12. Bulb (long exposure) Photography ...61

13. Remote Control Socket ...64

14. Flash Photography ...65

15. Daylight Fill-In Flash ...67

16. Flash Photography with Speedlite SL-301M ...69

17. Using the Self-Timer ...71

18. Using the Self-Timer with Flash ...73

19. Reset Button ...74

IV. CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA ...75

V. HELP! (Troubleshooting Guide)...77

VI. ACCESSORIES ...81

VII. APPENDIX (Charts, Diagrams) ...85

VIII. MAJOR SPECIFICATIONS ...91
 

12. BULB (LONG EXPOSURE) PHOTOGRAPHY

The B (Bulb) setting is used for shooting night scenes or making long exposures of other subjects.

1. Set the Bulb Mode by pressing the B (Bulb) Button under the Creative Control Panel Cover. (Fig. 26)4www.butkus.org

2. The B mark will appear in the LCD Panel. (Fig. 27
3. When the Shutter Release Button is pressed, the shutter will be kept open as long as the button remains depressed. Fig. 28

* A digital count up of the exposure time will be shown on the LCD Display Panel as long as the Shutter Release Button is held down. (Fig. 28)

* To cancel the Bulb Mode, press the B (bulb) Button again, or press the Reset Button.
 

* Use a tripod and Ricoh Electric Cable Release for bulb photography to prevent the unintentional movement of your camera. (Fig. 29) (Before you plug the electric cable release into your camera, turn the Main Operating Switch to OFF)
 
 

13. REMOTE CONTROL SOCKET

Your camera is equipped with an Electronic Re mote Control Socket. An Electronic Cable Release with a 50cm (1.5ft.) cord and a companion 10-meter (soft.) extension cord are available from Ricoh as options for use in remote control photography. Various other methods of remote control can be used by plugging an infrared sensor, audio sensor, remote controller; etc. into this socket. Such devices allow you to capture the natural expressions of subjects from a distance.4www.butkus.org

1. Turn the Main Operating Switch OFF before connecting or disconnecting any cords or controllers. (Fig. 30)
2. Plug the remote controller into the Remote Control Socket of your camera.
3. Turn the Main Operating Switch ON. Position your camera for the best composition.
4. Aim at your subject and take a picture.
 

14. FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY

The Built-in Flash Unit will cover the distances to about 4.0m (13.1 ft.) at telephoto position to approx. 5.0m (16.4ft.) at wide-angle position (negative film ISO 100), thus making it ideal for use with the nominal, wide-angle and telephoto position of the built-in 35-135mm zoom lens. This makes possible a world of special applications as well as the ultimate in point-and-shoot simplicity.

1. Under dim light conditions, the shutter speed will blink if the light is insufficient when the Shutter Release Button is depressed halfway. Slide the Flash Power. Fig. 31

Switch toward the outside of the camera. (Fig.31) The flash unit will pop up and begin charging. Before charging is complete, the Flash Ready indicator "LIGHTING BOLT" in the Viewfinder will blink. (Fig. 32)

2. When fully charged, the Flash Ready Indicator "LIGHTING BOLT" will light steadily in the Viewfinder. Flash charging typically takes about 3.5 sec.

* When the Shutter Release Button is depressed, the mark "LIGHTING BOLT" will blink rapidly if your subject is too far away for a correct exposure. Move closer to your subject and/or zoom to a shorter (wide-angle) focal length.

3. Focus on your subject and press the Shutter Release Button to take your picture automatically.

* Do not use the flash in combination with the Continuous Shooting Mode because the flash will be unable to recycle fast enough to make two exposures per second.

* The shutter speed is set to 1/100 sec. automatically, and the f-stop will be set according to the distance. (This can be observed when the flash is fully charged, by prefocusing on different distances and watching the F-number change in the Viewfinder.)4www.butkus.org

15. DAYLIGHT FILL-IN FLASH

When taking pictures in strong backlighting, the result will invariably be an underexposed (dark) subject. There are several ways to ensure a proper exposure of a backlit subject, including using the Automatic Backlight Control metering mode or manually adjusting the exposure using the AE Lock (see page 56), the Exposure Compensation Mode (see page 58). You can also use the Daylight Fill-In Flash Mode.

* When the Fill-in Flash Button is pressed for flash photography in a dark area, the shutter speed will automatically slow down to allow more light from the background to enter the camera, thereby more evenly balancing subject and background illumination. Use a tripod to prevent the unintentional movement of your camera.

To activate Fill-ln Flash:

1. Press the Fill-in Flash Button to set the Fill-in Flash Mode. Confirm that the lets "SUN" mark is shown on the LCD Panel. (Fig. 33)
2. Pop up the flash unit. (Fig. 34)
3. When fully charged, the Flash Ready Indicator "LIGHTING BOLT" lights up inside the Viewfinder. When charging, the Flash Ready Indicator blinks.
4. Focus on your subject and press the Shutter Release Button to take your picture.

* When the Shutter Release Button is depressed, the Flash Ready Indicator "LIGHTING BOLT" will blink rapidly if your subject is too far away for a correct exposure. More closer to your subject and/or zoom to a shorter (wider angle) focal length.4www.butkus.org

16. FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SPEED LIGHT SL-310M

With the optional Speedlite SL-301M, direct, through-the-lens, flash control is possible for total distance and creative depth-of-field control.
 

1. Turn the Hot Shoe Cover counterclockwise and remove it from the camera. (Fig. 35)

2. Insert the flash unit into the Hot Shoe and turn the lock lever counterclockwise in the direction of arrow until it fastens. (Figs. 36, 37)
3. Turn the Flash Power Switch ON, as well as the Camera Main Operating Switch.
4. After the Flash Ready Indicator lights in the Viewfinder and/or on the back of the flash unit, take the picture.

* If the Flash Ready Indicator S blinks rapidly when the Shutter Release Button is depressed halfway, your subject is too far away for a proper exposure. Move closer to your subject and take the flash photograph by following steps shown previously.4www.butkus.org

17. USING THE SELF-TIMER

The Self-timer is used to include yourself in your pictures. When activated, the Self-timer provides a delay of approximately 10 seconds.

1. Press the Self-timer Button. The Hi) mark will light up on the LCD Panel. (Fig. 38)

2. Depress the Shutter Release Button halfway The green · symbol in the Viewfinder lights when your subject is in focus.

3. Press the Shutter Release Button fully. The Self-timer Indicator LED in the front panel will blink and the self-timer audible beep (if switched ON) will beep during the countdown and remain on for the last 2 seconds before the shutter releases. The lamp will also blink and then light steadily to warn you that the shutter will release soon. (Fig. 39)

* To cancel the Self-timer after it has been activated, press the Self-timer Button again, press the Reset Button or turn the Main Operating Switch OFF.
* The Self-timer sound can be heard by setting the Sound Switch to the A) position.
* Focus is locked during countdown.
* The LCD will display the actual countdown.
 

* Using the Self-timer for Pre Focus Photography

1. Press the Self timer Button until the "SELF TIME" mark appears in the LCD Panel.

2. Select the subject you wish to pre-focus on. Move your camera so that it is in Auto focus Frame.

3. Depress the Shutter Release Button halfway to focus your subject.

4. While keeping your finger in that position on the Shutter Release Button, recompose the scene.

5. Press the Shutter Release Button fully. Focus will remain locked, and the shutter will be released after approximately 10 seconds.
 

18. USING THE SELF-TIMER WITH FLASH

1. Press the Self-timer Button. The () mark will light up on the LCD Panel.
2. Pop up the f lash unit whenever you suspect there is insufficient light.
3. Wait for the Flash Ready Lamp to Light.
4. Depress the Shutter Release Button halfway. The green e symbol in the Viewfinder lights when your subject is in focus.
5. Press the Shutter Release Button fully to make start the Self-timer countdown. The shutter will be released automatically after approximately 10 seconds.
 

19. RESET BUTTON

This button is used to revert all modes to their default settings. First, if necessary, lightly press the Shutter Release Button to reactivate the system and see the currently entered information in the LCD Panel.
Next, press the Reset Button to return all of the following items to their default values. (Fig. 40)

- Exposure compensation to +O from any manually entered value (O to +4 EV).

- Film advance mode to single - if presently set for Continuous Shooting.

- Exposure metering system to Automatic Backlight Control if presently set for Center weighted Average.

- Daylight f lash mode cancelled. After shooting a daylight fill-flash picture, press the Reset Button and return the flash unit to the f lash off position.

- Manually-set Program Shift is cancelled, and camera is set to the standard automatic program.

- Self-timer will be cancelled if it has been set or started.

- AE Lock is cancelled before taking any pictures.

- Bulb (B) setting is cancelled if it has been set.
 

IV. CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA

1. Do not touch lens or shutter surfaces with your fingers to clean them. Gently blow dust away with a blower or wipe gently with soft cloth. If you must clean the lens surface use only one drop of lens cleaning fluid on a rolled-up camera lens tissue.

2. Avoid excessive shock, humidity or salt, as these conditions may make your camera malfunction. When you use the camera at the beach, in a corrosive atmosphere, or in a place where chemicals are used, carefully wipe it clean.

3. Do not expose your camera, film and batteries to temperature extremes.

4. Do not leave your camera in a car at the beach, in the desert, or in other high temperature conditions to avoid possible damage.

5. When using a tripod, do not try to force a long screw into the socket. (The screw length should not extend more than 5.7mm (1/4~) )

6. Do not store the camera near a television, radio or other strong magnetic source.4www.butkus.org

7. Store camera in a low humidity and dust and vibration-free place.

8. When not shooting, switch off the power.

9. Do not allow the battery contacts, strobe contacts, or date back contacts to get dirty.

10. Do not touch nor allow foreign objects to get caught in any fast moving parts, especially the shutter.

11. Do not have this camera disassembled or lubricated anywhere but an authorized service center.

12. Only use filters designed for this camera. (Oversized filters, lens shades, etc. may interfere with automatic lens movements and permanently damage internal parts.)
 

V. HELP (Troubleshooting guide)

Commonly asked Questions and Answers about your New Camera...

Q. No camera functions are working. What should I do?
A. 1. Make sure the Main Operating Switch is set to ON.
2. Check to see that a battery is loaded and/or inserted correctly

Q. Why won't the shutter fire when I press the Shutter Release Button?
A. 1. Check the Viewfinder. If the > <, "LIGHTING BOLT" or "FLOWER" symbols are blinking, the camera cannot auto focus properly on your subject. You should either focus on a more distinct, detailed subject or switch to Macro (see page 43) or Manual Focus (see page 42).
2. The flash may still be charging. Wait a few seconds until the flash is fully charged.
3. A rewound roll of film may still be in the camera. Remove the roll and replace it with a fresh one.
4. The auto load is not properly done. Load the film again into camera.
 

Q. The camera is on but the lens won't zoom. What should I do?
A. 1. Make sure the Main Operating Switch is at the ON position (not MACRO).
2. If you're using flash, wait until the flash is fully recharged.
3. The lens will also not zoom while the film is being advanced or rewound or if the self timer is operating (the Self-timer Indicator LED is lit and blinking).

Q. Why won't the lens auto focus properly?
A. The auto focus system may not operate with very bright or overall dark/light subjects (lack of contrast) or with subjects that are very close to the camera With a very bright or overall light/dark subjects, try prefocusing on another object at about the same distance from the camera or switch to Manual Focus (see page 42). With too-close subjects, move further away from the subject or use the Macro Mode (see page 43).

Q. The flash doesn't fire. What should I do?
A. 1. Make sure the flash is popped up.
2. In bright lighting conditions, press the Fill in Flash Button.
3. Wait until other camera functions (e.g.: zooming and film advance/rewind) have been completed.

Q. I just loaded a new roll of film. Why isn't it advancing?
A. The film probably didn't load properly. Open the camera back and make sure to pull the
film leader to the film leader mark (see page 13).

Q. After pressing the Self-timer Button, the timer won't activate. Why?
A. 1. After pressing Self-timer Button, you must lightly press the Shutter Release Button, obtain the green focus OK confirmation in the Viewfinder, and fully depress the shutter release to activate the self-timer. (See page 71)
2. You may be in the Bulb Mode. To return to Programmed AK, press the Reset Button or turn the camera off and on again before activating the self-timer.

Q. I've reached the last frame on my mm roll but the film won't rewind. Why?
A. 1. With DX-encoded film, you'll frequently get one or two "extra frames (e.g.: 26 on a 24-exposure roll).
2. If you're using non-DX-encoded film, the camera may not rewind it automatically.  Press the Manual Rewind Button under the Creative Control Panel to rewind the film.

Q. Why is there no display in the LCD Panel or Viewfinder?
A. To conserve battery life, the camera automatically shuts off the display after about 16 seconds. Press the Shutter Release Button lightly to activate the display and all other operating functions.

Q. I'm trying to take a picture but shutter speed display is blinking in the Viewfinder. What does this mean?
A. Your camera is warning you that the ambient light is too low for steady hand-held shooting. When you see a blinking "60" or "30" in the Viewfinder pop up the built-in flash or use a tripod Mother support to steady the camera.

Q. When should I replace the battery?
A. 1. Periodically check the battery symbol in the top LCD Panel. When the  symbol appears, purchase a fresh battery and use it to replace the old one when the camera is not loaded with film. (See pages 11.)
2. When the c symbol appears, replace the battery with new one.
 
 

1. DATA BACK DB-5M When the Back Cover of the camera is replaced by the Data Back DB-5M, "Year, Month and Date (3 types)", or "Date, Hour Minute" can be printed on your film.

The automatic dating mechanism is incorporated into the Data Back DB-5M. Once the date is set, no adjustment is necessary until 2019, because leap years and months with 31 or less days are automatically adjusted. When the switch is turned off, it can be used as digital watch.4www.butkus.org

2. SPEEDLITE SL -301M The Speedlite SL-301M unit provides Full AE Through-The-Lens f lash and simple daylight flash by measuring light off the film plane and simple pro-fill daylight flash photography.
 

3. TELE CONVERTER TO 200M Can be easily attached to the lens to obtain magnifications of 200mm (1.5 power).
 

4. PROTECTION FINER MC UV Can be attached permanently to protect the lens from dirt, dust and shock. It is a multicoated UV Filter that cuts ultra violet rays. For optimum results, it is recommended that the filter be used as often as possible.
 

5. GRIP BELT GM Increases holding stability when holding camera and thus prevents blurring due to shaking.4www.butkus.org

Vll. APPENDIX (Charts Diagrams)

Zoom Range: 35mm - 135 mm

Lens Speed: F4.2 - F5.6

Minimum focusing Distance: 1.2m

Macro Distance: 1.2m - 0.49m (by Focus Aid)

Macro Magnification: 1/4.9 (at 0.49m)

Macro Type: Tele Macro

Filter Size: 52mm

Front Lens Diameter: 44mm

Lens Construction: 15 Elements in 13 Groups

Lens Retraction: By 8mm (When Main Switch is Off)

Zooming: Power Zooming

VIEWFINDER

Type: TTL Type

Magnification: x0.80 (at 50mm)

Field of Coverage: 87%

LIGHT MEASUREMENT

Mode: Automatic Back Light Control Mode

    Center Weighted Average Mode

AE Lock: Yes

Exposure Compensation: + or - 4EV

EV RANGE: EV4-20

ISO SETTING:  25 - 5000

FOCUSING

Type: TTL Automatic Focusing Single AF Type

AF Distance Coverage: 1.2m - inf.

AF Range: . EV4 - 17 (without Beam Illuminator)

Beam Illuminator: Automatically lights in low light up to about 5.5m

Focus Aid: Possible by Power Focusing
            At Macro Mode Use Focus Aid for AF

EXPOSURE

Mode: Program AE with Automatic Shift Capability
      (35 - 44mm: Wide, 45 - 70mm: Standard, 71 - 135mm: Tele Program)
Manual Program Shift Possible with Up/Down Button Bulb

STROBE

Type: Flash Matic Type Built-in

Shooting Range: Wide: 1.2 - 5m/Tele: 1.2-4.0m (ISO 100 Negative Film)

Pop-up: Manual Pop-up

Sensor: Yes When Popped-up

Fill Flash: Possible by Fill-Flash Button

Strobe Effective Range: Can be checked before Shooting

Additional Strobe: Can be attached (G. NO. 30)

Synchro Speed: 1/100 sec.

SHUTTER

Type: Focal Plane Type

Speed: 32 sec. - 1/2000 sec. and Bulb

VIEWFINDER

Screen Information: Matt Only (Not Interchangeable) with AF Frame

        In Focus, Too Far, Too Close, Strobe Charge (by LEDs) F-Stop
        Shutter Speed (pulsates as slow shutter warning), Exposure
        Over, Under, AE Lock, Macro, Exposure Compensation

OUTSIDE LCD PANEL Focusing Distance, Focal Length,
            Film Loaded, Film Set, Continuous Winding, Average
            Metering, Self Timer, Fill Flash, Exposure Counter Battery Condition

CONTROL BUTTONS
COVERED:         Exposure Compensation, Manual Rewind, ABLC/Average,
                    Bulb/Auto Exposure, Single/Continuous Winding

OTHERS

Remote Control Socket: Yes

Databack: Can Be Attached

Selftimer: 10 Seconds

Battery: Lithium (CR-P2), or AAAx4

Size: 135mm (W)x126mm (D)x81mm (H)

Weight: 1010g

(SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE)