Opening the viewfinder hood
Lift rear edge of the hood cover and swing upwards. To
raise up the magnifier, press the frame finder flap 5
slightly inwards until the magnifier holder springs up.
Frame finder for eye-level viewing (Rolleiflex 2.8 FX
only): Press down flap 5 until it snaps into position. Vie-
wing takes place through diopter 14 (in this position
focusing via the distance scale).
Measuring the exposure
By touching lightly the freed release 30 the exposure
meter is switched on for about 30 seconds. Activating
the exposure meter can be repeated whenever needed.
One of the 5 LED`s in the viewfinder will light up. They
have the following significance:
(A) red left:
(E) red right:
at least 1 exposure
at least 1 exposure
value under-exposed
value over-exposed
(C) green centre:
correct exposure
(B) yellow left:
(D) yellow right:
about
1
/
2
exposure
about
1
/
2
exposure
value under-exposed
value over-exposed
Note:
The measurement characteristics of the
Rolleiflex make this camera ideal for even the most
demanding photographic situation, such as exposures
involving particularly hight contrast
subjects. For exposure compensation, always keep the
most important subject detail within the
measurement field (see illustration) and then
determine the required frame area.
Rolleiflex 2.8 FX / 4.0 FW
25
Zone covered
by the exposure metering
14
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