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Ricoh 35FM User manual
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PRINCIPAL PARTS
1. Film Rewind Crank
2. Film Rewind Knob
3. Viewfinder
4. Film Advance Lever
5. Cable Release Socket
6. Shutter Release Button
7. Film Counter
8. Strap Eyelet
9. Distance Index Line
10. Zone Focusing MarVDistance Scale (in meters)
1 1. Focusing Ring
12. Film Speed Window
13. Film Speed Selector Ring
14. Electric Eye
15. Viewfinder Eyepiece
16. Film Rewind Shaft
17. Film Chamber
18. Battery Compartment Lid
19. Tripod Socket
20. Distance Scale (in feet)
21. Film Rewind Release Button
22. Sprocket
23. Film Take-up Spool
24. Back Cover
25. Bright Frame
26. Parallax Correction Mark
27. Exposure Warning Zone
28. Exposure Meter Needle
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BATTERY LOADING FOR LIGHT METER
1. Pull Battery Compartment Lid (19) open by sliding it in
the direction of the arrow. (Fig. 1.)
2. lnseft one battery as shown in the polarity diagram on
the'inside of the Battery Compartment Lid (19) (Fig. 2.)
rX 3* AfterUse oneinserting1.35 Vthemercurybatterybatteryclose H-C,the lidpX(1g).675, EpX 675 A,
or equivalent. *ai
Tips for Better Results
Faulty insertion of the battery will result In an rncorrect ex-
posure.
* Only mercury batteries may be used. Silver batteries etc.
will not give a correct exposure.
* Before inserting the mercury battery, wipe it well with a
clean dry cloth.
The mercury battery lasts for approximately one year, so
please be sure to exchange it then. A good idea would
be to change it on your birthday as a reminder. lt is
dangerous to throw the battery into the fire or try to take
it apart.
Always remove the battery if you do not use the camera
for a long period of trme.
lf it is hard to remove the battery from the compartment,
push it gently with your finger as shown in the chart (Fig.
3)
Batteries for use:
JIS H-C 1.35 V, Mattory pX 675. Eveready EpX 675 or
equivalent.
There are various Wein Air batteries
available. Just make sure they are
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FILM LOADING
The film should be loaded in the shade. Avoid direct sunlight.
1. Pull Film Rewind Knob (2) up until the camera back
.clicks open. (Fig. 4)
2. Insert Film cartridge into Film Chamber (17) (Fig. 5).
)f 3. Push Film Rewind Knob (2) back to its original position.
4. Insert film leader into slit of Film Take-up Spool (23)
II (Fis.6).
5. Advance Film Advance Lever (4), checking that the film
perforations have engaged on both sets of upper and
lower teeth of the Sprocket .22l', then close Back Cover
(Fig. 7). lf the film is slack, be sure to take the film slack
up by Advancing Film Advance Lever before you close
Back Cover (24).
6. Lift Film Rewind Crank (1)up and wind it gently in the
direction of the arrow to take up the film slack, then put
it back into position (Fig. 8)
7. Release shutter and wind the film until Film Counter (7)
indicates " 1". lJ Film Rewind Knob (2) rotates when you
wind the film. the film is advancing properly. (Fig. 9)
SETTING THE FILM SPEED
The film speed is written as ASA or DIN on the film carton.
1. Turn Film Speed Selector Ring (13) so that the speed of
the film you are using appears in the Film Speed Window
(12) (Fis. 10).
Tips for Better Results
* You will not obtain the correct exposure unless your film
speed is indicated correctly.
* The Film Speed Selector Ring must be set in click stop
positions. Setting it at midway positions will result in in-
correct exposure.
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* For film speeds other than those indicated in the Film riS'8#
Speed Window, please consult the chart below.
ASA 25 50 100 200 400
orN l5 t8 21 24 27 ,'a:
ASA 20 25 32 rKl 50 64 80 100 125 160 200 250 320 400 soo
DIN 14 t5 16 17 't8 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 2A
FOCUSING
1. Compose your picture, keeping the subject within the ' Bright Frame (25) outline (Fig. 1 1).
2. Rotate Focusing Ring (1 1 ) and set the correct Zone
Focus MarVDistance Scale (10) against the Distance
Gauge according to the distance of the subject (Fig. 12).
Tips for Better Results
* When taking a close-up shot (within one meter or 3.3
feet), keep the subject within the Parallax Correction
Mark (26).
* The Distance Scale may be set at midway positions
between the numbers marked.
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.AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE SHOTS
The shutter speed is set at 1/125 sec. The exposure is d2a?
automatically controlled according to the film speed and
brightness of the subject. l*
1. When the Exposure Meter Needle (28) in the viewfinder
is between F-stops 2.8 and 22, the film is correctly gx-
posed. Just press the Shutter Release button (6)gently.
2. lf the Exposure Meter Needle (28) is in the lower Ex-
posure Warning Zone (27l-. the film is under-exposed and
flash should be used (Fig. 13).
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3. lf the Exposure Meter Needle (28) is above F-stop 22.
the film is over-exposed and you cannot obtain a good
picture. A filter such as the ND filter should be used.
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY
When the Exposure Meter Needle is in the Exposure Warning
Zone in the viewfinder, there is insufficient light and you
should use the flash. The 3SFM has a flashmatic
mechanism. (Fig. 13)
Using RICOH Speedlite 12O or an eledtronic flash with the
guide number of 12m (ASA1O0) makes flash photography
easy.
1. Mount the Speedlite 120 or an electronic flash with a
guide number of 1 2m (ASA 1 00) with a built-in hot shoe
contact on Hot shoe. (Fig. 14)
2. Estimate by eye the distance between the camera and
the subject, and turn Focusing Ring to adjust Zone
Focusing Mark/Distance Scale with Distance Index
Line. (Fis. 15)
3. The aperture is automatically adjusted according to the
distance and correctly exposed photographs can be
obtained.
Distance range for the speedlite 120 or an electronic flash
with a guide number of 12m (ASAlOO)
\ utstance range
ASA number \ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8m of film to b€ used \
25 <F.r{> 1.7m
50 .-+ 2.5m
4m - 100 <___+
200 5.5m
400 7m
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When using an electronic flash with a guide number other
than 1 2m (ASA 10O) compensate the ASA number following
the list below.
number Guide
of rhe 1 2345E78m flash ASAAdequatenumber used to be
10-14 100 .r+4m \
16-20 200 6m
22-26 400
Tips for Better Results
* Do not insert objects other than the flash into the hot
shoe. Otherwise, it will result in incorrect exposure
setting.
* Only use a cordless flash with the 35FM.
* When the flash is not in use, remove the flash from the
35FM.
. * When using an auto flash, set tha flash to the manual .
mode.
* A bulb type flash cannot be used with the 35FM
UNLOADING THE FILM
When the set number of frames have been taken, rewind the
film. Unload your camera in the shade' avoiding direct
sunlight.
1. Press Film Rewind Button (21) and the button will lock
into the down possible (Fig. 16).
2. Lift up Film Rewind Crank (1)and rotate it in the direc-
tion of the arrow {Fig. 17).
3. The film has been completely rewound when the tension
on the crank is suddenly released.
4. Open the camera back, pull Film Rewind Knob (2 ) and
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Tips for better Results
* lf you wind the film beyond the set number of frames the
Film Wind Lever sometimes gets stuck midway and the
Film Rewind Button cannot be locked in the down posi-
tion. lf this should happen, rewind the film by keeping
the Film Rewind Button pressed duwn with your finger.
* When you advance the Film Advance Lever (4), the Film
Rewind Button will automatically go back into position.
* Never open Back Cover (24l,half way through rewinding
otherwise the film will be exposed to the light.
* Do not press Film Rewind Button (21)while taking shots
as this will cause double exposure problems.
THE SELF-TIMER
Although this camera is not fitted with a self-timer device, you
can use any ordinary self-timer on the market. lt should br at-
tached to the Cable Release Socket (5). Please refer to the
leaflet accompanying the self-timer for instructions on how to
adjust the length of the release shaft.
PROPER CARE OF YOUR CAMERA
* When using a tripod with a long thread length (more than
5.7 mm),_be careful not to forcibly screw in the thread
further than the depth of the socket.
* Always keep the lens clean. To clean the lens, gently
wipe it with a lens cleaning paper or a soft. clean and
lintless cloth.
* Do not wipe the camera body with chemicals, such as
benzine, thinner, etc ....., use only soft cloth or cotton
swab sprinkled lightly with alcohol on the camera body.
* Never expose your camera to excessively high or low
temperature for an extended period of time. In extremely
hot climates, do not leave your camera inside closed
automobiles during the daytime or indirect sunlight.
* Protect your camera from dust, dirt, water, rain,
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dampness, salt air and rough handing.
* When your camera is not used for an extended period of
time, remove the batteries and store it in a dry and cool
plac.e.
* Do not attempt to disassemble or repair your camera
yourself. lf service is necessary, get in touch with your
dealer or authorized Ricoh service station.
MAJOR SPECIFICATIONS OF RICOH 35 FM
Lens:
40 mm Color Rikenon t/2.8 lens 3 groups 4 elements
Shutter:
Mechanical shutter, 'l/125 sec.
Exposure Meter:
CdS exposure meter, fully automatic control -n
One 1.35 V mercury battery (JlS H-C, Mallory PX675,
Eveready EPX675 equivalent) or
range 16 (ASA 1O0) I Coupling EV 10-
Film speed range ASA 25-4OO (DlN 15-271
Viewfinder:
Bright viewfinder with parallax correction mark
F-stop scale, exposure meter needle and underexposure
warning red zone visible
Magnification 0,49X
Coverage of actual picture area over 85%
Focusing:
By distance scale from 0.9 m (3 ft) to infinity with zone-
focus marks
Film Loading:
Multi-slit easy loading
Film Advance: #
Single stroke film advance lever
Film Rewind: .'q
Crank Lever
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