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The '''Rolleiflex 4.0 FW''' is a [[medium format]] [[Wide-angle]] [[TLR]] camera manufactured by [[Rollei]] and later on by [[DHW Fototechnik]] from 2003 till present.
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The '''Rolleiflex 4.0 FW''' is a [[medium format]] [[Wide-angle]] [[TLR]] camera manufactured by [[Rollei]] and later on by [[DHW Fototechnik]] from 2003 till 2014.
  
 
==General==
 
==General==
The '''Rolleiflex 4.0 FW''' is the follow up for the Wide-Angle Rolleiflex.
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The '''Rolleiflex 4.0 FW''' is the follow up for the [[Wide-Angle Rolleiflex]].
It is Rolleis answer to the demand of a [[Rolleiflex]] with a wide-angle lens.<br>
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It is Rolleis answer to the demand for a [[Rolleiflex]] with a wide-angle lens.<br>
 
It is designed using the [[Rolleiflex 2,8 FX]] as a base.   
 
It is designed using the [[Rolleiflex 2,8 FX]] as a base.   
 
    
 
    
 
 
 
==Specifications==
 
==Specifications==
 
* Format : 12 exposures of 6 x 6 cm on [[120]] type rollfilm.
 
* Format : 12 exposures of 6 x 6 cm on [[120]] type rollfilm.
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* Lighmeter system : Coupled, Centre-weighted average metering by two SI photo elements<br> behind the finder mirror, Five-LED display in viewfinder.
 
* Lighmeter system : Coupled, Centre-weighted average metering by two SI photo elements<br> behind the finder mirror, Five-LED display in viewfinder.
 
* [[Film speed]] settings : 25 to 6400 [[ISO]].
 
* [[Film speed]] settings : 25 to 6400 [[ISO]].
* Dimensions: 109 x 118 x 147 mm
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* Dimensions WxDxH: 109 x 118 x 147 mm
 
* Weight: 1400 grams
 
* Weight: 1400 grams
  
 
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== Bibliography ==
 
== Bibliography ==
*  Claus Prochnow, Rollei Report 2, third edition, Braunschweich, Lindemanns Verlag, 2008, ISBN 3-89506-220-0.
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*  Claus Prochnow, Rollei Report 2, third edition, Braunschweig, Lindemanns Verlag, 2008, <nowiki>ISBN</nowiki> 3-89506-220-0.
  
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== Links ==
 
== Links ==
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*[https://www.manualslib.com/manual/383785/Rollei-Rolleiflex-2-8-Fx.html Rolleiflex 4.0 FW user manual] (German/English) at [https://www.manualslib.com/ Manualslib]
 
*[http://www.rolleiclub.com/cameras/tlr/info/TLR_newFW_wide_40.shtml Rolleiflex 4.0 FW page] at [http://www.rolleiclub.com/ Rolleiclub.com]
 
*[http://www.rolleiclub.com/cameras/tlr/info/TLR_newFW_wide_40.shtml Rolleiflex 4.0 FW page] at [http://www.rolleiclub.com/ Rolleiclub.com]
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*[http://www.dhw-fototechnik.de/en/rolleiflex-tlr/rolleiflex-40-fw.html Rolleiflex 4,0 FT page] at [http://www.dhw-fototechnik.de/index.php DHW Fototechnik GmbH]
  
  
 
[[Category: German 6x6 TLR]]
 
[[Category: German 6x6 TLR]]
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[[Category:Wide angle medium format]]
 
[[Category: Rollei]]
 
[[Category: Rollei]]
 
[[Category: R]]
 
[[Category: R]]
[[Category:Film cameras still in production]]
 

Latest revision as of 05:02, 26 May 2022

The Rolleiflex 4.0 FW is a medium format Wide-angle TLR camera manufactured by Rollei and later on by DHW Fototechnik from 2003 till 2014.

General

The Rolleiflex 4.0 FW is the follow up for the Wide-Angle Rolleiflex. It is Rolleis answer to the demand for a Rolleiflex with a wide-angle lens.
It is designed using the Rolleiflex 2,8 FX as a base.

Specifications

  • Format : 12 exposures of 6 x 6 cm on 120 type rollfilm.
  • Taking lens: Schneider Super-Angulon 1:4 f=50mm, HFT coating.
    The lens name was later changed in Apogon by DHW Fototechnik.
  • Viewing lens: Heidosmat 1:4 f=50mm.
  • Filter Bayonet : Both lenses, size 4.
  • Shutter: Copal leafshutter. Speeds 1 to 1/500 sec. and B.
  • Flash synchronisation : Accessory shoe with system contacts. X-sync socket.
    On film flash measurement with a single SI photo element.
  • Lighmeter system : Coupled, Centre-weighted average metering by two SI photo elements
    behind the finder mirror, Five-LED display in viewfinder.
  • Film speed settings : 25 to 6400 ISO.
  • Dimensions WxDxH: 109 x 118 x 147 mm
  • Weight: 1400 grams

Bibliography

  • Claus Prochnow, Rollei Report 2, third edition, Braunschweig, Lindemanns Verlag, 2008, ISBN 3-89506-220-0.

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