Congratulations on your new Rollei 35 AF! Soon you can start your personal analog adventure. Before you start taking pictures, however, take a moment to familiarize yourself with the first commissioning. Here are the most important steps to make the camera ready to go and ensure a smooth recording experience.
1. Film suggestions for the best results
For your first recordings, we recommend relying on proven film types. You can achieve particularly good results with roller egg and Kodak films Or other high -quality film options that you have on our website Rollei.de can find. These films offer excellent image quality and support the unique properties of your roller egg 35 AF perfectly.
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2. Inserting the battery
In order for your camera to be ready for use, you must first use the battery correctly. Proceed as follows:
- Open the battery compartment flap on the back of the camera.
- Place the battery, whereby Minus to the left and Plus to the right shows.
- Make sure that the battery sits properly to ensure a stable power supply.
3. Inserting the film
The right film transport is crucial for a perfect result. How to put the film into the camera:
- Open the reciprocal of your camera. To do this, press the backspow lever down and push the locking lever forward on the underside of the camera. Now you can remove the flap by holding the camera on the upper and lower end and pulling outwards.
- Fold the pressure plate down and insert the film. Make sure that he To the top is inserted. This prevents unwanted black edges in their pictures.
- Push the film through the slit on the left side, which is through Three white arrows is characterized. Make sure that 2-3 perforations of the film beyond the slit to avoid double exposure.
4. Push film
After the film is inserted correctly, fold the pressure plate back up, switch on the camera and carry out the following steps:
- Pull the tension lever 1-2 times In an even movement Until the stop until the film is fully raised. Avoid jerky movements.
- Important NOTE: Never press the clamping lever and the trigger at the same time!
5. Close the back parts
As soon as the film is inserted, you must close the flap:
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Practice slightly on the top of the camera while continuously sliding the back.
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Then push the locking lever back into its starting position.
- Look at the display: If a number appears without a negative sign, the camera is ready for use and you can start taking pictures! If minus 1 or minus 2 is displayed, you must carry out one or two exposures.
6. Before switching off
After each recording, it is important to properly push the film on:
- Remove the film until the The trigger jumps up again.
- Avoid switching off the camera while the trigger is still depressed.
With these simple steps, you can make sure that your roller egg 35 AF is optimally prepared to take breathtaking analog recordings. If you have any further questions about commissioning or other functions of the camera, please visit our website or contact our customer service. Have fun taking pictures!