Rollei Rolleiflex 3.5F User Manual

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Short-cut to the First Exposure 
1) DIN-ASA Setting  
Immediately after loading the camera: gently press knurled knob and 
set to the DIN or ASA value of the film used in camera - important 
for getting correct exposure. Set filter scale to zero (→ page 27).  
2) Focusing  
Raise rear edge of focusing hood. Composition and sharpness can 
now be examined on the focusing screen; turn the focusing knob 
until principal object appears with maximum sharpness. For more 
critical observation of the image, raise magnifier by gently pressing 
the direct view finder panel. Direct view finder → page 22.  
3) Pro-selecting Shutter Speed  
Turn speed selector wheel, using right thumb, until the desired 
shutter speed (red figures) appears in the center of the peep window.  
Selecting Shutter Speed → page 14.