Using Self-Timer - Ricoh XR-2s Manual

specifications. Using the guide number, you can determine the correct f-stop for a given flash situation using the
following formula:
F-stop = Guide number / Flash-to-subject distance
For example, if your flash unit has a guide number of 16 (m) or 52.8 (ft.) for the type of film you are using, and
your subject is 2 meters (6.6 h.) from the flash unit as indicated on Distance Scale (22) after focusing, divide 16
(52.8) by 2 (6.6).
The answer is 8: set F-Stop Ring (24) to 8 (f/8).
Tips for Better Results
* If you are using an auto electronic flash unit with power ratio control. follow the instruction sheets
packed with the flash unit.
* Most electronic flash units have a built-in dial or exposure table which enables you to quickly
compute f-stops based on flash-to-subject distances.
VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE BLIND
When shooting with the self-timer or cable release where you v be viewing through Viewfinder Eyepiece (30)
at the time the exposure is made, viewfinder eyepiece blind should be used to prevent stray light from entering
through the eyepiece and affecting the automatic exposure system.
* Move Viewfinder Eyepiece Blind Lever (29) in the direction of arrow (Fig. 35).

USING SELF-TIMER

Your XR-2s has a built-in self-timer which delays the shutter release about maximum of 10 seconds. This
enables you to include yourself in your own picture and is also of benefit in taking close-ups or
photomicrographs where camera movement must be avoided.
1. First, advance Film
Advance Lever (13).
2. Merely move Self-
timer Lever (17)
counterclockwise
(Fig. 36). According
to the degree you have
moved it down, you
can adjust the
operating time. For the
maximum delay,
move it until it stops.
3. Press Shutter
Release Button (11) to
start the self-timer
moving.