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HANDGRIP DISPLAY: OPTIONS / FOCUSING

OPTIONS
GUI (Graphic User Interface)

There are two alternative settings

AUTOMATIC (default) and ENHANCED.

In the ENHANCED setting, the handgrip display
will always show

all

relevant shooting data.

Summary of Contents for Rolleiflex Hy6

Page 1: ...Rollei ex Hy6 User s manual...

Page 2: ...mage to our environment 2 In countries outside the European Union Please contact your municipal authorities for information on proper disposal Switzerland Used electrical and electronic appliances may...

Page 3: ...16 Adjusting the wrist strap 16 Loading the lm magazine and lm advance Attaching the magazine digital back 17 Opening the magazine 18 Removing the lm insert 18 Loading the lm insert 19 Positioning the...

Page 4: ...ing 41 Spot metering 42 Programmed AE 43 Shutter speed priority AE 43 Aperture priority AE 44 Metered manual AE 44 Exposure compensation 45 Depth of eld preview 45 Compensation of extraneous light 45...

Page 5: ...65 Close up reading 65 Lighting contrast 65 Macro photography 66 Caring for your camera 68 Various accessories 69 Interchangeable lenses 69 Tele converters 70 Interchangeable magazines 70 Interchangea...

Page 6: ...6 CONTROLS AND PARTS OVERVIEW 1 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 17 11 12 13 14 15 16 10 18 29 28 27 26 24 23 22 21 19 20 30 33 32 31 25...

Page 7: ...d manual aperture ring except on AFD lenses 16 Double lter bayonet 17 Lens mount release button also suitable for a camera reset 18 Contact strip for signal transfer Camera 19 X syncro PC terminal 20...

Page 8: ...8 CONTROLS AND PARTS OVERVIEW 34 35 37 31 40 41 43 44 39 45 30 48 50 51 53 54 56 49 55 42 36 38 47 46 52 61 60 59 58 57...

Page 9: ...partment with release 47 Lateral handgrip 48 Auxiliary shutter 49 1 4 tripod socket 50 Quick release adapter for Novo ex Q BASE tripod plates 51 3 8 tripod socket 52 Magazine frame release button 53 F...

Page 10: ...information to facilitate under standing the camera followed by notes on the most important accessories The most important data on our line of inter changeable lenses is presented in tabular form A t...

Page 11: ...utter Without a magazine or digital back attached the camera should be protected by its rear cap NEVER touch the sensor of a digital back with your ngers Always store separate magazines and digital ba...

Page 12: ...t red showing that charging is in progress When the battery has reached 90 of its capacity the LED will blink green When the battery is fully charged the LED will con tinuously light green and the bat...

Page 13: ...charger Do not dispose of battery or charger with your household waste Battery condition The battery condition is checked automatically as soon as the camera is switched on The display shows Symbol fo...

Page 14: ...hat may be stored in the camera will not be lost To avoid premature discharge of the battery return master switch 60 to OFF after use of the camera It is normal for rechargeable batteries to slowly di...

Page 15: ...ing the focusing hood Swing magni er ap 3 down Press the two side panels inwards and let go The hood will then close automatically Attaching the carrying strap Plug self locking lugs straight into rig...

Page 16: ...be freely moved Then let go of the release and shift the grip forwards or backwards until it clicks into position Adjusting the wrist strap Loosen the loop belts at the buckle and adjust the wrist str...

Page 17: ...s into position Insert the magazine straight into the magazine frame until it clicks into position The symbol of the desired format vertical horizontal should be visible from above Attaching a digital...

Page 18: ...ll the way in the direction of magazine change turn to close the drawslide Press the two lateral releases 41 and swing down magazine back 39 as shown Removing lm insert Pull lm insert 33 against the l...

Page 19: ...insert the lm spool in its holder so that the negative black inside of the paper is facing outwards Make sure that the paper leader moves over the pressure plate to the empty spool 44 according to th...

Page 20: ...d given on the lm box see page 23 Push gripper ridge 42 up as far as it will go This opens the drawslide As long as the drawslide is not fully open SLIdE will appear on the LC display and the shutter...

Page 21: ...cally With the camera OFF or the magazine removed press MODE button If no button is pressed the display will automatically switch off after about 20 seconds All settings will remain in memory Note Ver...

Page 22: ...un Frame number in camera display ON OFF see page 21 Run StoP Film advance during multiple exposures ON OFF see page 24 To choose your settings press button or shutter release The display changes to b...

Page 23: ...e 21 Entering the lm speed In basic display incrementally reduce lm speed pressing button or increase it pressing button In the ISO display mode possible settings are from ISO 25 to ISO 6400 in the DI...

Page 24: ...y Enabling lm advance Press the button before the last of the multiple exposures The LC display shows run beside the number of multiple exposures When run disappears press the shutter release so that...

Page 25: ...l magazine straight towards the rear out of the adapter frame To change from horizontal to vertical format or vice versa turn magazine through 90 until the corresponding yellow format symbol can be se...

Page 26: ...urned to its default setting see page 21 and the lm speed has to be entered again see page 23 Make other settings as required Changing batteries The batteries are exhausted when the LC dis play is har...

Page 27: ...d reload see page 26 LC display hardly legible Back cannot be closed Magazine cannot be removed or opened Magazine cannot be attached Shutter release blocked with magazine attached LC display shows Er...

Page 28: ...interchangeable lenses see page 82 83 Changing view nders Open standard nderhood press both release buttons 2 and lift nderhood off Proceed in the reverse order to mount the interchangeable view nder...

Page 29: ...ainst the ap Unlock magni er 4 by counterclockwise rotation and lift it off Insert interchangeable magni er into magni er holder and lock turning it clockwise Changing focusing screens Remove nderhood...

Page 30: ...other three minutes Single frame shooting With the master switch set to any depres sion of the shutter release will trigger an exposure For the next exposure rst reduce pressure on the shutter release...

Page 31: ...utter speed priority AE Shutter speed Aperture priority AE AE lock Metering pattern Light balance Focus indicator Flash indicator Horizontal vertical format magazine 4560 Battery condition The most im...

Page 32: ...ight balance indicating over or underexposure 1 3 shutter speed HANDGRIP DISPLAY As one of the selector switches is set to one of the red indices the handgrip display will change and additional detail...

Page 33: ...main on for as long as the camera ist used Approx 15 s after the camera has been used illumina tion will switch off automatically HANDGRIP DISPLAY OPTIONS Menu button 26 allows various default setting...

Page 34: ...High with the aid of scroll dial 21 Hi settings are possible from 00 to 16 Lo settings from 48 to 63 OPTIONS Acoustic signal Some digital backs give an acoustic signal to let you know when the back is...

Page 35: ...In the OFF setting the camera will stay switched on until it is turned off via master switch 60 Note In the latter case the battery may be deep cycled HANDGRIP DISPLAY OPTIONS OPTIONS AE activation A...

Page 36: ...ISPLAY OPTIONS FOCUSING OPTIONS GUI Graphic User Interface There are two alternative settings AUTOMATIC default and ENHANCED In the ENHANCED setting the handgrip display will always show all relevant...

Page 37: ...37 FOCUSING...

Page 38: ...e sensor Note Avoid the incidence of extraneous light on the focusing screen that might degrade focusing accuracy Closing the nderhood or using a prism nder is therefore recommended for tripod photog...

Page 39: ...be focused see illustration and press shutter release 22 until a light resistance is encountered stage 1 Your AF lens will now focus automatically To repeat metering let go of the shutter release and...

Page 40: ...focus ing system may for physical reasons be in error EXPOSURE METERING PATTERNS Manual Focusing M Focus Indicator Set switch 54 to M and focus by turning ring 11 of the lens Check focus with the aid...

Page 41: ...iodes located behind the re ex mirror meter the incident light Arranged in ve groups they ensure well balanced multi zone readings that usually give excellent results For average light metering only t...

Page 42: ...ing requires a certain measure of experience Set switch 57 to to activate this mode The corresponding symbol will appear on the display EXPOSURE MODES Centre weighted multizone metering Here all seven...

Page 43: ...for shutter speed priority at 1 125 s If the lighting conditions have exhausted the available margin of apertures and shutter speeds the light balance will show the devia tion from correct exposure w...

Page 44: ...speed on AFD lenses is possible only with scroll dials 21 and 25 respectively EXPOSURE MODES Aperture priority AE A Set selector switch 59 to A unlock aperture ring 15 pressing release 35 and choose t...

Page 45: ...judged with the magni er in its top position EXPOSURE COMPENSATION Compensation of extraneous light Extraneous light incident through the open folding hood is factored into the measurement and compen...

Page 46: ...tion of the START button of the camera Note When using a cable release automatic focusing is not possible in the continuous focus mode release priority EXPOSURE Tripping the shutter Brief light depres...

Page 47: ...8 again The mirror will swing back to its normal position without any exposure Flash photography Your Rollei ex Hy6 is fully X synchronized at all shutter speeds up to 1 500 s up to 1 1000 s with PQS...

Page 48: ...is synchronized with all available shutter speeds At speeds faster than 1 250 s there will be no difference between leading and trailing synchronisation FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Note Since studio ash units...

Page 49: ...ter the shutter has opened i e at the beginning of exposure default setting Additional EV corrections can be made in 1 3 increments within 3 to 3 EV with the aid of scroll dial 25 RARE SYNC The ash re...

Page 50: ...lash reflector Note For technical reasons focal lengths are converted to 35mm equivalents Lens aperture and film speed settings to con trol the autoflash unit Reading of flash compensation in suitable...

Page 51: ...r in poor light Poor light means that the limit of ash aper tures and basic ash speed would have to be exceeded to obtain correct exposure As long as there is suf cient light the automatic control wil...

Page 52: ...h If the light is poor without the available ash apertures see table having to be exceeded at the default setting of the basic sync speed of 1 60 s the camera will automatically re the ash to make up...

Page 53: ...ile the background should remain untouched due to the limited ash output e g in outdoor photography FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Manual ash exposure control If none of the three automatic exposure modes has been...

Page 54: ...tography In this mode every depression of the shutter release will trigger an exposure and in con junction with a lm magazine an advance cycle Press the shutter release again for the next shot Note Th...

Page 55: ...ation It is available in both the auto and the manual mode and in addition to a normally exposed picture allows the following variations 3 exposures 1 3 0 1 3 3 exposures 2 3 0 2 3 3 exposures 1 0 2 5...

Page 56: ...the red index Then hold down menu button 61 select Focus Trap with scroll dial 25 focus and press the shutter release all the way and the function will be activated AF modes S and C are disabled in t...

Page 57: ...ry and the mirror locked up Depression of the shutter release will now lead to exposure with a delay of only 3 4 ms If a PQS lens is used the shut ter lag will only be about 2 ms CUSTOM FUNCTIONS SHOO...

Page 58: ...sired shutter speed and aperture can be set for example in critical lighting conditions or if a precise amount of over or underexposure is desired The light balance on the camera displays will keep yo...

Page 59: ...peed or with a slower speed that graphically emphasizes motion in the image PROGRAM Programmed AE In this mode the camera will automatically select a combination of aperture and shut ter speed to suit...

Page 60: ...the display shows TOGGLE Time exposure Unlike in the B mode the shutter here remains open even after you let go of the shutter release It will close when the shutter button is pressed again Exposure...

Page 61: ...menu button 58 depressed you can correct selected EV values by turning shutter speed dial 25 and vary ISO values from ISO 12 3200 with the aid of aperture dial 21 Exposure compensation is very useful...

Page 62: ...access to the following focusing modes MANUAL Manual focusing For special shooting situations in which manual focusing may seem more appropriate AF SINGLE Focus priority In this mode an exposure can b...

Page 63: ...CUSING AF CONTINUOUS Release priority The ideal focusing mode for moving subjects since the camera will keep the subjects in sharp focus Exposure can be trigged at any time so that you are in full con...

Page 64: ...ent Exposure will always be metered with high precision directly through the lens TTL making full allowance for angular eld and multiplying factors The three available metering modes optimally cover a...

Page 65: ...ing in memory Step back and take the picture from the desired distance Lighting contrast It is a known fact that determining correct exposure becomes all the more dif cult the steeper the lm gradation...

Page 66: ...ension tube 67 204mm bellows attachment 22 68mm zoom extension tube Reversing adapter All extension tubes have a double Rollei bayo net and can thus be combined at will A com bination of the four rigi...

Page 67: ...ox is a valuable aid for this kind of work which usually involves relatively complex illumination Note For reasons of physics the functionality of the AF sensor for both autofocus and use of the focus...

Page 68: ...the long term effects of noxious vapors and humidity Store your camera in a cool and dry place In humid climate the camera should be stored in an air tight enclosure in the presence of a desiccant Hig...

Page 69: ...es The lenses work on the Direct Drive technology developed by Rollei Two integral linear motors controlled by the camera s microcomputer allow practically instant high precision aper ture and shutter...

Page 70: ...horizontal format All roll lm magazines feature integral motor drive rapid loading lm inserts automatic frame counters and laminar drawslides Interchangeable view nders Interchangeable view nders and...

Page 71: ...ew nder is mounted its display is automati cally adjusted for laterally correct presentation VARIOUS ACCESSORIES The 90 High Eyepoint View nder gives an upright right side up view nder image magni ed...

Page 72: ...over the entire frame area and undis turbed creative framing Also suitable for use with lenses of small effective aperture as well as depth of eld preview With orientation aids for horizontal and ver...

Page 73: ...traneous sidelight It is practically an extensible bellows Its extension scale is marked for focal lengths of 50 mm 80 mm and 120 250 mm It comes with masks for focal lengths of 120 and 250 mm Its rea...

Page 74: ...2 V 2000 mAh 58722 Shoulder strap 58776 Magazine adapter frame 58814 45 prism nder 58987 4560 Magazine 59426 Apo Tele Xenar 300 mm f 4 HFT PQ 59439 Super Angulon 40 mm f 3 5 HFT PQ 59602 Sonnar 150 m...

Page 75: ...en with microprism spot 97844 Extension tube 9 mm 97868 Extension tube 17 mm 97888 Extension tube 34 mm 98029 Rapid focusing lever 98065 Bellows unit 98080 Matte box professional adjustable lens hood...

Page 76: ...1 AF 58001 AFD 54080 AF 58080 AFD 54501 AF 58502 AFD 54701 AF 58701 AFD 54120 AF 58120 AFD 54300 AFD 59426 59439 59602 62624 63348 63350 64866 66300 86674 86705 86706 86757 86913 56701 98253 96752 582...

Page 77: ...58776 58987 98290 58450 58715 58220 58814 58722 97074 77 ROLLEIFLEX 6000 HY6 SYSTEM X ACT2 MONORAIL CAMERA ACCESSORIES VIEWFINDER ACCESSORIES CAMERA WITH MAGAZINE AND BACK Digital back by Sinar or Lea...

Page 78: ...s Camera does not re immediately Focusing screen without view nder image View nder image unsharp at Shutter does not release Shutter does not release but preceding light metering okay Battery exhauste...

Page 79: ...ed and press frame tightly Magni er unsuited for user s vision Use correct magni er available from 2 5 to 4 5 dpt With focus priority autofocus set to Single is Set switch 54 to M or C or make unable...

Page 80: ...Exposure error Photo incorrectly exposed with pre ash metering Camera does not focus automatically Camera gives wrong distance settings in AF mode 1 2 pictures remain unexposed at the end of lm TROUB...

Page 81: ...nd went unheeded watch warnings Strong extraneous light Avoid direct incident light close view nder hood in dif cult lighting conditions if necessary use other view nder attachment Subject too low in...

Page 82: ...500 75 57 7 7 0 5 m 81 5 mm 96 mm 840 g M 67 inside VI outside AF Super Angulon PQS 2 8 22 1 1000 74 56 9 8 0 6 m 104 mm 115 mm 1500 g M 95 x 1 50mm f 2 8 AFD Super Angulon PQS 2 8 22 1 1000 74 56 9 8...

Page 83: ...100 mm 135 mm 1480 g M 95 x 1 lter 180mm f 2 8 104 bay lensh AFD Tele Xenar PQ 2 8 22 1 500 26 18 7 7 1 8 m 100 mm 135 mm 1480 g M 95 x 1 lter 180mm f 2 8 104 bay lensh Sonnar 250mm f 5 6 PQS 5 6 45 1...

Page 84: ...t during metering Integral RGB sensor for automatic white balance in digital photography Exposure functions Shutter priority AE Aperture priority AE Programmed AE biased for fast shutter speeds Metere...

Page 85: ...inated Control Display showing Exposure Mode AE Lock Autofocus Mode Aperture Exposure Compensation Light Meter Shutter Speed Mirror Lock ISO Film Speed Flash Mode and Metering Pattern Film advance Aut...

Page 86: ...lenses Schneider AFD 50 80 150 180 Zoom 60 140 as well as AFD Flektogon 35 All PQ and PQS lenses that are compatible with Rollei ex 6008 cameras Dimensions mm wxhxd Camera body 157 x 112 x 78 80mm f...

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Page 88: ...gistered EU Design No 000586417 0001 Franke Heidecke GmbH Feinmechanik und Optik Salzdahlumer Strasse 196 D 38126 Braunschweig www franke heidecke net Germany Printed in Germany GB PA 04 08 80 586 76A...

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