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SLR Digital Camera
Operating Manual
Model No. R03010
This Operating Manual provides information on how to use the
shooting and playback functions of this camera and related
precautions.
Thoroughly read this Operating Manual to make the best use of
the functions available with this camera. Be sure to keep this
Operating Manual for future reference.
It is recommended to update the camera firmware to the latest
version before using the camera.
For details on the latest firmware version, refer to the firmware
download site.
http://www.ricoh-imaging.com/
RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD.
Introduction
Getting Started
Shooting
Playback
Sharing
Settings
Appendix
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  • Page 1 Operating Manual for future reference. It is recommended to update the camera firmware to the latest version before using the camera. For details on the latest firmware version, refer to the firmware download site. http://www.ricoh-imaging.com/ Model No. R03010 RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD.
  • Page 2 About the USB Power Adapter For Using Your Camera Safely Warning We have paid close attention to the safety of this camera. When using this camera, we request your special attention regarding items marked with the • Wipe off the power plug if it should become covered with dust. following symbols.
  • Page 3 About the Optional Battery Charger and AC Caution Adapter • Only use the specified battery with this camera. Use of other batteries may cause an explosion or fire. • Do not disassemble the battery. Disassembling the battery may cause Warning an explosion or leakage.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    How to Use This Manual Introducing the K-3 Mark III Taking Images ....p.8 .........p.48 Gives you an overview of the K-3 Mark III. Once you’ve confirmed that the camera works Read this and get to know your K-3 Mark III! properly, try out the camera and take lots of images! ...
  • Page 5 Playback Functions Appendix ......p.85 ............p.115 Explains various operations for playing back and Provides other resources to get the most from your editing images. K-3 Mark III.  Using the Playback Functions ....p.85  Restrictions on the Combinations of Special Functions .............p.115 ...
  • Page 6 Contents How to Use This Manual ......2 Formatting a Memory Card .......... 43 Basic Shooting Operation ......... 44 Shooting with the Viewfinder ........44 Introducing the K-3 Mark III .....8 Shooting while Viewing the Live View Image ....46 Checking the Contents of the Package ....8 Reviewing Images ..........47 Names and Functions of the Working Parts ..
  • Page 7 Self-timer ..............73 Editing Movies .............. 96 Remote Control ............73 Sharing Images ........97 Setting the White Balance ......... 74 Adjusting the White Balance Manually ......76 Using the Camera with a Computer ....97 Adjusting the White Balance with Color Setting the Connection Mode ........
  • Page 8 Thank you for your cooperation. laid out in the Copyright Act, and care should be taken here http://www.ricoh-imaging.com/registration/ also.

  • Page 9: Introducing The K-3 Mark Iii

    Introducing the K-3 Mark III Getting Started Taking Images Playback Functions Sharing Images Changing the Settings Appendix...

  • Page 10: Checking The Contents Of The Package

    Checking the Contents of the Package Hot shoe cover F Eyecup F ME viewfinder cap Sync socket 2P cap (Installed on the camera) (Installed on the camera) (Installed on the camera) Body mount cap K II Triangular ring and protective cover Battery grip terminal cover Rechargeable lithium-ion (Installed on the camera)

  • Page 11: Names And Functions Of The Working Parts

    Names and Functions of the Working Parts Image plane indicator Hot shoe Microphone Microphone Speaker AF assist light X-sync socket Lens mount index Strap lug Mirror Self-timer lamp/Remote control receiver AF coupler Lens unlock button Lens information contacts Viewfinder LCD panel Dial indicator Diopter adjustment dial Self-timer lamp/Remote control receiver...

  • Page 12: Operating Controls

    3 ISO button (N) Operating Controls Press to change the ISO sensitivity. (p.57) 4 Shutter release button (0) Press to capture images. (p.45) In the playback mode, press halfway to switch to the capture mode. 5 Main switch Turns the power on or off, or activates the preview function. (p.42, p.65) 6 Front e-dial (Q) Changes the values for camera settings such as exposure.
  • Page 13 f Operation lock button (7) n Four-way controller (ABCD) Temporarily disables button operations to prevent Displays the setting screen for [Drive Mode], [Outdoor View misoperation. (p.46) Setting], [White Balance], or [Custom Image]. (p.18) When a menu or the control panel is displayed, use this g Green button (M) controller to move the cursor or change the item to set.

  • Page 14: Display Indicators

    Capture mode (p.49) 17 EV bar scale Display Indicators AE Lock 18 Focus method (p.59) Clarity (p.83)/Skin Tone 19 Hold AF Status (p.61) 20 Operation guide for 5 (p.83)/Digital Filter Monitor 21 Operation guide for 7 (p.79)/HDR Capture 22 Operation guide for 3 (p.81)/Pixel Shift 23 Operation guide for O Resolution (p.82)
  • Page 15 Control Panel Adjusting the Monitor Brightness If the monitor display is difficult to Press G in the standby mode to display the “control panel” Outdoor View Setting Outdoor View Setting see when you take images and change settings. outdoors or in other situations, The following functions are displayed with the default setting.
  • Page 16 27 Camera battery level 35 Wind Noise Reduction Playback Mode 28 Battery grip battery level (p.49) (when D-BG8 is 36 Headphone Volume The captured image and shooting 01/01/2021 01/01/2021 10:00 10:00 100-0001 100-0001 attached) (p.49) information are displayed in the single 29 Operation guide for the 37 Framerate (p.49) image display of the playback mode.
  • Page 17 20 Drive Mode (p.66) 36 Diffraction Correction (p.81) Detailed Information Display 21 Number of shots for 37 Color Fringe Correction Still Images Interval Shooting/Interval (p.92) Composite (p.71) 38 Highlight Correction (p.80) 01/01/2021 01/01/2021 10:30 10:30 100-0001 2 3 4 1314 15 16 17 +0.3 +0.3...

  • Page 18: Lcd Panel And Viewfinder

    Viewfinder Display LCD Panel and Viewfinder The shooting information such as the exposure value is displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder. LCD Panel 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 12 14 8 23 24...
  • Page 19 t Memo 14 Warning Display (p.110) 35 Pixel Shift Resolution 15 Self-timer (p.73) • The LCD panel illumination and the viewfinder display can be (p.82) 16 Battery level 36 AF Mode (p.60) changed in [LCD Panel] of the E4 menu and [Viewfinder 17 Smart Function (p.19) 37 AF Active Area (p.60) Display] of the E4 menu, respectively.

  • Page 20: How To Change Function Settings

    Electronic Level How to Change Function Settings The electronic level is displayed on the status screen and Live Most functions are set from the menus. Frequently used View and in the viewfinder to check whether the camera is tilted. functions can also be set by operating buttons, using the Smart The horizontal scale shows the horizontal camera angle, and Function, or selecting on the control panel.

  • Page 21: Using The Smart Function

    The operation guide is displayed User AF User AF Using the Smart Function Current Settings Current Settings on the status screen and Live View. You can quickly change the settings for the five registered functions while looking through the viewfinder or displaying the Live View.

  • Page 22: Using The Control Panel

    Using the Control Panel Using the Menus The shooting functions can be set. Most functions can be set from the menus. Press G in the standby mode. Press F. The control panel appears. The menu appears. Use ABCD to select a Turn Q to switch the 9999 9999...
  • Page 23 Use AB to select a setting Monitor Touch Operation and press E. The screen of Step 4 reappears. Press F to return to the previous screen without changing Cancel Cancel the setting. Press F several times to return to previous screens.

  • Page 24: Menu List

    Menu List A Still Image Setting Menus Item Function Default Setting Page A1 Focus Settings Selects the autofocus method for shooting with the AF Mode Single AF p.60 viewfinder. AF Active Area Sets the AF point for shooting with the viewfinder. Auto Area p.60 AF Area Restriction Limits the range of selectable AF points.
  • Page 25 Item Function Default Setting Page Illuminates the assist light when autofocusing in dark AF Assist Light p.60 locations. A2 Exposure Setting Selects the part of the sensor to use for measuring AE Metering Multi-segment p.59 brightness and determining the exposure. Adjusts the exposure value by giving priority to the detected Face Priority AE p.59...
  • Page 26 Item Function Default Setting Page Applies a low-pass filter effect using the Shake Reduction AA Filter Simulator p.82 mechanism. HDR Capture HDR Capture Bracket Value Makes settings for high dynamic range shooting. ±2.0EV p.81 Auto Align Merges multiple images and outputs a high-definition p.82 Pixel Shift Resolution image.

  • Page 27: B Movie Setting Menus

    Item Function Default Setting Page Distortion Correction Reduces distortions occurring due to lens properties. Peripheral Illumin. Reduces peripheral light fall-off occurring due to lens Corr. properties. Lens Correction p.81 Lat-Chromatic-Ab Reduces lateral chromatic aberrations occurring due to lens properties. Diffraction Corrects blur caused by diffraction when using a small Correction aperture.
  • Page 28 Item Function Default Setting Page Illuminates the assist light when autofocusing in dark AF Assist Light p.60 locations. B2 Exposure Setting Selects the part of the sensor to use for measuring AE Metering Multi-segment p.59 brightness and determining the exposure. Sets whether to link the exposure value and the AF point in Link AE and AF Point p.59...

  • Page 29: C Playback Setting Menus

    Item Function Default Setting Page Automatically sets the Shake Reduction function to [Off] Enable Auto Auto Shake Reduction Off p.83 when [Remote Control] is used. SR Off C Playback Setting Menus Item Function Default Setting Page C1 Playback Settings Selects one of the memory cards inserted in the SD1 and Select Playback Card the SD2 slots for playing back images.

  • Page 30: E Customization Menus

    Item Function Default Setting Page Adjusts the brightness and contrast of the highlight, mid- Levels Adjustment — p.94 tone, and shadow areas in images. WB Adjustment Adjusts the white balance. — p.95 Color Moiré Correction Reduces color moiré in images. —...
  • Page 31 Item Function Default Setting Page E2 Customize Controls Shake Reduction Shake Button Reduction One Push File RAW Button Format Operation Lock Operation Button Control Lock AE Metering Button AE Metering Playback Customizes the button functions. p.102 Playback Button Mode AE Lock Button AE Lock Fx Button Up Button...
  • Page 32 Item Function Default Setting Page I HYPER, J HYPER, XG, ISO Off, ISO, —, I, Off, —, Off, J, —, Sets the Q/R/M/V operation for each exposure Still Image mode. I, J, —, I, J, G LINE, ISO Off, J, p.104 Timed E-Dial...
  • Page 33 Item Function Default Setting Page Resets to ISO Auto with N without displaying the setting One Push ISO Auto screen when the ISO sensitivity can be changed with Q, p.57 R, and V. Resets the compensation value with J when the exposure One Push Exposure Reset p.54 can be compensated with Q, R, and V.
  • Page 34 Item Function Default Setting Page Sets the display color and style of the status screen, control Color: 01, Color Settings panel, and menu cursor. Style: 1 On, On, Status Screen Sets the status screen display. Level+Tilt, Type 1 Monitor Display Sets the information to display when the style of the display L1, Level+Tilt, p.108...
  • Page 35 Item Function Default Setting Page ISO Sensitivity EV Compensation Flash Mode Flash Exposure Comp. White Balance Drive Timer/Remote Control HDR Capture Pixel Shift Resolution Crop Custom Image Determines which settings to save when the power is Memory p.111 turned off. Digital Filter Clarity Skin Tone...

  • Page 36: D Setup Menus

    Item Function Default Setting Page Sets the focal length when using a lens of which focal length MF Lens Focal Length p.119 35mm information cannot be obtained. Sets whether to input the focal length when the camera is Length Input on Startup turned on with a lens of which focal length information p.119 cannot be obtained.
  • Page 37 Item Function Default Setting Page Brightness: Adjusts the brightness, saturation, and color tone of the Monitor Adjustment p.109 Auto Brt. Adj., monitor. Others: 0 Outdoor View Setting Adjusts the brightness of the monitor for outdoor shooting. p.13 Changes the monitor display color to red for shooing at Night Vision Display p.122 night or in a dark place.
  • Page 38 English Date Adjustment Sets the date and time and the display format. p.43 01/01/2021 D8 Reset Resets the settings of the direct keys, Smart Function, Reset — p.21 menu items, and control panel items. See RICOH IMAGING website for details.

  • Page 39: Attaching The Strap

    Attaching the Strap Attaching a Lens Pass the end of the strap Make sure that the camera is turned off. through the triangular ring. Remove the body mount cap (1) and lens mount cover (2). Turn the body mount cap counterclockwise while pressing the lens unlock button (3).

  • Page 40: Using The Battery And Charger

    u Caution Using the Battery and Charger • When attaching or removing the lens, choose an environment that is relatively free of dirt and dust. • Keep the body mount cap attached on the camera when a Use the battery D-LI90 exclusively developed for this camera. lens is not attached.

  • Page 41: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Face the A mark on the battery towards the Insert the power plug to outside of the camera, and the USB power adapter insert the battery until it until it clicks. locks into place. To remove the battery, push the battery lock lever in the direction of 3.
  • Page 42 u Caution Power Saving Mode • If the camera is turned on while charging, the charging stops. The battery consumption can be reduced by controlling the • If the self-timer lamp continues to blink rapidly, make sure that display time of the status screen. Make settings in [Power the main switch is set to [OFF], remove the USB cable and Saving Mode] of the D5 menu.

  • Page 43: Inserting A Memory Card

    Using the AC Adapter Inserting a Memory Card We recommend the use of the optional AC Adapter Kit K-AC166 The following memory cards can be used with this camera. when using the camera for a long time. • SD Memory Card •...

  • Page 44: Initial Settings

    Rotate the memory card Initial Settings cover as shown by 3, and slide it in the direction of Turn the camera on and make the initial settings. Turning the Camera On Turn the main switch to u Caution [ON]. • When inserting a memory card into the memory card slot, insert it straight.

  • Page 45: Setting The Display Language, Date And Time, And Color

    Setting the Display Language, Date and Formatting a Memory Card Time, and Color Press F. The menu appears. Use AB to select the desired language in the [Language/W] screen, and press E. Turn Q to select D. The selected language is set and the [Date Adjustment] screen appears.

  • Page 46: Basic Shooting Operation

    Basic Shooting Operation Set the focus method switch to v. Take images in R (Scene Analyze Auto) mode in which the camera analyzes shooting conditions and automatically sets the optimal shooting settings. Shooting with the Viewfinder Remove the front lens cap by pushing the top and bottom portions as indicated in the...
  • Page 47 You can release the mode dial Available operations during Instant Review lock using the mode dial lock Deletes the image. release lever to easily operate R to the Magnifies the image. the mode dial without having to right / E Use 6 to change the area to display.

  • Page 48: Shooting While Viewing The Live View Image

    Shooting while Viewing the Live View Image Disabling Operation Controls Operation of buttons and dials can Set the A/K/B dial to be temporarily disabled to prevent misoperation during shooting. K in Step 3 of “Shooting Turning R while pressing 7 with the Viewfinder”...

  • Page 49: Reviewing Images

    R to the left / Switches to the thumbnail display Reviewing Images Pinch in (p.85). Switches between the SD1 card You can review the captured image on the monitor. and the SD2 card. Saves the RAW data (only when Press 3. a JPEG image was taken and the data remains in the buffer).

  • Page 50: Configuring The Capture Settings

    Still Image Capture Settings Configuring the Capture Settings You can set the file format for still Image Capture Settings images in the A5 menu. Memory Card Options Memory Card Recording File Format A5 / B5 Crop Settings JPEG Recorded Pixels JPEG Quality RAW File Format You can set the recording method for...

  • Page 51: Taking Still Images

    Movie Capture Settings Taking Still Images You can set the file format for movies Movie Capture Settings Select the capture mode that suits the subject and shooting in [Movie Capture Settings] of the Memory Card Options conditions. Recorded Pixels B5 menu. Framerate The following capture modes are available on this camera.

  • Page 52: Exposure Modes

    Exposure Modes Set the mode dial to the desired exposure mode. Q, R, or V appears next to × x: Available #: Restricted : Not available 1/ 1/ the value on the status screen 1600 1600 Changing Changing Changing and Live View in the following EV Com- Mode Shutter...
  • Page 53 u Caution Turn R or Q. • The correct exposure may not be obtained with the selected shutter speed and aperture value when the ISO sensitivity is fixed at a certain sensitivity. (If the ISO sensitivity is set to ISO Auto, the correct exposure may be obtained.) •...
  • Page 54 Reducing Noise when Shooting with a Hyper Program Slow Shutter Speed You can shift the shutter speed and aperture value while keeping the correct exposure by changing the shutter speed When shooting with a slow shutter or aperture value in G mode. This feature is called “hyper Slow Shutter Speed NR speed, you can reduce image noise Auto...
  • Page 55 Bulb Exposure Advanced Mode When [HYPER P/Sv Options] of [E-Dial Programming] is set Set the mode dial to M. to [Advanced] in the E2 menu, you can use the “advanced mode” in G or H mode. (p.105) To use the hyper mode in Use R to set the aperture other exposure modes, assign the hyper mode function to Bulb...

  • Page 56: Recording Movies

    EV Compensation Recording Movies The compensation value can be set between -5 and +5 EV (-2 and +2 EV in B mode). Set the A/K/B dial to Press J, and then turn Live View appears. Sound Available operations Starts/ends adjusting the compensation value.
  • Page 57 u Caution Movie Recording Using the Touch Panel • When recording a movie with sound, camera operation When recording a movie, you can start and stop recording sounds are also recorded. and change the following settings using the touch panel. •...

  • Page 58: Playing Back Movies

    Playing Back Movies Using a Microphone or Microphone terminal Headphones You can reduce the possibility of Display the movie to play 01/01/2021 01/01/2021 10:00 10:00 100-0001 100-0001 recording camera operation back in the single image sounds by connecting a display of the playback commercially available stereo mode.

  • Page 59: Setting The Exposure

    Setting the Range of ISO Auto Setting the Exposure You can set the range in which the ISO Sensitivity Setting ISO sensitivity is automatically ISO Auto Upper Limit 3200 ISO Sensitivity ISO Auto Lower Limit adjusted when the ISO sensitivity is Min.
  • Page 60 Reducing Noise when Shooting with a Select the noise reduction High-ISO Noise Reduction High ISO Sensitivity level for each ISO ISO 100 ISO 200 sensitivity setting. ISO 400 You can use the noise reduction feature when shooting with a ISO 800 high ISO sensitivity.

  • Page 61: Setting The Focus Method

    AE Metering A2 / B2 Setting the Focus Method You can choose the part of the sensor to use for measuring Set the focus method switch to v brightness and determining the exposure. or w. Press 2, and then turn Alternatively, select [AE Metering] in the A2 or B2 menu.

  • Page 62: Setting The Autofocus When Shooting With The Viewfinder

    Setting the Autofocus when Shooting AF Active Area (AF Point) with the Viewfinder You can select the AF points. The AF points can be selected from 41 points out of 101 points. You can set the autofocus operation AF with Viewfinder when shooting with the viewfinder in AF Mode Press b, and then turn...
  • Page 63 Sets the AF points to the user AF Area Restriction selected five points. When the subject happens to move You can limit the range of AF points. out of the selected AF points after When [AF Area Restriction] is set to [On], only the inner AF Expanded being focused, 96 peripheral points frame is used.

  • Page 64: Setting The Autofocus When Shooting With Live View

    Setting the Autofocus when AF Point Tracking in AF.C A1 / B1 Shooting with Live View You can set the method for tracking AF points when the autofocus mode is set to [Continuous AF]. You can set the autofocus operation when shooting with Live View in [AF with Live View] of the A1 or B1 menu.
  • Page 65 AF Active Area Use 6 to select the AF active areas. You can select the AF active areas. Push the lever in to reset the AF active areas. Press b, and then turn Automatically selects the optimum 9999 9999 Auto Area focusing area out of all AF active 1/250 F5.6...

  • Page 66: Fine-Tuning The Autofocus

    Fine-tuning the Autofocus Movie Mode AF You can set the autofocus operation in B mode. Select You can precisely fine-tune your lenses with the camera’s whether to lock focus or continue autofocus. autofocus system. When [Continuous AF] is selected, autofocus is performed automatically without pressing 0 halfway.

  • Page 67: Checking The Depth Of Field (Preview)

    Checking the Depth of Field (Preview) Select [Optical Preview] or [Digital Preview], and press E. Turn the main switch to U to use the When [Digital Preview] is preview function. Digital Preview Settings selected, the operations and Zoom Review There are two preview methods. Save Preview Image information displayed during the Histogram...

  • Page 68: Selecting The Drive Mode

    Motion Continuously takes images with Selecting the Drive Mode Bracketing different shutter speeds. (p.69) Takes images with the mirror You can use the [Drive] and [Timer/Remote Control] functions raised. The mirror is raised when Mirror Lock-up in combination. 0 is pressed fully, and an Shooting image is taken when 0 is Press A in the standby mode.

  • Page 69: Continuous Shooting

    Continuous Shooting Bracketing Select [Continuous Select [Bracketing] on the [Drive] screen. Drive Drive Continuous Shooting (H) Continuous Shooting (H) Shooting (H)], [Continuous Set the number of shots Shooting (M)], or Drive Drive Bracketing Bracketing and bracket value. [Continuous Shooting (L)] on the [Drive] screen.

  • Page 70: Depth Of Field Bracketing

    t Memo Depth of Field Bracketing • The bracket value can be set in increments of [1/3 EV Steps] or [1/2 EV Steps] according to the setting of [EV Steps] in the You can take three images continuously by changing the E5 menu.

  • Page 71: Motion Bracketing

    Motion Bracketing Mirror Lock-up Shooting You can take three images continuously by changing the shutter Select [Mirror Lock-up Drive Drive speed step by step without changing the exposure. Mirror Lock-up Shooting Mirror Lock-up Shooting Shooting] on the [Drive] This drive mode can be selected only in I or K mode. screen.

  • Page 72: Multi-Exposure

    Press 0. Multi-exposure The Instant Review image is displayed. Select [Multi-exposure] on Drive Drive To take the next image, select [Next shot], and Multi-exposure Multi-exposure the [Drive] screen and then press E. press G. Select [Retake shot] to retake the image. Select [Complete] to end shooting.

  • Page 73: Interval Shooting

    Interval Shooting Press 0. When [Start Interval] is set to [Now], the first image is taken. Select [Interval Shooting] When [Start Interval] is set to [Set Time], shooting starts at Drive Drive Interval Shooting Interval Shooting on the [Drive] screen and the set time.

  • Page 74: Interval Composite

    Interval Composite Press 0. When [Start Interval] is set to [Now], the first image is taken. Select [Interval Composite] When [Start Interval] is set to [Set Time], shooting starts at Drive Drive Interval Composite Interval Composite on the [Drive] screen and the set time.

  • Page 75: Self-Timer

    Self-timer If Light Enters through the Viewfinder When [Self-timer] or [Remote Select [Timer/Remote Control] on the [Drive Control] is used, exposure may be affected by the light entering Mode] screen and press D. through the viewfinder. In such a case, use the AE Lock function or Use AB to select a Timer/Remote Control Timer/Remote Control...

  • Page 76: Setting The White Balance

    t Memo Setting the White • For B mode, make settings in [Remote Control] of the B4 A3 / B3 menu. Balance • When shooting with the remote control unit is enabled, the lamp of the camera remote control receiver blinks. You can Press C in the standby mode.
  • Page 77 t Memo Manual White Balance 1 to 3 • When [Multi Auto White Balance] is set, even if various light sources are present at the shooting location, the camera Color Temperature 1 to 3 automatically adjusts the white balance according to the light source of each area.

  • Page 78: Adjusting The White Balance Manually

    Adjusting the White Balance Manually Adjusting the White Balance with Color Temperature You can measure the white balance at a selected location. You can specify the white balance with the color temperature. Select o1 to o3 in Step White Balance White Balance Manual White Balance Manual White Balance...

  • Page 79: Using A Flash

    Discharges a flash for each Flash On Using a Flash image. Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye Flash On+ When an external flash (optional) is connected to the camera, reduction before the main flash for Red-eye you can discharge a flash for shooting. each image.

  • Page 80: Controlling The Image Finishing Tone

    Controlling the Image Finishing Set the parameters. Bright Bright Saturation Saturation Tone Custom Image A6 / B6 Cancel Cancel Available operations Press D in the standby mode. Alternatively, select [Custom Image] in the A6 or B6 Selects a parameter. menu. Adjusts the value.

  • Page 81: Digital Filter

    Digital Filter Saving the Cross Processing Settings of a A6 / B6 Captured Image Select [Digital Filter] in the A6 or B6 menu and The outcome of the random processing function of Cross press D. Processing varies each time an image is taken. If a cross The [Digital Filter] screen appears.

  • Page 82: Correcting Images

    Set the parameters. Correcting Images Extract Color Extract Color Extracted Color 1 Extracted Color 1 Adjusting the Brightness Cancel Cancel Highlight Correction and Shadow A6 / B6 Available operations Correction Selects a parameter. You can reduce the occurrence of Adjusts the value. D-Range Correction overexposed/underexposed areas by Highlight Correction...

  • Page 83: Adjusting The Lens Properties

    Adjusting the Lens Properties HDR Capture You can take an image having wide dynamic range even in a The following corrections can be Lens Correction scene where the dynamic range becomes narrow by taking made in [Lens Correction] of the A6 Distortion Correction Peripheral Illumin.

  • Page 84: Adjusting The Image Quality Level And Texture

    Adjusting the Image Quality Level and Reducing Moiré Texture By shaking the Shake Reduction unit, a moiré reduction effect simulating that of a low-pass filter can be achieved. Shooting High-Definition Images Select [AA Filter Simulator] in the A4 menu and Pixel Shift Resolution is the function that enables outputting a high- press D.

  • Page 85: Reducing Blurring Of Images

    Reducing Blurring of Images Adjusting the Texture A7 / B7 The texture and surface details of an By using the built-in Shake Reduction unit of the camera, Clarity image can be adjusted in the range of blurring of images can be reduced. -4 to +4.

  • Page 86: Correcting The Skew Of Images

    Correcting the Skew of Images Press E. The camera returns to the standby mode with Live View. The horizontal camera angle Auto Horizon Correction detected by the electronic level can u Caution Ensures the camera shoots at a level position by rotating the sensor according be corrected.

  • Page 87: Using The Playback Functions

    Using the Playback Functions Changing the Playback Method You can select the playback functions from the C menus (p.27) Displaying Multiple Images or on the “playback function selection screen”. Press H in the playback mode to File Management File Management You can display 20, 48, or 70 thumbnail images at the same Delete Delete...
  • Page 88 t Memo Selecting Multiple Images • You can execute the function for the images selected individually along with the images selected by specifying the When multiple images are displayed, you can select images range. and execute the playback functions for them. •...

  • Page 89: Displaying Images By Folder Or Shooting Date

    Displaying Images by Folder or Shooting Connecting the Camera to an AV Device Date You can connect the camera to an AV device, such as a TV, ® equipped with an HDMI terminal to display Live View images You can display images by folder where the images are saved while shooting or to display images in the single image display or by shooting date, and execute a playback function for them.

  • Page 90: Organizing Files

    t Memo Organizing Files • Check the operating manual of the AV device and select a suitable input terminal for connecting the camera. • If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period, Deleting Images the use of the optional AC adapter kit is recommended. (p.41) Select [Delete] in the C2 menu or on the playback function selection screen.

  • Page 91: Protecting Images

    Protecting Images Rotating Images You can protect images from being accidentally deleted. When [Auto Image Rotation] is set to [On] (default setting) in the C1 menu, the image is automatically rotated based on the Select [Protect] in the 2 menu or on the rotation information during playback.

  • Page 92: Copying Images

    Copying Images Transferring Images You can copy images between memory cards in the SD1 slot You can select images to transfer to a communication device and the SD2 slot. and make a transfer reservation. When the camera is connected to a communication device via a wireless LAN, the Select [Image Copy] in the 2 menu or on the file transfer automatically starts.

  • Page 93: Editing And Processing Images

    Saving the RAW Data Editing and Processing Images You can save the RAW data when it remains in the buffer of the You can edit and process the images captured with the camera. captured JPEG image. Select [Save RAW Data] in the 2 menu in the Processing Images with Digital Filters single image display.

  • Page 94: Developing Raw Images

    Developing RAW Images Set the parameters. Base Parameter Adj Base Parameter Adj Brightness Brightness You can convert RAW images into the JPEG or TIFF format and then save them as new files. Display the image to edit in the single image Cancel Cancel display.

  • Page 95: Changing The Image Size

    Changing the Image Size Select [SD1] or [SD2], and press E. u Caution Select [Continue] or [Finish], and press E. • Images already resized or cropped to the minimum file size When [Continue] is selected, the screen of Step 3 cannot be processed.

  • Page 96: Correcting Jpeg Images

    Correcting JPEG Images Cropping Out Part of the Image (Cropping) You can crop out only the desired area of the selected image, Correcting Highlight/Shadow Areas (Levels and save it as a new file. Adjustment) Display the image to edit in the single image You can adjust the brightness and contrast of the highlight, mid- display.
  • Page 97 Correcting the White Balance Correcting Color Moiré You can adjust the white balance. You can reduce color moiré in images. Display the image to edit in the single image Display the image to edit in the single image display. display. Select [WB Adjustment] in the 5 menu or on Select [Color Moiré...

  • Page 98: Editing Movies

    Available operations Editing Movies When [Extract Movie] is selected: Moves the start or end point. Display the movie to edit in the single image When [Divide Movie] is selected: Moves the display. division point. When [Extract Movie] is selected: Switches Select [Extract Movie] or [Divide Movie] in the between the start and end points.

  • Page 99: Using The Camera With A Computer

    Copying an Image on the Memory Card Using the Camera with a Computer Turn the camera off. Connect the camera to a computer using the provided USB Open the terminal cover of cable. the camera, and connect the USB cable to the USB Setting the Connection Mode terminal.

  • Page 100: Installing The Provided Software

    “User Guide [Operation]” available at Windows, or [INSTPUT5.pkg] for Mac. the following website. For subsequent steps, follow the on-screen instructions. http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/ download_manual.html Return [USB Setting] to [MTP] in the D4 menu. • During tethered shooting, the camera always operates with [Release-priority] regardless of the autofocus settings ([AF.S...

  • Page 101: Using The Camera With A Communication Device

    Using the Camera with a Communication Device You can connect the camera to a communication device ® wirelessly via Bluetooth or wireless LAN. By using the dedicated app “Image Sync”, the camera can be operated from the communication device and the images saved in the memory cards can be displayed on the communication device to import them.

  • Page 102: Changing The Settings

    Camera Settings Enter the box name. Up to 32 single-byte alphanumeric characters and Saving Frequently Used Settings symbols can be entered. Cancel Cancel You can save up to ten frequently used settings and assign the settings to O to 5 of the mode dial so that you can easily use Available operations the settings for shooting.

  • Page 103: Changing The Settings

    Changing the Settings Using the User Mode You can change the settings assigned to the mode dial. Set the mode dial to O to 5. Select [Recall User Mode Setting] in the E1 Change the settings as necessary. menu and press D. The exposure mode can be Exposure in User Mode The [Recall User Mode Setting] screen appears.

  • Page 104: Customizing The Operating Controls

    The following functions can be assigned. Customizing the Operating Controls Focus Peaking Custom Image Face Detection Shake Reduction Setting the Button Operation AE Lock Auto Horizon Correction AE Metering Composition Adjustment You can set the functions for when ABCD, 5, O, 7, Flash Mode Operation Control Lock 2, 3, or H is pressed.
  • Page 105 t Memo Setting the One Push File Format • You can check the functions 1/ 1/ assigned to each button on the You can temporarily change the file format by pressing the 1600 status screen. button during shooting. Select the file format to change to when •...
  • Page 106 Setting the Autofocus and AE Lock Operations Use CD to select an Still Image exposure mode and press Sets the e-dial operation You can set the button operations and timing for autofocus and for each exposure mode. AE Lock in [AF/AE Lock Settings] of the E2 menu. The current settings are The following settings can be made Still Image...
  • Page 107 t Memo Executes the Program Shift. • You can check the functions assigned to each dial on the status screen. Executes the Program Line. • When assigning a function to V, assign [E-Dial] to [Smart Function] in the E2 menu. (p.106) Sets the camera to the hyper mode.
  • Page 108 Setting the Smart Function Customizing the Control Panel You can register five functions for the Smart Function. You can customize the functions displayed on the control panel. Some functions in the A, B, and D menus can be saved as Select [Smart Function] in the E2 menu and control panel items.

  • Page 109: Setting The Monitor Display, Indicator Lamp Illumination, And Sound Effects

    Setting the Viewfinder Screen Display Setting the Monitor Display, Indicator Lamp Illumination, and Sound Effects You can switch the viewfinder display between the registered four patterns. You can also change the items to display for each pattern. Eye Sensor Select [Viewfinder Screen] in [Viewfinder You can set the camera operation when the eye sensor detects Display] of the E4 menu, and press D.
  • Page 110 Setting the Live View Display LCD Panel You can switch the Live View display between the registered You can set the illumination of the LCD panel in [LCD Panel] of three patterns. You can also change the items to display for the E4 menu.
  • Page 111 Monitor Adjustment Instant Review You can set the brightness, saturation, and color balance of the You can set the display and operation of “Instant Review” that monitor. is displayed immediately after shooting in [Instant Review] of the E4 menu. Select [Monitor Adjustment] in the D2 menu Sets the Instant Review display time.
  • Page 112 Warning Display Sound Effects You can set whether to display the warning icon in the You can set the sound volume of beep sounds in [Sound Effects viewfinder and on the LCD panel and monitor in [Warning Volume] (0 to 5), and set whether to make beep sounds in Display] of the E4 menu.

  • Page 113: File Management Settings

    Selecting Settings to Save in the File Management Settings Camera The setting values for most functions Specifying the Folder/File Settings Memory of this camera are saved even if the ISO Sensitivity EV Compensation camera is turned off. For the following Flash Mode Create New Folder function settings, you can select...
  • Page 114 Folder Name Change the text. PENTX Enter five single-byte When images are captured with this camera, a folder is alphanumeric characters. automatically created and the captured images are stored in it. Each folder name consists of a sequential number from 100 to 999 and a string of five characters.
  • Page 115 File Name Sequential Numbering One of the following string of characters is used as the file name In [Sequential Numbering] of the D1 Sequential Numbering prefix depending on the [Color Space] setting in the A5 menu. menu, you can set whether to Folder &...

  • Page 116: Setting The Copyright Information

    Setting the Copyright Information You can set the photographer and copyright information embedded in the Exif data. Select [Copyright Information] in the D1 menu and press D. The [Copyright Information] screen appears. Select [Embed Copyright Copyright Information Data] and press D, select Embed Copyright Data Photographer [On] or [Off], and press E.

  • Page 117: Restrictions On The Combinations Of Special Functions

    Restrictions on the Combinations of Special Functions × #: Restricted : Not available Distortion Digital Filter/ AA Filter Pixel Shift ASTRO- Correction/ Save RAW Clarity/ Simulator Capture Resolution TRACER Diffraction Data Skin Tone Correction Continuous × × × × Shooting ×...

  • Page 118: Functions Available With Various Lenses

    Lenses with a maximum aperture of F2.8 or faster. Only available at the 9 position. Functions Available with Various Lenses with a maximum aperture of F5.6 or faster. Lenses Available when using AF540FGZ, AF540FGZ II, AF360FGZ, AF360FGZ II, AF201FG, AF200FG, or AF160FC. Only available with compatible lenses.
  • Page 119 AF points on both sides cannot be used while shooting with the viewfinder. P, M For 35mm full-frame size See RICOH IMAGING website for the latest information. D FA For 35mm full-frame size AF points for type B lenses...

  • Page 120: Using The Aperture Ring

    u Caution Using the Aperture Ring • When shooting using the automatic exposure control, note the following points. The shutter can be released even if the aperture ring of the D • Images can be taken with the set aperture value but an FA, FA, F, or A lens is not set to the 9 position or a lens without exposure deviation may occur.

  • Page 121: Functions When Using An External Flash

    Setting the Focal Length Functions when Using an External Flash The Shake Reduction function operates by obtaining the lens information such as focal length. Set the focal length when using a lens that the focal length information cannot be Use of the following external flashes (optional) enables a variety automatically obtained.
  • Page 122 t Memo Only the R mode is available for the capture mode. Available only when using a D FA, DA, DA L, FA, FA J, F, or A lens. • With the AF540FGZ, AF540FGZ II, AF360FGZ, or (When using a lens with an aperture ring, set the aperture ring to the AF360FGZ II, you can use the high-speed sync flash to 9 position.) discharge a flash and take an image at a shutter speed faster...

  • Page 123: Using The Gps Unit

    Shooting Celestial Bodies Using the GPS Unit (ASTROTRACER) When the optional GPS Unit O-GPS1 is attached to the camera, By matching the movement of the Shake Reduction unit built in GPS information is saved in the shooting information of an the camera with the movement of celestial bodies, celestial image, and furthermore, the “ASTROTRACER”...
  • Page 124 Shooting with the ASTROTRACER Press E. The screen of Step 4 reappears. Set the exposure mode to M. If [Calibration failed. Perform calibration again.] appears, The ASTROTRACER is ready for use. change the camera direction and perform a calibration again. Set the shooting Bulb Bulb...

  • Page 125: Troubleshooting

    Problem Cause Remedy Troubleshooting When [Flash Mode] is set to [Auto Flash Discharge] in the [Flash Mode] is set A2 menu, the flash does not t Memo The flash does not to [Auto Flash discharge if the subject is discharge. •...

  • Page 126: Sensor Cleaning

    t Memo Sensor Cleaning • Please contact your nearest service center for professional cleaning as the CMOS sensor is a precision part. Raise the mirror up and open the shutter when cleaning the • You can use the optional Image Sensor Cleaning Kit O-ICK1 CMOS sensor with a blower.

  • Page 127: Error Messages

    Error Message Description Error Messages The maximum folder number (999) is Image folder cannot be being used, and no more images can be created. saved. Insert a new memory card or Error Message Description format the card. The memory card is full and no more The image could not be saved because of Memory card full.

  • Page 128: Main Specifications

    Sequential Use, Save to Both, Separate RAW/ Dual Card Slots Main Specifications JPEG, Copying images between slots possible Folder Name: Date (100_1018, 101_1019...) or a Storage Folder user-assigned name (default: PENTX) File Name: User-assigned name (default: Camera Storage File IMGP) File No.: Sequential Numbering, Reset Model Description Viewfinder...
  • Page 129 Shutter Night Vision Display On, Off Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter White Balance Type • Electronic shutter is used for Pixel Shift Resolution. Method using a combination of the CMOS image Type sensor and the RGB-Ir sensor Auto: 1/8000 to 30 seconds, Manual: 1/8000 to 30 Shutter Speed seconds (1/3 EV steps or 1/2 EV steps), Bulb (timed Auto White Balance, Multi Auto White Balance,...
  • Page 130 Cross Processing Random, Preset 1 to 3, Favorite 1 to 3 Auto White Balance, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D: Daylight Color, N: Daylight White, Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, W: Cool White, L: Warm White), Tungsten, n, Digital Filter High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, White Balance Manual White Balance (up to 3 settings), Color...

  • Page 131: Usb Power Adapter Ac-U1/Ac-U2

    Protect, Image Rotation, Image Copy, File Transfer, Authentication: WPA2 Security Save RAW Data, Resize, Cropping (aspect ratio can Encryption: AES be changed and tilt correction is available), Levels Editing Features ® Bluetooth Adjustment, White Balance Adjustment, Color Moiré Correction, Extract Movie, Divide Movie, Save Movie ®...

  • Page 132: Operating Environment For Usb Connection And Provided Software

    Operating Environment for USB Connection Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time and Provided Software (When using the fully charged battery) We recommend the following system requirements to connect the camera to a computer and to use the software. Battery Temperature Normal Shooting Playback Time...

  • Page 133: Index

    Index Symbols AF with Live View .... 62 J mode......50 Changing display ..... 14 AF with Remote Control .. 74 Changing the image size A menus ......22 AF with Viewfinder... 60 ........93 B menus......25 M mode ......53 AF.S Setting ....
  • Page 134 EV Steps ......51 Focus Magnification ..109 Image Copy ..... 90 Exif data ......114 Focus method....59 Image finishing tone ..78 Date Adjustment ....43 Expanded Area AF (phase- Focus method switch Image plane indicator ..9 Daylight (White Balance) matching detection ........
  • Page 135 Length Input on Startup Mirror Up ......69 One-Push Bracketing ..67 Quick Zoom ..... 47, 109 ........119 Mode dial ......44 Operating environment .. 130 Lens......37, 116 Mode dial lock button ..44 Operation Control Lock ... 46 Radiant (Custom Image) Lens Correction ....
  • Page 136 Save User Mode Settings Slow Shutter Speed Noise Toy Camera (Digital Filter) Wireless LAN....99 ........100 Reduction ......52 ........79, 91 Scene Analyze Auto mode Slow-speed Sync..... 77 Tracking (contrast detection N mode ......50 ........44 Smart Function ..19, 106 autofocus)......

  • Page 137: Care To Be Taken During Handling

    Cleaning Your Camera Care to be Taken During Handling • Do not clean the camera with organic solvents such as thinner, alcohol, and benzine. Before Using Your Camera • Use a lens brush to remove dust accumulated on a lens. Never use a spray blower for cleaning as it may damage the lens.
  • Page 138 • The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by sensitive information. Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Ricoh Company, Ltd. • The data on your SD Memory Card should be managed at your own risk.
  • Page 139 GPL, LGPL, etc. If you need the source codes, access the products derived from this software without specific prior written following URL. permission. http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/products/oss/ THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE AUTHOR “AS IS” AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.

  • Page 140: Warranty Policy

    servicing fees may be charged by the manufacturer’s representatives in that country. Notwithstanding this, your WARRANTY POLICY camera returned to the manufacturer will be serviced free of charge according to this procedure and warranty policy. In any All our cameras purchased through authorized bona fide case, however, shipping charges and customs clearance fees photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against to be borne by the sender.
  • Page 141 Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC CORPORATION Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable...
  • Page 142 For Customers in Canada Pour les utilisateurs au Canada Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Innovation, (ISED) Regulatory Compliance Notice Sciences et Développement économique Canada (ISDE) This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES- Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à...
  • Page 143 Battery Directive, this indicates that a heavy metal (Hg = Mercury, Cd = Cadmium, Pb = Lead) European importer: RICOH IMAGING EUROPE S.A.S. is present in the battery at a concentration above an applicable Parc Tertiaire SILIC 7-9, avenue Robert Schuman - B.P. 70102, threshold specified in the Battery Directive.
  • Page 144 Notice to Users in CE marking Importer (CE marking): RICOH IMAGING EUROPE S.A.S. Parc Tertiaire SILIC 7-9, avenue Robert Schuman - B.P. 70102, 94513 Rungis Cedex, FRANCE Manufacturer: RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. 3-6, Nakamagome 1-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo, 143-8555 Japan The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Union.
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  • Page 148 This contact information may change without notice. Please check the latest information on our websites. *4RE2Z020* • Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice. 51553 Copyright © RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. 2021 R02DTC21 Printed in Philippines...

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