Ricoh TLS EE
Section Two
Viewing and Focusing
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Look into Viewfinder Eyepiece (Q) to compose your picture and focus the lens. Rotate Focusing Ring (L) until subject becomes clear in the microprism image, the center circle area (Fig. 13). When your subject appears sharp in the microprism image, your picture has been focused. To take the picture hold the camera as steady as you can and press Shutter Release Button (D) slowly and smoothly. Since you are viewing through the lens there is no parallax problem . . . what you are viewing in the viewfinder will appear in your picture. Even -when you shoot close-ups there is no danger of acch dental cropping as may occur when the viewfinder is above or to one side of the lens. |
Depth of Field
An area in front of, and behind your subject will also be in sharp focus. How much of an area will be sharp in your final picture can be
determined in two ways:
Depth of Field Previewer
Turn EE/Manual Ring (I) off EE and set it at desired f-stop number and press Previewer Switch (H). Pressing Previewer Switch will set the
lens at the opening you have set on the EE/Manual Ring. This will enable you to preview the area of sharpness in the picture before you take
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Depth of Field Scale
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The area of sharpness in front of and behind your subject can be determined on the Depth of Field Scale (J).Locate, on the Depth of Field Scale, the two f numbers corresponding to the f-stop in the viewfinder (EE operation) or f stop you have set on EE/Manual Ring (Menu al operation). The distance shown on the Distance Scale (K) between these two f-stop numbers will be the area of sharpness in your picture (Fig. 14). |
The Self-timer
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By using the Self timer, you can also get into the picture. Merely move the Self-timer Lever (G) away from the lens (Fig. 15) and press the shutter Release Button. There will be an about 10 second delay before the Self-timer will automatically release the shutter and make the exposure for you. Camera should be placed on a tripod or other sturdy support.4www.butkus.org |
Changing the Lens
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Your camera is equipped with a 50 mm lens, which is the proper focal length for general-purpose picture taking. You may select additional lenses from the wide range of AUTO RIKENON EE or RIKENON lenses which include extremely wide angle lenses through long focal length telephoto including telephoto zoom lenses. To remove the lens, continuously turn the lens in a counter clockwise direction until it can be removed (Fig. 16). To insert another lens, turn lens in a clockwise direction until lens is secured in position. |
Flash Pictures
Your camera has FP and X synchronizations designed to permit flash pictures with most types of flash bulbs and also electronic flash. The
flash connecting cord from your flash gun or electronic flash is connected to one of the Flash Sockets (M). If your electronic flash has a direct
contact, mount it onto Hot Shoe (P) and no connecting cord is necessary.
The Fig. 17 indicates the synchronize tion ranges of FP and X. For instance, the shutter speed ranging from B to 1/60 sec. is available for
the electronic flash unit connected to X Socket.4www.butkus.org
Unloading Film
Always unload your camera in the shade, never in bright light. After the last picture on the roll has been taken, press Rewind Button (V). Lift
up crank on Rewind Knob (O). Turn crank in a clockwise direction until the entire roll has been rewound. Tension on the
crank will decrease noticeably (Fig. 18).
Open the camera back by pulling Back Cover Latch (S) and remove the film cartridge.
Have film processed as soon as possible.
Tips for Better Pictures
· Read the instruction booklet carefully. · Before you go on a trip or photograph a special event, shoot a practice roll of film.
· Keep fingers and neckstrap clear of the camera lens.
· When you reach the end of the roll of film (check Exposure Counter), the Film-wind Lever becomes harder to advance. . . don't try for "just
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. Protect your camera from dust, dirt and rough handling. Do not expose camera or film to excessively high temperatures.
. Always make sure Shutter is released to prevent unnecessary discharge of mercury battery when the camera is not in use.
· Put Lens cap to protect lens.
. Do not place AUTO RIKENON EE lens with its pins on rear part pressed.
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of the Rikenon lenses which are available. These are items 1 through 22
23. Bellows Attachment - Has focusing knob for maximum sharpness at extremely close distances. . . excellent for extreme close-ups.
24. Extension Ring Set - This is used to photograph objects at extremely close distances. Rings can be used separately or in combination
depending upon distance from object you desire to photograph.
25. Microscope Attachment - Allows camera to be attached to microscope for photographing objects utilizing microscope magnification. Plus
a broad line of other photographic accessories.
The following accessories are also available for your Ricoh Auto TLS EE camera.
26. Close-up Lens #1 100-32cm
27. Close-up Lens #2 50-24cm4www.butkus.org
28. Bellows Attachment "A"
29. Delux Belows Attachment "B" w/slide copier & focusing track
30. Extension Ring Set (Auto., 3 pieces per set)
31. Microscope Attachment
32. Diopter adjuster, ( - 3, - 2, +0.2, +1, +2, +3)
33 Eyepiece Magnifier, x2
34. Copy Stand
35. Cable Release
36. Deluxe Hand Grip (Foldable bracket)
37 Sliding Rubber eyecup4www.butkus.org
38. Gadget Bag
