Rollei Rolleiflex MiniDigi Owner's Manual

digital camera, a miniature replica of the famed Rolleiflex 2.8F twin-lens-reflex camera. Specifications For Your Safety Identification of parts Preparation Opening / Replacing bottom cover Inserting battery Removing battery Inserting miniSD card Removing miniSD card Opening / Closing Viewfinder hood Attaching neck straps Turning on/off power Warning battery status Shifting modes Shooting: Winding crank handle Shooting ------------------- ----------------- ---------- ------------------ ------------- ----------- ------- ----- ------------- ------ ------- ----- --------------- ------ ----------------------- 3 4 6 10 10 10 11 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 Frame counter Record mode Playback mode Replaying images Setting resolution Deleting images: Deleting a selected image Deleting all images Setting frequency Auto power-off Warning signs and icons: Memory Full No Card Holding the camera Rolleiflex MiniDigi AF5.0 Trouble shooting -------------- ------------ ----------- ----------- ------------------------ ------- ----------- -------------- ---------------- ---------------------- -------- -- ------------ 16 16 17 17 18 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 Table of Contents Specifications Camera type : Image Sensor : Image resolution : Recordable number of pictures :*miniSD memory card (256MB) : Average shooting duration :** Monitor : Storage Medium : Image format : Lens : Subject Distance : Shutter speeds : Exposure control : White balance : Auto power-off : Power source : Dimensions / Weight : 5MP digital camera 3MP AF module 2304 x 2304 pixels (high resolution/interpolated) 1536 x 1536 pixels (normal resolution) 768 x 768 pixels (low resolution) High resolution/interpolated : approx. 250 Normal resolution : approx. 430 Low resolution : approx. 1300 2hrs (using a CR2 battery) 1.1" color TFT monitor miniSD memory card (removable) JPEG 4.9mm F2.8 AF 10 cm to infinity 1/15 to 1/2500 (electronic control) Automatic Automatic Shuts camera off after being idle 60sec 1 x CR2 Lithium battery 43 (W) x 73 (H) x 45 (D) mm / 100g w/battery * This number may vary depending on the size of the memory, subject type, etc. ** Battery duration on continuous shooting differs depending on shooting conditions.

For the safe and correct use of your camera, please read the following notes carefully. Our warranty may be void for damage caused by willful disregard of the instructions. The instruction alerts are to protect the user of the camera and people around him/her from possible damages and injuries. Caution and prohibition signs used in the booklet are shown on the right: Never use a battery other than specified in the manual. Possible explosion and leakage could cause hazards and injuries. When discarding a battery, insulate the poles with a piece of tape, etc. to prevent possible contact with metallic objects that could lead to ignition and/or explosion. Insert battery correctly in the camera. Wrong polarity (+/-) could cause explosion and/or leakage of battery, possibly leading to hazards and injuries. Keep removed battery out of children ﾕs reach. If swallowed, consult the doctor immediately as electrolyte within may seriously harm digestive organs. Should the camera (battery) get hot, emit smoke or smell as if burning, stop using it immediately and contact our service department. Continued use may cause fire or burn. Never throw in fire, short-circuit, break up or heat batteries, nor try to charge the ones not designed for recharge. This could lead to possible explosion and serious injuries. Never try to disassemble the camera. High-voltage circuitry inside the camera could cause an electric shock. Keep the camera out of the reach of infants and small children. Camera ﾕs strap could wind itself round their necks, causing suffocation. Store the camera away from moisture and dust. Do not store in high temperatures, as inside a closed car in summer, or close to a hot object. Never operate the camera while driving a car, which could lead to a traffic accident. When hanging the camera with the strap. Be careful the strap will not catch other objects, which could lead to injuries and hazards. Should the camera dropped in water or water gets into it, remove the battery and contact our service department. Using it wet could cause fire or an electric shock. Caution Prohibition This mark indicates that the disregard of the notes may lead to fatal or serious injuries or substantial material damages. This mark with additional symbols indicates prohibition of certain actions or processes specified in the notes.

Top View Viewfinder hood Strap bracket Power on/off switch Crank handle TFT monitor Right side view Viewfinder cover Sports finder cover Viewing lens (dummy) Taking lens Shutter release button Mode shift button Front view

Sports finder eyepiece* Battery chamber Left side view Back view Memory card slot Image delete button Left button (reverse) Right button (forward) Bottom view Bottom cover *The sports finder is for replicating original Rolleiflex 2.8F design, and the view through it does not exactly conform to the image the lens captures. Use of the monitor is recommended for practical shooting. Bottom cover lock bar CR2 Lithium battery

it to the direction of Arrow ②, while pushing the Bottom cover lock bar to the direction of Arrow ①. Set the cover as shown and slide it toward the camera front (Arrows) till it clicks in place. *The cover can be removed from the camera. Be careful not to misplace it ! Opening Bottom cover Tape to remove the battery Bottom cover lock bar Open Replace miniSD card Open Close Preparation Replacing Bottom cover Put the battery as shown, minding the battery polarity (as shown), placing it over the tape so that the tip of the tape juts out. Inserting Battery Removing Battery Pull the tape to remove the battery. With the Bottom cover removed insert the card all the way as shown. Inserting miniSD card Removing card Push the card further to make it spring back. Hold both sides of Viewfinder cover as shown and lift the cover up ①. Opening Viewfinder hood Closing Viewfinder hood Close the hood while pressing inward the hinges on both sides of the hood as shown ②. CR2 Lithium battery

When the battery is almost drained, the battery icon gives a warning signal by blinking ( ). (Replacing the battery at this point with a new one is recommended.) Then, before the battery is completely drained, the icon flashes ( ) and the power is automatically turned off. * When you do not use the camera for a long time, be sure to remove the battery from the camera in order to prevent battery drain. Mode shift button Preparation ①Put the string attached to the strap through a Strap bracket and let the strap go through the loop as shown. ②After attaching a strap to both brackets (right and left) put the straps together and adjust length as shown. Attaching Neck straps Push the Power switch button to turn the camera on. WELCOME sign appears on the monitor. Another push on the button turns power off. Power will be cut when the power source button is depressed continuously while the power source button is turned on. *When the camera is idle for longer than 60sec, power will automatically be turned off. Turning on and off the power Pushing Mode shift button will alternately shift the mode between Record and Playback. * You cannot shift to Playback mode when no image is stored. Shifting modes Warning battery status

power on. An image will appear on Monitor display in 1-2sec. Unfold Crank handle as shown (Arrow ①) and turn it 360° clockwise (Arrow ②) . *Turn the handle before shooting each picture. Otherwise the shutter remains locked. Winding Crank handle Shutter release button Shooting When composition is decided depress the shutter button all the way. Display will show: “FOCUSING” 　　↓ “CAPTURING” 　　↓ “SAVING” Power switch *Focusing may take longer time under low light conditions. *Image may be captured even when the shutter button is not fully depressed, but crank handle may not be released in this case. About focus-lock When the shutter release button is depressed, the “FOCUSING” signal is displayed once. Focusing is completed when the display disappears, and the camera is in a focus-lock condition. Remove your finger from the shutter release button to capture ( “CAPTURING” ) and save the image ( “SAVING” ). Refer to P46 for proper ways

the right upper corner of the display when the camera is in a shooting mode. The upper number shows the total shot number and the lower number indicates the remaining number of frames, which is subtracted each time when the shutter is released. * Since the function of the lower counter is calculated based on images with relatively low data compression ratios, depending upon photographic conditions, there may be a case that the number is not subtracted. Record mode Before shooting After shooting When the camera is in Playback mode, two numbers appear at upper right corner of the monitor. The upper one indicates the frame number of the image being played on the monitor. The lower one indicates total number of pictures taken. Playback mode Right button (forward) Left button (reverse) Press Mode shift button to set the camera to Playback mode and the last picture taken appears on the monitor. Press Right button to advance pictures and Left button to reverse them. Remember to select the resolution setting each time you turn on the camera. The setting auto starts at "N" Normal resolution. With camera turned on in Record mode, press Right button to select image resolution which will appear upper left corner of the monitor in letters H, N and L.The letters stand for: Setting resolution Image resolution Playback image number Shot number H = High resolution at 2304 x 2304 pixels (interpolated) N = Normal resolution at 1536 x 1536 pixels L = Low resolution at 768 x 768 pixels

Image delete button (x2) Deleting images Press Mode shift button to set the camera to Playback mode. Select the image to be deleted with Left and Right buttons. Press Image delete button once and DELETE ONE? sign appears in the center of the monitor accompanied by < NO YES > below it. Press Right button to delete the image and Left to cancel deletion, returning to Playback mode. Deleting selected image Right button (forward) Left button (reverse) Image delete button Press Mode shift button to set the camera to Playback mode. Press Image delete button twice and DELETE ALL? < NO YES > sign appears on the monitor screen. Press Right button to delete all images on the card and Left button to cancel deletion, returning to Playback mode. When all images are deleted, the mode will be automatically shifted to Record mode. Deleting all images on the card Mode shift button

Warning signs and icons While the camera is in Record mode, press Left button to select frequency for shooting under fluorescent lamp(s). 50Hz and 60HZ alternately appears on the monitor for selection. When a memory card is used up and shutter release button is pressed, MEMORY FULL sign will appear. To continue shooting, deletion of partial or all images on the card will be necessary. Otherwise, replace memory card with new one. *This is to prevent the flickering of light under fluorescent lamp(s). Except for high-frequency fluorescent lamp(s), stripes may appear across images captured under normal fluorescent lamp(s) at the incompatible frequency. Even set at the correct frequency, stripes may appear under strong fluorescent lighting. Left button (reverse) The camera, when left without operation for longer than 60sec, automatically activates Auto power-off circuitry to turn power off. Press Power switch again to resume operation. Warning signs: Memory Full Auto power-off Warning signs: No Card When a mini SD memory card is not loaded, the situation is indicated in this way, and the power is turned off automatically.

Trouble Shooting Hold the camera securely with both hands as shown. *Keep finger(s) off the taking lens ! * Battery life will be approx. 2 hours in continuous use. This may become shorter under low temperature condition. *Images taken with Rolleiflex MiniDigi AF5.0 may not be replayed on mobile phones. * In photographic situations where contrast is extremely high, for example in a scene where a light source is directly captured in the frame in indoor photography, preview screen images may sometimes blink, but the actual image will be unaffected. * In low-lit conditions or when the contrast of your subject is low, it may take several seconds for the camera to do auto-focusing. Also, in such photographic conditions, auto-focus accuracy may be affected. Rolleiflex MiniDigi AF 5.0 →Delete data or replace the card. →Wind the Crank handle. →Refer to the above men- tioned solutions →Press the switch firmly. →Replace battery and press. →Alter frequency (see P.44). →Turn power on again. →Turn power on again. →Keep finger(s) away from the taking lens (lower lens). * Memory card ex- hausted. * Crank handle not wound. * No pictures taken. * Power on/off switch not pressed. * Battery exhausted. * Frequency set incor- rectly. * Auto power/off cir- cuitry activated. * Finger(s) pictured. Shutter release button depressed, but no response. Playback fails: No power Stripes appear across the pictures. Power turned off. Shadow over the pictures. Problem: Possible causes: Solution: