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Operating 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.
Operating Manual (this manual) User Registration Thank you for purchasing a 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.
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About the Wireless LAN Function • Do not use the camera in a place where electrical products, AV/OA devices, and so on generate magnetic fields and electromagnetic waves. • If the camera is affected by magnetic fields and electromagnetic waves, it may not be able to communicate. •...
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Announcement on the Use of BSD‑Licensed Software This product includes software licensed under the BSD License. BSD license is a form of license which permits the redistribution of the software provided that it is clearly stated that use is unwarranted, and a copyright notice and a list of licensing conditions are provided.
Safety Precautions Warning Symbols Various symbols are used throughout this Operating 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. Danger This symbol indicates matters that may lead to imminent risk of death or serious injury if ignored or incorrectly handled.
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Do not charge the battery with a charger from another manufacturer. 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.
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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.
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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 plug. Do not pull the power cord. This can damage the power cord and result in fire or electric shock.
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Remove the power plug from the outlets before cleaning the equipment. Remove the power plug 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.
Contents Introduction ..........................1 Contents ........................... 9 Before You Begin Parts of the Camera ......................14 Using the Dials and Lever ....................16 Picture Display ........................18 Getting Ready ........................23 First Steps Basic Shooting ........................32 Shooting with Auto Settings ................32 Self-timer ........................34 Checking the Camera Level and Tilt ..............36 Playing Back Images ......................38 Using the Menu ........................39 Advanced Operations...
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Setting the White Balance ....................67 Setting the Color Temperature ................70 Setting the White Balance Manually ..............70 Shooting Continuously .....................71 Shooting Continuously ...................72 Shooting Continuously with Different Settings (Auto Bracket) ....73 Shooting While Merging Images Together (Multiple Exposure Shooting) ................74 Shooting Automatically at Set Intervals (Interval Shooting) .....76 Recording Star Trails (Interval Composite) ............77 Using the Flash ........................79 Setting the Flash Mode ...................79...
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Correcting and Processing Images ................102 Reducing the Size of Images ................102 Trimming Images ....................102 Correcting Skewed Images ..................103 Correcting Brightness and Contrast (Level Compensation) ....104 Correcting the White Balance ................106 Correcting Color Moire ..................107 Developing RAW Images ....................108 Viewing Images with an AV Device ................110 Setting DPOF ........................112 Setting DPOF for Multiple Still Images ............113 Changing Camera Settings...
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Menus [Shooting] Menu .......................145 [Playback] Menu ........................149 [Key Custom Options] Menu ..................150 [Setup] Menu ........................152 Appendices Trouble Shooting ......................155 Error Messages ......................155 Camera Troubleshooting ..................156 Specifications ........................161 Storage Capacity .....................164 Optional Accessories .......................166 Conversion Lens, Hood, and Adapter ..............166 External Flash ......................167 Using the Camera Abroad .....................170 Precautions for Use ......................171 Camera Care and Storage ....................173...
Before You Begin This section covers the names of the parts and how to prepare the camera for use. Parts of the Camera ....... 14 Using the Dials and Lever .... 16 Picture Display ....... 18 Getting Ready ........ 23...
Using the Dials and Lever Mode Dial You can change the shooting mode with the mode dial. While pressing the mode dial lock release button (1), turn the mode dial (2). Av: Aperture priority mode (p.42) Tv: Shutter prior- ity mode (p.42) Allows you to manually set the aperture value.
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Up-down Dial and ADJ. Lever Use the up-down dial and ADJ. lever in Up-down dial place of the !"#$ buttons and to set the exposure. (p.43) ADJ. lever Operation Description Used in place of the !" buttons. Up-down dial Turn left or right Changes the aperture value and shutter speed.
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Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The maximum number that can be displayed for the number of storable images is “9999”. Playback Screen 5 6 7 12 13 14 Still image mode Movie mode Folder number-File number ....126 Date of shooting 10 Highlight alert ..........22 Current file/Total files 11 Aperture value ..........43 Wi-Fi connection ........20...
Battery Level Indicator Icon Status Battery is fully charged. Battery is partially charged. Recharging the battery is recommended. Low battery. Recharge the battery. Wi-Fi Connection When using a Wi-Fi connection (p.132), the connection status is displayed in the shooting and playback mode screens. Icon Status Not connected...
Changing the Screen Display Shooting Mode Select from the following displays in shooting mode. Information display Grid guide Level indicator Histogram Graphic display Information display Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • You can specify the information displayed each time the DISP. button is pressed in [DISP. Button Dis- play Setting] of the [Setup] menu.
Playback Mode Normal indicator display Detailed information display No indicator display Highlight alert Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The pages of the detailed information display can be switched using the !" buttons. • When [Highlight Alert] of the [Setup] menu is set to [On], the white saturation areas of the image flash in black in the highlight alert.
Getting Ready Prepare the camera for use. Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Be sure that the camera is off before inserting or removing the battery and memory card. SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards, and SDXC memory cards can be used with this camera.
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Data Storage Location Images taken and movies recorded with this camera are saved in the internal memory or a memory card. When a memory card is not inserted in the cam- era, images and movies are saved in the internal memory. Caution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- •...
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Charging the Battery Charge the rechargeable battery (DB-65) using the included USB cable and USB power adapter (AC-U1) with 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.
Storage Capacity -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Approximately 290 pictures can be taken when the battery is fully charged. • This is based on tests conducted according to CIPA standards under the following conditions: At 23°C (73°F) temperature; the picture display is on; a picture is taken every 30 seconds; the flash is fired every two pictures;...
Turning the Camera On and Off Press the POWER button to turn the camera on. The POWER button lamp lights, and then the autofocus/flash lamp blinks for several sec- onds. When the POWER button is pressed again, the power turns off. Turning the Camera On in Playback Mode When the 6 button is pressed and held with the camera turned off, the camera turns on in...
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Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • To save the battery power, you can set the following functions in the [Setup] menu. Operation When the setting is disabled The camera will turn off automatically • During movie recording if no operations are performed during •...
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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.
First Steps Read this section before using your camera for the first time. Basic Shooting........ 32 Playing Back Images ..... 38 Using the Menu ......39...
Basic Shooting Now you are ready. Shooting with Auto Settings Turn the mode dial to 5. Turn the mode dial while pressing the mode dial lock release button. To use the flash, slide the FOPEN switch down. The flash opens. The autofocus/flash lamp blinks while the flash charges.
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Focus ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The autofocus/flash lamp and the frame color show whether Autofocus/flash lamp the subject is in focus. Focus frame Focus status Frame color Autofocus/flash lamp Before focusing White Subject in focus Green Green (on) Unable to focus Red (blinks) Green (blinks) 1 The frame color is blue when a face is recognized in 5 mode or with [Effect] set to [Portrait].
Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • In 5 mode, pictures are taken with the following settings. • ISO Setting [Auto-Hi] • Noise Reduction [Auto] • Exposure Metering [Multi] • Focus “Face recognition priority AF” • Auto Macro • White Balance [Multi-P AUTO] • Flash [Auto] The settings cannot be changed for the above functions.
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Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The camera remains in self-timer mode even after shooting. To cancel the self-timer, change the self- timer setting to [Self-Timer Off] in Step 2. • When the self-timer is set to [Self-Timer 2 Sec], the AF auxiliary light does not light. •...
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. The level is indicated by the tilt of the horizontal line, and the tilt in the for- ward-backward direction is indicated by the deviation of the horizontal line from the reference line.
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Yellow When tilted too far or unable When tilted forward to measure tilt Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The indicators are displayed only when [Level Indicator] is set to [On] in [DISP. Button Display Setting] of the [Setup] menu. (p.125) • The indicators can also be set in [Level Setting] of the [Setup] menu. You can use [Level (Tilt) Calibra- tion] of the [Setup] menu to set the current camera tilt as the reference setting.
Playing Back Images Images can be viewed on the picture display. Press the 6 button. The camera switches to playback mode and the last image you took is displayed. View the images. You can perform the following operations. # button Displays the previous image.
Using the Menu Press the MENU/OK button. The menu appears. 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.
Advanced Operations Read this section when you want to learn more about the different camera functions. 1 Various Shooting Functions ..42 2 Playback Functions ....95 3 Changing Camera Settings ...114 4 Making Use of Images ....130 5 Menus ........145 6 Appendices ......155...
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.42 For recording movies p.92 MY1/MY2/MY3 For shooting with your favorite settings p.117 Shooting with a Set Exposure Set an aperture value or shutter speed when shooting.
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Set the mode dial to P/Av/Tv/TAv/M. The symbol for the selected shooting mode and the set value are displayed on the shoot- ing screen. In M mode, the exposure indicator is dis- played. Turn the up-down dial or press the ADJ. lever left or right to change a value.
Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The functions for the up-down dial and ADJ. lever when in TAv and M modes can be switched in [M/ TAv Mode Dial Setting] of the [Key Custom Options] menu. • You can set whether to automatically adjust the exposure when the correct exposure cannot be ob- tained for the aperture value and shutter speed set in Av, Tv, and TAv modes in the [Shooting] menu.
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Bulb/Time ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • You can select between B (Bulb) and T (Time) for the shutter speed in M mode. Shutter speed Operation The image continues to be exposed while the shutter release button is pressed. The exposure ends when the shutter release button is released. The exposure begins when the shutter release button is pressed.
Slow Shutter Speed NR ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ • Using a long shutter speed results in a noisy image. When [Slow Shutter Speed NR] of the [Shooting] menu is set to [On], noise reduction processing is carried out depending on the combination of the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed 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 (from –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV in 3 mode). You can also shoot while the [Exposure Compensation] screen is displayed. Press the MENU/OK button.
Setting the ISO Sensitivity Set the ISO sensitivity in [ISO Setting/NR] of the [Shooting] menu. Auto In ISO 100 to ISO 800, the camera automatically adjusts sensitivity ac- cording to brightness, the distance to the subject, macro settings, and the format. Auto-Hi (high sensitivity auto) The sensitivity can be set higher than in [Auto].
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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 appears. Press the !" buttons to select [Noise Reduction], and then press the $ button.
Dynamic Range Compensation With [Dynamic Range Compensation] of the [Shooting] menu, you can ex- pand an image gradation to make the bright and dark portions of an image clearly visible. You can select from [Off ], [Auto], [Weak], [Medium], and [Strong].
Selecting a Metering Method Set the metering method in [Exposure Metering] of the [Shooting] menu. 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 setting when the brightness of the center and surroundings are different.
Using the ND Filter With [ND Filter] in the [Shooting] menu, you can set whether or not to always use the camera’s internal ND filter. The ND filter is not used. The ND filter is used when the exposure is outside the linked range. The ND filter is used if the Auto icon is displayed on the shooting screen when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
Setting a Picture Format With [Picture Format] of the [Shooting] menu, you can set the picture format, size, and aspect ratio. o: Records a q sized RAW image (DNG format). Format/Size p: Records a RAW image simultaneously with a q sized JPEG image. q: 16M (3:2) r: 10M (3:2) s: 5M (3:2)
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Crop ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • If [Crop] of the [Shooting] menu is set to [35 mm] or [47 mm], the 35 mm equivalent angle of view is changed from default 28 mm to 35 mm or 47 mm, and the image display is also changed. •...
Setting the Focus Selecting a Focusing Method Set the focusing method in [Focus] of the [Shooting] menu. 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.
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Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The focus speed of the autofocus can be selected from [Normal] or [High Speed] in [AF Mode] of the [Setup] menu. If [High Speed] is selected, the focus speed of the autofocus becomes fast. However, the picture display turns off during autofocusing. [High Speed] is not available in the following cases. •...
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Focusing Manually (Manual Focus) If the camera fails to focus automatically, you can focus manually. The manual focus enables shooting at a fixed distance. In [Focus] of the [Shooting] menu, select [MF]. The symbol and focus bar appear in the shooting screen. In P, Av, TAv, and M modes, and when using Interval Composite, a depth of field approximation appears.
Shooting Close-ups (Macro Mode) You can approach the subject up to 10 cm (shooting range: approx. 12 × 8 cm) away from the front edge of the lens to shoot. Press the N (!) button in shooting mode. N appears on the shooting screen. Shoot.
Using the AF Button When the AF button is used, AE lock or AF lock is available in place of press- ing the shutter release button halfway. You can use the AF function switching lever to AF function switch- switch the AF button function. ing lever AF button When the AF Function Switching Lever is Set to AEL/AFL...
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Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • In [AEL/AFL Lock keep Setting] of the [Key Custom Options] menu, you can set whether or not to maintain the lock even when you release the AF button. Locks the focus only while the button is pressed. Locks the focus when the button is pressed, and cancels the focus when the button is pressed again.
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When the AF Function Switching Lever is Set to C-AF While the AF button is pressed, “Continuous AF” which continuously focuses on the subject will be active, regardless of the [Focus] setting. Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • A green frame appears when the camera has finished focusing. The focus sound is not played. •...
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. In the [Shooting] menu, select [FA/Move Target], and then press the $ button.
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For detailed settings, press the Fn2 button. The following settings are available. Move Target Setting Specifies the target to move from [AE·AF], [AF], and [AE] (from [AE·MF], [MF], and [AE] when [Focus] is set to [MF]). Focus Assist Setting Intensifies the outlines and contrast inside the area, making it easier to adjust the focus.
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Caution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • [FA/Move Target] cannot be set in the following cases. • In 5 and 3 modes • When the focus is set to [Subj. Tracking] • When [Magnification Setting] is set to [Magnify whole], [One Press M Mode] is not available. Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- •...
Shooting with a Single Press of the Shutter Release Button (Full Press Snap) While pressing the shutter release button halfway operates AF, pressing the shutter release button fully quickly performs shooting at the set focal distance. This function is called “Full Press Snap”. The camera focuses at the distance set in [Snap Focus Distance] of the [Shooting] menu (p.58).
Setting the White Balance Make adjustments to the white balance so that white subjects will appear white under any kind of light. If the white balance is not how you thought it would be when shooting an object of a single color or when shooting under multiple light sources, change the setting.
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Used with warm white fluorescent lighting. Warm White Fl. Exaggerates the color of the light source to leave the color of the subject. Use this setting when you want to emphasize the color used for most part of the image. Specifies the color temperature.
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Press the MENU/OK button. The shooting screen reappears and the sym- bol is displayed on the screen. Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The settings can also be made in [White Balance] of the [Shooting] menu. • [Multi-P AUTO] works as [Auto] in the following cases. •...
Setting the Color Temperature Select [CT] in Step 2 on p.68, and then press the Fn2 button. The [White Balance Detailed Settings [CT]] screen appears. Press the !" buttons to set a value. Values from 2500 K to 10000 K can be set. If the Fn2 button is pressed, the white balance compensation can be performed.
Shooting Continuously The continuous shooting functions are as follows. p.72 Continuous Mode Continues to take pictures for as long as you hold down the shutter release button. p.73 Auto Bracket Takes three images with different exposure, white balance, effect, dynamic range, or contrast settings. Multiple Exposure Shooting Merges multiple images together.
Shooting Continuously Set [Continuous Mode] of the [Shooting] menu to [Continuous] to perform continuous shooting. Pictures continue to be taken for as long as you hold down the shutter re- lease button. The autofocus is fixed in the first frame. When [Continuous] is set, the symbol appears on the shooting screen.
Shooting Continuously with Different Settings (Auto Bracket) In the [Auto Bracket] settings in the [Shooting] menu, three images will be taken with differing values for exposure, white balance, etc. Takes images at different exposures in 1/3-EV or 1/2-EV steps from -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV.
Shooting Continuously with Varied Exposure Values In [Auto Bracket] of the [Shooting] menu, select [AE-BKT 1/3EV] or [AE-BKT 1/2EV], and then press the $ button. The [AE Bracketing Settings] screen appears. Press the #$ buttons to select from the first through third image, and then press the !"...
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[Off]: Does not adjust the exposure value. Automatic Exposure [On]: Merges images while adjusting the exposure value depending on the number of images. [Off]: Saves only the final merged image. Save Each Image [On]: Saves each unmerged image. [Off]: Saves only the final merged image. Save in process [On]: Saves each merged image.
Shooting Automatically at Set Intervals (Interval Shoot- ing) The camera takes pictures automatically at fixed intervals. In the [Shooting] menu, select [Interval Shooting], and then press the $ button. The [Interval Shooting] screen appears. Press the #$ buttons to select minutes/seconds, and then press the !"...
Recording Star Trails (Interval Composite) A series of continuous images taken at set intervals is merged in such a way that the bright areas remain. Use this function when you want to record the trails of light formed by stars or the moon during nightscape shooting at a fixed position.
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Press the shutter release button fully. The first image is taken, and additional images are taken continuously at the set interval. To check the images being merged, press the shutter release button halfway. If the shutter release button is pressed fully, the images merged up to that point are saved as they are, and the interval composite shooting starts with a new image.
Using the Flash Setting the Flash Mode Automatically fires the flash when the subject is poorly lit or backlit. (Default set- ting) Auto Always fires the flash. Flash On Fires the flash with the shutter speed slowed. Use when taking nightscape pictures that include people.
Press the F ($) button. The flash mode setting screen appears. Press the #$ buttons to change the flash mode. The symbol appears on the shooting screen. Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • If the ISO sensitivity is set to [Auto], the range the flash light will reach is approximately 20 cm to 3.0 m from the front edge of the lens.
Adjusting the Intensity of the Flash The intensity of the flash can be adjusted. In the [Shooting] menu, select [Flash Exposure Compensation], and then press the $ button. The [Flash Exposure Compensation] screen appears. Press the X/Y button to set a value. The intensity can be set in the range from –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV in increments of 1/3 EV.
Setting the Flash Intensity for Manual Flash The intensity of the internal flash can be set for when the flash mode is set to [Manual Flash]. In the [Shooting] menu, select [Manual Flash Amount], and then press the $ button. Press the !"...
Taking Images with Unique Atmosphere Images with varied saturation and contrast can be taken. Effect The settings such as the hue can be changed to take distinctive images. Takes a black and white image. The [Contrast], [Sharpness], and [Vignetting] can be set. Black &...
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Takes images finished like a painting with enhanced fine contrast. The [Toning Effect], [Saturation], and [Vignetting] can be set. HDR Tone Takes images with enhanced subject texture and surface details. The [Toning Effect], [Clarity], [Saturation], and [Vignetting] can be set. Clarity Takes images with adjusted subject brilliance.
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In the [Shooting] menu, select [Effect], and then press the $ button. Press the !" buttons to select the setting. Press the Fn2 button. Press the !" buttons to select the item, and then press the #$ buttons to set the value. Press the MENU/OK button twice.
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Caution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • If [Effect] is set, the settings for [Image Settings] are invalid. • [Vignetting] cannot be set in 3 mode. • If [Interval Composite] is set in the [Shooting] menu, [Vignetting] is invalid. • Settings made in [Effect] are not applied to RAW images. •...
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Shooting with Miniaturize Images that give the impression that they are close-ups of a miniature can be taken. This mode is effective when shooting from a high vantage point while looking down at a diagonal angle. In [Effect] of the [Shooting] menu, select [Miniaturize]. To change settings such as [Toning Effect], press the Fn2 button.
Image Settings Images can be taken with adjusted saturation, contrast, sharpness, and vi- gnetting. Increases the contrast, sharpness, and saturation beyond [Standard] for an im- age quality that feels solid. Vivid Takes images with normal image quality. Standard The [Saturation], [Contrast], [Sharpness], and [Vignetting] can be set. Setting1/Setting2 In the [Shooting] menu, select [Image Settings], and then press the $ button.
Caution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Settings made in [Image Settings] are not applied to RAW images. • If [Interval Composite] is set in the [Shooting] menu, [Vignetting] is invalid. Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • In the [Key Custom Options] menu, [Image Settings] can be registered to use to the ADJ. lever and the Fn1, Fn2, and Effect buttons.
Other Shooting Functions Adding the Date to Still Images If [Date] or [Date and Time] is selected in [Date Imprint] of the [Shooting] menu, either the date (Year/Month/Day) or the date and time (Year/Month/ Day Hour:Minute) is imprinted on the lower-right corner of still images. The symbol appears on the shooting screen when [Date Imprint] is on.
Recording Movies Movies with sound can be recorded. Movies are recorded as MOV files. Setting the Movie Format Turn the mode dial to 3. The mode switches to 3 mode. Press the MENU/OK button. The [Shooting] menu of the 3 mode appears. Select [Movie Format], and then press the $ button.
Recording Movies Turn the mode dial to 3. Press the shutter release button. Movie recording starts. While recording, the “REC” indicator, record- ing time, and time remaining are displayed. Press the shutter release button again. Recording ends. Caution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • If the camera is operated while shooting, the operation sounds are also recorded. •...
Playing Back Movies Press the 6 button. The mode switches to playback mode. Press the #$ buttons to select a movie. Movies are indicated by 3 icon. The first frame of the movie is displayed as a still image. Press the ! button. Playback starts.
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. Display the movie to be edited in playback mode, and then press the MENU/OK button. The [Playback] menu appears.
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-image view 81-image view In thumbnail view, you can perform the following operations. !"#$ buttons Selects an image. ADJ.
Displaying Images in Enlarged View You can display still images enlarged. In single image view, you can perform the following operations. Enlarges the image. 8 (X) button/ Up-down dial to the right 9 (Y) button/ In enlarged view: Reduces the image. Up-down dial to the left !"#$ buttons In enlarged view: Moves the enlarged area.
Organizing Files Deleting Files Deleting One File Display the image to delete in playback mode. Press the D button. Press the !" buttons to select [Delete One]. You can change the image with the #$ but- tons. For images taken with p, [Delete RAW+JPEG], [Delete JPEG Only], and [Delete RAW Only] can be selected.
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Select [Delete Multi], and then press the MENU/OK button. Select [Sel. Indiv.] or [Sel. Range], and then press the MENU/OK button. Press the !"#$ buttons to select images, and then press the MENU/OK button. The trash symbol is displayed in the bottom left corner of the thumbnail.
Setting Protection You can protect images to prevent them from being deleted accidentally. Caution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • If you select [Format] in the [Setup] menu, protected images are also deleted. Setting Protection for One File Display the image to protect in playback mode, and then press the MENU/OK button.
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Setting Protection for Multiple Files Simultaneously Select [Protect] in the [Playback] menu, and then press the $ button. When in 20-image or 81-image view, proceed to Step 3. Select [Sel. Multiple], and then press the MENU/OK button. Select [Sel. Indiv.] or [Sel. Range], and then press the MENU/OK button.
Copying the Images and Movies in the Internal Memory to a Memory Card You can copy the still images and movies stored in the 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.
Correcting and Processing Images You can correct and process taken images and then save them as new im- ages. Caution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Only JPEG images taken with this camera can be corrected and processed. RAW images, movies, and still images saved from movies cannot be corrected and processed. •...
Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The image size after trimming differs depending on the size of the original image and the size of the trimming frame. Correcting Skewed Images You can correct images of rectangular objects such as message boards and business cards taken at an angle so that the images appear as if they were taken from the front.
Correcting Brightness and Contrast (Level Compensa- tion) You can correct the brightness and contrast of taken 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.
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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.
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.
Correcting Color Moire You can reduce color interference caused by regular overlapping patterns in still images. Display the image to correct in playback mode, and then press the MENU/OK button. The [Playback] menu appears. Select [Color Moire Correction], and then press the $ button. Press the !"...
Developing RAW Images You can convert RAW images into JPEG format and then save them as new files. The white balance and effect can be configured before saving the files. Display a RAW image in playback mode, and then press the MENU/OK button.
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Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • [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]. • For [Aspect Ratio], the images taken when [Picture Format] is set to [3:2] can be selected. •...
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 Cable Camera terminal...
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Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • When connecting with an AV cable, confirm the video format of the AV device. The default video format setting of the camera varies depending on the country or region where you purchased it. To change the video format setting, set in [Video Out Mode] of the [Setup] menu. •...
Setting DPOF You can order prints of the still images stored on the memory card at a store with a print service. Display the image to set in playback mode, and then press the MENU/OK button. The [Playback] menu appears. Select [DPOF], and then press the $ button.
Setting DPOF for Multiple Still Images You can specify multiple images and the number of copies from thumbnail view. Press the Y button in playback mode. The screen changes to 20-image view. Select [DPOF] in the [Playback] menu, and then press the $ button.
Changing Camera Settings Customizing the Camera You can change the functions of the Fn buttons and ADJ. lever, and register settings to MY1, MY2, and 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 the desired settings for shooting.
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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 [MY 1], [MY 2], or [MY 3], the set- tings are registered to the mode dial.
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Recalling Settings Registered as My Settings You can assign the settings registered to [My Settings Box] to MY1, MY2, and 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.
Shooting Images in My Settings Mode Turn the mode dial to MY1, MY2, or MY3. Shooting becomes possible with the settings of “My Settings”. Symbol for registered shooting mode To temporarily change the shooting mode, select [Switch Shooting Mode] in the [Shooting] menu. Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- •...
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.
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Changing the Name of a “My Settings” Item Select [Name] on the screen of Step 3 on p.118, 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, proceed to Step 3.
Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • If the settings of [MY 1], [MY 2], and [MY 3] are assigned in [Recall My Settings] and the settings of My Settings Box are edited, the changes are also applied to the settings of [MY 1], [MY 2], and [MY 3]. If the settings of [MY 1], [MY 2], and [MY 3] are directly edited, the changes are not applied to the settings of My Settings Box.
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Select [ADJ. Lever Setting] in the [Key Custom Options] menu, and then press the $ button. The [ADJ. Lever Setting] screen appears. Press the !" buttons to select any of [ADJ. Lever Setting 1] to [ADJ. Lever Setting 5], and then press the $ button. Press the !"...
Registering Functions to the Fn1, Fn2, and Effect But- tons You can register functions to the Fn1, Fn2, and Effect buttons so that you can change settings or display a function setting screen by simply pressing these buttons. Any of the following functions can be registered to each of the Fn1, Fn2, and Effect buttons.
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Select [Set Fn1 Button], [Set Fn2 Button], or [Effect Button Setting] in the [Key Custom Options] menu, and then press the $ button. Press the !" buttons to select the function to register, and then press the # button. The function is registered, and then the [Key Custom Options] menu reappears.
Changing Other Settings Adjusting the Brightness of the Picture Display You can adjust the brightness of the picture display. The default setting is [Auto]. The brightness of the picture display is auto- matically adjusted depending on ambient brightness. Select [LCD Brightness] in the [Setup] menu, and then press the $ button.
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.
Setting the Operation Sounds You can set the camera operation sounds in [Operation Sounds] and [Vol- ume Settings] of the [Setup] menu. There are the following four camera operation sounds. Shutter sound Played when the shutter release button is pressed. Focus sound Played when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and the subject is focused.
Selecting the Folder Name You can select the folder name in [Folder Name Setting] of the [Setup] menu. Serial Number 100 to 999 Shooting Date ***_MMDD (3-digit folder number_Date) Changing the File Name You can change the first two characters of file names from “R0”. Select [Change File Name] in the [Setup] menu, and then press the $ button.
Setting the Serial Number of Files For file names, a 6-digit serial number (000001 to 999999) is assigned after “R0”. In [Card Sequence No.] of the [Setup] menu, you can set whether to use the serial number continuously from the previous memory card when memory cards are replaced.
You can view the camera firmware version in [Confirm Firmware Version] of the [Setup] menu. When there is a firmware file on the memory card, you can update the firmware. For information on version updates, check the RICOH IMAGING website. http://www.ricoh.com/r_dc/support/...
Making Use of Images Using Images on a Computer You can transfer taken still images and recorded movies to a computer by connecting the camera to a computer with a USB cable. You can also use the “Digital Camera Utility 5” software supplied with the camera to convert RAW images.
Saving Images to a Computer Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer. Turn off the power of 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.
• For details on how to operate the communication device, refer to the operating manual of the device. • You can perform shooting by operating the communication device using the dedicated application “GR Remote”. For details on how to install and use the “GR Remote”, refer to the following site: http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/products/gr_remote/...
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Caution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Do not attempt to use the Wi-Fi function in a location where the use of wireless LAN devices is re- stricted or prohibited, such as on airplanes. • When using the Wi-Fi function, please observe local laws and regulations governing radio communi- cation.
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Pressing and Holding the w Button Set [Effect Button Hold Setting] to [Wi-Fi] in the [Key Custom Options] menu. The default setting is [Wi-Fi]. Press and hold the w button. A beep sounds and the Wi-Fi symbol appears on the shooting screen. Release the w button.
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Pressing and Holding the 6 Button The Wi-Fi function can be enabled in playback mode from the power-off state of the camera. Press and hold the 6 button until a beep sounds. The camera is turned on in playback mode and the Wi-Fi function is enabled. Caution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- •...
Operating the Camera with a Communication Device Connecting the Camera and Communication Device Connect the camera and communication device via Wi-Fi, and start Image Sync installed on the communication device. See “Enabling the Wi-Fi Function” (p.132) to enable the Wi-Fi function of the camera.
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Tap [RICOH_xxxxxx] in the [Network List]. The [Enter Password] screen appears. Enter the password, and tap [Connect]. A Wi-Fi connection is established between the camera and communication device. The list of images appears on the Image Sync screen. Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- •...
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When an iOS Device is Used Set the wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) function to ON on the communication device. Tap [RICOH_xxxxxx] in the list of detected Wi-Fi networks. Enter the password, and tap [Join]. A Wi-Fi connection is established between the camera and communication device. Start Image Sync on the communication device.
Viewing Images You can view the images saved either in the camera or in the communication device using Image Sync. Multiple image selection button Album selector button (available for the application image list only) Settings (p.143) NFC connection screen Images in the camera Images in the communication device * This icon cannot be selected.
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Selecting the Image Storage Location When viewing images in application image list display, you can select the image storage location (album) from [Application] or [Gallery] (or [Camera Roll]). Tap l. Select the album. The images in the selected album are displayed.
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Selecting Multiple Images Tap m. Tap the images to select. Blue check marks appear. Touch and hold one of the selected images.
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Select the desired action. Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • When you touch and hold the desired image shown in the list display, the same screen as Step 4 appears and you can select the action to apply.
Changing the Settings Tap n. The [Settings] screen appears. The following settings are available. Camera Power Off Turns off the power of the camera. General Settings Changes the communication set- tings and the display language. Tap [General Settings] if you change the communication settings and the display language.
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Tap the setting item to be changed. Communication Settings The password and wireless channel can be changed. Device Information The application version, camera model, SSID, MAC address, and wireless channel can be checked. Language English or Japanese can be selected. Change the settings and tap k twice.
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.
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Menu option Settings Page Format/Size: o, p, q , r, s, u Picture Format p.54 Aspect Ratio: 3:2, 4:3, 1:1 Still Image Size: w, x, n Movie Format p.91 Frame Rate: 60 Frames/Sec, 50 Frames/Sec, 30 Frames/Sec, 25 Frames/Sec, 24 Frames/Sec Effect Off, Black &...
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Menu option Settings Page White Balance Auto, Multi-P AUTO, Outdoors, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent p.67 1, Incandescent 2, Daylight Fl., Neutral White Fl., Cool White Fl., Warm White Fl., CTE, CT, Manual ISO Setting/NR ISO Setting: Auto, Auto-Hi, ISO 100 to ISO 25600 p.49 Noise Reduction: Off, Auto, Manual Exposure Compensation...
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1 This setting can be displayed only when the mode dial is set to 3. 2 This setting can be displayed only when the mode dial is set to P, Av, Tv, TAv, M, or 3. 3 This setting can be displayed only when the mode dial is set to Av, Tv, TAv, or M. 4 This setting can be displayed only when the mode dial is set to Av.
[Playback] Menu This menu is displayed in playback mode. Use this menu to manage and correct images. Menu option Page RAW Development p.108 Level Compensation p.104 White Balance Compensation p.106 Color Moire Correction p.107 Trim p.102 Resize p.102 Skew Correction p.103 Clip Movie File p.94...
[Key Custom Options] Menu Use this menu to register frequently used shooting settings and change the functions of buttons and lever. Menu option Settings Page Reg. My Settings MY 1, MY 2, MY 3, My Settings Box (1 to 6) p.114 Recall My Settings —...
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Menu option Settings Page AEL/AFL Setting AFL , AEL·AFL, AEL p.60 C-AF Continuous Setting Off , AF Priority, Shutter Priority p.62 AEL/AFL Lock keep Setting On, Off p.61 AFL Focus Settings Off, Multi AF, Spot AF, Pinpoint AF p.60 One Press M Mode Aprtr Priority, Shttr Priority, Program p.48 Shutter Button Confirmation...
[Setup] Menu Use this menu to set the general operations of the camera. Menu option Settings Page Format [Card] — p.24 Format [Internal Memory] — — Reset File Number — p.128 Change File Name p.127 Folder Name Setting Serial Number, Shooting Date p.127 Card Sequence No.
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Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The [Interval Shooting] and [Custom Self-Timer] settings are reset to their defaults when the camera is turned off. The settings are retained for all other functions. • The options set in the [Shooting] menu can be restored to the default settings by using [Restore De- faults] of the [Shooting] menu.
Appendices Trouble Shooting Error Messages If an error message is displayed, take the steps listed below. Error message Cause and solution Page Insert card. No memory card inserted. Insert the card. p.23 Set the date, time and format. Date is not set. Set the date. p.29 FILE NUMBER OVER The file number limit has been exceeded.
Camera Troubleshooting Power Supply Problem Cause Solution Page The camera does not turn on. The battery is exhausted or not inserted. Correctly insert the battery or charge p.23 the battery. p.25 The battery is incompatible. Use a compatible battery. — The battery is not inserted in the correct Insert in the correct orientation.
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Shooting Problem Cause Solution Page No picture is taken when shut- The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery. p.25 ter release button is pressed. The camera is turned off or not in Press the POWER button to turn the p.27 camera on, or press the 6 button to shooting mode.
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Problem Cause Solution Page The subject is poorly lit. Open the flash. p.79 Images are too dark. The picture display is too dark. Adjust the picture display brightness. p.124 The colors of images are un- The camera is unable to adjust white Include a white object with the subject p.67 natural.
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Playback/Deletion Problem Cause Solution Page Shooting information is not Information is hidden. Press the DISP. button to display the p.22 displayed. information. The images cannot be played AV or HDMI cable is incorrectly Reconnect the cable. p.110 back, or the images are not connected.
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Miscellaneous Problem Cause Solution Page The memory card cannot be The card is not in the correct orientation. Insert in the correct orientation. p.23 inserted. Camera controls have no effect. The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery. p.25 The camera is malfunctioning. Press the POWER button to turn the p.27 camera off and back on.
Specifications Camera Lens Lens Construction: 7 elements in 5 groups (2 aspherical lens elements) Focal length 18.3 mm 35 mm equivalent focal Approx. 28 mm length Aperture F2.8 to F16 Focus Modes Multi AF, Spot AF, Pinpoint AF, Subject tracking AF, MF, Snap, Infinity, Face rec- ognition priority AF (in Auto shooting mode / when [Portrait] of [Effect] is set), Continuous AF, Full Press Snap Focus range...
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AC-U1 USB Power Adapter Power supply 100 VAC to 240 VAC (50/60 Hz), 0.2 A Output voltage 5.0 VDC, 1000 mA Operating temperature 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F) Dimensions 42.5 mm (W) × 22 mm (H) × 66.5 mm (D) (excluding power plug) Weight Approx.
Storage Capacity The following table shows the approximate number of images and record- ing time (in seconds) of movies that can be saved in the internal memory and a memory card in various formats. Format/Size Aspect Ratio Focal length Number of recorded Internal 4 GB 32 GB...
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Save still image 1920 × 1080 — — 1920 × 1080 3328 26927 from movie 1280 × 720 — — 1280 × 720 6549 52989 640 × 480 — — 640 × 480 18087 146340 *1 35 mm equivalent focal length Size Frame Rate Number of recorded...
Optional Accessories Conversion Lens, Hood, and Adapter Remove the ring cap before attaching the 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 (2) with the marking on...
External Flash An optional external TTL flash unit (GF-1) can be connected to the camera hot shoe and used as a TTL auto flash. Close the flash cover. Remove the hot shoe cover from the Hot shoe hot shoe of the camera. Turn the camera and the external flash unit off and attach the flash to the camera hot shoe.
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 value and ISO sensitivity to the same values on the camera.
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Select [Wireless Flash Channel] in the [Shooting] menu of the camera, and then press the $ button. Press the !" buttons to select a channel. Select [CH.1], [CH.2], [CH.3], or [CH.4] according to the channel setting of the auto flash used. Shoot.
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 V to 240 V and 50 Hz or 60 Hz. Before travelling, purchase a travel adapter for connection to the type of out- lets used at your destination.
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 as- sumes no responsibility for servicing the product locally or bearing any expenditure incurred thereby.
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• 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 RICOH IMAGING. • The recharge time with the AC-U1 is approximately 3 hours (at 25°C (77°F)).
Camera Care and Storage Caring for the Camera • Image quality can be affected by fingerprints and other foreign matter on the lens. Avoid touching the lens with your fingers. • Remove dust or lint on the lens with a commercially available blower, or gently clean the lens with a soft, dry cloth.
Warranty Policy All our cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from the date of your purchase. Service will be rendered, and defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that period, provided the camera does not show evidence of impact, sand or liquid damage, mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to operating instructions, or modification by an unauthorized repair shop.
NOTICES For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS CORPORATION Located at: 633 17 Street, Suite 2600 Denver, Colorado 80202 U.S.A.
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Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equip- ment and Used Batteries 1. In the European Union These symbols on the products, packaging and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic equipment and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. Used electrical/electronic equipment and batteries must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of these products.