Rolleiflex Hy6 User‘s manual
Disposal information for private users 1. In the European Union Caution: Do not dispose of this product together with your normal household waste! A new EU Directive governing the return, treatment and recycling of electrical and electronic appliances requires used appliances to be disposed of separately. Note: Your camera carries this symbol which means that electrical and electronic appliances should not be disposed of with your household waste, but through separate take-back channels.
CONTENTS Disposal information » 2 Controls and parts overview » 6 Introduction » 10 » » 12 » » » » » » » 14 » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » 17 Handling and use of the camera Battery charger/recharging the battery Battery condition Opening the battery compartment/ Inserting the battery Attaching the lens Opening the focusing hood Closing the focusing hood Attaching the carrying strap Changing the handgrip position Adjusting the wrist strap 13 14 15 15 15 16 16 Loading the film magaz
CONTENTS » » Magazine malfunctions » Changing the lens » Changing the viewfinder » Changing magnifiers for eyeglass wearers » Changing focusing screens » Switching ON and OFF » Single frame shooting » Continuous shooting » Removing the film 25 Shutter release Changing batteries 26 Tripping the shutter 27 Using a cable release 28 Mirror lockup 28 29 29 30 30 30 Shooting modes/Custom functions View-finder information Handgrip display » » » » » 46 » 47 » » » 48 » » » » » » 51 » » » » » » » »
CONTENTS Practical tips Shooting at low temperature Shooting in difficult situations – Spot metering – Substitute reading – Close-up reading – Lighting contrast Macro photography Caring for your camera Various accessories Interchangeable lenses Tele-converters Interchangeable magazines Interchangeable view-finders Focusing screens Matte box The Rolleiflex Hy6-System Troubleshooting Lens Table Specifications » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » 64 64 64 65 65 65 66 68 69 69 70 70 70 72 73 74 78 82 84 5
CONTROLS AND PARTS OVERVIEW 1 2 4 3 6 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 17 18 33 6 32 31
CONTROLS AND PARTS OVERVIEW 1 Strap holders, right and left 19 X-syncro PC terminal 2 View-finder release, right and left 20 Grip release adjuster button 3 Magnifier holder 21 Aperture and menu scroll dial 4 Viewfinder magnifier 22 Shutter release button 5 Collapsible focusing-hood cover 23 Mini-USB socket for e. g.
CONTROLS AND PARTS OVERVIEW 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 34 35 36 37 46 57 58 59 60 61 30 45 44 8 43 42 41 40 39 31 38
CONTROLS AND PARTS OVERVIEW 34 Interchangeable lens 35 Aperture-ring release (except on AFD lenses) 50 Quick-release adapter for Novoflex Q-BASE tripod plates 51 3/8” tripod socket * 36 Lens bayonet with contact strip 52 Magazine-frame release button 37 Red mounting index 53 Focusing-mode menu button 38 Detachable view-finder hood 54 Focusing-mode selector 39 Magazine back 55 Hot shoe for flash unit or accessories, with X contact and additional flash contacts 40 Film-data display 41 Film-changing rele
INTRODUCTION Rolleiflex Hy6 Introduction Congratulations on your new Rolleiflex Hy6. We trust it will be your reliable and enjoyable companion for many years to come. The following is a detailed description and illustration of the camera, in the practical order of all necessary manipulations, from assembly of the camera´s main components right up to removal of the exposed film. Your Rolleiflex Hy6 has been conceived as a highly professional camera.
INTRODUCTION ✗ Notes Like any precision instrument, your Rolleiflex Hy6 should be handled and maintained with care. Special care must be used above all when attaching and removing interchangeable magazines, digital backs and lenses: » With the lens removed, NEVER touch the reflex mirror and its special light-absorbing surface! Without a lens in place, the interior of the camera body should be protected by attaching its front cap.
BATTERY CHARGER / B ATTERY Battery charger/Recharging the battery ✗ Possible malfunctions The Hähnel Ultima Charger serves to recharge the high-performance lithium-ion battery supplied with the camera. It is designed for line voltages from 100 – 240 VAC. Two adapter plugs are provided for use in Europe and the USA. The battery should not be charged any further if the LED lights orange. Before using the charger, fit the corresponding adapter plug (shown above, right).
BATTERY CHARGER / BATT ERY Horizontal/vertical format (magazine 4560) Frame counter Battery condition Safety hints Battery condition » The charger should be used exclusively with The battery condition is checked automatically as soon as the camera is switched on. the specified batteries. » Avoid humidity and moisture. » Keep the charger out of the reach of children. » Disconnect the charger from the power source after charging.
BATTERY / LENS a 47 30 46 34 Opening the battery compartment and inserting the battery Open battery-compartment cover 46 by pressing the release button a and slide the recharged battery 30 into handgrip 47 of the camera as shown. Then close the battery-compartment cover until it clicks into place. Changing the battery Unlock battery-compartment cover and withdraw discharged battery 30. Insert charged battery into the compartment as described before and lock cover.
F OC U S IN G H O O D / C A R RYIN G STR A P 5 3 1 Opening the focusing hood Attaching the carrying strap Lift focusing-hood cover 5 at the rear and swing up. To swing out the magnifier flap 3, press the tab towards the front edge of the cover. The magnifier will swing up into position. Plug self-locking lugs straight into right-/lefthand slots 1 until they lock. To remove, lightly press on lugs, push them straight back and unhook them upwards. Closing the focusing hood Swing magnifier flap 3 down.
HANDGRIP / WRIST STRAP 20 Changing the handgrip position Adjusting the wrist strap The handgrip has four click stops and thus guarantees comfortable operation with the folding finderhood (at waistlevel), the 45° prism finder and the 90° High-Eyepoint Finder (at eyelevel). Loosen the loop belts at the buckle and adjust the wrist strap so that you can hold the camera safely with your right hand alone. To change the grip position, press release 20 on the camera upwards until the grip can be freely moved.
FILM MAGAZINE / DIGITAL BACK Attaching the magazine 52 Release rear body cap by pulling it straight up, and press release 52. Then insert magazine frame 31 into the four openings until it clicks 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 back Attaching a digital back is similar to that of a film magazine.
FILM MAGAZINE 41 33 39 42 18 Opening the magazine Removing film insert Push gripper ridge 42 for laminar drawslide all 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. Pull film insert 33 against the light resistance of its magnetic holder upwards out of the magazine back (see illustration above).
FILM MAGAZINE 44 43 Loading the film magazine Thanks to the symmetrical design of the film insert, the empty film spool need not be repositioned. Use the film spool to press spring clip 43 outwards and insert the film spool in its holder so that the negative black inside of the paper is facing outwards. 43 45 Make sure that the paper leader moves over the pressure plate to the empty spool 44 according to the symbol 45. Thread the paper leader straight into the empty spool 44.
FILM MAGAZINE Positioning the film insert Place the loaded film insert in the magazine so that the full film spool faces the symbol . and the empty spool the symbol Closing the magazine Close the magazine until it clicks in place. Film loading resets the frame counter to 00. The basic display will appear as soon as the LC display is switched on (see page 21). Enter the film type and speed given on the film box (see page 23). Push gripper ridge 42 up as far as it will go. This opens the drawslide.
F IL M M A GAZ IN E ISO EXP.NO. 220 120 - ISO + EXP.NO. 220 120 - mode + mode LC Display Basic display The LC display 40 at the back of the magazine reflects the most important functions and conditions of the magazine. The basic display appears as the LC display comes on. It shows the last settings put in memory, after a change of batteries (see page 26) the default settings. Switching the LC display on With the camera ON, lightly press the shutter release.
F IL M M AG AZ INE ISO EXP.NO. 120 ISO 220 EXP.NO. 220 120 - + mode Error detection MODE button The LC display shows “Error” (see Fig. above) The MODE button allows the following functions to be selected in this order: » when the shutter release is pressed without film in the camera » in the case of film advance malfunctioning. The “Error” display will disappear after about one second.
FILM M AGAZINE ISO EXP.NO. 120 - 220 + ISO 120 220 + mode EXP.NO. ■ 120 - mode EXP.NO. - ISO 220 + ISO mode EXP.NO. 120 - 220 + mode Presetting the film-speed display mode Presetting the film type Press MODE button once. iSo or din appears on the LC display. Pressing the “+” button, you can switch over between the ISO and DIN display modes. Press MODE button twice. Either 120 or 220 appears on the LC display. Pressing the “+” button, you can switch over between the two film types.
FILM MA G A Z IN E ISO EXP.NO. 220 120 - + EXP.NO. 220 120 - mode + mode Multiple exposures Alternatively: Disabling film advance Before the last of the multiple exposures, press the MODE button four times. To re-enable film advance in the magazine, press the “+” button. The LC display shows “run”. Return to basic display (see page 21). Press MODE button four times. The LC display shows “run”. In this setting, the film will be advanced normally after every exposure.
FILM MAGAZINE ! 42 Inserting the viewfinder mask for the 4.5cm x 6.5cm format Remove finderhood from camera, unlock focusing-screen frame by withdrawing buttons 6, swing up and remove focusing screen. Be careful not to touch its surfaces! Place camera on its back as shown above. Place focusing screen with its matte side facing inside between the edges of the viewfinder mask. Slide viewfinder mask with focusing screen into focusing-screen frame.
F IL M MAGAZINE a ISO M PRINT M . EXP.NO. 120 220 88:88. ‘88 b Changing batteries The batteries are exhausted when the LC display is hardly legible. Push gripper ridge all the way in the direction of the arrow “magazine change/turn”. Press the two lateral releases and open the magazine. Remove the film insert. Push battery spring a away from the batteries and remove exhausted button cells from battery compartment b. Dispose of exhausted batteries with due regard for the environment. Insert two new 1.
FILM MAGAZINE Problem Cause Remedy LC display hardly legible. Magazine batteries exhausted. Change batteries (see page 26). Back cannot be closed. Drawslide is open. Push gripper ridge fully down in direction of arrow. Magazine cannot be removed or opened. Drawslide is open. Move gripper ridge fully down. Magazine cannot be attached. Lateral hooks on magazine are locked. Film guiding strip still in place. Carefully push out hooks by hand using a pointed object.
LENS / VIEWFINDERSYSTEM 9 2 34 28 17 Changing lenses Changing viewfinders Press button 17 and remove lens 34 from camera bayonet, turning it counterclockwise. Align red index of interchangeable lens with red dot 9 and lock by clockwise rotation. Open standard finderhood, press both release buttons 2 and lift finderhood off. Proceed in the reverse order to mount the interchangeable viewfinder that will lock automatically. For available interchangeable lenses see page 82/83.
CHANGING MAGNIFIER / FOCUSING SCREENS 3 7 6 4 Changing magnifiers for eyeglass wearers Changing focusing screens To allow focusing without eyeglasses, the magnifier of the folding hood can be changed for one making allowance for the wearer´s visual defect within a range of +2.5 to -4.5 dpt (as referred to the dioptric value of the wearer). Remove finderhood, pull back the two catches 6 and carefully swing frame up. Withdraw focusing screen 7 and keep it in a dry place.
SW IT C HI NG T HE C AM E R A O N A ND O F F / S HO OT IN G 60 61 Switching the camera on and off Continuous shooting With the master switch 60 on OFF, the camera is switched off and cannot be activated by inadvertent actuation of one of its controls. With the master switch set to , the camera will keep shooting for as long as its shutter release is kept depressed.
VIWEFINDER INFORMATION Aperture Shutter-speed priority AE Shutter speed Aperture-priority AE AE lock Metering pattern 8.8 8888 Light balance Focus indicator Flash indicator Exposure compensation Horizontal/vertical format (magazine 4560) Frame counter Battery condition Viewfinder information The most important information is: The illuminated LC control centre in the viewfinder provides comprehensive information on all relevant shooting and camera data.
HANDGRIP DISPLAY 2.1 1.1 ��0.0 � 2.8 �� 1.2 � 2.2 2.3 2.4 �� 2.10 � � � 2.9 � �� ��� �� �������� 1.3 ��� � 2.11 �00 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 ! Handgrip display With the camera switched on, light depression of shutter release 21 will show all important shooting data at a single glance on the large handgrip display. The basic display illustrated above will appear: 1.1 = aperture, 1.2 = light balance, (indicating over or underexposure) 1.3 = shutter speed.
HANDGRIP DISPLAY: OPTIONS ����������� ������� �� ������������� ������� 26 Menu button 26 allows various default settings to be varied: ������������� OPTIONS LCD Backlight » LCD BACKLIGHT AUTO ON / OFF » » » » LCD CONTRAST CONTRAST LO / HI This submenu lets you choose one of three illumination modes for the viewfinder and handgrip display: ACOUSTIC SIGNAL ON / OFF ON = Illumination always on. POWER SAVE ON / OFF OFF = Illumination off.
HANDGRIP DISPLAY: OPTIONS ����������� �� ��� ������� ������� ������������ 34 ��������������� OPTIONS OPTIONS LCD Contrast Acoustic signal Contrast of the handgrip display can be set between LO (Low) and Hi (High) with the aid of scroll dial 21. Hi settings are possible from 00 to 16, Lo settings from 48 to 63. Some digital backs give an acoustic signal to let you know when the back is ready for the next exposure. This can be muted with scroll dial 21.
HANDGRIP DISPLAY: OPTIONS ����� ����������� ������� ���������� ������� ������������� OPTIONS OPTIONS Power save AE activation This menu allows settings of 3, 5, 10, 20, 30 minutes and one hour (HR) as well as OFF. The default setting is 3. The camera will switch to standby after the time set and can be reactivated by lightly pressing the shutter release. In the OFF setting, the camera will stay switched on until it is turned off via master switch 60.
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.
FOCUSING ������������� ���������������� ���� ������� ��������� �������� �������� ��������� ��������� ������������������������������������ ������ � �� ����� �������� � � ����� ���������� �������� ����� ����������� � ����� ��������������� �� �������������� ��� 37
FOC U S I N G 5.6 125 54 Focusing The focusing selector 54 gives options of autofocus (S = Single focusing, C = Continuous focusing) and manual focusing (M = focus indicator) as well as Advanced (➞ red index). To focus, press the shutter release lightly to its first stage. Only full pressure will trigger an exposure. To avoid inadvertent exposure, it is advisable first to practice with the two stages of the shutter release without any film in the camera.
F OC U SI N G 5.6 125 54 Continuous Focus (C) Single Focus (S) Set focus-mode switch 54 to “S“. Place the cross-sensor symbol in the viewfinder over the subject to 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 press it again lightly. Sharp focus has been detected when the two arrows of the focus indicator appear simultaneously.
EXPOSURE METERING PATTERNS 11 53 54 Manual Focusing (M) (Focus Indicator) Set switch 54 to M and focus by turning ring 11 of the lens. Check focus with the aid of the focus indicator. Place the focus area over the subject to be focused and turn ring 11 until the two arrows of the focus indicator light simultaneously. The arrows indicate the direction in which the ring should be turned.
EXPOSURE METERING PATTERNS 22 Exposure metering Multizone average metering With the camera ON, its exposure-metering system becomes active when the shutter release 22 is depressed lightly. The reading can be stored by keeping the shutter release in this position. AF is locked at the same time. Seven silicon photodiodes located behind the reflex mirror meter the incident light. Arranged in five groups, they ensure well-balanced multizone readings that usually give excellent results.
EXPOSURE MODES 57 42 Centre-weighted multizone metering Spot metering Here all seven silicon photodiodes are active. 50% of metering sensitivity are concentrated on the centre of the frame. The remaining metering areas are weighted with also 50%. This metering pattern is recommended for shots in which exposure should be adjusted to a narrowly limited subject area.
EXPOSURE MODES 59 59 Programmed AE (P) Shutter-speed priority AE “S“ Set aperture ring 15 of an AF lens to “A” (not applicable to AFD lenses) and selector switch 59 to “P”. In the viewfinder display, “A” will appear next to the aperture and shutter-speed display. The camera will now select a combination of aperture and shutter speed suited for the lighting conditions. In the default setting, the program is biased for fast speeds to reduce to a minimum the risk of blur due to camera shake.
EXPOSURE MODES 59 59 44 Aperture-priority AE “A“ Metered Manual “M“ Set selector switch 59 to “A”, unlock aperture ring 15 pressing release 35 and choose the desired aperture on your AF lens – in 1/3 increments. (Not applicable to AFD lenses). “A” will appear next to the shutter speed on the camera display.
E XP O SURE CO MPENSATI O N 24 58 59 25 29 Exposure compensation Compensation of extraneous light Keep button 58 depressed and use dial 25 to set the desired compensation over a range of ±5 EV. The amount of compensation is displayed with +/– in the viewfinder as well as on the display of grip 24. Extraneous light incident through the open folding hood is factored into the measurement and compensated up to a ratio of extraneousto-metered light of approx. 16 : 1.
EXPOSURE 22 a Tripping the shutter Using a cable release Brief light depression of the shutter release 22 will switch on both the viewfinder and the handgrip display. Plug cable release into socket a. For exposure, press START button. The film will be automatically advanced after exposure. The START button on the cable release is equipped with the similar function of the START button of the camera. The shutter release is of the two-stage type.
MIRROR LOCKUP / FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 28 55 Locking up the mirror Flash photography To cut out even the slightest vibration during exposure, especially with long lenses or closeups, it is advisable to lock up the mirror. To do this, briefly press button 28 identified by a mirror symbol: The mirror will swing up. Then press the shutter release. The shutter lag is only a few milliseconds. Your Rolleiflex Hy6 is fully X-synchronized at all shutter speeds up to 1/500 s (up to 1/1000 s with PQS lenses).
FLASH PHOTOG R APHY 55 19 48 ✗ Note Setting the type of flash synchronisation Since studio flash units may have considerably longer response and burning times than compact or handle-mount flash units, slower shutter speeds than 1/250 s may cause the flash to fire too late and light beyond the end of shutteropen time. Please consult the operating instructions supplied with your flash equipment. Keeping button beside the hot shoe 55 depressed will make “Flash” appear on the handgrip display 24.
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY ����������� ������� �� � � � �� ��������� � � ������ ������� �� � � � �� � � ������ NORMAL SYNC RARE SYNC The flash fires immediately after the shutter has opened, i.e. at the beginning of exposure (default setting). The flash fires 3 ms before the shutter closes, i.e. at the end of exposure. Additional EV corrections can be made in 1/3 increments within -3 to +3 EV with the aid of scroll dial 25.
FLASH PHOTOGR APHY Manual flash without SCA adapter Using a dedicated SCA-3562 adapter Switch your flash unit off and connect it to the camera´s hot shoe or PC terminal. In this case, the camera will not detect your flash unit and behave as if no flash were connected. On AF lenses or the camera (with AFD lenses), set the aperture as required by your flash unit. In conjunction with dedicated flash units and an SCA-3562 (or SCA-356) adapter, the TTL flashmetering feature of the camera can be used.
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Automatic flash photography with SCA adapter in poor light Poor light means that the limit of flash apertures and basic flash speed would have to be exceeded to obtain correct exposure. As long as there is sufficient light, the automatic control will perform as described under “Automatic fill flash with SCA adapter”.
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Programmed AE flash Shutter-priority AE flash If the light is poor without the available flash apertures (see table) having to be exceeded at the default setting of the basic sync speed of 1/60 s, the camera will automatically fire the flash to make up for the missing light. Select the desired shutter speed. In poor light, full use will first be made of the available flash apertures (see table). The flash will then automatically add the amount of light still missing.
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Fill-in autoflash with SCA adapter Manual flash exposure control If there is sufficient light and no flash is needed, the flash will not fire. However, if the flash is to be used for fill-in in one of the three automatic exposure modes after all, this option is available. (also see the instructions of your unit´s manufacturer). If none of the three automatic exposure modes has been selected, exposure is controlled separately for the ambient light and the flash.
SHOOTING MODES 60 61 Set master switch 60 to the red index and briefly press the shutter release to stage 1. This will activate the viewfinder and handgrip displays. With menu button 61 depressed, the above display will appear on the handgrip. Clockwise rotation of dial 25 gives access to the following menu items: �������� ������ � SINGLE Single-frame photography In this mode, every depression of the shutter release will trigger an exposure and – in conjunction with a film magazine – an advance cycle.
CUSTOM FUNCTIONS / SHOOTING MODES ��������� �������� ���������� To fine-adjust the submenus for Bracketing and Self-timer, use aperture dial/scroll dial 21. � � BRACKETING Bracketing Above all with slide film, bracketing allows carefully controlled exposure compensation.
CUSTOM FUNCTIONS / SHOOTING MODES ���� �������� ���������� �������� ���������� SELF-TIMER FOCUS TRAP Using the self-timer Freeze-frame focus To start the self-timer, press the shutter release. The delay is shown on the display. The following delays can be set with scroll dial 21: 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2 , 4, 8, 16, 32, 64 and 128 seconds. Freeze-frame focus is possible only with manual focusing. Set switch 54 to the red index.
CUSTOM FUNCTIONS / SHOOTING MODES �������� ������������ � �������� ���������� ››› BRACKETING F ULTRA FAST (Focus bracketing) Ultra Fast (Instant release) There is a choice of 3, 5, 7 or 9 exposures per series. If you choose five bracketing exposures, for example, one will be made with the focusing determined by AF, plus two each in 1/1 and 2/1 focus steps in front of and behind the optimum focal point determined. The camera will adust the plane of focus automatically from exposure to exposure.
CUS TOM FUNCTIONS / EXPOSURE MODES 58 59 Set exposure-mode selector 59 to red index, switch camera on with master switch 60 and briefly depress the shutter release to stage 1. Viewfinder and handgrip displays are activated. With menu button 58 depressed, the above display will appear on the handgrip. Clockwise rotation of dial 25 gives access to the following menu items: �������� ������ 58 �������� �������������� � MANUAL APERTURE PRIO.
CUSTOM FUNCTIONS / EXPOSURE MODES �������� ������������� � �������� ������� � SHUTTER PRIO. PROGRAM Shutter-speed priority Programmed AE Ideal for shooting moving subjects. You decide how sharp you want subject motion to be captured: with pin-point sharpness (frozen) due to a fast shutter speed or with a slower speed that graphically emphasizes motion in the image.
CUSTOM FUNCTIONS / EXPOSURE MODES �������� ���� 60 � �������� ������ � BULB TOGGLE Bulb exposure Time exposure The shutter remains open for as long as the shutter release is kept depressed. During exposure, the display shows . 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 metering is not possible in either of these modes. During exposure, the display shows .
CU STOM FUN CTI ON S / METERING PATTERNS 56 �� ��� ��� � ��� �� � � � �� � � ��� � �� 57 Set metering-pattern selector 57 to the red index. If necessary, switch camera on with master switch 60 and briefly press the shutter release to stage 1. This will activate the viewfinder and handgrip displays. Keeping 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.
CUSTOM FUNCTIONS / FOCUSING 53 54 Set focus-mode selector 54 to its red index. If necessary, switch camera on with master switch 60 and briefly press the shutter release to stage 1. This will activate the viewfinder and handgrip displays.
CUSTOM FUNCTIONS / FOCUSING ����� ������������� � 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 control of exposure timing.
PRACTICAL TIPS Shooting at low temperatures Spot metering Below -10°C it is advisable to keep the battery warm by carrying it in an inside pocket and loading it only shortly before shooting. In extreme conditions (in polar regions, cooling chambers, refrigeration laboratories), the camera will also need protection, i.e. insulation. This is ideal for pin-point readings of subjects when shooting against the light or against a very bright or dark background. The 5mm dia.
PRACTICAL TIPS Substitute reading Lighting contrast In critical lighting conditions it is advisable to take a substitute reading, e.g. on a gray card (following the latter´s instructions). This will give you a reliable average value for optimal rendition of midtones. It is a known fact that determining correct exposure becomes all the more difficult, the steeper the film gradation and the higher the lighting contrast within your frame.
PRA CTICAL TIPS Macro photography Extension tubes and a bellows attachment take you right up to macro. Extension tubes can be used in any desired combination, even in conjunction with a bellows attachment. The electronic exposure control will remain fully functional.
PRACTICAL TIPS The reversing adapter further extends the camera´s versatility in close-up photography. It allows reverse-mounting of any lens with a size VI filter bayonet. The camera´s exposure and exposure-metering modes remain fully functional. It is advisable to combine use of the reversing adapter with that of a bellows attachment. With a reverse-mounted 80mm f/2.8 Xenotar, for example, available magnifications range from 1.8x to 3.5x.
TAKING CARE OF YOUR CAMERA Taking care of your camera Your Rolleiflex Hy6 deserves the same care as any precision instrument expected to give reliable service for many years to come. Here are a few useful tips: » NEVER touch the reflex mirror or the surfaces of focusing screens with your bare fingers! Use a blower lens brush to remove dust. » DO NOT exert pressure on the auxiliary shutter of the camera! » When necessary, clean outer lens surfaces: Breathe on them and clean with lens tissue.
VARIOUS ACCESSORIES Various accessories Interchangeable lenses The Rolleiflex Hy6 System includes a number of valuable additional dedicated accessories that considerably extend the uses of the camera, optimize handling and are essential for certain kinds of special work. The lenses work on the Direct-Drive technology developed by Rollei.
VARIOUS ACCESSORIES Tele-converters Interchangeable view-finders There are two tele-converters with extension factors of 1.4x and 2x that may be used in the focus-indicator mode with Rollei lenses. Interchangeable view-finders and various High-D focusing screens ensure optimal viewing in any kind of work. Interchangeable type 6060*/4560 magazines The standard Collapsible Finderhood is designed for vertical viewing of the view-finder image. It comes with an interchangeable focusing magnifier (+2.5 – -4.
VARIOUS ACCESSORIES The 45° Prism-finder gives an upright, rightside-up view-finder image magnified 2.5x and can be used in four different positions spaced 90° apart so that it makes for comfortable viewing even in awkward shooting positions. As the viewfinder is mounted, its display is automatically adjusted for laterally correct presentation. The 90° High-Eyepoint View-finder gives an upright, right-side-up view-finder image magnified 3.4x. Its eyepiece can be easily adjusted from +4 to -4 diopters.
VARIOUS ACCESSORIES 1 2 Focusing screens 1 Matte focusing glass screen for precise focusing, especially in macro photography, or for creative work where focusing aids might be found disturbing. 2 Bright focusing screen with central microprism spot and split-image rangefinder for optimum focusing accuracy with vertical lines. Microprism criterion: flicker-free image. Microfine ground glass for precise focusing over the entire frame and grid area.
VARIOUS ACCESSORIES Matte box The matte box is designed to shield the lens from extraneous 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 rear drawer accepts size 75x75mm gelatine filters.
ROLLEIFLEX 6000 / HY6 SYSTEM Rolleiflex 6000/Hy6 System 10740 25857 54001 54080 54120 54300 54501 54701 56701 56704 58001 58080 58120 58220 58242 58450 58502 58600 58601 58701 58715 58722 58776 58814 58987 74 X-Act2 Monorail camera Zoom extension tube 22 – 68 mm AF-Xenotar 80 mm f/2.8 HFT PQS AF-Super-Angulon 50 mm f/2.8 HFT AF-Tele-Xenar 150 mm f/4 HFT PQS AF-Flektogon 35 mm f/3.5 HFT PQS 1 AF-Variogon 60 – 140 mm f/4.6 PQS AF-Tele-Xenar 180 mm f/2.8 HFT PQ 1.
ROLLEIFLEX 6000 / HY6 SYSTEM 96900 96904 96950 97054 97069 97074 97844 97868 97888 98029 98065 98080 98253 98290 98410 98839 xxxxxx 98989 99090 1 2 Zeiss Softar I, size VI bayonet Zeiss Softar II, size VI bayonet Gelatine-filter holder, size VI bayonet Ground glass focusing screen Bright focusing screen with central microprism collar and split-image range-finder Bright focusing screen with microprism spot Extension tube 9 mm Extension tube 17 mm Extension tube 34 mm Rapid focusing lever Bellows unit Matt
ROL LEIFLEX 6000 / HY6 SYSTEM >> LENS-ACCESSORIES << 96950 98029 96841 96900 96904 98080 60472 96741 96752 58242 98839 >> MACRO-ACCESSORIES << 98065 25857 62069 97844 97868 97888 98410 >> INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES AND CONVERTERS << 59926 54001 (AF) 58001 (AFD) 54120 (AF) 58120 (AFD) 54501 (AF) 58502 (AFD) 54300 (AFD) 59602 86757 54701 (AF) 58701 (AFD) 59426 62624 66300 76 54080 (AF) 58080 (AFD) 63348 86674 86913 59439 63350 86705 64866 86706 56701 98253
ROLLEIFLEX 6000 / HY6 SYSTEM >> X-ACT2 MONORAIL CAMERA + ACCESSORIES << 98989 �� 10740 99090 64872 >> VIEWFINDER ACCESSORIES << 58220 58814 56704 64911 97069 97054 97074 >> CAMERA WITH MAGAZINE AND BACK << 58600 58601 58776 58987 Digital back by Sinar or Leaf.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Camera does not work Camera does not work, magazine displays Film does not wind up to frame 1 - - - - - - displayed with PQ lens Camera does not fire immediately Focusing screen without view-finder image View-finder image unsharp at ∞ Shutter does not release Shutter does not release, but preceding light metering okay Battery exhausted prematurely Camera switches off during film winding or advance Camera switches off during serial photography No fill-in flash with dedicated flash 78
TROUBLESHOOTING Cause Remedy Camera switched off Set master switch to No battery or battery exhausted Insert battery or recharge or Grip of magazine drawslide not pulled down all the way Pull grip of magazine fully down Lens not fully locked Lock lens Film leader curled or loose Insert again, if necessary wind leader tightly by hand when inserting B or T set Select defined shutter speed “Self-timer” custom function enabled Disable self-timer Mirror locked up Press shutter release and, if ne
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Exposure error Photo incorrectly exposed with preflash metering Camera does not focus automatically Camera gives wrong distance settings in AF mode 1 – 2 pictures remain unexposed at the end of film 80
TROUBLESHOOTING Cause Remedy Lighting conditions changed after mirror lockup In changing lighting conditions, avoid mirror lock to let camera's auto systems work until shutter trips Strong extraneous light entering viewing hood (especially with fluorescent tubes) Swing up view-finder magnifier, avoid direct light incidence, close view-finder hood in difficult lighting conditions; if necessary, use other viewfinder attachment Warnings on viewfinder or handgrip display went unheeded Meter the light before eve
LENS TABLE Aperture range Shutter speeds 30 s to Field angle Elements/ diagonal/ compohorizontal nents Focusing range Max. length Weight Filter type PQ 3.5 – 22 1/500 180/112° 8 / 7 ∞ – 0.3 m 108 mm 122 mm 1550 g Built-in M 24 x 0.5 PQS 3.5 – 22 1/1000 96/76° 10 / 8 ∞ – 0.5 m 104 mm 105 mm 1300 g 104 bayonet Super-Angulon 40mm f/3.5 PQ 3.5 – 22 (with floating elements) 1/500 88/68° 8/8 ∞ – 0.4 m 83,2 mm 72 mm 750 g M 77 x 0.
LENS TABLE Aperture range Shutter speeds 30 s to Field anglel Elements/ diagonal/ compohorizontal nents Focusing range Max. diameter Max. length Weight Filter type Sonnar 150mm f/4 PQS 4 – 32 1/1000 29/21° 5/3 ∞ – 1.4 m 81.5 mm 102 mm 890 g Size VI Rollei bayonet Sonnar 150mm f/4 EL 4 – 32 1/500 29/21° 5/3 ∞ – 1.4 m 81.5 mm 102 mm 890 g M 67 (inside) VI (outside) AF-Tele-Xenar 150mm f/4 PQS 4 – 22 1/1000 29/21° 5/5 ∞ – 1.
SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Camera type Single-lens autofocus reflex camera with automatic multi-exposure control, variable metering pattern, TTL autoflash (SCA-3002) and motorized film advance when using magazine 4560. Autofocus Cross-type autofocus sensor. Integral red-light grid projector for autofocusing in poor light. Non-AF Rolleiflex 6008-compatible PQ/PQS lenses can be used with focus indicator. » Shutter-priority AE. » Aperture-priority AE. » Programmed AE biased for fast shutter speeds.
SPECIFICATIONS Depth-of-field preview Film advance By pressing stop-down button, in any mode. Automatic film advance by high-performance motor incorporated in magazine. Single-frame and continuous shooting with up to 2 fps. Automatic film winding up to frame 1. Automatic film winding after exposure of last frame. Mirror lock In any mode, with AE lock and display. Lens mount Rollei bayonet mount. 10-contact signal strip for aperture and shutter-speed transfer.
SPECIFICATIONS Working temperature From -20° C to +60° C. Quick-release tripod plate (Novoflex Q-BASE system ) With 1/4” and 3/8” tripod socket Suitable digital backs Sinar back eMotion 22 / 54 / 75 Sinar back eVolution 75 H Sinar back 54 MC / M Some digital backs by Leaf Suitable 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 Rolleiflex 6008 cameras. Dimensions (mm/wxhxd ) » Camera body: 157 x 112 x 78 » 80mm f/2.
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