The Operation Manual Table of contents: q q q q q q q q Controls and Components Loading the camera Shooting Unloading the film Practical Hints Handling faults and remedies Facts and figures (technical specifications) Depth of field table (feet and meters) Practical Hints q q q q q q q q q q q q q q 1. Shooting with the lens hood 2. Self timer exposures 3. Exposures with cable release 4. Exposures with filters 5. Flash shots 6. Selecting the best shutter speed 7. Pre-selecting apertures 8. Depth of field 9. Correct exposure 10. Film transport 11. Changing the battery 12. Is the camera loaded? 13. Carring strap and carring case 14. Taking care of the camera [Goto Top] All this information, texts, and images were extracted from the original "Rollei 35/35T/35S In Practical Use" and intends to give some guidelines to new users that don't have access to the original manual. (c) Rollei-Werke Franke & Weidecke Controls and Components [Return to Manual index] [Next page] 1. Shutter speed dial 2. Film type indicator 3. Depht of field scale 4. Lens 5. Apperture setting dial 6. Automatic locking ledge for apperture setting dial 7. Film speed dial 8. Finder eyepiece 9. Film rewind lever 10. Frame counter 11. Camera back 12. Fitting for carring strap 13. Brilliant frame view finder 14. Winding lever for film advance 15. Lens barrel release buttom 16. Meter needle for exposure control 17. Matching pointer 18. Release button witch cable release socket 19. CdS Cell 20. Accessory shoe with center contact 21. Back lock 22. Distance setting ring 23. Tripod socket 1/4" 24. Rewind Crank 30. Rewind axle. [Return to Manual index] [Next page] All this information, texts, and images were extracted from the original "Rollei 35/35T/35S In Practical Use" and intends to give some guidelines to new users that don't have access to the original manual. (c) Rollei-Werke Franke & Weidecke Loading the Camera [Return to Manual index] [Previous page] [Next page] Loading the Camera Turn down the lever 9. Unlock the back 11 with lock 21 and pull it off. Inserting the battery Unscrew the slotted screw cap 25 with a coin. Insert the fresh battery into the camera, so that the plus sign + remains visible. Replace the screw cap 25 and screw tight with a coin. Inserting the film Swing open the pressure plate 26. Push in the cartridge and pull out the film leader until both perforated edges engage the sprocket shaft 27. Then swing the pressure plate 26 over the film and hold it down. Push the film leader fully through the slot 28 and wind it up on the take-up spool by turning the milled wheel 29 in the direction of the arrow as long as it can be turned. Push the camera back 11 in place and lock it. Push the camera back 11 in place until it stop and lock it with lock 21. Advancing the film to frame No. 1 Pull out the lens 4 and turn as far as it will go to engage. Remove the lens cap. Alternately press down release button 18 and advance by pulling the lever 14 to its stop until the frame counter 10 indicates No. 1. Checking correct film advance: rewind axle 30 will rotate as the film is wound on. Setting the film speed Set the index of the film speed dial 7 to the ASA or DIN speed rating shown on the film packing. Setting the film indicator Set the pointer of indicator 2 to the film type in use (black and white negative, colour negative film, artificial light colour film, daylight colour film 3). [Manual index] [Previous page] [Next page] All this information, texts, and images were extracted from the original "Rollei 35/35T/35S In Practical Use" and intends to give some guidelines to new users that don't have access to the original manual. (c) Rollei-Werke Franke & Weidecke Shooting [Return to Manual index] [Previous page] [Next page] Shooting Set the controls by pressing the index fingers against the lower edge of the setting dials. This also releases the aperture dial 5 by pressing on the ledge 6 underneath. All settings are read off against the triangular index mark at the top. Pre-select the exposure time Turn the shutter speed dial 1 to engage the selected exposure time opposite the index mark. For instantaneous exposures see hint 6. See also time exposures Line up the matching pointer The measuring range starts where the meter needle 16 becomes visible outside the red area. For reliable readings, point the camera accurately at the subject, so that the exposure meter takes in the correct field of view. For shots out of doors with large sky areas point the camera slightly downwards rather than upwards. With the camera held in this way: Turn the aperture dial 5 to bring the red matching pointer 17 into line with the meter needle 16. If neccessary select a longer or shorter exnosure time. The shutter speed and aperture are now set for correct exposure. For pre-selecting apertures see hint 7. Setting the distance Turn the setting ring 22 to set the required distance to the index mark , also hint 8. The same scale ring carries distances in meters in its opposite side (to see that, turn the camera upside down). Remark.: In the models scaled in meters, the feet scale is in its opposite side. Releasing Sight the subject in the finder 13: The brilliant frame shows the view taken in. Press the shutter release button 18. For longer exposure times: keep the release button pressed down until the shutter action is finished. The short boundary marks within the brilliant frame show the limits of the field of view at near distances below 5 feet (1.5 meters). For self-timer exposures see hint 2. After shooting To get the camera ready for the next shot, pull the winding lever 14 out as far as it will go with your thumb. The frame counter 10 shows the number of the next shot. If the winding lever 14 is locked, this signifies that the camera is ready for shooting. Now you can release the lens 4 by pressing the button 15, and then turn to the left and push back into the body. [Return to Manual index] [Previous page] [Next page] All this information, texts, and images were extracted from the original "Rollei 35/35T/35S In Practical Use" and intends to give some guidelines to new users that don't have access to the original manual. (c) Rollei-Werke Franke & Weidecke Unloading the film [Return to Manual index] [Previous page] [Next page] Unloading the film After frame 36, 20 or 12 (depending on film length loaded) the film has to be rewound: Turn the lever 9 upwards. Unfold the crank 24 and turn in direction of arrow until the resistance of pulling the film disappears. Fold in the crank again and turn down the lever 9. Move the lock 21 outwards and remove the camera back 11. Take out the cartridge and preferably have processed as soon as possible. Never change a film in direct sunlight. Use, at least, the shadow of your own body. [Return to Manual index] [Previous page] [Next page] All this information, texts, and images were extracted from the original "Rollei 35/35T/35S In Practical Use" and intends to give some guidelines to new users that don't have access to the original manual. (c) Rollei-Werke Franke & Weidecke Handling Faults and Remedies [Return to Manual index] Fault Meter needle does not respond Possible Cause Preselected exposure time outside setting range Battery exhausted, not inserted or wrongly inserted Remedy Select shorter or longer exposure time (see how) Shutter does not release Picture unexposed or partly exposed Picture under- or overexposed Whole film under- or overexposed Whole film unexposed Image partly or completely unsharp Change or (correctly) fit the battery (see how) Fully pull out rapid winding lever Rapid winding lever only partly (see hint 10) tensioned Shutter speed 1/30 second or Shutter speed too fast for flash bulbs longer (see hint 5) Wrong exposure measurement Measure brightness of main subiect. See close-up or substitute readings, (see hint 9) Set film speed correctly. See ASA Wrong film speed setting value on film packing Film has not advanced due to faulty Correctly load film (see how), loading or because torn advance smoothly but not too fast (see how) Subject movement: exposure time too Use faster shutter speed (see hint 6) long for moving subject Camera shake: exposure time too long for hand-held shot Image inaccurately fosused Support camera or use a tripod (see hint 6) Focus exactly (see how) Correctly load film, leader into outer slot (see how) Rewind knob does not turn Film wrongly loaded Film torn Remove torn piece of film (in the dark, if exposed), trim new leader and rethread (see how) Heavy resistance against film Excessive exploitation of film length, Avoid any force, rewind film advance film entirely wound off somewhat, then finish lever stroke. If film is torn out of cartridge: open back in total darkness only, rewind film by hand and wrap up light-proof Bright pictures areas Light contrast excessive for colour Select different picture area, washed-out and almost film: particularly with photograph very bright and very colourless, dark picture areas against-the-light shots, market and dark subjects separately, change almost black and without street scenes under high sun, beach viewpoint or direction: give discernable detail and mountain scenes at midday preference to morning or afternoon sun which is more suitable for photographing, (see hint 9) [Return to Manual index] All this information, texts, and images were extracted from the original "Rollei 35/35T/35S In Practical Use" and intends to give some guidelines to new users that don't have access to the original manual. (c) Rollei-Werke Franke & Weidecke Facts and Figures [Return to Manual index] (* and Green text relates to Rollei 35/35T models) Type: 24 x 36 mm compact view finder camera with manual pointer, meter needle exposure control. Specification: Collapsible lens, between-lens shutter 1/2 to 1/500 sec and B, double exposure and blank framelock, exposure metering system coupled to aperture and shutter speed settings, film speed range 25-1600 ASA/15. 33 DIN, indicator dial for film type loaded, self-zeroing frame counter, X-center contact for flash guns, cable release socket, fitting for carrying strap. Exposure meter: Pointer / meter needle aligning system with CdS-cell, directed metering to subject foreground, measuring range with 100 ASA/21 DIN film 16-16,000 cd/m2, 17.9-17.900 cd/sq.yd.; Power supply: Button cell 1.35 V. (PX13 or PX625) Finder system: Optical view finder 0.6 x, bright-line frame with parallax marks, showing surrounding subject field. Lens: Rollei HFT(R) Sonnar 40 mm f/2.8, filter thread E 30,5 x 0,5 (Tessar 40 mm f/3.5, filter thread E 24 x 0.5*), made by Rollei under license from Carl Zeiss, Oberkochen, West Germany; collapsible with shutter tensioned. Five (four*) elements, four components, aperture range 2.8 (3.5*) to 22, manual focusing to 3 ft/ 0.9 m . Dimensions: Approx. 97 x 60 x 32 mm, 3'3/16" x 2' 3/8" x 1'1/4" inch (97 x 60 x 30 mm, 3'3/16" x 2'3/8" x 1'3/16" inch*). Weight: Approx. 320g / 11 5/16oz (325g / 11 7/16 oz*). Accessories: Carrying strap, carrying case, eveready case, lens cap, folding lens hood with E 30.5 x 0.5 (E 24 x 0.5*) thread; medium yellow, orange. UV, R 1.5 filter with E 30.5 x 0.5 (E 24 x 0.5*) thread. Technical modifications and inclusion of accessories reserved. Registered trade mark: Rollei HFT(R) [Return to Manual index] All this information, texts, and images were extracted from the original "Rollei 35/35T/35S In Practical Use" and intends to give some guidelines to new users that don't have access to the original manual. (c) Rollei-Werke Franke & Weidecke Depth of Field Tables [Return to Manual index] Distance (feet) Infinity 20' 10' 6' 4' 3' f 2.8 75'- inf. 16'- 27' 8'10"- 1''16" 5'7"- 6'6" 3'10"- 4'2" 2'11"- 3'1" f 3.5 (4) 60'- inf. 15'- 30' 8'8"- 12' 5'6"- 6'8" 3'9"- 4'3" 2'10"- 3'2" f 5.6 40'- inf. 13'- 43' 8'- 13'6" 5'3"- 7'1" 3'8"- 4'5" 2'8"- 3'3" f 8.0 25'- inf. 11'6"- 80' 7'4"- 16" 5'- 7'7" 3'6"- 4'8" 2'7"- 3'4" f 11 19'- inf. 9'9"- inf. 6'6"- 21' 4'8"- 8'7" 3'4"- 5' 2'6"- 3'6" f 16 13'- inf. 8'- inf. 5'9"- 38' 4'3"- 10'6" 3'2"- 5'6" 2'5"- 3'9" f 22 9'- inf. 6'6"- inf. 5'- inf. 3'19"- 15'6" 2'11"- 6'8" 2'3"- 4'3" Cicle of confusion = .25mm Distance (meters) infinity 6 3 2 1,5 1,2 1,0 0,9 f 2,8 23 - inf. 4,8 -8 2,7 -3,4 1,85 -2,18 1,42 -1,60 1,15 -1,26 0,96 -1,04 0,87 -0,93 f 3,5 (4,0) 18 - inf. 4,5 - 9 2,6 - 3,6 1,8 - 2,2 1,40 -1,62 1,13 -1,28 0,95 -1,05 0,86 - 0,94 f (5,6) 12- inf. 4,0 - 13 2,4 - 4,6 1,7 - 2,4 1,34 1,71 1,10 -1,33 0,93 -1,09 0,84 - 0,97 f 8.0 8- inf. 3,5 - 23 2,2 - 5,6 1,6 - 2,6 1,28 - 1,8 1,06 -1,39 0,90 -1,13 0,82 -1,00 f 11 6- inf. 3,0 - inf. 2,0 - 6 1,5 -3,0 1,2 - 2,0 1,01 -1,5 0,87 -1,19 0,79 -1,05 f 16 4- inf. 2,5 - inf. 1,75 - 11 1,35 - 3,7 1,12 - 2,3 0,95 -1,65 0,82 -1,30 0,75 -1,12 f 22 2,9- inf. 2,0 - inf. 1,5 - inf. 1,2 - inf. 1,10 - 3,0 0,83 - 2,0 0,76 - 1,45 0,71 -1,25 Cicle of confusion = .25mm [Return to Manual index] All this information, texts, and images were extracted from ...