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1. Attaching the finder cap and strap 2. Mount the lens 3. Set lens at "P" 4. Insert batteries 5. Check battery condition 6. Insert film 7. Set the film speed 8. Indications in viewfinder (very enlarged for detail) 9. Hold you camera properly 10. Program AE photography 11. Speed program AE photography (fast action shutter will not go below 1/250) 12. Shutter bias program AE photography (shutter speed will vary) 13. Aperture-priority AE photography (aperture will vary) 14. Manual photography (both shutter and aperture need adjustments) 15. Focusing 16. Rewind the film |
17. Self-timer photography (get in the photo or slow shutter speed firing) 18. Programmed flash photography 19. With Ricoh flash other then 300p or smaller programmed unit 20. With non-dedicated flash 21. Exposure compensation (temporarily adjust ASA to higher or lower speed) 22. AE lock (temporarily lock Auto Exposure setting for special lighting) 23. Depth of field 24. Bulb setting 25. Viewfinder lighting 26. Power on-off switch 27. Memo holder 28. Infrared mark 29. Accessories 30. Care of batteries 31. Storage of camera 32. Specifications |
NOMENCLATURE
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1. Power ON-OFF Switch 2. Shutter Release Button 3. Exposure Counter 4. Shutter Speed index Line 5. Film Advance Lever 7. Shutter Speed Dial/Program Selector 7. Strap Eyelet 8. Removable Hand Grip 9. Lens Release Button 10. F-Stop Ring 11. Lens Locator Mounting Nod' 12. Depth of Field Scale 13. Focusing Ring |
14. AE Lock/illuminator Button 15. P Lock Button 16. Self Timer Button 17. Self Timer Monitor 18. Film Speed Dial 19. Exposure Compensation Dial 20. Film Rewind Knob/Back Cover Lock Release 21. Film Rewind Crank 22. Film Speed Index Line 23. Exposure Compensation Line 24. Illuminating Window 25. Hot Shoe 26. Flash Control Contact |
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27. Data Back Contacts 28 Viewfinder Eyepiece 29. Film Rewind Shaft 30. Film Chamber 31. Battery Compartment Cover 32. Motor Drive Contacts 33. Tripod Socket 34. Winder Contact 35. Film Rewind Release Button |
36. Hand Grip Release Button 37. Winder/Motor Drive Coupler 38. Winder Positioning Hole 39. Memo Holder/Program Curve Display 40. Back Cover 41. Film Pressure Plate 42. Film Take-up Spool 43. Sprocket |
ATTACHING THE VIEWFINDER CAP AND STRAP
2. Run the strap through the strap lug until the strap protrudes about 3 cm from the lug. Then adjust the strap length as desired. (Fig. 2)
MOUNT THE LENS
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1. Pull the back lens cap to remove it from the
lens. (Fig. 3)
2. Pull off the body cap (Fig. 4) 3. Align the red dot on the camera with the red dot on the lens and mount the lens on the camera. (Fig. 5) |
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4. Turn the lens in the arrow direction until it
clicks into place. (Fig. 8)
* To remove the lens, turn the lens in the arrow direction with the Lens Release Button depressed. (Fig. 7) * The conventional K mount lens can be used as aperture-priority and manual but cannot be used for programmed AE photography. * Proper performance of camera may not always be guaranteed with lenses other than RICOH. For best results, use a RICOH original equipment lens. |
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1. Turn the F-Stop Ring while P Lock Button is pressed. (Fig. 8)
2. Set it to the locking "P" position as shown for programmed automatic exposure photography. (Fig. 9) * To unlock "P", turn the F-Stop ring while P Lock Button is depressed. |
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(Webmaster
- Note the bumps on the batteries. They are the negative contacts. The
image shows the CR-1/3N type. If you purchase the 4 smaller batteries each
side will have two batteries. The bottom left will have both batteries with
their bumps up, on the right side the two batteries will have their bumps facing
down. Note though, where the tripod screw is on the image. Use a pen eraser
and clean the door contacts and bottom battery contacts of any dirt, carefully with
a turning motion if needed.)
1. Slide the Battery Compartment Cover in the arrow direction with your fingernail
to open. (Fig. 10)
2. Place batteries in the battery compartment according to (+) and (-) shown inside the battery compartment and close the compartment cover. (Fig. 11) |
Four alkaline 1.5V batteries (LR44): Lasting about six months under normal use.
Four silver oxide 1.55V batteries (SR44): Lasting about one year under normal use.
Two lithium 3V batteries (CR-1/3N): Lasting about one year under normal use.
* Also refer to "CARE OF BATTERIES."
CHECK CONDITION OF BATTERIES
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1. Turn the Power ON-OFF Switch ON. (Fig. 12)
2. Batteries are in good condition, when a liquid crystal display such as a Shutter Speed Indicator appears in the tinder. (Fig. 13)
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* The BAT (battery low warning) blinks in the finder to warn against their
failure when capacity of batteries drops below proper operating level. Change batteries as soon as possible. (Fig. 14) |
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(Do not expose the film to direct sunlight when inserting the film.) |
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1. Pull up the Film Rewind Knob until the Back Cover snaps open. (Fig. 15)
2. Insert the film in the Film Chamber and push the Film Rewind Knob down to the original position. You may have to rotate the knob slightly to push it down completely. (Fig. 16) 3. Insert the film leader in the slit on the Film Take-up Spool. (Fig. 17) 4. Advance the Film Advance Lever to wind the film round the Film Take-up Spool. Check that the sprocket holes on the film are fully engaged on the Sprocket Teeth. (Fig. 18) |
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5. Close the Back Cover, unfold the Film Rewind Crank and turn it gently
in the arrow direction until any slack is taken up. (Fig. 19) |
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6. Advance the film and press the Shutter Release Button a few times until "1" appears in the Exposure Counter. The film is properly advanced if the Film Rewind Knob rotates when the Film Advance Lever is stroked to advance the film. (Fig. 20) |
* When inserting the film in a cold place, the film leader may be hard and become brittle. Warm the film leader. with your hand in such conditions.
* When inserting the film, it is more convenient to set the Shutter Speed Dial to a high speed rather than "P" (Program) while advancing the film to the number 1 position, to avoid a slow shutter speed (the slowest is 16 seconds) When you are ready for shooting, be sure to set the Shutter Speed Dial back to "P" (Program).SET THE FILM SPEED
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1. The film speed (ISO/ASA) shown on the film package must be set to the Film
Speed Index Line. 2. Pull the Film Speed Dial and turn it to set to the index. (Fig. 21) |
INDICATIONS IN VIEWFINDER
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(1) Mat Surface (2) Microprism Band (3) Split-image Spot (4) Exposure Adjustment (5) AE Lock (6) Manual/Speed Program Mode (7) Program Mode (8) Overexposure (9) Shutter Speed Indicator (10) Flash Ready Indicator (11) Shutter Speeds (12) Slow Shutter Speed Range (13) Long Time Exposure (14) Underexposure (15) Bulb (16) Battery Low Warning Signal (17) Programmed F-Stop Number
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HOW TO HOLD YOUR CAMERA
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(Good position for photography) (1 ) Lightly put your right-hand forefinger on the Shutter Release Button and hold the camera body with other fingers.(2) Make your right arm comfortable. (3) Cradle your camera in your left hand and hold it so that the Focusing Ring can be easily turned with fingers. (4) Brace your left elbow to your body and put the camera to your face. Look through the viewfinder to compose your picture. (Fig. 23) |
* It is important to practice correct shooting position to avoid blurred
or tilted pictures.
PROGRAM AE PHOTOGRAPHY
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In program AE photography, the camera automatically selects the f-stop number
and the shutter speed according to subject illumination. Programs are best for general
photos of figures or scenery. Special effects shooting etc., can be done using the
KR-30SP's multitude of override options. 2. Set the Shutter Speed Dial to "P". (Fig. 25) 3. Set the lens to "P". (Fig. 26) |
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4. Look through the viewfinder and turn the Focusing Ring to focus. You can focus either by using the Split Image or Microprism. |
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The speed program AE photography is a combination of the program AE photography and shutter speed priority AE photography. Use this mode to avoid shutter speeds slower than 1/250 second. (Fig. 27) |
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1. Turn the F-Stop Ring to set to "P". 2. Turn the Shutter Speed Dial to set to "SP". When the subject is bright enough, any shutter speed between 1/250 and 1/2000 sec. will be selected according to the brightness of the subject, and you can see the selected shutter speed as well as f-stop number in the viewfinder. If the brightness of the subject is not enough even at full-open aperture, a slower shutter speed is automatically selected to obtain correct exposure. In this case, the Shutter Speed Indicator blinks to warn that a slower shutter speed than 1/250 is selected. |
SHUTTER BIAS PROGRAM AE PHOTOGRAPHY
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The shutter bias program AE photography works much like the speed program
(SP) AE photography but allows pre-selection of shutter speed ranges over the full
spectrum of manual shutter speeds. Use this mode to avoid shutter speeds lower than
the pre-selected shutter speed as in 28 sports photography. 2. Turn the Shutter Speed Dial to set the desired shutter speed. |
* For example, set the Shutter Speed Dial at 500 to avoid any shutter
speed slower than 1/500 second.
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When the subject is bright enough, any shutter speed between 1/500 and 1/2000 sec. will be selected according to the brightness of the subject, and you can see the selected shutter speed as well as f-stop number in the viewfinder. If the brightness of the subject is not enough even at full-open aperture, a slower shutter speed is automatically selected to obtain correct exposure. In this case, the Shutter Speed Indicator blinks to warn that a slower shutter speed than 1/500 is selected. (Fig. 28) |
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In aperture-priority AE photography, the camera automatically sets correct shutter speeds according to a pre-selected f-stop number and brightness of subjects. This is suitable for photography taking advantage of specific depth-of-field results as in portraits or scenery pictures. 1. Set the Shutter Speed Dial to "P".2. Turn the F-Stop Ring to set the desired f-stop number. When the Shutter Speed Indicator is in the orange range, the shutter speed is too slow. Select a new f-stop number or mount the camera on a tripod or other suitable platform. |
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Select manual mode to manually set the shutter and the f-stop number in unusual
or creative picture taking situations.
1. Set the Shutter Speed Dial to the desired speed. 2. The pre-set shutter speed is shown by the Indicator on the LCD meter display. A second Indicator blinks to indicate a "suggested" speed at a given f-stop. (Fig. 29) |
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When the F-Stop Ring is turned and the Shutter Speed Indicator and the blinking
Indicator showing correct exposure overlap each other. This indicates that correct
exposure is set.
(Mike - In ENGLISH this means: the solid bar is what the shutter is currently set at, you can change the camera's shutter speed dial and see the new setting in the viewfinder . |
You must change the shutter or aperture to get the solid bar [what the shutter is set on the camera] to overlap the blinking bar [what the light meter says is the correct exposure].
When the blinking bar and solid bar overlap, that is the correct exposure for whatever the lens is pointing at at that moment. You can then change the shutter one speed and then adjust the aperture for more/less light so the two bars still overlap.
EXAMPLE: if you get the two bars to overlap and the shutter speed is set at 1/125 at F16, you can change the shutter to 1/250 at F11, 1/500 at F8 or 1/60 at F22. (Note: you couldn't shoot slower than 1/60 with that lighting situation as this time as most lenses don't go smaller than F22. If you do have yet a smaller aperture, it would be 1/30 at F32)
FOCUSING
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Split Image Focusing Microprism Focusing |
REWIND THE FILM
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(Do not expose the film to direct sunlight when unloading the film.) 1. Push the Film Rewind Release Button. The button stays locked in position (Fig. 31)2. Unfold the Film Rewind Crank and turn it in the arrow direction. When the film has been completely rewound, the tension of the Film Rewind Crank is suddenly released and turns freely. (Fig. 32) |
* If you wind the film beyond the set number of frames, the Film Advance
Lever may get stuck mid-stroke. The Film Rewind Release Button will not stay
depressed in. If this occurs, rewind the film while holding the Film Rewind
Release Button pressed down.
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The Self-Timer is used to include yourself in party pictures or commemorative
shots. 1. Advance the film.
2. Press the Self-Timer Button. The Self Timer Indicator Lamp blinks. In 10
seconds, the shutter is automatically released. (Fig. 34)
* To cancel the Self-Timer after it is set, press the Self-Timer Button again. * Use the Viewfinder Cap attached to the strap to cover the Viewfinder Eyepiece when using the Self-Timer in modes other than "Manual" to avoid incorrect exposure due to incident-light from the Viewfinder Eyepiece. (Fig. 35) * B (Bulb) setting is not available when the Self-Timer is used. |
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY (PROGRAMMED FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY)
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If the RICOH SPEEDLITE 300P or 240 is used on the RICOH KR-30SP camera, the shutter speed and the f-stop number are automatically set with the camera is set to program AE photography. 1. Slide the flash unit into the Hot Shoe and tighten it with the lock screw. (Fig. 36) |
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2. Set the Shutter Speed Dial to "P" or "SP". (Fig. 37) 3. Set the F-Stop Ring to "P". (Fig. 38) |
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4. Set the flash A/M selector to "A". (Fig. 39)
5. Turn the flash power On-Off switch ON. (Fig. 40) |
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6. When fully charged, the Flash Ready Indicator (red LED) lights in the finder. (Fig. 41) |
* Shutter speed is automatically set to 1/125 sec.
* You may set shutter speed and f-stop number manually but shutter speed must be slower than 1/125 sec., however, when you select shutter speed faster than 1/125 sec., the shutter speed is automatically set to 1/125 sec.
* Refer to Operating Instructions for flash units for further details.
1. Set the Shutter Speed Dial to 1/125 sec. when a generic flash unit is used.
* Avoid use of flash units other than RICOH with special contact pins, incorrect exposure or other problems may result.
* The Flash Ready Lamp does not light in the viewfinder if such a "non-dedicated" flash is used.
* Refer to operating instructions for these flash units for further details.
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The KR-30SP center-weighted meter can be "fooled" under very extreme lighting
conditions.
When back light or spot light is given to the subject in AE photography and contrast is excessive between the background and the subject, under (dark) or over (too bright) exposed pictures result. Exposure compensation is used in such cases. It is also used to intentionally take over or underexposed pictures for creative effects etc. |
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1. Turn the Exposure Compensation Dial to set it to the required number. (Fig.
42)
* Be sure to set it back to "O" position after use.
* When the Exposure Compensation Dial is set at positions other than 0, you will see a + or a - displayed on the viewfinder LCD. (Fig. 43) |
| SUBJECT | EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT |
| Figures in back light Scenery with much light |
+2 to +1 |
| Figures with snow mountains or sea on the background |
+1 |
| Figures in spot light (on stage etc.) | -2 to -1 |
AE LOCK
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When back light or spot light is given to the subject in AE photography and
contrast is excessive between the background and the subject, under (too dark) or
over (too bright) exposed pictures result. Use AE Lock to "remember" or lock into
the camera's electronic brain a close-up reading of the subject. This reading is
used usually taken of a flesh-tone (face). 1. Bring the camera close to the subject to the point that exposure is not affected by the background. 2. Press the AE Lock Button once to memorize the exposure. A flickering AEL is displayed in the viewfinder. (Fig. 44) 3. AE Lock is automatically released when the Shutter Release Button is pressed for the shot.
* Press AE Lock Button a second time to cancel without taking a picture.
* AE Lock can be used continuously if the AE Lock Button is kept pressed in. |
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When you focus on a specific subject, often subjects in the near foreground
and in the distance are also in focus. The region of good focus has some measurable
depth, or "depth of field" as shown here. 1. Focus depth in the near foreground is narrow and deeper with distance. 2. Greater depth of field is obtained with smaller lens opening and a wider range of good focus is provided. 3. A lens of shorter focal length (wider angle) produces a greater depth of field. A greater depth is obtained with a wide angle lens (E.G. 28 mm) and a smaller depth is obtained with a telephoto lens (E.G. 135 mm). |
B (BULB) SETTING
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The B (Bulb) setting is used for shooting night scenes or long time exposures. 1. Set the Shutter Speed Dial to "B". (Fig. 46)2. When the Shutter Release Button is pressed, the shutter is kept open as long as the Button is pressed. * Use a tripod and cable release for Bulb photography to prevent unintentional movement of the camera. Warning: Using Bulb, uses the battery. Exposures lasting minutes can eat the battery after several shots. So bring extra batteries. |
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Auxiliary lighting can be used when the finder area is dark and difficult to
see. Press the AE Lock Button to activate the LCD Illuminator. This also "memorize"
the exposure data. Press AE Lock Button once again to unlock AE, and to return to normal operation. (Fig. 47) |
POWER ON-OFF SWITCH
KR-30SP is designed to shut off the power supply automatically to save the battery energy, i.e. the electric supply will be shut off automatically when the camera is not in use for 1 minute even the Power ON-OFF Switch is ON. Press the Shutter Release Button lightly to turn ON the power. However, we suggest you should turn the Power ON-OFF Switch to the OFF position when the camera is not used.
MEMO HOLDER
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Cut off the flap of the film package to be loaded and slide it into the Memo Holder on the Back Cover to remind you what type of film is loaded in the camera. (Fig. 48) |
INFRARED MARK
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Use the Infrared Focusing mark when using infrared film and R60 filter. This is necessary because infrared light rays have a longer wave length than visible light rays, visual focusing will not be accurate without some compensation. 1. Attach the R60 filter and focus on the subject. Read the distance from the lens barrel. (Fig. 49)2. Shift the distance setting to the infrared index mark. (Fig. 50) Set the exposure and release the shutter in accordance with operating instructions for the film. * Always refer to infrared film operating instructions when the infrared film is used. |
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XR winder 2 is the automatic film winding device for KR-30SP.
When this is used on KR-30SP, you need not avert your eyes from the viewfinder to advance the film during fast action photography. This means fewer missed photo opportunities and better compositions. This is very convenient in taking sports pictures, 2 frames per second can be taken if the Shutter Release Button is kept pressed. One frame shooting is possible when the Shutter Release Button is released quickly. 4 AA 1.5V batteries (manganese, alkaline, or nickel cadmium) are used for its power source. (Fig. 51) |
XR DATA BACK
DIOPTRIC LENSES
If a dioptric lens is fitted, you do not have to wear eye-glasses when taking pictures. Slip the lens in the groove in the finder eyepiece.
Dioptric lenses are available in 7 types: -4, -3, -2, -1, +1, +2 and +3 (Diopters) (Fig. 53)
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The release grip is available for the KR-30SP as an optional accessory. 1. Push the hand grip release button on the bottom of your camera to remove the standard grip. (Fig. 54) |
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2. Press two release grip pegs into camera body holes to snap the release grip into place. (Fig. 55) |
P MOUNT ADAPTER
Conventional P mount lens (thread mount lens) can be used on KR-30SP by using the optional P mount adapter. Normal photography is available but operating conditions are slightly changed.
(Mike - Yes, you can mount a thread mount lens on this and other K-mount cameras but the thread mount lens must have a manual aperture setting. You must stop down [darken viewfinder] to take a meter reading and then open wide to focus accurately
A. Program exposure does not work (due to a different lens coupling system).B. Auto (Full Aperture) diaphragm is not functional.
C. Automatic f-stop number setting with the special flash unit is not functional.
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1. Align with the red dot and attach it into the body mount. (Fig. 56) 2. Use a ball-point pen, etc. to turn it clockwise to the limit (65°). It is then locked and ready for use. 3. Use a ball-point pen, etc. to press the spring inwards and turn the P mount adapter counterclockwise to the limit. Now it can be removed. * Some thread mount lenses cannot be mounted on the KR-30SP camera. Purchase of lenses for KR-30SP is recommended for optimum results. |
CARE OF BATTERIES
2. Do not attempt to disassemble the batteries and do not throw them into fire or expose to high temperatures.
3. When batteries are unloaded from the camera, keep them away from children. If a child should swallow a battery, immediately consult with a doctor. Battery chemicals are highly poisonous.
4. Unload batteries when the camera is not used for a long period of time.
CARE AND STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA* Shock, humidity or salt may make the camera malfunction. When you use your camera at the beach or in a place where chemicals are used, wipe it clean carefully.
* Do not leave your camera in a car or at the beach or in high temperature conditions to prevent possible trouble. When using a tripod, do not try to force a long screw into the socket. (The screw length should be less than 5.7 mm)
Type: 35 mm SLR with focal plane shutter and automatic electronic exposure control.
Photographic Modes: Program automatic exposure mode, speed program automatic exposure mode, aperture-priority automatic exposure mode and manual exposure mode.
Film Format and Frame Size: 35mm film, J135, 24 x36 mm
Lens Mount: RICOH system R-K mount
Shutter: Electronically controlled, vertically moving metal
focal plane shutter. Automatic: 16 sec. to 1/2000 sec.,
Manual: 4 sec. to
1/2000 sec., B (Bulb)
Exposure Meter: TTL full open metering for center-weighted average light reading.
Exposure Coupling Range: EV 0 to EV 18 (with ASA 100 film, 50 mm F1.4 standard lens)
Film Speed Range: ISO 12 to 3200
Accessory Shoe: Hot Shoe (with Flash Ready Signal Contact)
Exposure Adjustment: Exposure adjustment system (+2 to -2, in 1/3 steps), AE lock system,
Film Advance: Single stroke film advance lever, 135° winding angle and 35° stand-off.
Automatic Film Advance: Possible with XR winder 2 or motor drive.
Exposure Counter: Additive, automatic resetting.
Film Rewind: Film rewind crank system.
Mirror: Swing back type quick return mirror.
Back Cover: Hinged type, opened by pulling up Film rewind knob.
Other Functions: Interchangeable grip and direct contact for data back.
Power Source: Four LR44 1.5V alkaline batteries, four SR44 1.55V
silver oxide batteries
or two CR-1/3N 3V lithium batteries.
Dimensions: 137 (W) x 89 (H) x 51 (D) mm (Body only)
Weight: 490g (Body only)