![]() The film is then loaded into the magazine.The film magazine is then removed from the film back.The film back opens to the rear after releasing the catch on the top.The images above show the four basic steps of loading a Rolleiflex SL66 film back: ![]() Internet forums are full of tales of jammed backs, or even jammed cameras, due to problems with the film back, so I am always very careful loading and unloading the camera. However, the Rollei’s mechanism seems to be the Achilles heel of this camera. In common with medium format SLRs including Mamiyas, Bronicas and Hasselblads, the film is loaded into an insert which fits into a removable film back/magazine. Using this feature, the 80mm lens can focus down to 12cm, at which point it will yield a magnification of 1.6x. The degree of magnification is given on a scale alongside the bellows. This enables the lens to be used as a macro lens. The simplicity of the camera and the use of a focal plane shutter enables the lens to be fitted to the camera back-to-front or in “retro” mode. Camera review: the Rolleiflex SL66 - EMULSIVE Close Search for:
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