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<p>From various sources I have been referred to "https://www.schneideroptics.com/info/handbook/pdf/<em>B</em>+<em>WHandbook_Full</em>.pdf", but that file seems no longer to be available from Schneider's website. Does anyone know a valid link to another copy of the text?<br> thanks,<br> Wim</p>

<p>Working systematically and mitering the top right corner should keep track of the emulsion side. Crudely measured, sheet film of this size is about 200 um thick and 120 roll film 166 um. The stiffness of the latter is definitely less than of the film sheets. I expect that for experimenting it will suffice even if there will be a penalty for the film won't be flat. Trying to fit in developed film shows a lift of less than 1 mm off the back plane. I will just try it as soon as I can have a cutter adapted for blind operation.<br> Pete, Thanks for the link. I develop in the paterson orbital. It may need a small adaptation to prevent the sheets floating all about.</p>

<p>Thanks for all this info! I don't see much advantage of sheet film over roll film here, except for one thing: experimentation with exposure and development times. The greatest problem, I guess, is not the camera or its back construction, but the availability of sheet film. Sofar, I have only seen it advertised in 25 ASA and not exactly cheap. Wouldn't it be possible to cut a 120 film in 8 sheets?</p>

<p>With my 3.5e came a plate adapter back with two cut sheet film holders. I now am trying to figure out how exactly they are to be used. It seems I've got on part more than shown in the manual. From back to fore these are:</p> <ol> <li>the back of the holder with the turning key</li> <li>(attached to 1) the carrier that comes forward when the key is turned</li> <li>a black plate the size of a film sheet that slides sideways in and out the carrier (as the sheets do)</li> <li>the black slide that covers the film</li> </ol> <p>What is the black slide (#3) for? The illustration in the manual just shows the carrier behind the film.</p> <div></div>

<p>With my 3.5e came a plate adapter back with two cut sheet film holders. I now am trying to figure out how exactly they are to be used. It seems I've got on part more than shown in the manual. From back to fore these are:</p> <ol> <li>the back of the holder with the turning key</li> <li>(attached to 1) the carrier that comes forward when the key is turned</li> <li>a black plate the size of a film sheet that slides sideways in and out the carrier (as the sheets do)</li> <li>the black slide that covers the film</li> </ol> <p>What is the black slide (#3) for? The illustration in the manual just shows the carrier behind the film.</p>

<p>Excellent detail, Colin. Thank you.</p>

<p>Yes, Bay II it is. The marking is engraved on the filters. It's the 75/80mm thing that puzzles me.<br> Interesting point on the international naming. Mine has a metric scale, so I presume it is a "C" of "continental" :-)</p>

<p>Thank you, Martin! <em>"Turn the adjusting ring beyond the left or right stop" </em>- that does it. I will keep that booklet.<br> Any suggestions on the lense cap, or would I better measure it and find a 3D-printer?</p> <p> </p>

<p>Most certainly it has...</p>

<p>I have just acquired a Rolleiflex 3.5C, at least I think it's that one. It fits the image and description of the RolleiClub including the serial (which other such lists cause it to be called differently). Only it doesn't feature the planar 2.8/80, but a planar 3.5/75mm.<br> In difference from other models that I have been able to find the manual of, this one has a single knob at the left combining all the left side functions. From various discussions I have found out how to handle most of these functions, but setting the film speed remained elusive so far. One mentioned that it was quite a hassle to set, and right he may have been, but it didn't help to discover whitch parts to push or pull or turn. I expect the light meter needs this setting, doesn't it?</p> <p>On other thing is that it didn't come with a lens cap. I want to buy one, but listings on ebay say "75mm" or "80mm" instead of what I would expect: "bay II". Which type would fit my camera?</p> <p>Thanks, <br> Wim</p> <p> </p>