Now Rollei is launching another highlight within the framework of its System 6000: the new Rolleiflex 6008 Integral2. This is based on its popular predecessor "Integral", but includes the entire new electronic concept of the 6008 AF with the exception of the autofocus mode. The new model is again a fully integrated part of Rollei's time-proven System 6000. In other words, it is compatible with all the accessories and previous lenses, including the SLX lenses from 1976. Rollei has gone to great lengths to retain the system concept in order to make sure that all photographers already using the System 600 will fully benefit from technological progress. The Rolleiflex 6008 Integral2 will be available from July 2003 and costs about Euro xxx, including VAT. The price includes the body with viewfinder, magazine, battery and rapid charger.

An illuminated LC display is the control center for aperture and shutter speed, film speed, battery status, preflash metering, flash readiness, programmed AE, shutter-priority AE and aperture-priority AE, exposure compensation, spot, multi-spot and average metering, AE lock, vertical/horizontal format as well as an additional frame counter for the 4.5x6 format. The LC display can be disabled.

Additional custom functions can be assigned via the mode switch. The selection is made with the memo button of the camera, the following settings being available:

Type of flash synchronization, preflash metering, self-timer, display On/Off, quiet operation On/Off, film-advance suppression On/Off, center-weighting of average metering On/Off, burst rate in continuous shooting and bracketing selection (auto bracketing mode).

In flash technology also, the new model features important improvements over its predecessor: Due to TTL flash control, a positive exposure compensation in the auto exposure mode with a dedicated SCA flash unit will result in additional (additive) flash exposure, ensuring even better balance between fill flash and daylight.

The new SCA-3562 flash adapter developed in cooperation with Metz allows the exchange of the following data between the dedicated flash unit (such as the Metz 54MZ-3) and the 6008 Integral2:

- Transfer of lens aperture and film speed to control the autosensor mode of the flash unit.

- Reading of flash compensation by the corresponding dedicated flash unit.

In conjunction with a dedicated SCA-3562 flash adapter, the 6008 Integral2 allows the following dedicated flash modes:

- Programmed autoflash

- Aperture-priority autoflash

- Shutter-priority autoflash

- Automatic fill flash (compensating and additive)

- Flash bracketing.

In addition, preflash metering is possible without prior mirror lockup or a suitable metering back to check on flash output or optimum aperture for work with studio flash units.

The serial interface of the Rolleiflex 6008 Integral2 makes it possible to use digital backs without any connecting cables. Gold-plated contact strips on the camera serve to control the different modes. Diaphragm and shutter blades controlled by linear motors ensure absolute freedom from vibrations during 16-shot exposures with a digital back. As a result, users can be sure that their hardware investment is sound and safe.

Another decisive advantage of the Rolleiflex 6008 Integral2 is the possibility of individually programming its functions via a PC. Rollei's MasterWare software on CD-ROM and a connecting cable for the universal 14-pin connector of the camera give users the choice of practically free programming and remote control of the camera.
 

Camera type

6x6 single-lens reflex system camera with multiple exposure control, variable metering mode, TTL autoflash (SCA-3000) and motorized film advance.

Frame sizes

6x6 cm and 4.5x6 cm

Film sizes

Sizes 120 and 220 roll film for 12 or 24 6x6cm frames or 16 or 32 4.5x6cm frames. Instant film pack for 10 6x6cm frames.

Film speeds

From ISO 25/15° to ISO 6400/39° can be set on interchangeable magazine in increments of 1/3 EV.

Shutter

Electronically controlled between-the-lens shutter with speeds from 1/1000 s (PQS lenses) to 30 seconds and B, stepped in one-third increments.

Exposure metering

1. Center-weighted multi-zone metering

2. Spot metering with central photo diode (approx. 1% of frame size) 3. Multi-spot metering with up to five readings 4. Automatic compensation of retroincident light during metering and exposure

Exposure modes

1. Shutter-priority AE

2. Aperture-priority AE

3. Programmed AE biased for fast speeds

4. Metered manual in one-third increments

Metering ranges

Exposure: EV –1 to 19 at ISO 100/21°, f2/80 mm

TTL flash: ISO 25 to 1600

AE lock

Functional in all automatic exposure modes, locking both shutter speed and aperture (exposure value).

Exposure compensation

1. Manual setting from –4 2/3 to +2 EV in one-third increments. 2. Via autobracketing (S± pos.) over ±2 EV (autobracketing with 1/3EV or 2/3EV increments)

Autoflash

TTL OTF metering. Flash readiness and exposure control displayed in viewfinder. Possibility of automatic flash firing in low light, in conjunction with Metz flash units; compensating and additive fill flash.

TTL studio preflash metering

In conjunction with studio flash units.

Flash synchronization

Full synchronization at all shutter speeds from 1/1000 s to 30 s; hot flash shoe with contacts for dedicated Metz flash units. New SCA interface via Rollei SCA-3562 adapter.

Multiple exposures

1. Film advance can be disengaged in ME position of camera dial; uninterrupted viewfinder image. 2. Film advance can be electronically suppressed without viewfinder image, for digital backs.

Reflex mirror

Multicoated partially transmitting reflex mirror with lockup and pneumatic brake, controllable even after lockup.

Viewfinder system

Standard collapsible finderhood with hinged magnifier, interchangeable for 45° prism finder, 90° direct-vision finder or rigid magnifying hood. Interchangeable focusing screens. Super-bright High-D screen is standard equipment.

Viewfinder display

Illuminated viewfinder LCD for shutter speed and aperture (in one-third increments), metered manual, exposure compensation, spot/multi-spot metering, flash readiness, flash output, custom functions, frame counter, vertical or horizontal format in 4.5x6cm frames, battery status. LCD illumination controlled by ambient light; can be disabled.

Film advance

Automatic by integral high-performance motor; single frames and continuous shooting with up to 2 fps. Automatic film prewind to frame 1; automatic windup of film after last frame.

Power supply

By rechargeable sintered-plate NiCad battery for about 200 exposures. Rapid charger (110 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz) with automatic switch-over to normal charging and 12V connector for car battery.

Handgrip

With four click stops (for use with folding hood or prism finder), detachable. Leather wrist strap detachable.

Interchangeable magazines

Magazine types 6x6/120, 6x6/220 and 4560 with integral laminar drawslide, frame counter, film-speed dial, film-type display and preloadable film insert. Instant film-pack magazine (10 6x6cm exposures); digital backs.

Custom functions and choices of basic settings

1. Type of flash synchronization

2. Selection of autobracketing

3. Activation of frame counter in display

4. Preflash metering

5. Self-timer

6. Display On/Off

7. Quiet film advance On/Off

8. Film-advance suppression On/Off

9. Center weighting of exposure metering On/Off

10. Burst control during continuous shooting

Terminals

1. 14-pin universal socket for cable release and other electrical triggering devices, with screw thread. 2. Interface for digital backs and PC (MasterWare).

PC linkup

Possibility of individual programming and control of all camera functions with optional Rollei software (MasterWare). PC connected to 14-pin universal terminal of camera.

Tripod quick-release plate

With 1/4" and 3/8" tripod sockets.

Dimensions

Without lens: 143 x 139 x 124 mm;

With lens 80mm f/2.8: 143 x 139 x 176 mm

(without handgrip in each case)

Weight

Without lens: 1500 g

Subject to change without notice.