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Ricoh GR Instruction Manual

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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

    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.
  • Page 4 Microsoft, Windows, Windows 7®, Windows 8®, and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corpo- Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. The SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. This product incorporates DNG technology with the permission of Adobe Systems Incorporated. The DNG logo is a trademark or registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

  • 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. 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. Do not connect or disconnect the power plug with wet hands.
  • 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 ....................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 ........................38 Advanced Operations...
  • 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 ........................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 .....................137 ......................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 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) shutter speed automatically. speed, and the camera adjusts the aperture automati-...
  • Page 19 Up-down dial/ADJ. lever 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: Changing The Display

    Changing the Display display. Shooting Mode Select from the following displays in shooting mode: Information display Grid guide Histogram Level Graphic display Information display each time the DISP. button is pressed in [DISP. Button Display Setting] on the [Setup] menu. (GP.

  • Page 24: Playback Mode

    Playback Mode Normal indicator display Detailed information display No indicator display White saturation display Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- saturation display is not shown. detailed information display can be switched using the !" buttons. Caution -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

  • 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- wireless LAN functionality. For more information on Eye-Fi cards, visit the Eye-Fi Website (http://www.eyefi.co.jp). Eye-Fi Connection Settings SD memory card. Images] screen by pressing the Effect button in the playback mode. (GP. 98) Eye-Fi Connection Display Displays the SSID for the wireless LAN. era.
  • 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- memory card is full. cannot be played back.

  • Page 28: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Charge the rechargeable battery (DB-65) using the 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. batteries.
  • 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Operation When the setting is disabled The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed during ing continuous shooting or a certain number of minutes up to shooting, interval shooting, or 30 minutes. interval composite Auto Power Off To resume operation, turn the camera on again.

  • Page 32: Setting The Date And Time

    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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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) in the following cases. If the camera is unable to focus, lock focus on another object at the same distance from the camera as your subject, then recompose the photograph and take the picture.

  • Page 36: Self-Timer

    ISO, and white balance settings. The shooting conditions are not held in the following cases: 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. With [Custom Self-Timer], you can set the storage capacity and the shooting interval.

  • 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 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 Camera is rotated too far for- When tilted forward ward or backward or unable to measure tilt. Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GP. 110) Level (Tilt) Calibra- Caution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- during interval shooting. ment subject to movement, such as on a amusement ride. 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. # button Back one photo $ button Ahead one photo...

  • 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 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 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. Auto Aperture Shift] Auto Shutter Speed Shift] Shutter/Aperture Auto Shift] X/Y button cannot be used for exposure compensation. When the X/Y button One Press M Mode].

  • Page 45: Program Diagram

    Program diagram ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ value and shutter speed combination will change depending on the exposure value (Ev). (The ex- 1 15 1 30 1 60 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 1 4000 Bulb/Time ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- the image will continue to be exposed while the shutter release button is pressed, and will end when the shutter release button is released.

  • 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 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 [Strong]. A symbol will appear on the screen when dy- namic range correction has been set. Caution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Setting Min.

  • Page 51: Selecting A Metering Method

    Selecting a metering method In the [Shooting] menu, set [Exposure Metering]. Multi 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

    Setting a still image format In the [Shooting] menu, the still image format, size, and aspect ratio can be selected in [Still Image Format]. o : Records a q sized RAW file (DNG format). Format/Size p : Records a RAW file simultaneously with a q sized JPEG file. q : 16M (3:2) r : 10M (3:2) s : 5M (3:2)

  • 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 Spot AF Focuses on the area in the center of the frame.
  • Page 54 Interval Composite 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) 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Caution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- N button is deactivated, and macro mode is not available.

  • 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. 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 [ Options] menu.
  • Page 57 Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. 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. Magnification Setting Specifies the magnification area. overall composition.

  • 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. 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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)

    folder is created in the SD memory card and successive pictures taken are stored in this folder. cannot be played back. However, they are not deleted or lost. 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Automatic Exposure merged. Save Each Shot Save Images In Prog- ress Press the MENU/OK button. [Multiple Exposure Shooting] appears on the shooting screen. Shoot the first image. To shoot the next image, select [Next shot >], and then press the MENU/OK button.

  • 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 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (GP. 42), light trails will not be continuously connected. Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- clear shots. Also, when taking test shots, check that the stars appear as points of light. Those points of light will be recorded as light trails when merged.

  • Page 71: Setting The Flash Mode

    Using the Flash Setting the Flash Mode 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- mately 20 cm to 3.0 m from the end of the lens. Flash]. ing] menu. (GP. 70) Caution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 mode Adjusting the Intensity of the Flash Adjusts the intensity of the flash. In the [Shooting] menu, select [Flash Exposure Compensation], and then press the $ button.

  • Page 73: Setting The Flash Intensity For Manual Flash

    Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Flash Exposure Compensation] is invalid. 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: Effect

    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. Adds tint to black-and-white images. be set. 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. age quality that feels solid. Vivid Normal image quality. This is selected when the image settings are turned off. Standard Setting 1/2 In the [Shooting] menu, select [Effect] [Image Settings], and then press the $ button.
  • Page 76 Caution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 mode. Function Effect Movie Multiple Exposure Shooting/ Miniaturize Interval Composite Effect Disabled Function Continuous Cross Process/ Positive Film/ Bleach Bypass/ Retro/ Miniaturize Miniaturize Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Effect button.
  • 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] 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 mode.

  • 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 The following operations are possible. 8 (X) button/ Enlarges the image. Turn the up-down dial right 9 (Y) button/ Reduces the image. 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]. #$ 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 Caution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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]. #$ 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 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 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) 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 and move it to the right to increase the overall darkness. Correcting an Overexposed or Underexposed Image until it lines up with the left edge of the histogram. until it lines up with the right edge of the histogram. overall brightness.

  • Page 94: Correcting The White Balance

    Correcting the White Balance 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Developing RAW Files 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. The [Playback] menu appears. Select [RAW development] and then press the $ button. The [RAW development] screen appears.

  • Page 96: Viewing Images With An Av Device

    Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ing. Viewing Images with an AV Device 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 Video terminals AV cable (AV-1) HDMI micro output terminal...

  • Page 97: Setting Dpof

    Caution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- set to the NTSC format (used in Japan and elsewhere). If the device you want to connect to uses the Video Out Mode] of or region where you purchased the camera. Setting DPOF with a print service. Display the image to set in playback mode and then press the MENU/OK button.

  • 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- playback mode, and transfer the displayed image.

  • Page 101: Changing Camera Settings

    Changing Camera Settings Customizing the Camera Registering Shooting Settings (My Settings) easily recall and shoot with the desired settings. Settings can be registered to the following. Register settings to of the mode dial. Six sets of settings can be registered to the camera. (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. tings are registered to the mode dial.
  • Page 103 Recalling Settings Registered as My Settings 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3, step 2 cannot be performed.

  • Page 105: Editing My Settings

    Editing 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Delete My Registering Functions to the ADJ. Lever recall them by ADJ. lever operation (ADJ. mode). The following functions can be registered. Function Page — Default setting for ADJ. Lever Setting 1] P. 46 P. 50 P. 50 P.
  • 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 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. Function Page — 35 mm Crop P.
  • 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. tom Options] menu reappears. Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- the current Fn1/Fn2/Effect button functions are displayed.

  • Page 111: Changing Other Settings

    Changing Other Settings Adjusting 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. Use the !"...

  • Page 112: Setting The Information Displayed In Shooting Mode

    Setting the Information Displayed in Shooting Mode DISP. button in shooting mode. Select [DISP. Button Display Setting] in the [Setup] menu and then press the $ button. The [DISP. Button Display Setting] screen appears. Use the #$ buttons to set [Use DISP. Screen].

  • Page 113: Setting The Operation Sounds

    Setting the Operation Sounds 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 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 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 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 shooting settings and change the functions of buttons and levers. Menu option Settings Page Reg. My Settings P. 99 Recall My Settings — P. 101 Edit My Settings — P. 103 Delete My Settings — P. 105 ADJ.
  • 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 — P. 121...

  • Page 122: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu the camera. Menu option Settings Page — P. 25 — — 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

    Downloading Images to Your Computer Using Images on a Computer 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. Windows Operating systems Windows 8 (32- and 64-bit), Windows 7 (32- and 64-bit), Windows Vista (32- and 64-bit), 1 GB or more (2 GB or more recommended) For installation and startup: 100 MB or more...

  • Page 125: Saving Images To Pc

    Saving Images to PC 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 q (16 MB equivalent) 4928 × 3264, 4352 × 3264, Image size Still images (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 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. careful that it does not strike other objects. Particular care is required to protect the lens and picture display.
  • Page 141 Charging at a low tempera- ture may prevent full charging. 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.

  • Page 142: Camera Care And Storage

    Camera Care and Storage Caring for the Camera lens. Avoid touching the lens with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blow- er from a camera supply store, or gently clean the lens with a soft, dry cloth. Clean the picture display by wiping it with a soft cloth dampened with a small amount of any monitor cleaner that does not contain organic solvents.

  • 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 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 Phone: 800-877-0155 FAX: 303-790-1131 Note to Users in Canada / Remarque Concernant les Utilisateurs...

  • Page 146: Index

    ............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 152 PENTAX RICOH IMAGING CO., LTD. 2-35-7, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www.pentax.jp) PENTAX RICOH IMAGING 112 Quai de Bezons, B.P. 204, 95106 Argenteuil FRANCE S.A.S. Cedex, FRANCE (European Headquarters) (HQ - http://www.pentax.eu) (France - http://www.pentax.fr) PENTAX RICOH IMAGING Julius-Vosseler-Strasse 104, 22527 Hamburg,...

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