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Ricoh Hi-Color User manual
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- Ricoh Hi-Color
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RICOH COMPANY, LTD.
No. 14-6, 6·chorne. Gioza, ChuQ·ku, Tokyo. Japan
RICOH OF AMERICA, INC.
G Kingsbridge Road, Fairfield.
New Jersey, 07006, U.S.A.
RICOH NEDERLAND B. V.
Vrachtgebouw, ·44. Schiphol Centrum, Holland
EXCLUSIYE U.S.A. Dlsn".UTOIt
BRAUN NORTH AMERICA
PHOTO PRODUCTS DIVISION
55 Cambridge Parkway,
Cambridge, Mass. 02142
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cell (D), or set the SHUTIER SPEED RING
(S) SPRING MOTOR WINDING KNOB (F) to the FLASH (~) position.
(T) FILM REWIND BUTION Store the camera away from above normal tern·
(U) CARTRIDGE POSITIONING SPRING peratures or in a cool place. When replacing the
(V) FILM PRESSURE PLATE battery, use Mallory RM-675R. Eveready E675 or
(W) FILM TAKE·UP CLIP equivalent.
( X) TAKE·UP SPOOL
LOADING THE CAMERA(Y) VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE
( Z) SPROCKET 1. Open the camera back by pushing BACK CO-
(AA) FILM REWIND SHAFT VER LATCH (B) to OPEN position. (Fig. 2).
2. Pull out FILM REWIND KNOB (P). (Fig. 3).
LOADING THE MERCURY BATIERY 3. Insert the fHm cartridge into the chamber
Mercury battery is the power source of the and push FILM REWIND KNOB back so that
electric eye automatic exposure mechanism of the slot of REWIND SHAFT (AA) engages, the
flIm cartridge. (Fig. 4).the camera.
Unscr~w the mercury battery compartment 4. Turn TAKE·UP SPOOL (X) so that FILM TAKE·
cover and put the mercury battery with "+" side UP CLIP (W) is in the position illustrated in
up in the compartment. (Fig. 1). Then, screw (Fig. 5).
the cover flrmly closed. 5. Insert the fUm leader into the clip as shown
The life of the mercury battery is approximately in (Fig. 6) and engage the small raised single
one year under average use conditions. sprocket into a hole in the film.
The battery's life is not affected by the num- 6. Turn SPRING MOTOR WINDING KNOB (S) in
ber of pictures taken during this period. but ra- the direction of its arrow so that the perfora-
ther by the time which the camera itself is ex- tions of the film leader are engaged by the
posed to light and the temperature at which it film advance. sprocket teeth.
is stored. When not in use replace the camera Be certain that the sprocket holes in the film
into th~ carrying case or simply cover the CdS
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are properly seated onto the sprocket teeth CORRECT EXPOSURE
as shown in the circled area of Fig. 7. Turn SHUTTER SPEED RING (F) until the de·
7 Close the camera back, The lock will auto· sired shutter speed number appears in SHUTTER
matically latch. SPEED WINDOW (G) (Fig. 9). Make certain tho
B. Wind SPRING MOTOR WINDING KNOB (S) Ring is set at a click stop.
until the spring is fully wound and repeatedly The shutter speed setting governs the amount
depress SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON (e) un· of timo the film is oxposed to light. "50" (1/60
til member 1 appears in FILM COUNTER (R). of a second) is recommended for sUbject not in
9. When the spring is fully wound, you can take motion. Where motion exists, the faster shutter
10 to 15 shots before you have to wind the speeds, 1/125 or 1/300 should be usod.
motor again. Turn AUTO/MANUAL RING (l) until "AUTO" is
opposite the markor. (Fig. 10). When tho Auto!
SELECTING THE PROPER FILM SPEED Manual Ring is set at AUTO position, the CdS
Every roll of film has enclosed an information exposure meter automatically sets the f·stop to
sheet. control the amount of light striking the fllm and
The ASA rating of the film is indiceted on it the proper exposure is always set. automatically.
or on the film box. Turn FilM SPEED DIAL (K) When there is enough light, there will be a
so that the ASA number of the film is opposite white dot over the upper center of the viewflnder
the .... to mark (Fig. e). (Fig. 11).
The dots between the numbers on the FILM When there is not enough light for taking a
SPEED DIAL (K) indicate the following ASA num· picture the dot becomes red (Fig. 12). When the
bers dot is red, either flash or other artiflcial lighting
(32X40) (64XSO) (125XI60) (250X320) (500) is needed. (See page 10 for flash phatogrephy). ASA 2S • • 50 • 100 200 '00
15 • . 18 • 21 2' 27
DIN (10YI7) (19X20) (22)(23) (25X26) ( 28)
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MANUAL EXPOSURES flnder. While looking through the viewflnder rotate
For special effects or other situations when you DISTANCE SCALE RING (M) until the proper
went to .et the lens manually, turn AUTO/MANU· distance setting appears in the small window
AL RING (L) until the f·stop you want is aligned just below the viewtlnder (Fig. 13).
with the indicator marker
RAPID SEQUENCE PHOTOGRAPHY
SETIING THE DISTANCE If you set DISTANCE SCALE RING (M) at th.
Your HI·COLOR 35 has a medium wide·angle green "@" mark, your subjects from 2·10m (7ft.
lens which enables you to use "zone focusing" -30ft.) will be in sharp focus. Also set AUTOI
for picture·taking convenience and still keep your MANUAL RING (L) to green "AUTO" and the
subject areas in ultra·sharp focus. SHUnER SPEED RING at green 1/125 sec. You
The 3 marks on the DISTANCE SCALE RING can make rapid sequence pictures by merely
(M) correspond to the average distances for the pressing the SHUnER RELEASE 8UnON (Cl
subjects shown below (these are indicated on the without adjusting exposures and distance (Fig.
back of your camera for your ease of reference)' 14) between pictures. Therefore, for fully auto.
matic, rapid sequence, photography, simply set ~ Approx. 3 feet...close·up·-head and shoulders. all controls to the green positions!
@ Approx. 8 f.et...full·length portrait/group
shots. HOLDING THE CAMERA
00 Inflnity Iandscape & distant scenery.
Be sure that flngers and the camera strap are
Turn DISTANCE SCALE RING (M) and set the not in front of the lens or the CdS cell when
proper distance at marker. You may set the dis· you take a picture.
tance by means of either one of the three zone Hold the camera steady, and gently press the
focus symbols or by estimating actual distance. SHUnER RELEASE 8UnON (C) all the way down.
The distance can also be set through the view· If the spring is not wound, Shutter Release
Button cannot be depressed-wind the spring
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motor winding knob (S) fully. FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY
If the Shutter Release Button will not go down, Mount the flash gun on the accessory shoe
check the following: and connect the cord to the FLASH TERMINAL
1. Is the spring motor still wound? If it is, then (N). (If your flash has a direct contact shoe (Hot
you have taken the last picture on the roll of Shoe) you do not need to connect the cord to
film. proceed to page 12 for unloading in- the flash terminal.) The direct contact type
structions. RICOH POCKET FLASH UNIT or RICOHTRON·3
2. If the spring motor is not wound, wind it ELECTRONIC FLASH UNIT is recommended for
again as you did when loading the camera. this camera.
Remember, one full winding is enough for Turn SHUTIER SPEED RING (F) 10 (1) mark.
only 10 to 15 shots and most fllm roll cart· Move lhe AUTO/MAN UAl RING (l) off AUTO posi·
ridges are for 20 or 36 exposures. Check tion and set the f-stop. The proper f·stop can
the film counter number. be calculated in the following manner.
Find the guide number which is always givenUSING A FILTER for all fllms on the flash bulb packages or on
The RICOH HI·COlOR 35 has three accessory electronic flash units.
flIters-UV, Y2 and NO 4. When using the UV,
it is not necessary to make an adjustment in the Guide number f·slopexposure, but when using a Y2 filter, it is advis- Distance to subject
able to lower the FilM SPEED DIAL (K) by 3
clicks (example, if set at 100. change by 3 clicks Example: ~ =11.4 Henceclosestf·stopisfl1.
to 50) (Fig. 15). If you ere using en ND4 filter,
lower your FilM SPEED DIAL (K) by 6 clicks (ex· Another way of stating this is; assume the
ample, if set et 100, chenge by 6 clicks to 25). flash bulb package states that for the film you
are using the guide number is 40, and that the
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distance from the flash bulb to the subject is AFTER YOU LAST EXPOSURE
3'6', (3.5 feet), divide the distance (3.5 feet) You will know when you have taken your last
into the guide number (40) for an answer of exposure in two ways:
fl1.4. Because there is no f11.4, use the closest 1. The film counter should read "20" if you use
i-stop setting which is marked on the auto ma- a 20·exposure cartridge or "36" if that was
nual ring (L) 11 (f.ll). . the type of cartridge you put into your ca-
mera.RICOH FILTERS 2. The SHUnER RELEASE BUnON (C) can no
Filters are very useful in certain situations. longer be depressed.
The fllt8r is screwed onto the front of the lens
and changes the color or the amount of light UNLOADING PROCEDURE
which reaches the film: 1. Set red mark on SPRING MOTOR WINDING
UY filter: used when photographing land- KNOB (5) at ..... mark (Fig. 16) and then
scape scenes, to reduce the haze and make push FILM REWIND BUnON (Fig. 17). Lift
distant objects more clear. up the crank of FILM REWIND KNOB (P) and
Y2 filter: is used in black and white photo- turn it in a clockwise direction until the en·
graphy only, to make the sky darker and to tire roll has been rewound-tension on the
emphasize, somewhat. clouds, also to increase crank will decrease noticeably (Fig. 18).
contrast. 2. Open the camera back as you did for load·
ND4 filter: when using a very sensitive ing the camera.
film In exceptionally bright sunlight the ca· 3. Pull up the flIm rewind knob and remove the
mera may not be able to adjust for the pro· fUm cartridge from its chamber.
per exposure. An ND4 (Neutral Density) flIter
TAKING CARE OF YOUR CAMERA simply reduces the amount of light which
reaches the fllm by 75%. Useful in snow If you wish to keep your camera in top condi.
and beach photography. tion so that you can use it at any time, you
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must take reasonable care of it when it is not camera, and keep it in a dry place where it
being used. These hints will help you get better will not be exposed to direct sunlight.
results from your camera: 00 not place your camera near anything
1. When not in use keep your camera in its that has a magnetic field, like hi·fi speakers.
case. The automatic exposure system con· It will harm the AUTO mechanism.
tinues to function whenever light strikes the Dampness will damage your camera.
CdS cell (0). While the power taken from the IMPORTANT: Be sure to keep a record of
battery is exceedingly slight, this precaution the serial number of your
will extend the life of the battery and also camera.
help to keep the camera free of harmful dust
and grit.
2. Keep the lens clean.
Wipe the lens softly with a lens brush. If
there are fingerprints on the lens, use a soft
gauze cloth or chamois soaked with alcohol
to wipe them off.
3. If you have used your camera at the beach
or on a rainy day, wipe the entire body, par·
ticularly the metal parts, with a soft cloth
before you put it away.
4. Always keep the lens cap on the camera when
it is not in use.
5. When you do not intend to use your camera
for some period of time, remove the mercury
battery and put the camera into its box along
with the silica gel bag which came with the
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