Shooting - Rollei 35 Quick Manual

Shooting

Set the controls by pressing the index finger
against the lower edge of the setting wheels or
rings. This also releases the aperture wheel by
pressing on the ledge underneath. All settings are
read off against the triangular index mark at the
top.
1. Set the Distance
Turn the lens mount by its lower edge (1) to set the
required distance to the index mark. See also Note
®.
The same scale underneath the lens rim carries
distances in metres.
2. Pre-select the Exposure Time
Turn the shutter speed wheel (2) to engage the
selected exposure time opposite the index mark.
For instantaneous exposures see Note ®. For time
exposures see Note (3). The measuring range starts
where the meter needle becomes visible outside
the red area.
3. Line up the Matching Pointer
For reliable readings point the camera accurately
at the subject, so that the exposure meter
takes in the correct field of view. For shots oil of
doors with large sky areas point the carver, slightly
downwards rather than upwards. With the
camera held in this way: Turn the aperture wheel
(3) to bring the red matching pointer (4) into line
with the exposure mete needle. If necessary select
a longer or shorter exposure time.
The shutter speed and aperture arc now se for
correct exposure. To check the settings you can
lower the camera from its shooting position
For pre-selecting apertures see Note
4. Releasing
Hold the eye behind the finder eyepiece, sigh the
subject in the brilliant frame and press the
shutter release button (5).
To get the camera ready for the next shot pull the
winding lever (6) out as far as it will go with your
thumb. (See Note (D.) The exposure counter
shows the number of the next shot. If the winding
lever is locked, this signifies that the camera is
ready for shooting Now you can release the lens by
pressing the button (7), and turn and push it back
into the body.
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