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rOLLEi SupEr-8 CAMErA
FILTER KEY
A built-in orange conversion filter corrects Super-8 film, designed for illumination by artificial light,
to the proper color balance for daylight exposure. For color exposures with artificial illumination, or
when using black& white film, the filter key must be inserted into the key slot on top of the camera to
move the color conversion filter out of the light path.
FOCUSING
First, set the diopter. Then, set the focus to infinity; look through the camera at an object at least 20
feet away. Carefully rotate the eyepiece (diopter) for the sharpest image. Now the camera's optical
system is adjusted to your eye. Focus the camera by aiming at the subject, setting the zoom control
to 36 and adjusting the focus ring until the image is sharp. The image will now remain sharp at any
setting on the zoom control, as long as the subject to camera distance remains the same. Whenever
this distance changes, the camera must be refocused.
POWER ZOOM
The zoom lens permits a smooth change of focal lengths. On the side of the Rollei SL82 is the power
zoom lever. Pushing the lever up sets longer focal lengths (telephoto), appearing to bring the subject
closer; pushing it down sets shorter focal lengths (wide angle), appearing to move the scene away
from the camera. You may zoom manually at any time by rotating the zoom ring on the lens barrel.
EXPOSURE CONTROL
The light meter adjusts for ASA/ISO 50 or 160 films automatically when the cartridge is inserted.
The exposure control system then automatically adjusts the aperture for proper exposure. The
aperture setting figures can be read in the illuminated field below the viewfinder. When the number
16 disappears or a red field becomes visible, the light conditions are not appropriate for shooting.
When the 16 disappears you are overexposing the film; when the red field becomes visible, you are
underexposing it.
APERTURE LOCK
It may be desirous to override the automatic exposure control in some lighting situations, as when the
subject is backlit. To do this, zoom in until the part of the scene you want properly exposed fills the
viewfinder. Press and hold the aperture lock button on top of the camera; this will hold the setting
while the scene is re-composed and the film exposed. Release the aperture lock button to allow the
automatic exposure control to operate again.
USING A CABLE RELEASE
The threaded sockets on the trigger allow for attachment of a cable release. The socket with the line
mark is for continuous filming. The dot mark socket allows repeated single frame exposures for stop
motion and animation effects. NOTE: Cable release accessories should be tested prior to leaving
Media Loan. Some short pin units won't work with the Rollei.
SHOOTING WITH A TRIPOD
The tripod thread is on the bottom of the camera grip. You may want to use a tripod to achieve a
steadier image, particularly for pan shots, zoom shots, single framing, and when using longer focal
lengths.
FILM SPEED
Standard silent Super 8 film speed is 18 frames per second. However, in some cases it is better to use
the faster 24 fps setting. Pan, tilt and zoom shots will appear somewhat slower and smoother when
filmed at 24 and projected at 18. 24 fps is also recommended for shots from moving vehicles. If you
plan to transfer you film to video at some point, the transfer is usually done at 24 fps. The exposure
control on the camera adjusts itself automatically to compensate for the change in shutter speed.