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RICOH LENS
A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Instruction Manual
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  • Page 1 RICOH LENS A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Instruction Manual The serial number may be found on the bottom of the lens.

  • Page 2: Package Contents

    Package Contents Before using your Ricoh lens, confirm that the package contains the items listed below. Camera unit Lens cap The serial number may be found on the bottom. Comes attached to the camera unit.  Instruction manual (this manual)  Warranty Connector cap Soft case Comes attached to the camera unit.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    See also the GXR Camera Body User Guide. To make the best use of this product’s functions, read this manual thoroughly before use. Please keep this manual handy for ease of reference. Ricoh Co., Ltd.
  • Page 4 Exemption from liability Ricoh Co., Ltd. assumes no liability for failure to record or display images as a result of product malfunction. Warranty The warranty supplied with this product is only valid within the country of purchase.
  • Page 5 © 2011 RICOH CO., LTD. All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without Ricoh’s express written permission. Ricoh reserves the right to change the contents of this document at any time without prior notice.

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Warning Symbols Various symbols are used throughout this instruction manual and on the product to prevent physical harm to you or other people and damage to property. The symbols and their meanings are explained below. This symbol indicates matters that may lead to imminent risk of Danger death or serious injury if ignored or incorrectly handled.
  • Page 7 Sample Warnings symbol alerts you to actions that must be performed. symbol alerts you to prohibited actions. symbol may be combined with other symbols to indicate that a specific action is prohibited. Examples = Do not touch = Do not disassemble Observe the following precautions to ensure safe use of this unit.
  • Page 8 Warning Keep the equipment out of the reach of children. Do not touch the internal components of the equipment if they become exposed as a result of being dropped or damaged. The high-voltage circuitry in the equipment could lead to an electric shock. Remove the battery as soon as possible, being careful to avoid electric shocks or burns.
  • Page 9 Caution Do not allow the equipment to get wet. In addition, do not operate it with wet hands. Both pose the risk of electric shock. Safety Precautions When using optional products, carefully read the instructions for Accessories provided with the product before using that product.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Package Contents ......................... 2 Introduction ..........................3 Safety Precautions ........................ 6 Names of Parts ....................15 Upgrading the Product ..................16 Updating the firmware .....................16 Shooting .......................18 Level Indicator ........................18 Macro Functions........................18 Built-in Flash .........................18 Mode P: Program Shift ......................19 M: Manual Exposure Mode ....................21 Addition of Scene Modes....................21...
  • Page 11 Enlarging pictures ......................22 Addition of new target shift function................23 Registering Functions to the Up-down Dial .............24 Addition of Supported Sizes for Auto Resize Zoom ..........24 Playback Mode ....................24 Camera Unit Information Display .................24 Settings ........................25 [Picture Quality/Size] ......................25 Photographs .......................26 Movies ...........................27 [Auto Bracket] ........................28 [Interval Shooting] ......................28 [Noise Reduction] .......................29...
  • Page 12 [Focus Assist] ........................31 [Dynamic Range Compensation] ..................32 [Shutter Speed Auto Shift] ....................33 Key Custom Settings Tab Menu ...............34 [Reg. My Settings] .......................34 [ADJ. Lever Settings] ......................34 [Shutter Button Confirmation] ..................35 [Set Fn1/Fn2 Buttons]......................35 [ADJ. Direct ISO Control] ....................36 [Delete My Settings] ......................37 [Restore Defaults] .......................37...
  • Page 13 Setup Menu ......................38 [ISO Step Setting] ........................38 [ISO Auto-High Settings] ....................38 [Sleep Mode] [Auto Power Off ] ..................38 [Level Setting] ........................39 [Level (Tilt) Calibration] ....................39 [Digital Zoom Image] Setting ..................39 [Target Zoom Play] ......................40 [Spot AF Area Setting] .......................40 [Zoom Display Release] ....................40 [Focus assist selection]......................41 [Keep shooting conditions] .....................41 [White Saturation Display] ....................42...
  • Page 14 Specifications ......................43 Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity ..............49 Appendices ......................52 Optional Accessories ......................52 Precautions for Use ......................54 Equipment Care and Storage ..................56 Warranty and Servicing ....................58...

  • Page 15: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts 1 Connector 2 Ring cap 3 Lens...

  • Page 16: Upgrading The Product

    Upgrading the Product Updating the firmware When you first attach the camera unit to the camera body, the version update function will start automatically if the firmware of the camera body need to be updated. In such case, update the firmware of the camera body using the following procedure.
  • Page 17 • To confirm the firmware version, with the camera off, keep the 6 (Play) button pressed for more than 1 second while holding the – button pressed down. The firmware version will appear for about 20 seconds. • For the latest information on firmware updates, see the Ricoh Web site (http://www.ricoh.com/r_dc/).

  • Page 18: Shooting

    Shooting Level Indicator In addition to the horizontal direction, tilt (front-back direction) can also be checked. Macro Functions The Macro Shooting, Macro Target, Auto Macro, and Minimum Shooting Distance Display during Macro Shooting functions are not available. Built-in Flash If the built-in flash is used, vignetting will occur in the bottom portion of the image.

  • Page 19: Mode P: Program Shift

    Mode P: Program Shift The diagram on the following page gives estimates of the shift range for various combinations of aperture values and shutter speeds. The actual values may vary depending on EV (exposure value). In these examples, the flash mode is set to [Flash Off ], and the ISO setting is set to [ISO 200].
  • Page 20 : Wide : Tele Ev10 Ev11 Ev12 Ev13 Ev14 Ev15 Ev16 Ev17 Ev18 Ev19 F22.0 F8.0 F5.6 F4.0 F3.5 F2.8 Ev-1 F2.0 Ev-2 F1.4 F1.0 1/15 1/30 1/60 1/125 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 1/4000...

  • Page 21: M: Manual Exposure Mode

    M: Manual Exposure Mode You can select between B (Bulb) and T (Time) for the shutter speed. With B, the image is exposed while the shutter release button is pressed and exposure ends when the button is released. With T, exposure starts when the shutter release button is pressed and ends when it is pressed again.

  • Page 22: Enlarging Pictures

    Caution ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Depending on the firmware version that was being used, the setting for vignetting may be reset to the default when the firmware version is updated. Enlarging pictures Pressing and holding down the MENU/OK button enlarges and displays the center. Pressing and holding down the MENU/OK button again enlarges the center and displays the enlarged part over the entire screen.

  • Page 23: Addition Of New Target Shift Function

    Note -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The display returns to the normal display when the following is operated in Enlarged View mode: • exposure compensation is executed • the Direct button is operated • If AE Lock is turned on before the entire image is enlarged, AE will continue to run during Enlarged View, and pictures will be captured at the locked AE settings.

  • Page 24: Registering Functions To The Up-Down Dial

    Registering Functions to the Up-down Dial You can switch between modes using the Up-down dial when Flash mode and Self-timer are set to on. Addition of Supported Sizes for Auto Resize Zoom Auto resize zoom supports all aspect ratios. Playback Mode Camera Unit Information Display You can switch the page by pressing the ! and "...

  • Page 25: Settings

    Settings [Picture Quality/Size] The [RAW only] option has been added. This option does not simultaneously save a JPEG copy. The following picture quality, image size and aspect ratio options are available for the [Picture Quality/Size] setting. A photograph‘s file size will depend on the combination of picture quality and image size used.

  • Page 26: Photographs

    Photographs Item Aspect ratio Compression Image size (pixels) 16:9 * FINE/NORMAL/VGA * 4928 × 2768 FINE/NORMAL/VGA * 4352 × 3264 3:2 * FINE/NORMAL/VGA * 4928 × 3264 1:1 * FINE/NORMAL/VGA * 3264 × 3264 L (Large) 16:9 * FINE/NORMAL 4928 × 2768 FINE/NORMAL 4352 ×...

  • Page 27: Movies

    Item Aspect ratio Compression Image size (pixels) FINE 2592 × 1944 FINE 2048 × 1536 FINE 1280 × 960 FINE 640 × 480 When [RAW] is selected, this is the setting used for the JPEG copy. Depending on the area photographed, black bands may appear on the top and bottom of the picture display.

  • Page 28: [Auto Bracket]

    [Auto Bracket] [ISO-BKT] can be selected. With the value set for the ISO sensitivity setting in the shooting menu as the standard, 3 images can be shot with differing ISO settings; one at -1/3EV of the standard (set) value, one at the standard (set) value, and one at +1/3EV of the standard (set) value.

  • Page 29: [Noise Reduction]

    [Noise Reduction] Perform noise reduction from [Off ], [Auto], [Weak], [Strong], or [MAX]. The time required to record images varies with the option selected. Caution ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You cannot use this function when [Portrait], [Sports], [Miniaturize], [High Contrast B&W], [Soft Focus], [Cross Process], [Toy Camera], or [Skew Correct Mode] is selected in the scene modes.

  • Page 30: [Iso Setting]

    • If the flash (GF-1) is fired using DISP. in [Manual], the white balance will be set to the metering results calculated when the flash went off. [ISO Setting] [Auto], [Auto-Hi], [ISO-LO], [ISO 200] to [ISO 3200] can be selected. Note -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- •...

  • Page 31: [Focus Assist]

    [Focus Assist] The shape outlines and contrast of the images shown on the picture display are intensified, making it easier to adjust the focus. Note -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • When focusing manually, the intensification of the shape outline or contrast will be released by pressing the shutter button halfway. •...

  • Page 32: [Dynamic Range Compensation]

    [Dynamic Range Compensation] The camera captures a wide range of tones from dark to bright. The intensity can be selected from [Off ], [Weak], [Medium], or [Strong]. Caution ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Available ISO settings are limited in dynamic range compensation mode. ISO Step Setting ISO Step Setting 1/3EV Weak...

  • Page 33: [Shutter Speed Auto Shift]

    Note -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Setting [Multi] for Exposure Metering is recommended when using the dynamic range compensation function. • Dynamic range compensation can be applied to a RAW image. [Shutter Speed Auto Shift] When the [Shutter Speed Auto Shift] setting in the shooting menu is set to [On] while the mode dial is set to “S”, the camera will automatically adjust the shutter speed to obtain the best exposure when it cannot be obtained using the shutter speed that was set manually.

  • Page 34: Key Custom Settings Tab Menu

    Key Custom Settings Tab Menu [Reg. My Settings] You can select from any of My Settings Box [1] to [6] and Card [1] to [6] for the save location. [Spot AF Area Setting] in the setup menu and the zoom position can also be registered.

  • Page 35: [Shutter Button Confirmation]

    [Shutter Button Confirmation] When [ADJ./DIRECT] is set, pressing the shutter release button halfway down will finalize settings in ADJ. mode and on the DIRECT screen, and you will be able to shoot pictures. When [ADJ.] is set, the ADJ. mode settings will be finalized, enabling you to shoot pictures.

  • Page 36: [Adj. Direct Iso Control]

    [ADJ. Direct ISO Control] When [ADJ. Direct ISO Control] is set to [On], you can push the ADJ. lever sideways when shooting is possible to change the ISO setting. The default setting is [Off ]. Note -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The ADJ. lever can be used to adjust sensitivity while the shutter button is pressed halfway in program shift and aperture priority modes (in program shift mode, sensitivity can be adjusted even after the shutter button is released, as long as shutter speed and aperture are displayed).

  • Page 37: [Delete My Settings]

    [Delete My Settings] The settings registered to [My Settings Box] in [Reg. My Settings], to [Card], and to [MY1], [MY2], and [MY3] on the Mode dial return to their defaults. [Restore Defaults] The key custom settings will be reset. Note -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Settings set in [Reg.

  • Page 38: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu [ISO Step Setting] The [ISO Setting] in the shooting settings menu can be set in intervals of [1EV] or [1/3EV]. [ISO Auto-High Settings] You can set the upper limits for the ISO setting and the shutter speed for switching the ISO setting when [ISO Setting] is set to [Auto-Hi].

  • Page 39: [Level Setting]

    [Level Setting] [Off ], [Level + Tilt], [Level], [Level + Sound], and [Sound] can be selected. [Level (Tilt) Calibration] Register the current perspective as the standard. [Digital Zoom Image] Setting The size of the recorded image varies depending on the auto resize zoom, as follows.

  • Page 40: [Target Zoom Play]

    [Target Zoom Play] With Enlarged Display in playback mode, you can zoom in on the image centered at the position to which the camera was shifted by target shift during shooting. [Spot AF Area Setting] You can select the AF area for when [Focus] in the shooting settings menu is set to [Spot AF].

  • Page 41: [Focus Assist Selection]

    [Focus assist selection] When [Focus Assist] is set to [On] in the shooting menu, you can select [MODE1] or [MODE2]. MODE1: Shape outlines for subjects/objects in focus are enhanced. MODE2: The picture display switches to black and white, and the area in focus glows in white.

  • Page 42: [White Saturation Display]

    • When set to [On], [Multi-P AUTO] of [White Balance] operates as [Auto] and [Dynamic Range Compensation] is invalid. [White Saturation Display] When set to [On], the white saturation areas of the image flash when displayed in White Saturation of playback mode. [Copyright notice] Enter the copyright information to write this information into the Exif data of the image.

  • Page 43: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications are given for the camera unit mounted on a GXR body. Effective pixels Approximately 16.2 million Image sensor 23.6 mm × 15.7 mm CMOS (total pixels: approx. 16.5 million) Lens Focal length 15.7 mm to 55.5 mm (35-mm format equivalent: 24 mm to 85 mm) Aperture f/3.5 –...
  • Page 44 Shutter Photographs 1/3200 – 180 s, B (Bulb), T (Time) (upper and lower limits vary speed according to shooting and flash mode) Movies 1/2000 – 1/30 s Exposure Metering TTL-CCD metering in multi (256-segment), center-weighted, control and spot modes with autoexposure lock Mode Program AE, aperture priority AE, manual exposure, shutter priority AE, move target function...
  • Page 45 White balance mode Auto, Multi-P AUTO, Outdoors, Cloudy, Incandescent Lamp1, Incandescent Lamp2, Fluorescent Lamp, Manual, Detail; white balance bracketing Flash Flash output TTL flash, manual flash, ambient light automatic (with GF-1) adjustment Flash Mode Red-eye reduction, Flash On, Slow sync, Manual Timing Front/rear curtain sync Shooting mode...
  • Page 46 Compression * FINE, NORMAL, RAW (DNG) * Image size Photographs 4928 × 2768, 4352 × 3264, 4928 × 3264, 3264 × 3264, (pixels) 3456 × 1944, 3072 × 2304, 3456 × 2304, 2304 × 2304, 2592 × 1944, 2048 × 1536, 1280 × 960, 640 × 480 Movies 1280 ×...
  • Page 47 File size 16:9 NORMAL: 1,481 KB/frame, FINE: 2,514 KB/frame (approx.) NORMAL: 1,579 KB/frame, FINE: 2,668 KB/frame NORMAL: 1,749 KB/frame, FINE: 2,974 KB/frame NORMAL: 1,192 KB/frame, FINE: 2,008 KB/frame FINE: 2,293 KB/frame FINE: 1,479 KB/frame File size FINE: 818 KB/frame (approx.) FINE: 202 KB/frame Battery life DB-90: approx.
  • Page 48 Weight (approx.) Camera unit only: 350 g When mounted on the camera body: 550 g (Including the battery and SD memory card) Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C Operating humidity 90 % or less Storage temperature –20 °C to 60 °C The options available vary with image size.

  • Page 49: Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity

    Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity The following values are given as a reference of the storage capacity of the internal memory and memory cards of various sizes, by picture quality and image size, when using the FINE picture quality. Photographs Compression Image size Internal 1 GB 2 GB...
  • Page 50 Compression Image size Internal 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB (pixels) memory 3456 × 1944 1419 2902 5814 11662 FINE 3072 × 2304 1341 2741 5491 11014 3456 × 2304 1206 2466 4941 9913 2304 ×...
  • Page 51 Movies Image size (pixels) Internal memory 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 1280 × 720 16sec. 3min. 6min. 12min. 25min. 50min. 100min. 30 frames/second 3sec. 14sec. 14sec. 1sec. 7sec. 33sec. 640 × 480 49sec. 8min.

  • Page 52: Appendices

    The camera unit can be used with the items (sold separately) listed below. Les cap (LC-3) Lens hood (LH-2) Note -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Before using an optional accessory, see the documentation that came with the product. • For the latest information on optional accessories, visit the Ricoh website (http://www.ricoh.com/r_dc/).
  • Page 53 Caution ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The lens cap (LC-3) and lens hood (LH-2) cannot be used together. If the lens hood (LH-2) is attached when the lens cap (LC-3) is already attached, the lens cap may break. Removing/attaching the ring cap ------------------------------------------------- Remove the ring cap when using the optional ring cap (LC-3). Removing the ring cap Turn the ring cap counterclockwise while the camera is turned off and remove from the...

  • Page 54: Precautions For Use

    Precautions for Use • The warranty supplied with this product is only valid within the country of purchase. • Should the product fail or malfunction while out of the country, the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for servicing the product locally or bearing any expenditure incurred thereby.
  • Page 55 Tip: Avoiding Condensation -------------------------------------------------------- Condensation is particularly likely to occur if you move to an area with a sharply different temperature, if humidity is high, in a cold room after the heater has come on, or where the camera is exposed to cold air from an air conditioner or other device.

  • Page 56: Equipment Care And Storage

    Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the equipment or its finish. • In the unlikely event of malfunction, visit a Ricoh Repair Center. • This equipment is a high precision device. Do not disassemble.
  • Page 57 Storage • Do not store the camera where it will be exposed to: extreme heat or humidity; large changes in temperature or humidity; dust, dirt, or sand; severe vibration; prolonged contact with chemicals, including mothballs and other insect repellent, or with vinyl or rubber products; strong magnetic fields (for example, in the vicinity of a monitor, transformer, or magnet).

  • Page 58: Warranty And Servicing

    In the event of equipment malfunction, contact the dealer from which you purchased the equipment or your nearest Ricoh Repair Center. Please note that you will not be reimbursed for the cost of bringing the equipment to the Ricoh Repair Center.
  • Page 59 3. After the warranty period has passed, you will be liable for all repair fees, including those incurred at an authorized service center. 4. You will be liable for all repair fees, even within the warranty period, if the warranty card is not attached or if the distributor’s name or the purchase date have been changed or are not indicated on the card.
  • Page 60 8. Parts essential to the servicing of the equipment (that is, components required to maintain the functions and quality of the equipment) will be available for a period of five years after the equipment is discontinued. 9. Please note that if the equipment is seriously damaged by flooding, submergence, infiltration of sand or mud, violent shocks or dropping, it may not be repairable, and restoration to its original condition may be impossible.
  • Page 62 Telephone Support Numbers in Europe (from within the UK) 0203 026 2290 (from outside the UK) +44 203 026 2290 Deutschland (innerhalb Deutschlands) 06331 268 438 (außerhalb Deutschlands) +49 6331 268 438 France (à partir de la France) 0800 88 18 70 (en dehors de la France) +33 1 60 60 19 94 Italia...
  • Page 63 PHOTO STYLE Website for Ricoh Digital Camera Users PHOTO STYLE offers useful information to make photos and photography more enjoyable for Ricoh digital camera users. Basic Knowledge Easy explanations on the mechanisms and functions of digital cameras Photo-technique Useful photography techniques organized by subject...
  • Page 64 (außerhalb Deutschlands) +49 6331 268 438 http://www.ricohpmmc.com/ RICOH ASIA PACIFIC OPERATIONS 21/F, One Kowloon, 1 Wang Yuen Street, Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong LIMITED Ricoh Company, Ltd. Ricoh Building, 8-13-1, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-8222, Japan 2011 December *L455 2971A* EN USA GB Printed in China...

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