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Rollei 6008AF in Digital Super BundleFor the professional photographer in you, Rollei announced the Digital Super Bundle offering the best of both worlds: the Rollei 6008AF SLR in 6x6 medium format and a Sinarback eMotion 22 megapixel monster digital back, plus an AF Xenotar 80mm F2.8 lens.

The Rollei 6008AF is a top-end camera that allows the photographer to change lens and backs. Using new AF lenses by Schneider-Kreuznach, the camera offers high-speed automatic focusing. With leaf-shutter lenses synchronized for speeds up to 1/500 seconds or 1/1000 seconds, you know you want this one.

For digital image enthusiasts, the Sinarback eMotion(22) digital back offers up to 22 million pixel resolution (in both RGB and CMYK), with the option of JPG, TIFF or RAW file formats for storage. The Li-ion battery for this back allows for 250 images per full charge.

Targeted at portrait, fashion and landscape photographers, the Rollei 6008AF Digital Super Bundle is available from Direct Source Marketing. Expect pricing in the range of US $24,999. Ouch.

Rollei 6008AF Technical Data:

Type:
Single-lens reflex AF camera with automatic multiple exposure control, variable metering characteristics, TTL auto flash (SCA 3000), motorised film transport.

AF-Mode:
AF-H sensor (3-zone sensor), use of older lenses is possible with focus indicator

Frame sizes:
6 x 6 cm and 4.5 x 6 cm

Film types:
120 and 220 rollfilm for 12/24 exposures of 6 x 6 cm or 16/32 exposures of 4.5 x 6 cm. Instant film packs for 10 exposures of 6 x 6 cm.

Film speed:
ISO 25/15° to 6400/39° in 1/3 steps, adjustable on the film magazine.

Shutter:
Electronically controlled leaf shutter from 1/1000 sec (PQS lenses) to 30 sec plus B.

Exposure metering:
1. Centre-weighted multi-zone metering
2. Spot metering by photodiode in centre of frame (approx. 3 % of frame area).
3. Multi-spot metering by metering and storing up to five individual values.
4. Automatic stray-light compensation during metering and exposure.

Exposure modes:
1. Shutter priority AE
2. Aperture priority AE
3. Program AE with fastest shutter speed priority
4. Metered manual in 1/3 steps

Metering ranges:
1. Exposure metering: EV -1 to EV 19 at ISO 100/21° with 80 mm f/2 lens
2. AF range: EV 0 to EV 19 at ISO 100/21° with 80 mm f/2 lens
3. TTL flash 25 - 1600 ISO

Exposure lock:
Functions with all auto programs, stores speed and aperture as exposure values.

Exposure correction:
1. Manually in 1/3 steps from -4 1/3 to +2 EV
2. Autobracketing (S+/- position) with +/- 2/3 EV (in 1/3 EV intervals)

Automatic flash:
TTL flash metering on the film plane. Flash-ready and exposure control in the finder. Automatic flash switch-on possible with Metz dedicated flash units in poor available light, additional fill-in flash.

TTL studio preflash exposure metering:
In conjunction with studio flash units.

Flash synchronisation:
With all shutter speeds from 1/1000 to 30 sec., hot shoe with flash terminal and contacts for dedicated flash units from Metz. New SCA interface via Rollei's SCA 3562 Adapter.

Shutter release:
1. Solenoid-controlled on shutter speed dial
2. and on front right-hand side of camera
3. also remote control connection
4. self-timer (10 sec.)
5. cordless connection

Multiple exposures:
1. With film advance disengaged in ME position of camera switch. Screen image permanently visible in the finder.
2. With film advance disengaged electronically without screen image for digital backs.

Reflex mirror:
Pre-releasable instant return with partially transmitting multi-coating and pneumatic mirror brake. Setting can also be changed after pre-release.

Finder system:
Supplied with folding hood with swing-out magnifier; can be exchanged for prism finder, 90° eye-level finder or rigid hood. Interchangable focusing screens. Super-bright high-D focusing screen also supplied.

Finder display:
Illuminated LC finder display for focusing status, shutter speed and aperture (with 1/3 increments), exposure compensation with metered manual mode, exposure correction, spot/multi-spot mode, flash ready and flash autocheck, film speed, special modes, frame counter, horizontal/vertical format with 4.5 x 6 cm, battery status. LC illumination controlled by exterior light and con be switched off.

Film transport:
Automatic with built-in high-speed motor. Single exposures and continuous exposures up to 2 fps. Automatic film advance to frame 1. Automatic film rewind after exposure of last frame.

Power supply:
Rechargable NiCad sinter battery for approx. 200 exposures (fully charged battery, 20°C ambient temperature, camera switch-on time 60 sec, operating mode single AF, AF cycle close up-infinity-close up). Quick-charge unit (100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz) with automatic switchover to trickle charge and 12 V socket for car battery.

Action grip:
Clicks in four positions (for use with waist-level hood or eye-level prism finder), removable; leather strap also removable.

Interchangeable magazines:
6 x 6 / 120, 6 x 6 / 220 and 4560 magazines with built-in laminar drawslide, frame counter, film-speed input, film-type reminder and preloadable film insert. Instant picture magazine for pack film (10 exposures of 6 x 6 cm), digital backs.

Special modes:
Via "mode" switch
1. Flash sync time
2. Preflash metering
3. Self-timer
4. Display on/off
5. Silent running on/off
6. Film advance disengaged on/off
7. Centre weighting of exposure metering on/off
8. AF 3-zone metering

Connections:

1. 14-pin universal plug connection for cable release and other electrical release systems.
2. Interface for digital backs and PC/Mac (Masterware).

PC link-up:
Individual programming and control of all camera functions possible with the aid of optional Rollei Masterware for Windows. PC connection via 14-pin universal plug socket on the camera.

Tripod:
Rapid release with 1/4 and 3/8-inch tripod thread.

Dimensions, weight:
1. Without lens: 143 x 139 x 124 mm; with 80 mm f/2.8 lens: 143 x 139 x 176 mm (without hand strap)
2. Without lens: 1500 g.