Problem Cause
Release cannot be pressed Release is locked
Shutter is not locked
Crank is in an intermediate
position, not in the cocked end position
Exposure meter does not indicate 30 sec. "switched on" period has elapsed
Green LED does not light up when battery test button Battery discharged
is pressed
Battery polarity wrong
Exposure balance is not possible Unsuitable choice of film: high speed film in bright
light slow film in weak light
Picture is poorly exposed Fault measurement due to strong stray light via the
viewfinder hood
Important parts of the picture lay outside the
measuring field
Wrong set of film speed
When using flash with system adapter Flash unit not ready
Flash energy to low respectively aperture too small
Wrong set of film speed
34 Rolleiflex 2.8 FX / 4.0 FW
Remedy for handling faults