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Instruction Manual
The serial number may be found on the bottom of the camera.
Before You Begin
Read this section before use.
It covers the names of the parts and how to prepare the camera for use.
First Steps
Read this section before using your camera for the first time.
It covers the basic operations for using your camera for the first time, includ-
ing how to turn on the camera, take pictures, and play back images.
Advanced Operations
Read this section when you want to learn more about the different
camera functions.
It covers all shooting and playback functions and describes how to customize
the camera settings and use it with a computer.

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual The serial number may be found on the bottom of the camera. Before You Begin Read this section before use. It covers the names of the parts and how to prepare the camera for use. First Steps Read this section before using your camera for the first time. It covers the basic operations for using your camera for the first time, includ- ing how to turn on the camera, take pictures, and play back images.

  • Page 2: Checking The Package Contents

    Instruction manual (this manual) Please complete the user registration Thank you for purchasing a PENTAX RICOH IMAGING product. In order to provide you with the best customer support and service experi- ence for the product you have purchased, we ask you to complete the user registration.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    © 2013 PENTAX RICOH IMAGING CO., LTD. PENTAX RICOH IMAGING reserves the right to change the contents of this document at any time without prior notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this document. Should you nevertheless notice any errors or omissions, we would be grateful if you would notify us at the address listed on the back cover of this booklet.
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  • Page 5: 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 6 Do not charge the battery with a charger from another manu- facturer. Also, do not use the battery with any camera except the cameras compatible with the DB-65. Discontinue use immediately in the event of abnormalities such as smoke, unusual odors, or excessive heat being emitted. Contact your nearest dealer or service center for repair.
  • Page 7 Please observe the following in order to prevent fire, electrical shock or cracking of the battery while charging. • Use only the indicated power supply voltage. Also avoid the use of multi- socket adapters and extension cords. • Do not damage, bundle or alter power cords. Also, do not place heavy ob- jects on, stretch or bend power cords.
  • Page 8 Do not connect or disconnect the power plug with wet hands. Both opera- tions pose the risk of electric shock. Always grip the plug section when disconnecting a power cord. Do not pull the power cord. This can damage the power cord and result in fire or electric shock.
  • Page 9 Remove the power cords from the outlets before cleaning the equipment. Remove the power cords from the outlets when not in use. Do not cover equipment while charging, as this can result in fire. Do not short the terminals or metal contacts on the power cords, as this can result in fire.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ..........................1 Table of Contents ........................8 Before You Begin Parts of the Camera ......................14 Using the Dial and Lever ....................16 Picture Display ........................18 Getting Ready ........................23 First Steps Basic Shooting ........................32 Taking Photographs with Auto Settings ............32 Self-Timer ........................34 Checking the Camera Level and Tilt ..............35 Playing Back Images ......................37 Using the Menu ........................38...
  • Page 11 Setting the White Balance ....................59 Setting the Color Temperature ................61 Setting the White Balance ..................61 Shooting Continuously .....................62 Shooting Continuously ...................62 Shooting Consecutively with Different Settings (Auto Bracket) ....63 Shooting While Merging Images Together (Multiple Exposure Shooting) ................64 Shooting Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals (Interval Shooting) ..66 Shooting Star Trails (Interval Composite) ............67 Using the Flash ........................69 Setting the Flash Mode ...................69...
  • Page 12 Correcting Skewed Images ..................89 Correcting Brightness and Contrast (Level Compensation) ......90 Correcting the White Balance ................92 Correcting Color Moire ...................92 Developing RAW Files .......................93 Viewing Images with an AV Device ................94 Setting DPOF ........................95 Setting DPOF for Multiple Still Images ..............96 Selecting the Images to Transfer ...................97 Changing Camera Settings Customizing the Camera ....................99...
  • Page 13 Appendices Trouble Shooting ......................125 Error messages ......................125 Camera Troubleshooting ..................126 Specifications ........................130 Storage Capacity .....................133 Optional Accessories .......................134 Conversion lens, hood, and adapter ..............134 External Flash ......................135 Using the Camera Abroad .....................137 Precautions for Use ......................138 Camera Care and Storage ....................140 Warranty Policy ........................141 NOTICES ..........................142 Index ............................144...

  • Page 15: Before You Begin

    Before You Begin This covers the names of parts and how to prepare the camera for use. Parts of the Camera ....... 14 Using the Dial and Lever ....16 Picture Display ....... 18 Getting Ready ........ 23...

  • Page 16: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera 20 21 22...
  • Page 17 Up-down dial .........P. 17 20 Terminal cover ........ P. 26, 123 21 DC power cable cover .......— Mode dial lock release button ....P. 16 22 Speaker ............— Mode dial ..........P. 16 23 Release lever ..........P. 23 Shutter release button ......P. 32 24 Battery/card cover ........P.

  • Page 18: Using The Dial And Lever

    Using the Dial and Lever Mode Dial You can change the shooting mode with the mode dial. Press the mode dial lock release button (1) and rotate the mode dial (2). Av: Aperture priority mode (P. 40) Tv: Shutter prior- ity mode (P. 40) You set the aperture, and the camera adjusts the shutter speed automatically. You set the shutter speed, and the camera adjusts the...
  • Page 19 Up-down dial/ADJ. lever Use the up-down dial and ADJ. lever in Up-down dial place of the !"#$ buttons and to set the exposure. (GP. 41) ADJ. lever Operation Description Replaces the !" buttons. Up-down dial Rotate left or right Changes the aperture/shutter speed. Replaces the #$ buttons. Press left or right Changes the aperture/shutter speed/ISO Setting.

  • Page 20: Picture Display

    Picture Display Shooting display 10 36 27 28 29 30 31 32 Still image mode Movie mode 19 Auto bracket ...........P. 63 Flash mode..........P. 69 20 Crop to 35 mm ........P. 50 Flash compensation/manual flash amount ............P. 70, 71 21 Noise reduction ........P. 47 22 Dynamic range compensation ....

  • Page 21: Playback Display

    Playback display 3 4 5 6 7 12 13 14 Still image mode Movie mode 10 Date of recording ........— Folder-file number .......P. 111 11 Aperture..........P. 41 Current frame/Total frames ......— 12 ISO Setting ..........P. 46 Battery level ...........P. 20 13 Shutter speed .........P.

  • Page 22: Battery Level Indicator

    Battery Level Indicator Icon Status Battery fully charged. Battery partially charged. Recharging the battery is recommended. Low battery. Recharge the battery. Eye-Fi Connection When using an Eye-Fi card (GP. 24), the connection status is displayed in the shooting and playback modes. Icon Status Not connected...

  • Page 23: Shooting Mode

    Changing the Display Use the DISP. button to change the information displayed on the picture display. Shooting Mode Select from the following displays in shooting mode: Information display Grid guide Histogram Level Graphic display Information display You can specify the information displayed each time the DISP. button is pressed in [DISP. Button Display Setting] on the [Setup] menu.

  • Page 24: Playback Mode

    Playback Mode Normal indicator display Detailed information display No indicator display White saturation display Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • If [On] is selected for [White Saturation Display] in the [Setup] menu, the white saturation areas of the image flash in black in the Highlights display. When this is set to [Off] (default setting), the white saturation display is not shown. • The pages of the detailed information display can be switched using the !" buttons. Caution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The detailed information display and white saturation display are not shown when recording movies. • The white saturation display is not shown when connected with an HDMI cable.

  • Page 25: Getting Ready

    Getting Ready Prepare the camera for use. Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Be sure the camera is off before inserting or removing the battery and mem- ory card. SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards, and SDXC memory cards can be used with this camera.
  • Page 26 Eye-Fi Cards -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • This camera is compatible with Eye-Fi cards (X2 Series), SD memory cards with built-in wireless LAN functionality. For more information on Eye-Fi cards, visit the Eye-Fi Website (http://www.eyefi.co.jp). • When using an Eye-Fi card, the following settings are displayed in the [Setup] menu. Eye-Fi Connection Settings [Off]: Disables the wireless LAN function for operation as a normal SD memory card. [On (Auto)]: Transfers all unsent images. [On (Selected)]: Transfers only selected images. Specify the images to send (up to 20 images) with [Eye-Fi Transfer Selected Images] in the [Playback] menu. You can also reduce the size of images and transfer them. You can easily access the [Eye-Fi Transfer Selected Images] screen by pressing the Effect button in the playback mode. (GP.
  • Page 27 Data Storage Location Pictures taken with this camera can be recorded to the internal memory or a memory card. When a memory card is not set in the camera, data is recorded to the internal memory. Caution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Pictures will not be recorded to the internal memory when a memory card is inserted, even if the memory card is full.
  • Page 28 Charging the Battery Charge the rechargeable battery (DB-65) using the included USB cable and USB power adapter (AC-U1) with included Power plug before use. Insert the Power plug to the USB power adapter. Insert it until it clicks into place. Open the terminal cover, and connect the USB cable to the USB/ AV OUT terminal.

  • Page 29: Storage Capacity

    Storage capacity -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Approximately 290 shots can be taken when the battery is fully charged. • This is based on tests conducted according to CIPA standards under the following conditions: tem- perature 23°C (73°F); picture display on; 10 shots taken with 30 seconds between shots and the flash fired with every other shot; and the cycle repeated after the camera has been turned off and then on again.
  • Page 30 Turning the Camera On and Off Press the POWER button to turn the camera on. The POWER button lights, and then the auto fo- cus/flash lamp blinks for several seconds. When the POWER button is pressed again, the power turns off. (If the date is not set, [0] is dis- played.) Using the Camera in Playback Mode Press and hold the 6 button for at least one...
  • Page 31 Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • To save battery power, you can set the following functions in the [Setup] menu. Operation When the setting is disabled The camera will turn off automatically • When recording movies or dur- if no operations are performed during ing continuous shooting the set time. You can set this to [Off] • During multiple exposure or a certain number of minutes up to shooting, interval shooting, or 30 minutes.
  • Page 32 Setting the Date and Time When the power is turned on for the first time, the [Date Settings] screen appears. Set the year, month, day, hour, minute, and date format. Press #$ to select an item, and press !" to change the value.

  • Page 33: First Steps

    First Steps Read this section before using your camera for the first time. Basic Shooting........ 32 Playing Back Images ..... 37 Using the Menu ......38...

  • Page 34: Basic Shooting

    Basic Shooting Now you are ready. Taking Photographs with Auto Settings Turn the mode dial to 5. Press the mode dial lock button and rotate the mode dial. To use the flash, slide the FOPEN switch down. The flash opens. The auto focus/flash lamp blinks while the flash charges.
  • Page 35 Focus ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The autofocus/flash lamp and the frame color show whether Auto focus/flash lamp the subject is in focus. Frame Focus status Frame Color Auto focus/flash lamp Camera has not yet focused. White Subject in focus Green On (green) Camera unable to focus. Red (blinks) Blinks (green) • The camera cannot focus or a subject may not be in focus even if focus frames are displayed in green in the following cases.

  • Page 36: Self-Timer

    ISO, and white balance settings. The shooting conditions are not held in the following cases: • Self-timer • Interval timer shooting • Interval composite • 3 mode Self-Timer The self-timer can be set to two seconds or a custom setting. A setting of two seconds is useful for preventing camera shake.

  • Page 37: Checking The Camera Level And Tilt

    Checking the Camera Level and Tilt This camera has a built-in level indicator that can be used to indicate the level and tilt of the camera on the picture display. You can check for the hori- zontal level and tilt in the forward-backward direction. Press and hold the DISP. button. The menu is displayed. Press the !" buttons to select a setting. Indicators are not displayed.
  • Page 38 Yellow Camera is rotated too far for- When tilted forward ward or backward or unable to measure tilt. Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The indicators are displayed only when [Level Indicator] is set to [On] in the [DISP. Button Display Setting] in the [Setup] menu. (GP. 110) • The indicators can also be set in [Level Setting] in the [Setup] menu. You can use [Level (Tilt) Calibra- tion] in the [Setup] menu to set the current camera tilt as the reference setting. Caution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The level indicator does not operate when the camera is upside down, movies are being recorded, or during interval shooting. • The level function becomes less accurate when the camera is moving or when shooting in an environ- ment subject to movement, such as on a amusement ride. • Use this function as reference to see if images are level when shooting. The accuracy cannot be guar- anteed when using the camera as a level.

  • Page 39: Playing Back Images

    Playing Back Images Images can be viewed in the picture display. Press the 6 button. The camera switches to playback mode and the last still image you took is displayed. Press the #$ buttons to change the displayed image. You can perform the following operations: # button Back one photo $ button...

  • Page 40: Using The Menu

    Using the Menu Press MENU/OK. The menu is displayed. The menu that is displayed first varies de- pending on the mode when the button is pressed. To change the menu, press the # button, use the !" buttons to select a tab, and then press the $ button.

  • Page 41: Advanced Operations

    Advanced Operations Read this section when you want to learn more about the different camera functions. 1 Various Shooting Functions ..40 2 Playback Functions ....81 3 Changing Camera Settings ..99 4 Menus ........114 5 Downloading Images to Your Computer ......122 6 Appendices ......125...

  • Page 42: Various Shooting Functions

    Various Shooting Functions Select a shooting mode to match the scene. Mode Purpose Page For easy shooting P. 32 P/Av/Tv/TAv/M For shooting with a set aperture value and shutter speed P. 40 For shooting movies P. 78 MY1/MY2/MY3 For registering favorite settings P.
  • Page 43 Set the mode dial to P/Av/Tv/TAv/M. The symbol for the selected shooting mode and the set value will be displayed on the shooting screen. In M mode, the exposure indicator will be displayed. Rotate the up-down dial to change a value.
  • Page 44 • If the following functions have been set in the [Shooting] menu, and the correct exposure cannot be obtained for the aperture value/shutter speed set in Av/Tv/TAv modes, the camera will automatically adjust the settings to obtain the correct exposure. • Av [Auto Aperture Shift] • Tv [Auto Shutter Speed Shift] • TAv [Shutter/Aperture Auto Shift] (Selects from [Aprtr Priority] or [Shttr Priority) • In M mode, the X/Y button cannot be used for exposure compensation.

  • Page 45: Program Diagram

    Program diagram ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ • The program diagram in P mode is shown below. The guide for possible shift in a particular aperture value and shutter speed combination will change depending on the exposure value (Ev). (The ex- ample shows when the ISO speed has been set to [ISO 100].) Lv10 Lv11 Lv12 Lv13 Lv14 Lv15 Lv16 Lv17 Lv18 Lv19 Lv20 F8.0 F5.6 F4.0 F2.8 F2.8 F2.0 F1.4 F1.0 1/15 1/30 1/60...

  • Page 46: Using Aperture Preview

    Using Aperture Preview Press and hold the p button during the shutter release button is pressed halfway or using the AE lock, the camera will switch to Aperture Preview. The aperture value set when shooting will operate, and you can check the depth of field.

  • Page 47: Exposure Settings

    Exposure settings Using exposure compensation Set a value using the X/Y button. Settings can be made in the range from –4.0 EV to +4.0 EV. You can also shoot without making further adjustments. Press the MENU/OK button. The shooting screen will reappear, and the setting appears on the screen.

  • Page 48: Setting The Iso Speed

    Setting the ISO speed In the [Shooting] menu, the ISO speed can be set in [ISO Setting/NR]. AUTO In ISO 100 – ISO 800, the camera automatically adjusts sensitivity accord- ing to brightness, the distance to the subject, macro settings, and the format.
  • Page 49 Reducing noise You can reduce the amount of noise in still images. In the [Shooting] menu, select [ISO Setting/NR], and then press the $ button. The [ISO Setting/Noise Reduction] screen will appear. Press the !" button to select [Noise Reduction] and then press the $ button. Press the !" button to select [Off], [Auto], or [Manual]. When [Off] or [Auto] have been selected, proceed to step 5.

  • Page 50: Dynamic Range Correction

    Dynamic range correction In the [Shooting] menu, you can use [Dynamic Range Correction] to expand an images gradation, making sure the bright and dark portions of an image are clearly visible. You can select from [Off ], [Auto], [Weak], [Medium], and [Strong]. A symbol will appear on the screen when dy- namic range correction has been set.

  • Page 51: Selecting A Metering Method

    Selecting a metering method In the [Shooting] menu, set [Exposure Metering]. Multi The camera meters exposure in 484 areas of the frame. [Default Setting] The entire image is metered, with emphasis on the center, to determine the exposure value. Use this when the brightness of the center and surroundings are different. Center The center of the image is metered to determine the exposure value.

  • Page 52: Setting A Still Image Format

    35mm, and the screen display will also change. In this case, q cannot be selected, and RAW files will be recorded as r. In the [Key Custom Options] menu if [Crop to 35 mm] is set in [Set Fn Button], 28mm/35mm can be switched using a button only. (GP. 107) Shooting RAW images ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • In the [Playback] menu, RAW files can be manipulated in [RAW Development] or using the included software: SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 LE for PENTAX RICOH IMAGING. (GP. 93, P. 122) • The following functions will not be reflected in RAW files. In the [Playback] menu, [Effect] and [Dy- namic Range Correction] can be converted to JPEG format to reflect effects in [RAW Development]. • Effect • Dynamic Range Correction • Date Imprint...

  • Page 53: Setting The Focus

    Setting the focus Selecting a focusing method In the [Shooting] menu, set [Focus]. Measures the distances from 9 AF areas and focuses to the nearest AF area. This Multi AF prevents the center of the picture display from becoming out of focus and enables you to shoot with a minimum number of out-of-focus pictures. [Default Setting] Spot AF Focuses on the area in the center of the frame.

  • Page 54: Focusing Manually

    • In [Subject Tracking AF], the following functions are not available. • Self-Timer [Custom Self] • Interval timer shooting • Interval Composite • FA/Move Target Focusing manually If the camera fails to focus automatically, you can focus manually. Manual focus enables shooting at a fixed distance. In the [Shooting] menu, select [MF] in [Focus]. A symbol and the focus bar will appear in the shooting screen.

  • Page 55: Shooting Close-Ups (Macro Mode)

    Shooting close-ups (Macro Mode) You can approach the subject up to 10 cm (shooting range: approx. 12 x 8 cm) away from the end of the lens to shoot. Press the N (!) button in shooting mode. N appears on the shooting screen. Shoot. To cancel macro mode, press the N button again. Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- •...

  • Page 56: Using The Af Button

    Using the AF button When the AF button is used, AE Lock or AF Lock are available in place of pressing the shutter release button halfway. You can use the AF Function Switching Lever to AF Function Switch- switch the AF button’s function. ing Lever AF button Using AEL/AFL with the AF Function Switching Lever These functions operate following the [AEL/AFL Setting] in the [Key Custom Options] menu.
  • Page 57 Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • When AF Lock cannot be set, or when AF Lock is canceled, the focus will move to the position set in [Focus]. • When the focus is locked with the AF button, the AE/AF lock position will not change even when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Using C-AF with the AF Function Switching Lever While the AF button is pressed, Continuous AF will be active, continuously focusing on the subject, regardless of the [Focus] setting.

  • Page 58: Setting Focus Assist And Ae/Af Target

    Setting Focus Assist and AE/AF Target Without moving the camera you can meter a specific spot on the subject using buttons only, and activate the focus lock. This function is useful for shooting on a tripod. You can enlarge part of the screen and emphasize outlines and contrast to make it easier to focus. In the [Shooting] menu, select [FA/Move Target], and then press the $ button.
  • Page 59 The following settings are available. Move Target Setting Specifies the target to move from AE/AF, AF, and AE. Focus Assist Setting Intensifies the outlines and contrast inside the area, making it easier to adjust the focus. [MODE1] Emphasizes contrast and outlines [MODE2] Emphasizes outlines [MODE3] Black and white reversal of MODE1 [MODE4] Black and white reversal of MODE2 Magnification Setting Specifies the magnification area.

  • Page 60: Shooting With A Single Press Of The Shutter Release Button (Full Press Snap)

    Shooting with a single press of the shutter release but- ton (Full Press Snap) When pressing the shutter release button halfway AF operates, however, pressing the shutter release button all the way will quickly capture an image at the set focal distance. This function is called Full Press Snap. The camera will focus at the distance set in [Snap Focus Distance] in the [Shooting] menu (GP.

  • Page 61: Setting The White Balance

    Setting the White Balance Make adjustments to the white balance so that white subjects will appear white under any kind of light. [Multi-P AUTO] is set by default. If the white balance is not how you thought it would be when shooting an object of a single color or when shooting un- der multiple light sources, you can change the setting. The camera adjusts white balance automatically.
  • Page 62 Specifies the color temperature. (GP. 61) Detail Adjust the white balance manually. (GP. 61) Manual Press the WB (") button in shooting mode. The [White Balance] screen appears. Select the setting with the !" button. If no corrections are required, proceed to step 6.

  • Page 63: Setting The Color Temperature

    Caution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The white balance may not be adjusted correctly for a subject that is mostly dark. • When shooting with the flash, the white balance may not be adjusted correctly if [Auto] or [Multi-P AUTO] is not selected. Setting the Color Temperature Select [Detail] under White Balance, and then press the Fn2 button. The [White Balance Detailed Settings] screen appears. Set the value with the !" buttons. Values from 2500 K to 10000 K can be set. If the Fn2 button is pressed, the white bal- ance can be corrected.

  • Page 64: Shooting Continuously

    Shooting Continuously The continuous shooting functions are as follows. P. 62 Continuous Continues to take pictures for as long as you hold down the shutter release button. P. 63 Auto Bracket Takes three images with varying exposure, white balance, effects, dynamic range, or contrast.

  • Page 65: Shooting Consecutively With Different Settings (Auto Bracket)

    • If the last four digits of the file number taken during continuous shooting exceed [9999], a separate folder is created in the SD memory card and successive pictures taken are stored in this folder. • If the number of files stored in a memory card exceeds 10000, files with a small folder/file number cannot be played back. However, they are not deleted or lost. • [Continuous] can be registered and used in the [Key Custom Options] menu under [ADJ. Lever Setting] or in [Set Fn Button]. (GP. 105, P. 107) Shooting Consecutively with Different Settings (Auto Bracket) In the [Auto Bracket] settings in the [Shooting] menu, three shots will be taken with differing values for things like exposure or white balance.

  • Page 66: Shooting While Merging Images Together (Multiple Exposure Shooting)

    Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • When [AE-BKT 1/3EV], [AE-BKT 1/2EV], or [DR-BKT] is selected and the white balance is set to [Multi- P AUTO], the white balance will work in [Auto]. • [Auto Bracket] can be registered and used in the [Key Custom Options] menu under [ADJ. Lever Set- ting] or in [Set Fn Button]. (GP. 105, P. 107) Shooting Continuously with Varied Exposure Values In the [Shooting] menu, under [Auto Bracket], select either [AE- BKT 1/3EV] or [AE-BKT 1/2EV], and then press the $ button. The [AE Bracketing Settings] screen appears. Select from the first through third shot with the #$ buttons, and then set the exposure value with the !"...
  • Page 67 [Off]: The exposure value is not adjusted. Automatic Exposure [On]: The exposure value is adjusted to match the number of shots to be merged. [Off]: Saves only the final merged image. Save Each Shot [On]: Saves all of the unmerged images. [Off]: Saves only the final merged image. Save Images In Prog- ress [On]: Saves the image with each merge. Press the MENU/OK button. [Multiple Exposure Shooting] appears on the shooting screen. Shoot the first image.

  • Page 68: Shooting Pictures Automatically At Set Intervals (Interval Shooting)

    Shooting Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals (Inter- val Shooting) Shoots pictures automatically at fixed intervals. In the [Shooting] menu, select [Interval Shooting], and then press the $ button. The [Interval Shooting] screen appears. Select minutes/seconds with the #$ buttons, and then set the interval value with the !"...

  • Page 69: Shooting Star Trails (Interval Composite)

    Shooting Star Trails (Interval Composite) Merges a series of continuous images taken at fixed intervals in such a way that the bright areas remain. Use when you want to record the trails of light formed by stars or the moon by shooting a fixed position in nightscapes. Mount the camera on a tripod. Set the mode dial to Av/Tv/TAv/M, and then try taking a shot. Set the aperture value/shutter speed/focus/ISO sensitivity/white balance, and then check the composition.
  • Page 70 Press MENU/OK to end shooting when all the desired photographs have been taken. The merged image will be saved. Caution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • If pressing the MENU/OK button while taking a shot, the shot will not be merged. • The flash cannot be used with this function. • The ISO sensitivity cannot be set to higher than [ISO 1600]. • The shutter speed cannot be set to longer than 60 seconds. • Interval Composite cannot be used when the focus is set to [Subj. Tracking]. • If [Slow Shutter Speed NR] is set to [On] in the [Shooting] menu, and noise reduction is being applied (GP. 42), light trails will not be continuously connected. Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The values of the following settings will be fixed when the first image is taken.

  • Page 71: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash Setting the Flash Mode The flash fires automatically when the subject is poorly lit or backlit. [Default set- ting] Auto The flash always fires. Flash On The flash fires with the shutter speed slowed. Use when taking nightscape shots that include people. Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur. Flash Synchro.

  • Page 72: Adjusting The Intensity Of The Flash

    Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The flash mode cannot be changed when the flash cover is closed. • If the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO], the range the light from the flash will reach is from approxi- mately 20 cm to 3.0 m from the end of the lens. • The flash fires a pre-flash to increase the AE accuracy. The pre-flash does not fire when set to [Manual Flash]. • The flash intensity can be adjusted under the [Flash Exposure Compensation] settings in the [Shoot- ing] menu. (GP. 70) Caution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The flash does not fire in the following situations: • Continuous Shooting • Auto Bracketing • Interval Composite • 3 mode • Do not raise the flash if using an external flash, conversion lens, or hood.

  • Page 73: Setting The Flash Intensity For Manual Flash

    Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • When the flash mode is set to [Manual Flash], the value set for [Flash Exposure Compensation] is invalid. • [Flash Comp.] can be registered and used in the [Key Custom Options] menu under [ADJ. Lever Set- ting] or in [Set Fn Button]. (GP. 105, P. 107) Setting the Flash Intensity for Manual Flash Sets the intensity of the internal flash if the flash mode is set to [Manual Flash]. In the [Shooting] menu, select [Manual Flash Amount], and then press the $ button.

  • Page 74: Shooting Photos With Unique Atmosphere

    Shooting Photos with Unique Atmosphere Takes images with varied saturation and contrast. Effect Changes things like the hue for distinctive images. Creates a black and white picture. The [Contrast], [Sharpness], and [Vignetting] can be set. Black & White Adds tint to black-and-white images. The [Toning Effect], [Saturation], [Contrast], [Sharpness], and [Vignetting] can B&W (TE) be set. Takes shots with stronger contrast than [Black & White]. Makes it possible to take images with a grainy feel, such as that created by using ultra-high-sensi- tivity film in a film camera or by push processing film at the development stage.

  • Page 75: Image Settings

    Image Settings Takes images with modulated saturation, contrast, sharpness, and vignett- ing. Increases the contrast, sharpness, and saturation beyond [Standard] for an im- age quality that feels solid. Vivid Normal image quality. This is selected when the image settings are turned off. [Default setting] Standard Sets the [Saturation], [Contrast], [Sharpness], and [Vignetting]. Setting 1/2 In the [Shooting] menu, select [Effect] [Image Settings], and then press the $ button.
  • Page 76 Caution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • If an [Effect] is set, the [Image Settings] are invalidated. • [Vignetting] cannot be set in 3 mode. • Settings made in [Effect] and [Image Settings] are not applied to RAW images. • [Effect] cannot be used with the following functions. Function Effect Movie High Contrast B&W/Miniaturize/High Key Multiple Exposure Shooting/ Miniaturize Interval Composite • Depending on the effects that have been set, the following functions may be disabled. Effect Disabled Function High Contrast B&W Continuous High Contrast B&W/ Focus: [Subject-tracking AF] Cross Process/ Positive Film/ Bleach Bypass/ Retro/ Miniaturize Miniaturize Continuous/Auto Bracket [AE-BKT 1/3EV], [AE-BKT 1/2EV], and [DR-BKT] Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • [Effect] [Image Settings] can be registered and used in the [Key Custom Options] menu under [ADJ.
  • Page 77 Shooting with Miniaturize Takes images that give the impression that they are close-ups of a miniature. This mode is effective when shooting from a high vantage point while look- ing down at a diagonal angle. In the [Shooting] menu, select [Effect] > [Miniaturize], and then press the $ button.

  • Page 78: Other Shooting Functions

    Other Shooting Functions Adding the Date to Still Images If [Date] or [Time] is selected in the [Date Imprint] area of the [Shooting] menu, either the date (Year/Month/Day) or the date and time (Year/Month/ Day Hour:Minute) will be imprinted on the lower-right corner of still images. An indicator is displayed in the bottom right corner of the shooting screen when date im- print is on.
  • Page 79 Use the !"#$ buttons to select [Still Image Size] and [Frame Rate]. The following settings can be made. The frame rates that can be selected depend on the still image size. Frame Rate (frames/second) Still Image Size w (1920×1080) x (1280×720) n (640×480) Press the MENU/OK button.

  • Page 80: Shooting Movies

    Shooting Movies Turn the mode dial to 3. Press the shutter release button. Movie shooting starts. While shooting, the “˜REC” indicator blinks, and the recording time and time remaining are shown. Press the shutter release button again. Shooting ends. Caution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • If the camera is operated while shooting, the operation sounds will also be recorded.

  • Page 81: Playing Back Movies

    Playing Back Movies Press the 6 button. The camera goes into playback mode. Select a movie with the #$ buttons. Movies are indicated by a 3 icon. The first frame of the movie is displayed as a still image. Press the ! button. Playback starts.

  • Page 82: Clipping Movies

    Clipping Movies The unnecessary parts at the beginning or end of a movie can be deleted, and the movie can be saved as a new file. Bring up the movie to be edited in playback mode, and then press the MENU/OK button. The [Playback] menu appears.

  • Page 83: Playback Functions

    Playback Functions Displaying Images in Thumbnail View Pressing the 8 (X)/9 (Y) button in playback mode displays multiple im- ages in thumbnail view. 20-frame view 81-frame view The following operations are possible. !"#$ button Selects an image. ADJ. Lever Displays the selected image in single image view. DISP.

  • Page 84: Displaying Images In Enlarged View

    Displaying Images in Enlarged View You can display still images enlarged. The following operations are possible. Enlarges the image. 8 (X) button/ Turn the up-down dial right Reduces the image. 9 (Y) button/ Turn the up-down dial left !"#$ buttons Moves the area to display enlarged. Press: The image is enlarged in one go to the magnification (4x, 8x, or 16x) set ADJ.

  • Page 85: Organizing Files

    Organizing Files Deleting Files Deleting One File Display the image to delete in playback mode. Press the D button. Use the !" buttons to select [Delete One]. You can change the file with the #$ buttons. Press the MENU/OK button. The file is deleted. To delete another file, repeat steps 3 to 4. To end the process, select [Cancel].
  • Page 86 Select [Delete Multi] and then press the MENU/OK button. Select [Sel. Indiv.] or [Sel. Range] and then press the MENU/OK button. Use the !"#$ buttons to select files and then press the MENU/OK button. If you selected [Sel. Range], select only the file that is the starting point of the range.

  • Page 87: Setting Protection

    Setting Protection You can protect files to prevent them from being deleted accidentally. Caution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • If you select [Format] in the [Setup] menu, protected images will also be deleted. Setting Protection for One File Display the image to protect in playback mode and then press the MENU/OK button. The [Playback] menu appears. Select [Protect] and then press the $ button. Use the !" buttons to select [1 File]. You can change the file with the #$ buttons.
  • Page 88 Setting/Canceling Protection for All Files Select [Protect] in the [Playback] menu and then press the $ button. Select [Select All] or [Cancel All] and then press the MENU/OK button. Setting Protection for Multiple Files Simultaneously Select [Protect] in the [Playback] menu and then press the $ button.

  • Page 89: Copying The Images In Internal Memory To A Card

    Copying the Images in Internal Memory to a Card You can copy the still images and movies stored in internal memory to a memory card. Insert a memory card. Select [Copy to Card from Internal Memory] in the [Playback] menu and then press the $ button. A message appears to indicate processing is being performed, and then the thumbnail view screen reappears when copying is complete.

  • Page 90: Trimming Images

    Trimming Images You can trim the edges of images and then save the images. Display the image to trim in playback mode and then press the MENU/OK button. The [Playback] menu appears. Select [Trim] and then press the $ button. Specify the range to trim. The following operations are possible. X/Y button Changes the trimming size.

  • Page 91: Correcting Skewed Images

    Correcting Skewed Images Correct images of rectangular objects such as message boards and business cards shot at an angle so that the images appear as if they were shot from the front. Display the image to correct in playback mode and then press the MENU/OK button.

  • Page 92: Correcting Brightness And Contrast (Level Compensation)

    Correcting Brightness and Contrast (Level Compensa- tion) You can correct the brightness and contrast of shot still images. Display the image to correct in playback mode and then press the MENU/OK button. The [Playback] menu appears. Select [Level Compensation] and then press the $ button. Select [AUTO] or [MANUAL] and then press the $ button. The original image is displayed on the top left, and the corrected image on the right.
  • Page 93 Examples of Correction ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Adjusting the Overall Brightness • Move the mid-point to the left to increase the overall brightness, and move it to the right to increase the overall darkness. Correcting an Overexposed or Underexposed Image • If the image is overexposed, move the left side point to the right until it lines up with the left edge of the histogram. • If the image is underexposed, move the right side point to the left until it lines up with the right edge of the histogram.

  • Page 94: Correcting The White Balance

    Correcting the White Balance You can correct the color tones of still images. Display the image to correct in playback mode and then press the MENU/OK button. The [Playback] menu appears. Select [White Balance Compensation] and then press the $ button. The [White Balance Compensation] screen appears. Use the !"#$ buttons to adjust the positions of the points.

  • Page 95: Developing Raw Files

    Caution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Some images may not be able to be corrected properly. • If you perform color moire correction, color loss or color bleeding may occur. Developing RAW Files Convert RAW files into JPEG format and then save them as new files. You can configure settings such as the white balance and effect, and then save the files. Display a RAW image in playback mode and then press the MENU/OK button.

  • Page 96: Viewing Images With An Av Device

    Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The settings that were set at the time of shooting are initially selected. • [Multi-P AUTO] or [Manual] of [White Balance] can only be selected if it was set at the time of shoot- ing. • For [Dynamic Range Compensation] and [Noise Reduction], select from [Off], [Weak], [Medium], and [Strong]. Viewing Images with an AV Device You can connect the camera to a TV or other AV device to play back images on the device. Purchase an optional cable that is compatible with the video input terminal(s) of the device to be connected. AV Device Terminal(s) Cable Camera Terminal USB and AV OUT terminal...

  • Page 97: Setting Dpof

    Caution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The picture display is off while the camera is connected with an AV cable or HDMI cable. • The audio of the video is output from the AV device. Adjust the volume on the AV device. • The white saturation display is off while the camera is connected with an HDMI cable. Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • When connecting with an AV cable, confirm the video format of the AV device. AV devices in Japan are set to the NTSC format (used in Japan and elsewhere). If the device you want to connect to uses the PAL format (used in Europe and elsewhere), then you may need to set [PAL] in [Video Out Mode] of the [Setup] menu before connecting the device. The default setting varies depending on the country or region where you purchased the camera. • The view switches to single frame view when an HDMI cable is connected or disconnected.

  • Page 98: Setting Dpof For Multiple Still Images

    Setting DPOF for Multiple Still Images Specify multiple images and the number of copies from thumbnail view. Press the Y button in playback mode. The screen changes to 20-frame view. Select [DPOF] in the [Playback] menu and then press the $ button.

  • Page 99: Selecting The Images To Transfer

    Selecting the Images to Transfer When using an Eye-Fi card, you can transfer just selected images. Set [Eye-Fi Connection Settings] in the [Setup] menu to [On (Selected)]. Turn the power off and then back on. Select [Eye-Fi Transfer Selected Images] in the [Playback] menu and then press the $ button.
  • Page 100 Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • You can access the screen in step 6 by pressing the Effect button in the single-frame view of the playback mode, and transfer the displayed image.

  • Page 101: Changing Camera Settings

    Changing Camera Settings Customizing the Camera You can change the functions of the Fn buttons and ADJ. lever, and register settings to MY1/MY2/MY3 of the mode dial. Registering Shooting Settings (My Settings) You can register the current camera settings as My Settings so that you can easily recall and shoot with the desired settings. Settings can be registered to the following. MY1/MY2/MY3 Register settings to MY1/MY2/MY3 of the mode dial. My Settings BOX Six sets of settings can be registered to the camera. To use the settings, assign them to [MY1], [MY2], and [MY3] in [Recall My Settings] (GP.
  • Page 102 Set the functions to register. Select [Reg. My Settings] in the [Key Custom Options] menu and then press the $ button. The Reg. My Settings screen appears. Select the location to register the settings and then press the MENU/OK button. If you select [MY1], [MY2], or [MY3], the set- tings are registered to the mode dial.
  • Page 103 Recalling Settings Registered as My Settings The settings registered to [My Settings BOX] can be assigned to MY1/MY2/ MY3 of the mode dial. Select [Recall My Settings] in the [Key Custom Options] menu and then press the $ button. The [Recall My Settings] screen appears. Use the !" buttons to select the location on the dial to assign the settings and then press the $ button.

  • Page 104: Shooting Images In My Settings Mode

    Shooting Images in My Settings Mode Turn the mode dial to MY1/MY2/MY3. Shooting becomes possible with the set- tings of My Settings. Symbol for registered shooting mode To temporarily change the shooting mode, select [Switch Shooting Mode] in the [Shooting] menu. Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The settings changed in My Settings Mode are restored to the settings registered for the original MY1/ MY2/MY3 if the mode is changed or the power is turned off.

  • Page 105: Editing My Settings

    Editing My Settings You can edit the settings registered as My Settings. Select [Edit My Settings] in the [Key Custom Options] menu and then press the $ button. The [Edit My Settings] screen appears. Select the My Settings item you want to edit and then press the $ button. To edit a My Settings item saved to My Settings BOX, go to My Settings Box, press the $ button and select a number.
  • Page 106 Changing the Name of a My Settings Item Select [Name] in the screen of step 3 on P. 103 and then press the $ button. The [Name] screen appears and the current Text input area name is displayed in the text input area. If you want to specify a new name, go to step Character selection area Use the #$ buttons to move the cursor to the position you...

  • Page 107: Registering Functions To The Adj. Lever

    Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • If the settings of [MY1], [MY2], and [MY3] are assigned in [Recall My Settings] and the settings of My Settings BOX are edited, the changes are also applied to the settings of [MY1], [MY2], and [MY3]. If the settings of [MY1], [MY2], and [MY3] are directly edited, the changes are not applied to the set- tings of My Settings BOX. Furthermore, if the settings of My Settings BOX are subsequently edited, the changes are not applied to the settings of [MY1], [MY2], and [MY3]. • The name of the My Settings item is displayed when the mode dial is turned to MY1/MY2/MY3. • You can delete My Settings registrations with [Delete My Settings] of the [Key Custom Options] menu. Registering Functions to the ADJ. Lever You can register shooting functions to the ADJ. lever so that you can easily recall them by ADJ. lever operation (ADJ. mode). The following functions can be registered. Function Page — ISO * [Default setting for ADJ.
  • Page 108 Select [ADJ. Lever Setting] in the [Key Custom Options] menu and then press the $ button. The [ADJ. Lever Setting] screen appears. Use the !" buttons to select any of [ADJ. Lever Setting 1] to [ADJ. Lever Setting 5] and then press the $ button. Use the !"...

  • Page 109: Registering Functions To The Fn1/Fn2/Effect Buttons

    Registering Functions to the Fn1/Fn2/Effect Buttons You can register functions to the Fn1/Fn2/Effect buttons so that you can change settings or display a function settings screen by simply pressing a button. Any of the following functions can be registered to each of the Fn1/Fn2/Ef- fect buttons.
  • Page 110 Select [Set Fn1 Button], [Set Fn2 Button], or [Effect Button Setting] in the [Key Custom Options] menu and then press the $ button. Use the !" buttons to select the function to register and then press the # button. The function is registered and the [Key Cus- tom Options] menu reappears.

  • Page 111: Changing Other Settings

    Changing Other Settings Adjusting the Brightness of the Picture Display You can adjust the brightness of the picture display. Select [LCD Brightness] in the [Setup] menu and then press the $ button. Select [Auto] or [Manual]. If you selected [Auto], the [Setup] menu reappears. Press the $ button. The [LCD Brightness] screen appears.

  • Page 112: Setting The Information Displayed In Shooting Mode

    Setting the Information Displayed in Shooting Mode You can set the information displayed for each number of presses of the DISP. button in shooting mode. Select [DISP. Button Display Setting] in the [Setup] menu and then press the $ button. The [DISP.

  • Page 113: Setting The Operation Sounds

    Setting the Operation Sounds You can set the camera operation sounds in [Operations Sounds] and [Vol- ume Settings] of the [Setup] menu. There are the following three camera operations sounds. Shutter sound The sound played when the shutter release button is pressed. Focus sound The sound played when the shutter release button is half-pressed and the camera is focused on the subject.

  • Page 114: Resetting The File Numbers

    Resetting the File Numbers A file name of “R0” and a 6-digit sequential number (010001 to 999999) is assigned to each shot image automatically (R0010001.JPG to R0999999. JPG). Even if you insert a new memory card, the sequential numbering of file names is continued from the last card.

  • Page 115: Setting The Copyright Notice

    Checking the Firmware Version You can view the camera firmware version in [Confirm Firmware Version] of the [Setup] menu. When there is a firmware file in the memory card, you can update the firmware. For information on version updates, check the PENTAX RICOH IMAGING web- site (http://www.ricoh.com/r_dc/support/).

  • Page 116: Menus

    Menus The camera functions are mainly set with the menus. The following menus are available. (The underlined settings are the default settings.) Shooting Menu Use this menu to set the shooting settings. This menu is displayed in shooting mode. The op- tions that can be selected vary depending on the position of the mode dial.
  • Page 117 Menu option Settings Page Image Settings Vivid, Standard, Setting 1, Setting 2 P. 73 Crop to 35 mm Off, On P. 50 Date Imprint Off, Date, Time P. 76 Continuous Mode Off, Continuous P. 62 Auto Bracket Off, AE-BKT 1/3EV, AE-BKT 1/2EV, WB-BKT, WB-BKT P.
  • Page 118 Menu option Settings Page Flash Exposure Compensation +2.0, +1.7, +1.3, +1.0, +0.7, +0.3, 0.0, -0.3, -0.7, P. 70 -1.0, -1.3, -1.7, -2.0 Manual Flash Amount Full, 1/1.4, 1/2, 1/2.8, 1/4, 1/5.6, 1/8, 1/11, 1/16, P. 71 1/22, 1/32, 1/64 Flash Synchro Settings 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain P.

  • Page 119: Playback Menu

    Playback Menu This menu is displayed in playback mode. Use this menu to manage and correct images. Menu option Page RAW Development P. 93 Level Compensation P. 90 White Balance Compensation P. 92 Color Moire Correction P. 92 Trim P. 88 Resize P. 87 Skew Correction P. 89 Clip Movie File P.

  • Page 120: Key Custom Options Menu

    Key Custom Options Menu Use this menu to register frequently used shooting settings and change the functions of buttons and levers. Menu option Settings Page Reg. My Settings MY1/MY2/MY3: My Settings Box (1 to 6) P. 99 Recall My Settings — P. 101 Edit My Settings —...
  • Page 121 Menu option Settings Page C-AF Continuous Setting Off, AF Priority, Shutter Priority P. 54 AEL/AFL Lock Keep Setting Off, On P. 54 One Press M Mode Aperture Priority, Shttr Priority, Program P. 42 Restore Defaults [Key Custom Options] — P. 121...

  • Page 122: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu Use this menu to set the general operations of the camera. Menu option Settings Page Format [Card] — P. 25 Format [Internal Memory] — — Reset File Number — P. 112 Change File Name P. 111 Copyright notice — P. 113 LCD Brightness Auto, Manual P. 109 Operation sounds All, Shutter Sounds P.
  • Page 123 Menu option Settings Page LCD Confirmation Time Off, 0.5 Sec., 1 Sec., 2 Sec., 3 Sec., Hold P. 33 Grid Guide Display Options Grid 1, Grid 2, Grid 3 P. 110 DISP. Button Display Setting Use DISP. Screen, Graphic Display, Information Display, P.

  • Page 124: Downloading Images To Your Computer

    Using Images on a Computer You can transfer recorded still images and movies to a computer by con- necting the camera to the computer with a USB cable. You can also use the SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 LE for PENTAX RICOH IMAGING software sup- plied with the camera to convert RAW files. The following are the computer system requirements for connecting the camera to the computer and using the supplied software.

  • Page 125: Saving Images To Pc

    Saving Images to PC Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer. Turn off the camera. Open the terminal cover, and connect one end of the USB cable to the USB/ AV OUT terminal on the camera and the other end to the computer. The camera turns on and “Connecting to PC…..

  • Page 126: Installing The Software

    Turn the computer on and insert the supplied CD into the CD/ DVD drive on the computer. The [Software Installer] screen is displayed. Click [SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 LE for PENTAX RICOH IMAGING]. For Macintosh, follow the on-screen instructions for the next steps.

  • Page 127: Appendices

    Appendices Trouble Shooting Error messages If an error message is displayed, take the steps listed below. Error message Solution Page Insert card No memory card inserted. Insert card. P. 23 Set camera clock. Camera clock not set. Set camera clock. P.

  • Page 128: Camera Troubleshooting

    Camera Troubleshooting Power Supply Problem Cause Solution Page The camera does not turn on. Battery is exhausted or not inserted. Correctly insert the battery or charge P. 23 the battery. P. 26 Battery is incompatible. Use a compatible battery. — Battery is not inserted in correct ori- Insert in correct orientation.
  • Page 129 Shooting Problem Cause Solution Page No picture is taken when shut- Battery is exhausted. Charge the battery. P. 26 ter release button is pressed. Camera is off or not in shooting mode. Press POWER button to turn camera on, P. 28 or press 6 to select shooting mode.
  • Page 130 Problem Cause Solution Page Photos are too dark. Subject is poorly lit. Open the flash. P. 69 Picture display is too dark. Adjust picture display brightness. P. 109 Colors are unnatural. Camera unable to adjust white balance Include white object in photo or choose P.
  • Page 131 Miscellaneous Problem Cause Solution Page Cannot insert memory card. Card is not in correct orientation. Insert in correct orientation. P. 23 Camera controls have no effect. Battery is exhausted. Charge the battery. P. 26 Camera malfunction. Turn camera off and then on again. P.

  • Page 132: Specifications

    Specifications Camera Effective pixels Approximately 16.2 million pixels Image sensor APS-C CMOS (approximately 16.9 million total pixels) Lens Focal length 18.3mm (equivalent to 28 mm on a 35-mm camera) Aperture (f-number) f/2.8 - f/16 Focus range (from Approx. 30 cm to ∞ (from the front edge of the lens) lens) Approx.
  • Page 133 Image size Still images q (16 MB equivalent) 4928 × 3264, 4352 × 3264, (pixels) 3264 × 3264 r (10 MB equivalent) 3936 × 2608, 3488 × 2608, 2608 × 2608 s (5 MB equivalent) 2912 × 1936, 2592 × 1936, 1936 ×...
  • Page 134 AC-U1 USB power adapter Power Supply AC 100 - 240 V (50/60 Hz), 0.2 A Output voltage DC 5.0 V, 1000 mA Operating temperature 10°C to 40°C Dimensions (W × H × D) 42.5 mm × 22 mm × 66.5 mm (excluding Power plug) Weight Approx.

  • Page 135: Storage Capacity

    Storage Capacity The following table shows the approximate number of images and record- ing time (in seconds) that can be recorded in the internal memory and onto a memory card in various formats. Format Internal 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB...

  • Page 136: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories Conversion lens, hood, and adapter Remove the ring cap before attaching a conversion lens (GW-3) or the lens hood and adapter (GH-3). Removal Turn the camera off and rotate the cap counterclockwise until it can be re- moved. Attachment With the camera turned off, align the mark- ing on the ring cap () with the marking on...

  • Page 137: External Flash

    External Flash An optional GF-1 TTL flash unit can be connected to the camera hot shoe and used as a TTL auto exposure flash. Close the flash cover. Remove the hot shoe cover from the Hot Shoe hot shoe of the camera. Turn the camera and the optional flash unit off and attach the flash to the camera hot shoe.

  • Page 138: Other Flash Units

    Other Flash Units Attach the flash unit to the hot shoe. Turn on the camera, turn the mode dial to Av, TAv, or M, and set the aperture. Set the ISO sensitivity to a value other than [Auto] or [AUTO-HI]. Turn on the external flash, set it to Auto, and set the aperture and ISO sensitivity to the same values on the camera.

  • Page 139: Using The Camera Abroad

    Using the Camera Abroad Using the AC-U1 USB Power Adapter and BJ-6 Battery Charger These products are for use with currents of 100–240 V and 50 or 60 Hz. Before travelling, purchase a travel adapter for connection to the type of outlets used at your destination.

  • Page 140: Precautions For Use

    Precautions for Use Camera • This product was manufactured for use in the country of purchase, the warranty is not valid in other countries. 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. • Do not drop the camera or subject it to physical shocks. When carrying the camera, be careful that it does not strike other objects.
  • Page 141 Charging at a low tempera- ture may prevent full charging. • If the battery usage time becomes very short even when fully charged, the battery has reached the end of its useful life. Replace with a new battery. Be sure to use a replacement battery recommended by PENTAX RICOH IMAGING. • The recharge time with the AC-U1 is approximately 3 hours (at 25°C).

  • Page 142: Camera Care And Storage

    • Clean the camera thoroughly after using it at the beach or handling cosmet- ics. Do not expose the camera to volatile substances such as thinner, benzene, or pesticides. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the camera or its finish. • In the unlikely event of malfunction, visit a PENTAX RICOH IMAGING Repair Cen- ter. • The camera contains high-voltage circuits. Do not disassemble. • The picture display is easily scratched, avoid touching it with hard objects. Storage • Do not store the camera where it will be exposed to: extreme heat or humidity,...

  • Page 143: Warranty Policy

    Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner. If your PENTAX RICOH IMAGING was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have it serviced during the warranty period, regular handling and servicing fees may be charged by the manufacturer’s representatives in that country.

  • Page 144: Notices

    The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Union. NOTICES INFORMATION TO THE USER USA FCC Part 15 Class B This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential instal- lation.
  • Page 145 (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. PENTAX RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS CORPORATION Located at: 633 17th Street, Suite 2600 Denver, Colorado 80202 U.S.A. Phone: 800-877-0155 FAX: 303-790-1131 Note to Users in Canada / Remarque Concernant les Utilisateurs...

  • Page 146: Index

    Close-Ups ............53 Index Cloudy (White Balance) ......59 Color Moire Correction ......92 Numbers Color Space Setting ......... 120 Color Temperature ........61 1st Curtain (Flash) ........71 Confirm Firmware Version ..... 113 2nd Curtain (Flash) ........71 Connecting the Camera to PC .... 123 Continuous AF ..........
  • Page 147 FA/Move Target ..........56 Language/N ........... 30 Flash ..............69 LCD Auto Dim ..........29 Flash Exposure Compensation ....71 LCD Confirm..........33 Flash On (Flash) ..........69 LED Brightness .......... 109 Flash Synchro Settings ......71 Level ..........21.35.110 Fluorescent (White Balance) ....
  • Page 148 Shade (White Balance) ......59 Sharpness ............73 One Press M Mode ........42 Shooting Menu ......... 114 Operation Sounds ........111 Shooting Mode ..........40 Optional Accessories ....... 134 Shutter/Aperture Auto Shift ....42 Outdoors (White Balance) ......59 Shutter/Aperture Priority Mode .....
  • Page 149 Video Format ..........95 Vignetting ............73 Vivid (Image Settings) ........ 73 Volume Settings ........111 Warranty ............137 White Balance ..........59 White Balance Bracketing......63 White Balance Correction ......92 White Saturation Display ......22 Windows ............122 Wireless LAN ..........
  • Page 150 U.S.A. (http://www.pentaximaging.com) PENTAX RICOH IMAGING 1770 Argentia Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3S7, CANADA INC. CANADA (http://www.pentax.ca) PENTAX RICOH IMAGING 23D, Jun Yao International Plaza, 789 Zhaojiabang CHINA CO., LTD. Road, Xu Hui District, Shanghai, 200032, CHINA (http://www.pentax.com.cn) http://www.pentax.jp/english PENTAX RICOH IMAGING CO., LTD. March, 2013 *L766 2971* EN USA GB Printed in China...

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