Ricoh FF-8WR User manual

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  We are most gratified that you have selected a RICOH camera. Before using your camera, please
  be sure to read these instructions carefully.


LOCATING T.FIE CONTROLS

O Viewfinder               @ Self-Timer Button
@ Panorama Switch            @ Back Cover
@ Vtain Power Switch            @ Film Loaded Window
@ Fitm Counter Window           @ Film Pressure Plate
@ Shutter Release Button          @ Battery Compartment Cover
@ Back Cover Latch            @ Film Guides
@ Strap Holder              @ Tripod Socket
@ Lens                 @ fitm Rewind Shaft
@ Flash-ON Button            @ OX Contacts
@ Distance Measuring Windows        @ fitm Chamber
@ Photocell               @ Sprocket Film Drive
@ Self-timer LED             @ fitm Counter Switch
@ Built-in Flash Unit            @ Operation LED
@ Red-eye Reduction Button         @ Film Take-up Spool
@ Flash-OFF Button            @ Film Loading Mark
@ ManualFilm Rewind Switch

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* When the battery is inserted correctly, the MAIN POWER SWITCH AND
Operation LED blinks and then lights continu- CHECKING THE BATTERY ously. lf the LED continues to blink for 20 sec-
onds or more without lighting continuously, Main power switch
change the battery. Each time you push the Main power switch in the
* To make sure that the Weather Resistant capa- direction of the arrow, it switches from OFF to ON,
bility works properly, make sure the Battery and vice versa. [Fig. 5] Compartment Cover is closed in its original po- * When the Main power switch is turned ON, the
sition. Operation LED changes from blinking to a con-
tinuously lit condition. [Fig. 6]
Battery for Use
Lithium battery (3V) Checking the Battery
(Panasonic CR-1 23A, Duracell DL-1 23A) * In cold temperatures, the battery voltage is re-
duced. You may be able to use the camera if
you remove the battery and warm it up by keep-
ing the camera warm in your coat pocket.
* To avoid tripping the shutter inadvertently and
wasting battery power, always turn the Main
power switch off when you are not taking pic-
tures.
* lf the camera is left unoperated (switches and
buttons are not operated)lor about 3 minutes or
more, the power automatically switches OFF.
The purpose of this function, called Auto Power
OFF, is to prevent waste of battery power.

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LOADING THE FILM * Do not use special-purpose films such as
35mm Instant Reversal Film, etc. because your
Always avoid direct sunlight when loading the film. camera may not be able to transport and ex-
1. Push the Back Cover Latch upward to open. pose them properly.
[Fis.7] * When the Back Cover is opened, the Main
2. Load the film cassette into the Film Chamber power switch automatically turns ON. lf you
and pull out the film leader. [Fig. 8] Press the don't wish to use the camera immediately, turn
film cassette so that the surface becomes level ir oFF.
with the rail surface, and olace the film leader * To make sure that the Weather Resistant caoa-
over the Film Leader Mark. [Fig. 9] bility works properly, make sure the Back Cover
3. Line up the film within the Film Guides. Make is closed in its original position.
sure that there is no slack in the film and that the
edge of the film stays over the Film Counter
Switch. [Fig.10] AUTO FILM SPEED SETTINGilli 4. Return the Back Cover to its original position so
that the red mark on the Back Cover Latch can- When using DX-coded Film with ISO 100-1000:
not be seen. [Fig. 11] The film is automatically Setting the film speed is not necessary. Your
advanced until number "1" appears in the Film camera automatically makes the correct film speed
Counter Window. [Fig. 12] setting.
5. lf number 1 does not appear in the Film Counter Films without DX code: Your camera will automati-
Window, the film has not advanced correctly, cally set itself to ISO 1 00. [Fig. 14]
and the Operation LED blinks. Reload the film
by following steps 1-4 shown above. [Fig. 13] * Whether there is film in your camera or not can
be confirmed by the Film Loaded Window.

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HOLDING YOUR CAMERA AUTO.FOCUS SHOOTING
1. Always use both hands to steady your camera. 1. Position the subject you wish to photograph
* When[Fis.15]holding the camera vertically always po- withiner. [Fig.18]the AF mark in the center of the Viewfind-
sition it with the flash at the top. 2. When you press the Shutter Release Button
* Be careful not to place your fingers over the half-way, the subject is focused. [Fig. 19]
lens, flash or Distance Measuring windows. 3. Gently press the Shutter Release Button all the
[Fis.16] way down to take the picture.The film will ad-
vance automatically as soon as the shutter has
been released.
VIEWFINDER 1rb. rz1 * Avoid pressing the Shutter Release Button too
O Field of View Frame abruptly to minimize camera shake or possible
The subject (such as people or scenery) you misoperation. Do not accidentally cover the Distance Measur- wish to photograph should be positioned within * ing Windows at the front of your camera, as this this frame.
* When the camera is in Panorama mode, the will cause incorrect focusing. While the flash is being recharged, the Oper- camera switches to the Panorama Field of View *
Frame. ation LED blinks and the shutter cannot be re- leased, except in bright conditions where the@ AF Mark flash is not necessary. The Auto-Focus system focuses automatically Since this camera's lens is a wide-angle lens, on any subject that appears within this AF mark. * there may be some distortion at the edges of@ Panorama Field of View Frame
When taking panorama pictures, the subject your photos. When taking pictures, make sure the subject is in the center of the frame. should be positioned within this frame. * lf there is any dust, water droplets fingerprints
on the lens, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. Other-
wise unclear pictures may result.
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PRE.FOCUS SHOOTING              REWTNDTNG THE FILM (Al.fTO
When the subject you wish to focus on is not lo-   REVERSE)
cated within the AF mark, you should use Pre-     1. After the end of the film has been reached, the
Focus Shooting.                                                film is automatically rewound.
1.  lf you want to photograph two or more people,    2. As the film is being rewound, the Film Counter
   there may be cases where none of your main        gives a subtractive reading.
   subjects can be within the AF mark in the center    3. When the film is fully rewound, the motor stops
    of the viewfinder.   lf you release the shutter then,        automatically. "S" is seen in the Film Counter,
   only the background will be in focus, and the       and the Operation LED blinks. [Fig. 13]
   people who are the main subject will be out-of-      You can now open the Back Cover to unload the
   focus. [Fig. 20]                                                film. [Fig.23]2. Move lhe camera to one side so that one of the    *    lf you wish to rewind the film before the end of
   people  is within the AF mark. Press the Shutter        the film is reached, push the Manual Film Re-
   Release Button halfway down so that the focus       wind Switch with a ball point pen, etc. [Fig.24]   locks. Hold your finger on that position on the
   Shutter Release Button. [Fig. 21]
3. Now return the camera to its original position so
   that your main subjects are within the Field of
   View Frame again, and press the Shutter Re-
   lease Button fully to take the picture. lFig.221





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FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY                    Flash-OFF Mode
                                                   This mode prevents automatic firing of the flash,
Auto Position                                    thus allowing available light photography in mu-
1.  lf additional light is required, the built-in Flash    seums, churches, etc. where flash photography  is
* automaticallyRecommendedactivates.                                 prohibited.                Flash Shooting Range (lSO    While holding down the Flash-OFF Button, press      1 00)                                                    the Shutter Release Button.
              3.0m  0.9m-about                                                   ft.)                       (3 ft-g.8                                             The2. When         the flash                       is still                         charging,                                  the Operatron                                         *  Inshutterdim light,will thebe trippedcamera'swithoutshutterftash.speed[Fig.will25]be
  LED will blink for about 6 seconds. Wait until the        automatically reduced. To prevent a blurry pic-
  Operation LED lights continuously in order to        ture, hold the camera steady and press the   use the flash.                                                           Shutter Release Button gently.      lf the Operation LED blinks for more than about
  20 seconds, replace the battery.

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Flash-ON Mode (combined with Automatic RED EYE REDUCTION MODE
Exposure)
This trips the flash when you want to photograph Minimizing the Bed-Eye Effect
subjects with sunlight to their side or back. lt lets Selecting this mode makes it possible to minimize
you take more natural looking pictures by softening the red-eye effect that sometimes occurs when
harsh shadows. taking portrait photographs with flash. This makes
While holding down the Flash-ON Button, press it easy for anyone to take natural-looking portraits
the Shutter Release Button. of people.
There will be a flash every time the shutter is 'l . While holding down the Red-eye Reduction
tripped. [Fig.26] Button, press the Shutter Release Button. [Fig.* The camera will follow a daytime SYNCHRO- 27lThe pre-flash fires once. After a brief delay,
Sunlight Exposure program in cases of bright the main flash will then fire. light. * Be sure to hold the camera still after pressing
* The camera will go to slow synchro photo- the Shutter Release Button. graphy in cases of dim light. * You should advise your subjects that you are
* In dim light, the camera's shutter speed will be using Red Eye Reduction flash and they should
automatically reduced. To prevent a blurry pic- wait a second for the second flash. ture, hold the camera steadily and press the * This camera is equipped with automatic flash,
Shutter Release Button gently. which automatically detects whether flash is re-
quired or not. Even when you press the Red
Eye Reduction Button, the main flash and the
pre-flash may not fire:
ounder brightly lit conditions.
oWhen using high-sensitivity film for close-up
photography.

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USING THE SELF.TIMER WEATHER RESISTANT CAPABILITY
1. Compose your picture with the camera on a This camera is weather-resistant to protect against
steady support. normal contact with water. However, it is not de-
Press the Self-timer Button. [Fig. 28] The Self- signed for underwater photography. Use this
timer LED on the front of the camera will light camera correctly as follows:
steadily for approximately 8 seconds. Then the I Ordinary rain and water spray are no problem.
LED will blink for about 2 seconds to indicate [Fig.30] that the shutter is about to release. After a total o Do not wash the camera with water. [Fig.31]
of about 10 seconds have elapsed, the shutter o Do not place the camera under water. [Fig. 32]
seal will release. [Fig.29] o lf dust or sand enters the weather-resistant
lf you wish to cancel the self-timer once it has of the Back Cover or Battery Cover, leakage
started, press the Self-timer Button again. may result. Carefully wipe the seal before clos-
3. When the Self-timer Button is pressed the built- ing the cover. [Fig.33] in Flash will fire automaticallv whenever there is o lf the camera is solashed or becomes wet with
insufficient light. rain, wipe it off with a dry cloth as soon as
possible. [Fig.34] o Do not tear off or use excessive force to open
the weather-resistant seal of the Back Cover or
o TheBatteryeffectiveCover. lifetime of the rubber seal de-
pends on how carefully it is used.
lf the rubber seal loses effectiveness or is dam-
aged, bring it to your RICOH dealer for servic-
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PANORAMIC PICTURES Panorama Format Prints
You can shoot a roll of film in three possible wavs.
When Panorama pictures are shot, only the middle as follows:
portion of the film frame is exposed, and the result- A Standard pictures only
ing frame is lengthened to create an impressive B Panorama pictures only
panorama effect. The number of frames per roll of C Both Standard and Panorama pictures com-
film does not change. bined
1. Slide the Panorama Switch on the top of the
camera to the ON position. [Fig. 35] In cases B and C, be sure to tell your photo lab
2. fhe field of view changes to the Panorama Field which kind of pictures you want.
of View Frame. [Fig.36] o When Panorama pictures are shot, only the
3. Compose your picture within the Panorama middle portion of the frame is exposed.
Field of View Frame and take the picture. . Processing for B and C may cost more and take
4. Return the Panorama switch to the OFF posi- longer than A. Therefore, please consult your
tion. [Fig.37] photo lab.* Date and time cannot be imprinted during Pan- o The conditions for development of film differ ac-
* oramaDuring shooting.close-up photography, the edges of the thecordingstoretowherethe area.you Therefore,bought the pleasefilm regardingconsult
field of view may be omitted, so allow room details.
when you compose the picture. o For B and C, be sure to attach the included
Panorama Seal to your film.
o lf you run out of the included Panorama Seals,
you can order them from your camera dealer.

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(oPTroNAL) DATABACK SETTINGS       Selecting imprinting mode                                              Each time the Mode selector button is pressed, the
Nomenclature  of the date imprinting feature          display changes as shown below.
[Fig.38]                                            [Fis.40]
O Display panel                                  1. Date (Year/month/day)
@ Month indication                               2. Time (Day/hour/minute)
@ lmprint mark                                  3. No imprinting
@ Set button                                  4. Date (Month/daylyear)
@ Selector button                                5. Date (Daylmonth/year)
@ Mode selector button
                                              Checking imprinting
lmprinting mode                                       After shooting, the imprint mark r    [lint15 i6 ths
Examples of date imprinting [Fig.39l                    display panel for a few seconds for correct imprint-
O 1993 April 21st                                               ing.
@ 21st 15:59                                The mark and the letter "M" are not imprinted on
@ No imprinting                                     the picture.
@ April 21st, 1993
@ 21st April, 1993





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Resetting the date and time Battery Replacement
1. Each time the Selector Button is oressed. the 1. Open the back cover.
flashing digits change in the order of year, 2. Remove the screw from the databack battery
month, day, hour and minute. [Fig. al] compartment cover with a small (*) screwdriver
2. When the digits to be reset flash, press the Set and remove the battery compartment cover.
Button until the desired digits appear. When the IFis.43]
Set Button is kept pressed, the digits change 3. Load the new battery with the side marked (*)
rapidly. [Fig. a2] facing upwards. Then, close the battery com-
partment cover using the (+) screwdriver. (Use
lithium battery CR2O25. The service life is about
3 years.) [Fig. 44] * When the battery is exhausted, the imprinted
digits become faint. At that time, replace the
* battery.Do not open the date battery compartment lid
except when replacing the battery.
* Keep the battery out of reach of children. lf a
child swallows the battery, contact your doctor
immediatelv.

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MAJOR SPECIFICATIONS

Type:                  35 mm lens shutter with autofocus and auto exoosure
                   28mm F/4.5lens
Focusing:                 Automatic focusing with Pre-focusing  facility,
                           Distance measuring range; 0.9 m (3 ft.) to infinity.
                      Programmed AE type electronic shutter
Self-timer:                     Built-in electronic type, operating delay of approx. 10 sec. with LED indicator
Viewfinder:              Reverse Gal ilean viev'rf inder,
                             Magnification: 0.4X
Exposure adiustment:  With SPD photocell, Exposure coupling range EV4/EV8.5-15 (lSO 100)
Film speed range:       ISO 100-1000 (DX auto set)
Film loading:           RICOH auto-load system
Film advance:              Electronic motor, Automatic 1st frame setting

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    Film rewind:              Automatic rewind at end of roll, Mid-roll rewind is possible
   Exposure counter:          Additive, Counts down during rewind
    Built-in flash:             Automatic flash, safety release lock during flash charging
   Flash recycling time:   About 6 sec.
   Flash shooting range:    0.9 m-3.0 m (3 ft.-8.9  ft.) (lSO 100)
  Oher features:         Weather resistant, Switchable panorama (Mid-roll), Red eye reduction
                               (pre-flash system)
  Power source:           3 V Lithium battery
'  Dimensions:             118 mm (4.6 in.) (W) x 67 mm (2.6 in.) (H) x 42 mm (1.6 in.) (D)
I Weight:                 210 g (7.35 oz.) (without battery)





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