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Operating Guide for

rOLLEi  SupEr-8 CAMErA

BATTERIES

The film transport as well as the power zoom are 

operated by three 1.5 volt "AA" batteries.  They 

are located in the grip of the camera, which is 

easily opened with a small coin.  The proper 

arrangement of the cells is clearly marked on the 

top inside edge of the battery chamber.
To test the condition of the batteries after loading 

them into the camera, move the shutter speed 

switch to 18, look through the viewfinder and 

pull the trigger.  If a green light appears above 

the image in the viewfinder, the batteries are 

good.  If the light flickers, the batteries are nearly 

exhausted.  If the light does not go on, change 

the batteries.  In addition to the light signal, the 

pointer in the viewfinder will not move when the 

batteries are exhausted.

CArE OF THE CAMErA

Protect from sand, dust, moisture and 

 

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prolonged exposure to strong sunlight 
or heat.
Keep the external mechanical and 

 

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optical parts clean.
Use a blower brush and Kodak lens 

 

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tissue to remove dust and fingerprints 
from the lens.
Occasionally clean the film gate with 

 

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a blower brush.
Remove the batteries when not using 

 

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the camera for extended periods of 
time.
Keep camera in case when not in 

 

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use.

BRIEF OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Install 3 fresh "AA" Alkaline batteries and then 

insert film cartridge in the cartridge chamber. 

Set the film speed selector to 18 (standard silent 

speed). Insert filter key to remove filter when 

necessary (see filter key instructions below).
Adjust the viewfinder to your eyes using the 

diopter and then adjust the focusing ring until 

the image in the viewfinder is sharp. Lastly, zoom 

to desired focal length and begin filming.

LOADING THE CAMERA

Open the cover on the right side of the camera 

and insert the film cartridge.  Press down on the 

rear edge to snap it into place. Close the cover.  

The window in the cover of the cartridge chamber 

shows that the camera is loaded and the type of 

film being used.
When there is film in the camera, the indicator 

shows how much film remains to be exposed.  The 

film footage indicator returns automatically to the 

"O" position when the film cartridge is removed 

from the camera.  When the 50 feet of film has 

run through the cartridge, the word "exposed" 

will appear on the film at the cartridge opening.

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