ROLLEIFLEX SL66 - User Manual

Rolleiflex SL66
Camera Manual
For reference use on many Chinon manual focus and metering cameras
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Summary

Shooting Practice

Your First Rule

Essential safety and operational guideline before film handling.

Loading the Magazine

Step-by-step guide to loading film into the camera magazine.

Checking for Readiness to Shoot

Procedures to ensure the camera is properly set for operation.

Shooting

Instructions for basic camera operation and taking photographs.

Further Scope

Distance Scale

Explanation of the focusing knob's distance scale and its uses.

Scale of Reproduction

Understanding magnification ratios for close-up and macro photography.

Depth of Field

How to read and utilize depth of field information for sharp images.

Advanced Techniques

Extended Depth

Techniques for increasing the depth of sharp focus by tilting the lens.

Pre-releasing the Mirror

Procedure to stabilize the camera for specific shooting conditions.

Flash Shots and Synchronization

Guidance on using flash units and understanding synchronization types.

Lens and Viewfinder Components

Lens Changing

Procedures for removing and fitting different lenses to the camera.

Changing the Focusing Hood

How to replace the camera's focusing hood.

Changing the Focusing Screen

Instructions for replacing the camera's focusing screen.

Magazine Handling

Loading the Spare Magazine

Steps for attaching and preparing a second magazine with film.

Technical Data and Charts

Interchangeable Lenses

Specifications and details for various lenses compatible with the camera.

Subject Distances and Scales

Charts detailing subject distances, fields, and reproduction scales.

Focusing Correction for Infra-Red

Adjustments needed for infrared photography focusing.

Scheimpflug Principle

What It is for

Explanation of the Scheimpflug rule for achieving overall sharpness.

Using the Indicator

Guide on how to use the Scheimpflug indicator for camera setup.

Camera Care and Troubleshooting

Care of the Camera

Recommended methods for cleaning and maintaining the camera.

Handling Faults and Remedies

Solutions for common operational issues and malfunctions.

ROLLEIFLEX SL66 Specifications

General

Film Format	120 roll film
Image Size	6 x 6 cm
Shutter Type	Focal plane shutter
Mirror Lock-Up	Yes
Focusing Screen	Interchangeable
Camera Type	Single Lens Reflex (SLR)
Lens Mount	Rollei SL66 bayonet
Shutter Speed Range	1 sec to 1/1000 sec, Bulb
Viewfinder	Interchangeable waist-level and prism finders
Focusing	Manual focusing
Flash Sync	1/30 sec
Tilting Lens	Yes
Weight	Approx. 1.8 kg (body only)