This document is an owner's manual for Rollei Prego 125 and Rollei Prego 140 cameras. It includes information on possible reasons why the camera may not trigger the shutter, as well as some advice and warnings such as not to disassemble the camera, keep it dry, and handle the battery properly. Additionally, it mentions the camera's electronic control and possible interference issues.
This manual explains how to prepare the Rollei Prego 125 and 140 cameras, install the battery, load film, and use the various shooting modes such as spot, snap, flash, and interval photography. Detailed parts identification and LCD monitor functions are described to help users operate the camera safely and efficiently.
The guide also covers maintenance, care, troubleshooting, and full technical specifications, including lens range, shutter speeds, flash guide numbers, dimensions, weight, and power requirements. It is intended for end‑users who want to get the most out of their Rollei Prego cameras. This manual is written in German.
| Camera type | Fully automatic 35mm leaf‑shutter zoom camera |
|---|---|
| Film type | 35 mm film (135), negative size 24 × 36 mm |
| Lens focal length | 38–125 mm f/4.6–11.1 (125 mm version) / 38–140 mm f/4.6–12.2 (140 mm version) |
| Shutter speed range | 1/400 s – 1/3 s |
| Flash guide number (wide) | 12 m (approx. 0.68 – 5.2 m range) |
| Flash guide number (125 mm) | 15 m (0.85 – 2.8 m range) |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 118.5 × 66.5 × 45.7 mm |
| Weight (without battery) | ≈ 235 g |
| Power supply | One 3‑volt lithium battery (CR‑123A) |
The camera uses a single CR‑123A 3‑volt lithium battery.
Open the rear door, insert the film cartridge, pull the film leader to the marked length, close the rear door and the camera will automatically advance the film to the first frame.
The camera operates reliably from –10 °C to +50 °C.
The guide number for the 125 mm telephoto setting is 15 m (range 0.85 – 2.8 m).