminate red depending on whether or not more or less light is needed to properly expose the film. If the uppermost light illuminates while pressing the test button, drop to a lower aperture setting (more light). If the lowermost button illuminates, raise the aperture setting (less light). Adjustments can be made by changing the shutter speed, if you wish to keep a certain aperture setting or vice versa.
4. Release the shutter by pressing either the right-hand or left-hand button (located on both sides of the bottom front of the camera underneath the lens). This exposes the film and advances it in preparation for the next picture.
5. Check the window in the back of the camera (back of film chamber) for film indicators. An "S" indicates that no film is loaded. A "1" indicates picture #1. A red arrow indicates that the film hasn't been advanced to the first picture. A red zone indicates the film has reached its end or has already been wound up. Automatically, the film will wind itself upon taking the last picture. Once rewinding has stopped, open the magazine, remove the film, and seal it.
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