Brand: BOLEX
Category: Camera
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for 680
Uploaded: Aug. 10, 2025, 12:37 a.m.
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Straightforward Filming:
- Insert batteries and film cartridge.
- Adjust eyepiece for eyesight.
- Set operation selector to central position (green dot).
- Set filming speed selector to "18".
- Turn aperture setting knob to "auto".
- Set focusing and zoom rings to fixed focus position.
- Connect batteries by pressing switch against pistol grip.
- Press release to begin filming.
Filming Speeds:
- "1": Single-frame operation.
- "9", "18", "24": Filming at 9, 18, and 24 frames per second.
- 45 fps: Use top camera button for high-speed filming (slow motion effect).
Focusing:
- Look for a horizontal line and adjust focusing ring until it is continuous in the split-image rangefinder.
- Set lens to longest focal length (f=56mm) before focusing.
Aperture Setting:
- Automatic: Set switch to "auto".
- Manual: Use toggle switch on top of camera.
- Backlight Correction: Turn switch to "blc" to temporarily increase aperture.
- Locking Diaphragm: Turn switch to "stop" to lock aperture.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Film not advancing | Film finished or blocked | Check cartridge, remove and manually advance film if necessary. |
| No red warning lamp in viewfinder (battery test) | Batteries low or incorrectly inserted | Check battery insertion and replace if necessary. |
| Under-exposure | Insufficient light or incorrect aperture | Check lighting and adjust aperture. Use "blc" for backlight. |
| Over-exposure | Too much light or incorrect aperture | Check lighting and adjust aperture. |