Ricoh XR-M/XR-X
The these two cameras are identical the XR-X is European
- Third Section of manual -

31. MORE EXCITING APPLICATIONS FOR THE CAMERA
WITH SPEEDLITE PX/300P/260P
(APERTURE-PRIORITY FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY)

When you add any of the above Ricoh dedicated flash systems, direct film metering is possible at all F-stops for total distance and creative depth -of-field control. For example, manually use F2 or F2.8 to take a distant subject or to reduce flash recycle time; or use F11 or F16 to increase your depth-of-field or work very close to your subject.

* Check the Viewfinder and flash indicator (300P/260P only) to verify that the flash exposed properly or while shooting. If the flash shot was made with correct exposure, the Viewfinder flash ready indicator blinks for about one second. When it does not blink, exposure is not correct.
Change conditions (F- stop, distance, etc.) and try again. * You can also change program modes to suit the subject of your photograph.

1. Set the program mode to PD for increased depth-of- field, close up photography, etc. F-stop will be automatically set to F11. (Fig. 97)

2. Set the program mode to P for general flash photography. F-stop will be automatically set to F5.6.
(Fig. 98)

3. Set the program mode to PA for sports, car racing, etc., or a greater working (flash) range.
F-stop will automatically be set to F2.8 (except, of course, on lenses with smaller
maximum apertures). (Fig. 99)

* When the Speedlite 260P is used alone, the flash program mode is automatically set to P (even when you set the program mode to PD or PA). The flash ready indicator does not hi ink and the camera beep will not be heard even if the flash shot is made with correct exposure.

32. FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY WITH OTHER RICOH FLASH UNITS

Ricoh flash units such as the Speedlite 200 and 400 can be used with the camera when the shutter speed is set to AUTO. However, auto flash control will be done by the sensor on the flash unit. Direct off-the-film metering is not available.

* When the flash is fully charged, the flash ready indicator in the Viewfinder will light up (Fig. 100), as the ready lamp lights up on the flash itself.4www.butkus.org

* Shutter speed will be automatically set to 1/100 sec.

Setting F-stop Ring of the lens

With Speedlite 200: Set the F-stop Ring to R The camera selects proper F-stop number automatically.

With Speedlite 400: Manually set the F-stop Ring to the designated number.

* You may set shutter speed and F-stop manually but the shutter speed must be slower than 1/100 sec. If you select shutter speeds faster than 1/100 sec. while using these Ricoh flash systems the shutter speed will be automatically reset to 1/100 sec.

* Refer to Operating Instructions for each flash unit for additional details.

33. FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SPEEDLITE PX PLUS 300P

When the subject for the flash photography is distant, use dual flashes for extra power.

1. Attach both the Speedlite PX and 300P to the camera according to their Instruction Manuals.

2. Set the camera for program AE photography. (i.e. lens at P and shutter on AUTO) (Fig. 101)

3. Turn both flashes power switches on.4www.butkus.org

4. When both flashes are fully charged, the flash ready indicator blinks slowly.

5. Focus on the subject and press the Shutter Release Button.

34. FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY WITH NON-DEDICATED
FLASH UNITS (GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS)

1. Set the shutter speed to 1/60 sec. when a non-dedicated flash unit is used. (Fig. 102) Note: Such units cannot be used in auto mode. Set your F-stop according to the flash F-stop dictated by the flash and ISO speed of the film you are using.

* If flash is not equipped with hot shoe connection, it cannot be used.

* Dedicated flash units not designed for use with Ricoh cameras may provide incorrect exposures and/or equipment damage.

* The flash ready lamp does not light in the Viewfinder when a non-dedicated flash is used.

* Refer to Operating Instructions for individual flash units for further specific details.

35. FLASH IN DAYLIGHT

When taking pictures in back light, the subject is affected by strong background light and dark (underexposures) subjects may result. Properly lit pictures can easily be obtained by using flash even in daylight. This technique is known as fill-flash.

When the Speedlite PX, 300P or 260P are used on the camera, professional daylight fill-flash pictures can be automatically accomplished even by novice photographers. (Figs. 103,104)

With Speedlite PX:

1. Attach the flash unit on the camera
2. Set the camera to the program AE mode.
3. Turn the flash power switch on.
* When turning the flash power switch on in daylight, the Fill Flash Indicator (box with sun on left and lighting bolt), appears in the Viewfinder.

4. When fully charged, the flash ready indicator lights up on the back of the flash and in the Viewfinder. The shutter speed is set automatically to 1/100 sec. The F-stop will also be displayed. You can now shoot well exposed pictures, providing that you do not see an overexposure () mark.

* If the ambient light level dictates an unusually small aperture for correct over all exposure, the camera will automatically select and set it.
* If the camera's audio signal is turned on and there is sufficient ambient light for good average exposure, you will hear a beep each time the flash fires, irregardless of the level of fill-flash provided. (Fig. 105)

* When the flash shot is made with correct exposure, the flash ready indicator in the Viewfinder will blink. If it does not blink, change conditions and try shooting again.
* The ambient/fill-flash light ratio is programmed to be automatically set to 1:4.

With Speedlite 300P:

1. Attach the flash unit onto the camera and turn its power switch on.
Set the flash A/M (Auto/Manual) Selector to A.
2. Follow steps 2 - 4 (as shown above).
* When the flash shot is made with correct exposure, the flash ready indicator in the Viewfinder will blink. If it does not blink, change conditions and try again.4www.butkus.org
* The ambient/fill-flash light ratio is programmed to be automatically set to 1:2.
* The shutter speed (normally set to Auto) can be changed to any manual shutter speed (1/100 sec. or slower), to give correct exposure to the background in a room or other dark place.

With Speedllte 260P, 240 and 200

1. Attach the flash unit onto the camera.
2. Set the shutter speed to AUTO and set the F-stop to R
3. Turn the flash power switch on.
4. When fully charged, the flash ready light turns on.
* Remember that the aperture you select must not overexpose the film with ambient light when the shutter speed is set to 1/100 sec. or longer. In bright sunlight this may be avoided by using slower (lSO 100) films.

36. SHUTTER BIAS FLASH AE

This method uses a combination of program flash AE and shutter bias AE photography, when used with non-moving subjects, it allows intentionally long exposure times to record subjects (such as night scenes) under more natural available light, along with a supplemental flash exposure for extra illumination of a foreground subject. (Fig. 106)
1. Set the lens aperture to P. and the Program Selector Switch to P or PA. (PA will provide larger apertures and a more distant range.) (Fig. 107)

2. Set the shutter to any manual speed desired longer than 1/100 sec. The camera's computer will mix existing light and the light from the flash.
* The effect typically sought after is a natural-looking night scene with good detail visible in the foreground subject. Longer exposures can also allow moving light sources such as headlights, air planes, etc. in the background of your photograph. [Mike: these turn into streams of red tail lights or white headlights

37. P MOUNT ADAPTER

Conventional P-mount lenses (screw mount lens) can be used on the camera by using an optional P-mount adapter. General photography is available but operating conditions are some what limited.

A. Programmed exposures can not work (due to different lens coupling systems).

B. Any automatic diaphragm will not function. (Some lenses may remain wide open, while others
remain stopped down, depending on how they were designed.)

C. Automatic F-stop setting with the Speedlite PX flash unit will not occur.

Inserting and removing the adapter 1. Align the red dots and carefully fit the adapter into the body mount.4www.butkus.org

2. Use a ball-point pen, etc. to turn it clockwise until it locks in place.

3. To remove the adapter use a ball-point pen, etc. to press the spring inwards and turn the P-mount adapter counter clockwise to the limit. Lift it out carefully.

* Some screw mount lenses cannot be mounted on the camera.
Testing the fit of any lens you purchase for this camera is strongly recommended.

38. DIOPTRIC LENSES

The viewfinder eyepiece has a built-in -1 correction (suitable for most normal vision).

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)

Note: Some forms of astigmatism etc. may make dioptric eyepiece correction impossible. Please check with your vision specialist for a recommendation based on your prescription. 39. SUPER DATA BACK 4

One of the most versatile databacks offered anywhere, the Super Data Back 4 allows you to imprint a choice of date, time, or date plus time, and up to 10 characters from a choice of a full alphabet, a set of symbols and digits 0 - 9 in two lines. So, for example, you can record the date, time and place of a photograph when traveling, or make a note of birthdays and other special events.

It also incorporates a release timer, interval timer and very long exposure time controller, and gives you control over the number of exposures in a sequence to be made. (Fig. 108)

40. DATA BACK 3

When the Back Cover of the camera is replaced by the Data Back 3, "year, month and date", or "hour, minute" can be printed on your film.

The automatic dating mechanism is incorporated into the Data Back 3. 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. (Fig 109)

41. INTERCHANGEABLE VIEWFINDER SCREENS

Ricoh offers a choice of 3 additional viewfinder screens to suit your needs or tastes. Each features Ricoh's Acu-Bright mat for optimum brightness and easier focusing in dim light. The XR-M mirror is multi-coated and the pentaprism is silver-vapor coated to provide the brightest possible viewing image.
(Figs. 110 A, 110-B, 110-C)

42. SPEEDLITE PX

The Speedlite PX is dedicated to the camera exposure is controlled TTL by measuring light off the film plane.
Its real advantage lies in the fact that because it mounts so conveniently, you can leave it on the camera at all times giving you the option of compensating for back lit situations by setting the camera to the Auto Fill Flash setting rather than the ABLC mode.4www.butkus.org

It offers a guide number of 12 (24 for fill flash) and thanks to its thyristor-type, energy efficient design, charges in approximately 3 seconds. (Fig. 111)

43. XR SPEEDLITE 300P

The XR Speedlite 300P unit provides full AE through-the-lens flash and simple daylight flash by measuring light off the film plane and simple pro-fill daylight flash photography. Lots of modes - Program Flash AE, Aperture Priority Flash AE, Shutter Bias Flash AE, Manual Flash and Program Daylight Synchronization - open up exciting creative possibilities and assure great results. (Fig. 112)

44. SPEEDLITE 260P

The Speedlite 260P provides full AE through-the-lens flash either day or night by measuring light off the film plane and works well with XR-M's many programmed modes. (Fig. 113)

45. SPEEDLITE 200

Flash a smile with the compact, lightweight Speedlight 200. Just slip it on the camera hot shoe. When fully charged, the flash-ready LED is visible in the viewfinder and the shutter speed is automatically set to 1/100 sec. for perfect exposures from 0.8—3.6m (2.15—11.8 ft). This easy-to-use strobe quickly recycles in 8 seconds and provides about 130 flashes on alkaline batteries. (Fig. 114)

46. CARE OF BATTERIES

1. Before installing, be sure to clean all moisture and skin oil off both battery contact surfaces in order to avoid future problems of corrosion and poor electrical contact.

2. Remove batteries when the camera is not used for a long period of time.

* Removal of the battery case may result in a loss of camera memory.
The film may also advance two or three frames when the batteries are replaced.

* Dispose of batteries properly. Do not throw them into fire or expose to high temperature.

47. PROPER CARE OF YOUR CAMERA 1. Do not touch lens or mirror surfaces with your fingers to clean them. Blow dust away with a blower or wipe gently with soft cloth. If you must clean the lens surface use only 1 drop of lens cleaning fluid on a camera lens tissue.

2. Excessive shock and humidity, or salt may make any 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 camera and film 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 prevent 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 5.7 mm (1/4 ")

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

7. Store camera in a humidity and dust free place.

48. MAJOR SPECIFICATIONS

Type: 35mm SLR with focal plane shutter and automatic electronic exposure control

Photographic Modes: Multi-program automatic exposure mode, aperture-priority automatic exposure mode, shutter bias automatic exposure mode, TV mode, TTL auto flash mode and manual mode

Film Format: 35mm film, 24 x 36mm

Lens Mount: Ricoh system R-K mount

Shutter: Electrically controlled, vertically moving focal plane shutter
                Automatic: 30 sec. to 1/2000 sec.
                Manual: 16 sec. to 1/2000 sec.
                TV
                B - selectable operating time from 1 sec. to one hour4www.butkus.org

Self Timer: Operating time:
                            1. 10 seconds
                            2. 0 seconds - shutter release with left hand
                            3. Selectable - from 1 sec. to one hour with blinking LED and audible signal

Interval Timer: Photography at regular intervals. Selectable interval time from 1 sec.. to one hour

Viewfinder: Field of view covers 91% horizontally and vertically

Magnification: 0.80X (with 50mm F1.4 standard lens)

Viewfinder Display: AE lock, exposure compensation, fill flash mode, auto back light control mode, spot metering mode, average metering mode, underexposure mark, shutter speed indicator, long time exposure, manual, aperture-priority, P mode, TV mode, overexposure mark, remaining frame, programmed f-stop number, flash ready indicator and correct auto flash indicator

Focusing: Diagonal split-image spot in microprism band4www.butkus.org

Focusing Screen: Interchangeable screens are available optionally

Exposure Metering System: Three selectable TTL full open metering systems

1. Center-weighted average metering

2. Auto backlight control metering

3. Spot area metering

Exposure Coupling Range: EV 0 -18 (with ISO 100 film, 50mm F1.4 standard lens)

Flash Terminal: X synchro contact on the hot shoe, and synchro socket for Speedlite PX

Flash Modes: Full AE TTL metering with Speedlite 300P, 260P and PX

1. Program flash AE
2. Aperture-priority flash AE
3. Shutter bias flash AE (except 260P)
4. Program fill flash AE (except 260P)
5. Multiple flash AE And
6. Manual Flash

Exposure Compensation : Exposure adjustment system (+ 4 to - 4 in 1/3 increments)

Film Loading: Ricoh Auto-Load system. Automatic 1st frame setting

Film Advance: Automatic with a built-in motor. Two selectable modes; S (single)
and C (continuous approx. 3 fps)

Film Rewind: Automatic reverse at the end of film. Manual rewind is possible

Program Preview Button: Electronic program preview button is provided

Remote Control: Remote control socket is provided

Back Cover: Removable

LCD Display: P mode, P mode indicator, TV mode, film loaded, film advance, film taken up onto
                        film take-up spool, exposure counter, film reverse, film reverse completion, exposure
                        compensation mark, interval mode, ISO, number of exposures of film (when DX film is used),
                        DX, shutter speed, film speed, selected exposure compensation, selected time
                        (self-timer, bulb, interval), film advance mode (S/C), battery indication (good, alarm,
                        low and low for flash)

Power Source: Four AA batteries. AAA battery holder (4 x AAA batteries) is available optionally 4www.butkus.org

Dimensions: 151 (W) x 91 (H) x 51 (D) mm (5.9" x 3.6" x 2.0") (with AA battery holder)

Weight: 510g (18.0 oz) (body only with AA battery holder

* Specifications and appearance of this camera are subject to change without notice

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