(PROGRAMMED FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY)
If the RICOH SPEEDLITE 300P is used on the RICOH XR-P camera, the shutter speed and the f-stop number are automatically set with the camera is set to program AE photography.
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY
(PROGRAMMED FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY)
If the RICOH SPEEDLITE 300P is used on the RICOH XR-P camera, the shutter
speed and the f-stop number are automatically set with the camera is set
to program AE photography.
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Flash photography is direct metering system and light is measured off
the film plane to control the flash duration. This make possible a world
of special applications as well as the ultimate in "Point and Shoot" simplicity.
2. Set the Shutter Speed Dial to ''A". (Fig. 40) 3. Set the F-Stop Ring to "P". (Fig. 41 )
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4. Set the Program Selector to "P". (Fig. 42) 5. Set the flash A/M selector to "A''. (Fig. 43) 6. Turn the flash power on-off switch ON. (Fig. 44) |
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7. When fully charged, the Flash Ready Indicator (red LED) lights in the finder. (Fig. 45) Focus the subject and press the Shutter Release Button for shooting.
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8. When flash shot is made with correct exposure, the Flash Ready Indicator/ Correct Auto Flash Indicator (red LED) blinks for one second. Exposure is not correct when it does not blink. Change taking conditions (F-Stop, Distance, etc.) and try shooting again. (Fig. 46) * Refer to Operating Instructions for the flash unit for more creative techniques and technical details.
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APPLICATIONS
HOW TO USE MULTI-PROGRAM The RICOH XR-P camera is designed with a Multi-Program
system. 3 - "customized" programs can be chosen by the Program Selector
according to taking conditions and subject.
1. PD program:
This is used for shooting with a deeper focus (an increased depth-of-field)
as in scenery or close-up shots. (Fig. 47)4www.butkus.org
2. P program:
An "average" shutter speed and f-stop number are combined. This program
is used for general shooting. (Fig. 48)
3. PA program:
This program is used for fast moving subjects as in sports, car races
etc. This program bias wider apertures with decreased depth-of field. This
results in a less sharp background. This is ideally suited for portrait
taking. (Fig. 49)
APERTURE-PRIORITY
AE PHOTOGRAPHY
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.
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1. Set the Shutter Speed Dial to "A". 2. Turn the F-Stop Ring to set the desired f-stop number. The f-stop
number can be seen in the bottom area of the viewfinder through the Aperture
Relay Port. (Fig. 51 )
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* When overexposure mark (A) or underexposure mark (a) appears in the viewfinder, exposure is not correct. Turn the F-Stop Ring to change the f-stop number.
SHUTTER BIAS
PROGRAM AE PHOTOGRAPHY
The shutter bias program AE photography is a combination of the program
AE photography and shutter speed priority AE photography. Use this mode
to avoid shutter speeds lower than the pre-selected shutter speed as in
sports photography.
For example, set the Shutter Speed Dial at 250 to avoid any shutter speed slower than 1/250 second.
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 fstop 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. (Fig. 52)
1. Turn the F-Stop Ring to set to "P".
2. Turn the Shutter Speed Dial to set the desired shutter speed.
MANUAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Select manual mode to manually set the shutter and the f-stop number
in unusual or creative picture taking situations.
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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. 53)
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Use this mode to take TV images. 1. Set the program Selector according to the system of the television. 2. Set the Shutter Speed Dial to "TV" (Fig. 54). 3. Turn the F-Stop Ring to the "P" setting. 4. TV indicating TV mode, shutter speed and f-stop number are shown on the LCD meter display.
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* Use a tripod in TV mode, to avoid camera shake, because slow shutter speed are used.
* The f-stop number is automatically selected according to brightness of TV images. It is not necessary to adjust fstop.
* In order to achieve correct exposure, compose TV images to fill the frame completely.
* Use of a tripod is absolutely necessary for PA, because the shutter speed is very slow. Be careful about unintentional movement of the camera in taking pictures.
* Compensation filters are available on the market to remove strong blue cast in TV images.
* TV images cannot be taken if the flash unit is used.
When the Speedlite 300P is used, it does not fire even when the switch is "ON" in TV mode.
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The XR-P center-weighted meter can be ''fooled" under very extreme lighting conditions.4www.butkus.org 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. 1. Turn the Exposure Compensation Dial to set it to the required number. (Fig. 55) * Be sure to set it back to "O" position after use. * When the Exposure Compensation Dial is set at positions other than
O. + and - is displayed on the viewfinder LCD.
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Exposure adjustment examples:
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Scenery with much sky |
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sea on the background |
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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 (to dark) or over (to bright) exposed pictures result. Use AE lock to "remember" or lock into the cameras electronic brain a close-up reading of the subject. This reading is 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. 57)
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 button is kept pressed
in.
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY WITH RICOH FLASH UNIT OTHER THAN 300P
Ricoh flash units (SPEEDLITE 400, 240 and 180) can be used with XR-P with the Shutter Speed Dial set to "A", however, auto flash control is done by the sensor on flash unit and direct off the film metering is not available.
* When the flash is fully charged, the Flash Ready Indicator in the viewfinder will light up.
* Shutter speed is automatically set to 1/125 sec.
Setting F-Stop Ring of the lens
With SPEEDLITE 240:
Set the F-Stop Ring to "P". The camera selects proper f-stop number automatically.
With SPEEDLITE 180 & 400: Set the F-Stop Ring to the designated number.
* 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.
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY WITH "NON-DEDICATED" FLASH UNITS
(General use of flash)
1. Set the Shutter Speed Dial to 1/125 sec. when a generic flash unit is used.
Note: Such units cannot be used in A (Auto) mode.
2. Connect the synchro cord to the synchro socket if the flash is not equipped with a hot shoe connection.
* 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.
The subject is affected by strong background light when taking pictures
in back light. Dark pictures (faces, etc.) may be produced. Well lit pictures
can be obtained by using flash even in daylight. This is known as ''fill-flash".
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When the SPEEDLITE 300P is used on XR-P, pro daylight flash can be easily
accomplished even by novice photographers. (Fig. 58)
* The Shutter Speed Dial set to "A" can be changed to manual shutter speeds (1/1 25 sec. or lower). Use longer manual speeds to give correct exposure to the background in a room or other dark place.
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MORE EXCITING XR-P/300P APPLICATIONS
(Aperture-priority flash photography)
When the Speedlight 300P for Ricoh XR-P is used, direct film metering
is available with all f-stop numbers for total creative depth of field
control. Use F2 or F2.8 to take a distance subject or to redirect flash
charge time. Use F-11 or F-16 to increase depth of field.
* Check the Correct Auto Flash indicator to verify that the flash worked
properly after shooting.
(GENERAL GUIDE LINES)
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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.4www.butkus.org 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). |
The depth of field can be checked in the following way.
1. A depth of field indicator is engraved on every lens. When a 50 mm standard lens is set to f-16 and focused at a distance of 3 meters, the depth of field indicator is the scale of numbers on each side of the center mark, ranging from 16 to 16 (about 2m to 8m). Subjects in this distance range will be in good focus. (Fig. 59)
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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. 60) 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.
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The multiple exposure capability is used to take several different images on the same film frame. 1. Press the Shutter Release Button to make the first shot. 2. Turn the ME Lever to the first click position. (About 30 ) (Fig. 61 ) 3. Turn the Film Advance Lever. Then the ME Lever is automatically set back to the original position. ME setting is now released and the film is normally advanced for the next exposure. 4. Press the Shutter Release Button to make the second shot.
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* Turn the ME Lever to the second click position (About 60°) to make multiple exposures. Then the ME Lever will not return to the original position even if the Film Advance Lever is operated. (Fig. 62)
* The Exposure Counter will not advance during multiple exposure photography.
* When you ask camera shops to print your pictures, you had better tell them that multiple exposures were taken. If not, they may take them for "accidental'' double exposures and not print your shots.
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The XR-P camera is equipped with a handy, built-in Interval Timer. The Interval Timer is used to automatically take pictures at regular intervals as in observation or recording of wild animals or plants. 1. Mount the XR winder 2 or motor drive on the camera and turn the power switch ON. 2. Turn the Self/Interval Timer to 2 sec.. 15 sec. or 60 sec. as desired. (Fig. 63) |
3. Press the Self/lnterval Timer Button to start shooting. An exposure will be taken at the preset interval until films end or until you set the Self/lnterval Timer in OFF position.
To eliminate electronic sound during interval photography, turn the Beep Switch OFF.
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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 AK, and to return to normal operation. (Fig. 64)
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XR-P 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.
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XR winder 2 is the automatic film winding device for XR-P. When this is used on XR-P, 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. 68)
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When the Back Cover of XR-P camera is replaced by the XR Data Back, "Year, month and date" ''Hour, minute, second" and "Stop watch" can be printed on your film.
The automatic dating mechanism is incorporated into the XR Data Back. Once the date is set, no adjustment is necessary until 1999, 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. 69)
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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. 70)
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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.
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The release grip is available for the XR-P as an optional accessory.
1. Push the hand grip release button on the bottom of your camera to remove the standard grip. (Fig. 71 )
2. Press two release grip pegs into camera body holes to snap the release grip into place. (Fig. 72)
Conventional P mount lens (screw mount-lens) can be used on XR-P by
using the optional P mount adapter.
Normal photography is available but operating conditions are slightly
changed.
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.
1. Align with the red dot and attach it into the body mount. (Fig. 73)
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 screw mount lenses cannot be mounted on the XR-P camera. Purchase of lenses for XR-P is recommended for optimum results.
1. After handling, do not leave sweat or grease on battery surface. This could result in poor contact. Wipe both ends of the battery with a clean cloth.
Do not attempt to disassemble the batteries and do not throw them into fire or expose to high temperatures.
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
* Do not touch the lens or mirror with your fingers to clean them. Blow dust away with a blower or wipe them gently with sob cloth.
* 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 use chemically-treated dusters to clean the camera.
* Do not expose your camera to temperature extremes.
* 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.)
* Do not store your camera near a television, radio or other magnetic substance.
* Remove batteries from your camera before storing it. Store it in a humidity and dust free place.
Type:
35 mm SLR with focal plane shutter and automatic electronic expo-
sure 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 exposure mode.
Film Format and Frame Size:
35 mm film, J135, 24 x 36 mm
Lens Mount:
RICOH system RK 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 and TV
Self-Timer:
Operating time: 10 seconds
During operation, red lamp blinks and electronic
sound is given.
Operating time: 0 second
Shutter release with your led hand
Interval Timer:
Operation time: 2 sec., 15 sec. or 60 sec. Photography at regular intervals is possible with the winder 2 or motor drive.
Viewfinder:
Field of view covers 93% horizontally and vertically.
Magnification: 0.88X (with 50 mm F1.4 standard lens)
Displays in the viewfinder:
Exposure adjustment, AE lock, manual, program mode,
TV mode, overexposure mark, shutter speed indicator, long time exposure,
underexposure mark, bulb, battery low warning signal, and programmed f-stop
number.
LED indicator: Flash ready indicator, correct auto flash indicator.
Optical readout type: F-stop number
Focusing:
Diagonal split-image spot in microprism band
Exposure Meter:
TTL full open metering for center-weighted average light reading (Direct film metering when SPEEDLITE 300P is used.)
Exposure Coupling Range:
EV0 to EV18 (with ASA 100 film, 50 mm F1.4 standard lens) Film Speed Range:
ISO/ASA12 to 3200 Flash Terminal:
X synchro contact. sychro socket provided. 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:
2 position multiple exposure device, 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.4www.butkus.org
Dimensions:
136 (W) x 88 (H) x 51 (D) mm (Body only)
Weight:
505g (Body only)
