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Rollei AFM 35 User Manual

Rollei AFM 35
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Rollei AFM 35
Operating Instructions

Questions and Answers:

Rollei AFM 35 Specifications

General IconGeneral
FocusAutofocus
FlashBuilt-in flash
Film AdvanceAutomatic
Type35mm Film Camera
Exposure ControlAutomatic

Summary

General Information and Precautions

Precautions

Safety warnings regarding internal components, high-voltage circuits, and handling damaged or wet cameras.

Battery Notes

Guidelines for proper battery loading, polarity, and avoiding hazardous conditions like recharging or fire.

Shutter Release Issues

Lists common reasons why the camera's shutter may not release, such as no battery or closed lens cover.

Camera Controls Overview

Primary Functions of Components

Details the main controls of the camera, such as the main dial, focusing dial, and various buttons, with their purposes.

Description of Camera Parts

External Components

Identifies and explains the external parts of the camera, including strap lugs, dials, buttons, and lenses.

Internal Components and Features

Details internal parts like the viewfinder eyepiece, film cartridge compartment, and take-up spool.

LCD Panel Indicators

LCD Panel Display Explained

Explains the various symbols and readouts on the camera's LCD screen, including frame counter and battery status.

Viewfinder Frame Guide

Viewfinder Components

Describes the viewfinder's autofocus frame, parallax marks, and AF/AE indicators.

Battery Installation and Testing

Loading the Battery

Step-by-step instructions for properly inserting the CR2 lithium battery into the camera.

Testing the Battery Status

How to check the battery level using the LCD panel and interpret the battery icons.

Camera Preparation for Shooting

Loading 35mm Film

Guide to loading DX-coded film for automatic film speed setting.

Film Handling

Removing Exposed Film

Explains the automatic film rewinding process after the last frame and how to open the camera back.

Camera Power and Handling

Switching the Camera On and Off

How to operate the main dial to turn the camera on and off, and the lens cover's function.

Proper Camera Holding Technique

Guidance on how to hold the camera steady to avoid shake and ensure sharp images.

Shooting Modes and Indicators

Focus Control

Aperture-Priority AE Mode

Viewfinder LEDs in AE Modes

Flash Range and Guide Numbers

Flash Mode Selection

Red-Eye Reduction

Flash Off and Fill Flash Modes

Backlight Compensation

Slow Sync Modes

Self-Timer Operation

Bulb Exposures

Exposure Bracketing (AEB)

Bracketing and Manual Focus Settings

Date Imprinting Setup

Camera Care and Maintenance

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Shutter, Frame Counter, and Focus Problems

Solutions for issues like shutter not releasing, frame counter errors, and focusing difficulties.

Blurred Pictures Causes and Solutions

Addresses common causes of blurred images, including camera shake, focus errors, and obstructed windows.

Exposure and Date Imprinting Errors

Solutions for problems such as underexposure, overexposure, and incorrect or missing date imprinting.

Technical Specifications

Exposure Diagrams

Lens Performance Data

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