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1. Remove the Battery Holder by turning
the Battery Holder Screw counter clockwise with a coin. (Fig. 1)
2. Slip the Viewfinder Cap on to the strap.
(Fig. 2) Slip Cap over Viewfinder. (Fig. 3)
3. Run the strap down through the Upper Strap Lug until it protrudes about 8 cm (3") from the lug. Then feed the end through the Buckle. (Fig. 4.) 4. Remove Viewfinder Cap off camera, straighten out strap and attach other end to Lower Lug in a similar manner.4www.butkus.org |
5. Adjust the strap length as desired.
2. INSERTING BATTERIES
1. Insert four fresh batteries into the Battery Holder, first checking that the + and - on each battery are lined up correctly according to the polarity diagram inside the Battery Holder. (Fig. 5)
2. Secure the Battery Holder to the camera body by turning the Battery Holder Screw clockwise with a coin. (Fig. 6)
* Condition of batteries should be monitored
frequently. See Section 6 for details.
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1. Pull off the Back Lens Cap
to remove it from the lens. (Fit
2. Pull off the Camera Body Cap. (Fig.
8)
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4. Turn the lens in the direction shown
by the arrow until it clicks into place. (Fig. 10)
5. To remove the lens, depress Lens Release Button, then turn the lens in the direction shown by the arrow. (Fig. 11) * Conventional K mount lenses can be used in Aperture priority and Manual Modes but cannot be used for Programmed AE Photography. * For best results, use Ricoh original equipment lens. Proper performance of camera may not always be assured with other lenses.
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1. While the P Lock Button is pressed,
turn the F-stop Ring. (Fig. 12)
2. Set it to the locked P position for programmed automatic exposure photography. (Fig. 13) I * To unlock the F-stop ring from P. turn it while the P Lock | Button is depressed. |
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1. Slide the Power On/Off Switch to ON.
(Fig. 14)
* If you slide the Power On/Off Switch to the sound mark ·1)), a beep will be heard whenever the mode is changed, the self- timer is used, etc. Then you can audibly know that your operation has been made correctly. (Fig. 15) * The camera is designed to shut off the main power supply automatically to save battery energy when the camera is not in use for about 30 sees. even if the Power On/Off Switch is left ON. This will turn off the top LCD Display, but the information contained in camera memory will be retained. Lightly press the Shutter Release Button to turn on the power and update the LCD Display. For maximum battery life, always turn the Power On/Off Switch to the OFF position when the camera is stored.4www.butkus.org
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MONITORING CONDITION OF BATTERIES
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1. Batteries are in good condition when
the (full battery icon) symbol appears on the top LCD Display Panel. (Fig.
16)
2. When the batteries are nearly exhausted, the (blank battery icon) symbol | will be displayed on top LCD. (Fig. 17) Replace with fresh batteries. * If a Non-DX film is in camera when the
(blank battery icon) symbol is displayed, you may have to rewind the film
manually
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3. When the batteries are almost exhausted,
the interval winding starts to conserve the batteries remaining life by
winding for 2 sec. and shutting off for 0.5 sec. in sequence. The (blank
battery icon) symbol will blink in LCD Display Panel. (Fig. 18) If the
battery outline ~ is flashing do not use flash until batteries are replaced.
(Fig. 19)
4. When the batteries are virtually dead, the c symbol will appear in the LCD Display Panel. Replace with new batteries. (Fig. 20) * If the c symbol lights for about one minute, then disappears, the battery is only capable of retaining camera memory. However, do not remove old batteries until you are ready to replace them with fresh ones.
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Always avoid direct sunlight when loading the film.
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2. Load the Film Cassette into the Film
Chamber and pull out enough film leader to extend just beyond the green
mark, against the Take-up Spool. (Fig. 22)
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5. As soon as you close the Back Cover,
the film speed appears on LCD Display Panel for 1—2 seconds. Then the LCD
Display Panel will show the following signs (Fig. 26):
(1) Program mode (2) Total number of exposures on film roll loaded (3) DX verification (4) Shutter SPEED (5) Film advance mode (C/S) (6) Film taken up onto Film Take-up Spool (7) Film advance symbols (these symbols will flash in sequence toward the right to tell you the film is winding) (8) Film Cassette loaded symbol (9) Exposure Counter
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* If display shuts off, lightly press
Shutter Release Button to update LCD.
* LCD display data can be verified by checking the information visible through Film Loaded Window on camera back. (Fig. 27)
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6. If the film has not advanced correctly or was not taken up onto the Film Take-up Spool, the Film Cassette loaded symbol will blink until the film has been loaded correctly. Reload the film by repeating steps 1 - 5 shown above.
If Non-DX films are loaded in the camera,
no LCD warnings will be observed.
(The film ISO speeds must also be set
manually. See next section.)4www.butkus.org
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DX coded films are provided with black-and-silver patterns corresponding to film speed and number of exposure on roll. The camera reads this pattern and automatically sets itself for DX films with speeds ranging from ISO 12 to 6400. (Fig. 28) |
DX films
* For advanced applications, you may wish
to raise or lower the ISO speed of a DX coded film. This may be done by
using the Exposure Compensation Adjustment Button. See Section 27 for details.
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1. Press the ISO Button (under cover
on top left of camera) to display the film ISO speed in the LCD Display
Panel. (Fig. 30)
2. While keeping the ISO Button depressed, press the Up or Down Button until the desired film speed appears on the LCD Display panel. (Fig. 31) * The digits of the film speed shown on the LCD Display Panel can be changed fast by keeping the Up or Down Button depressed.
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| 1. Blinking AE Lock Indicator
2. Subtractive Film Counter Display (displays the last 9 frames with DX-coded films) 3. Blinking Exposure Compensation Indicator 4. Blinking Underexposure Indicator 5. Blinking Overexposure Indicator 6. Shutter Speed Scale 7. Slow Shutter Speed Zone (orange) 8. Manual Mode 9. Aperture Priority Mode |
10. Program Mode 11. TV Mode 12. Shutter Speed Indicator 13. Flash Ready Indicator (lights) 14. Correct Auto Flash Indicator 15. Aperture Readout (Program Mode) 16. (Box with image of sun on right): Auto Backlight Indicator 17. (Box with dot in center): Spot Metering Indicator 18. (Box, empty): Averaged Metering Indicator 19. (Box with sun on left side): Fill Flash Indicator |
An auxiliary light turns on automatically when finder LCD is dark and difficult to see. If you can not easily see the LCD information in the Viewfinder, the light is also available by pressing the Depth-of-field Preview Button.
(FOR SHARPER PICTURES)
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1. Lightly put your right-hand forefinger on the Shutter Release Button while holding the camera body with other fingers. 2. Make your right arm comfortable, but
keep it as close to your body as possible.
4. Brace your left elbow against your body and hold the camera comfortably against your face. Look through the Viewfinder to compose your picture.
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* It is important to practice correct shooting
position to avoid blurred or tilted pictures. (Figs. 33, 34)
In program AE photography, the camera automatically selects the F-stop and the shutter speed according to subject illumination. Programmed exposures are best suited for general photography of people and scenery. Special-effects shooting, etc., can best be done using the camera's many override options. Please keep in mind however that for most shooting you can just focus and shoot.
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1. Set the shutter speed to AUTO by pressing/holding
the Up or Down Button. (Fig. 35)
2. Set the lens to P. (Fig. 36)4www.butkus.org 3. Set the Program Selector to P (normal program setting). (Fig. 37)
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4. Set the Exposure Mode Selector Switch to AUTO BLC. (Fig. 38) * Refer to the Sections 19 - 23 for more advanced shooting modes.
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Look through the Viewfinder and turn the Focusing Ring until you obtain the sharpest possible image. (Figs. 39-A, 39.B) 1. Split image focusing spot: When both images in the split-image spot form a single, clear image, the subject is in focus. 2. Microprism focusing collar: When the subject loses its shimmering appearance, the subject is in focus. 3. Matte screen focusing field: When the subject loses its blurred appearance, the subject is in focus. Long focal length lenses and/or lenses with small maximum apertures may black-out part of the central focusing aids. When using these lenses, you must rely on the matte screen for accurate focusing. |
In the Viewfinder you can visually observe the depth-of-field provided by the automatically or manually selected F-stop.
2. Press the Depth-of-field Preview Button. (Fig. 40)
3. Observe the results of increased sharpness on the (darkened) image in the Viewfinder.
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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
2. Depth-of-field is greater around a subject that is further away from the camera than one that is close to it (at a given aperture F-number) setting.
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1. Focus the lens on the subject.
3. A pair (or pairs) of lines alongside the main indicator will now show the range of subject sharpness on either side of the subject that will also be in acceptable focus at one or more aperture (F-number) settings.
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For example, if you are using a 50 mm normal lens, set to f/16 and focused to 3.0 m (10 ft.), the two depth-of-field indicators (for f/16) will show a range of sharp focus from about 1.8 m (6 ft.) to 7.6 m (25 ft.). Subjects within this range will be in good focus. (Fig. 43) |
Always re-adjust your focus to the infrared focusing mark when
using infrared films and an R60 (or equivalent) filter. This is necessary because the image forming, invisible IR rays have longer wave lengths than the visible light rays you see and focus with, and the camera lens focuses them slightly further back inside the camera. Therefore, visual focusing can not be accurate without some compensation.
2. Shift that distance setting over to the red infrared index mark. (Fig. 45)
* Many lenses do not provide separate IR indicator, in which case some "Bracketing" of distance settings may be necessary.
3. Set the exposure in accordance with operating instructions | for the film. I
* Always refer to film instructions for special precautions and procedures when any infrared film is used.
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1. DX coded films will rewind automatically
when you reach the end of the roll.
* Film rewinding is indicated by a series of three dashes flashing in sequence from right to left, while the Exposure counter is counting down. (Fig. 46) 2. When the film is fully rewound, the motor stops automatically and "E" appears on the LCD Display Panel. (Fig. 47) You can now open the Back Cover to unload the film.
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* The Shutter Release is locked when
"E" is displayed.
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The Self-timer is used to include yourself
in your pictures and normally provides a delay of 10 seconds, other times
are available and may be changed as follows:
1. Switch to single exposure mode.
(Fig. 49)
* If full display information is not showing, lightly touch the Shutter Release to make the information reappear. 2. Press and hold the INT Button to display the interval time on the LCD Display Panel. 3. While keeping the INT Button depressed, press the Up or Down Button until the desired delay time is displayed on the LCD. (Fig. 50) The LCD will automatically return to the normal display within seconds after the INT Button is released, and INT will blink to indicate that a special delay time has been set. |
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* The LCD will display the actual count down.
(Fig. 52)
* When using the Self-timer in all modes other than manual always use the Viewfinder Cap attached to the strap to covet the Viewfinder Eyepiece to avoid incorrect exposure due to stray light entering the Viewfinder Eyepiece. (Fig. 53)
* The Self-timer sound can be eliminated by setting the Power Switch to the ON position. (Fig. 54)
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17. PROGRAMMED FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY (USING THE OPTIONAL SPEEDLITE PX)
The RICOH Speedlite PX is a powerful, but highly compact electronic flash that, when attached to the XR-M, become an integral part of the camera system. If provides a Guide Number of 12 m (Guide Number 40 in ft.) at ISO 100, and will cover the field of a 35mm lens, thus making it ideal for use with normal, wide-angle and compact zoom lenses such as 35—70 mm.
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When the Speedlite PX is used on the camera, and the camera is set to program AE photography, the shutter speed and F-stop are automatically set. Flash photography is a direct metering
system and light is measured off the film plane to control the flash duration.
This makes possible a world of special applications, as well as the ultimate
in point and shoot simplicity.
3. Set the F-stop to P. (Fig. 57)
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4. Set the Program Mode Selector to P.
(Fig. 58) (See Section 31 for additional details.)
5. Turn the Flash Power Switch on. This will also flip up the flash head. (Fig. 59) 6. When fully charged, the Flash Ready Indicator ( ~ ) lights in the Viewfinder and the Flash Ready Lamp on the back of the flash lights. (Fig. 60) 7. Focus on your subject and press the Shutter Release Button to take your picture automatically. (Fig. 61)
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8. If the flash exposure is correct, the Flash Ready Indicator blinks for about one second. (Fig. 62) If exposure is not correct when it does not blink. Change conditions (F-stop, distance, etc.) and try shooting again. 9. To remove the flash, depress the Lock Release Button and pull the flash in the direction of arrow. (Fig. 63) * When you are close to your subject, very little flash power is needed, therefore the flash recycle time will be very fast. If your subject is very far away, it will take more flash power to be properly illuminated, and require longer re-cycle times. * The Speedlite PX contains no batteries. It obtains its power from the batteries in the camera's handgrip. If the flash recycle time becomes excessive, replace the camera batteries as soon as possible (using the battery indicator on the LCD to monitor battery condition). |
* Do not use the Speedlite PX in combination with the Continuous Exposure Mode because the flash will be unable to recycle fast enough to make three exposures per second.
* Refer to the PX Flash Operating Instructions
for more creative techniques and technical details.