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Ricoh KR-10m User manual
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CONTENTS
16. Exposure Metering Systems pg. 30
1. Attaching the Strap pg. 7
17. AE Lock pg. 31
2. Inserting Batteries pg. 9
18. Continuous Photography pg. 32
3. Mounting and Removing the
Lens pg. 10
19. Multiple Exposure pg. 33
4. Power On/Off Switch pg. 12
20. Auto Bracket pg. 34
5. Monitoring Condition of
21. Exposure Compensation pg. 36
Batteries pg. 13
22. B (Bulb) Setting pg. 38
6. Loading the Film pg. 15
23. Flash Photography with SL-300P, SL-200
7. Setting the Film ISO Speed pg.
pg. 39
18
24. Flash Photography with Strobe other
8. Indications in Viewfinder pg. 19
than RICOH pg. 40
9. How to Hold Your Camera pg.
25. Remote Control Photography pg. 41
20
26. P-mount Adapter (for thread mount
10. Focusing pg. 21
Lenses) pg. 42
11. Infrared Mark pg. 23
27. Dioptric Lenses pg. 43
12. Rewinding the Film pg. 24
28. Data Back 3 pg. 44View original page 2Page 3 · Read text
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13. Self-timer Photography pg. 26 29. Care of Batteries pg. 45
14. Aperture-priority AE 30. Proper Care of Your Camera pg. 46
Photography pg. 28
31. Major Specifications pg.47
15. Full Manual Photography pg.
29
1. ATTACHING THE STRAP
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)
Adjust strap so that it extends about 25 cm (10 inches) from
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3. Run the strap down through the Upper Strap Lug until it protrudes
about 8 cm (3 inches) from the lug. Then feed the end through the
Buckle. (Fig. MA.)
4. Remove Viewfinder Cap off camera, straighten out strap and attach
other end to Lower Lug in a similar manner.
5. Adjust the strap length as desired.
6. In case of using both top Lugs, you may be instructed how to fit the
strap. (Fig. 4.B.)
2. INSERTING BATTERIES
1. Insert four fresh AA 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)
3. Condition of batteries should be monitored frequently. See Section 5
for details.
Battery Choices:
* Four Penlight (AA) manganese batteries, alkaline batteries or nickel cadmium batteries.
(We recommend Alkaline batteries.)View original page 4Page 5 · Read text
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3. MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE LENS
1. Pull off the Back Lens Cap to remove it from the lens. (Fig. n 2. Pull off
the Camera Body Cap. (Fig. 8)
3. Align the red dot on the camera with t he red dot on the lens and
mount the lens on the camera (Fig. 9)
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. Set F-stop number on the lens to "P', the minimum
lens aperture will be given.
* For best results, use Ricoh original equipment lens. Proper
performance of camera may not always be assured with other lenses.View original page 5Page 6 · Read text
4. POWER ON/OFF SWITCH
1. Slide the Power On/Off Switch to ON. (Fig. 12)
* 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 secs. 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.
5. MONITORING CONDITION OF BATTERIES
1. Batteries are in good condition when the (full battery icon) symbol
appears on the top LCD Display Panel. (Fig. 13)
2. When the batteries are nearly exhausted, the (empty battery)
symbol will be displayed on top LCD. (Fig. 14)
Replace with fresh batteries.
3. When the batteries are virtually dead, the (empty battery) Symbol
will appear in the LCD Display Panel. Replace with new batteries.
(Fig. 15)
* If the (battery) 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.
The memory of the photography mode and exposure counter number
will be retained for about 30 minutes without batteries. If you replace
with new batteries within that 30 minutes, the display of the
photography mode left in the camera memory will again appear in
LCD Display Panel.
* Cold temperatures will reduce battery efficiency. In freezing weather, the symbol may turn off and only
the (low battery) symbol may show on the LCD Display Panel. If you are taking pictures in cold weather,
keep the batteries warm and insert them just before shooting. (If batteries are removed for more than 30
minutes, counter may reset to "0", Film will automatically advance 3 frames when batteries are
reinserted.)View original page 6Page 7 · Read text
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6. LOADING THE FILM
Always avoid direct sunlight when loading the film.
1. Depress the Back Cover Lock Release Button and slide the Back
Cover Latch down. (Fig. 16)
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. 17)
3. Make sure that the film is within the Film Guides, and that the
upper sprocket edge is under the Gu ide Plate. (Fig. 18)
4. Close the Back Cover so that the Back Cover Latch snaps shut.
(Fig. 19) The film will now automatically advance until number "1"
appears on the top LCD Display Panel. (Fig. 20)
5. As soon as you close the Back Cover, the LCD Display Panel will
show the following signs (Fig. 21):
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(1) Battery Indicator
(2) Shutter SPEED
(3) Exposure Counter
(4) Film advance symbols (these symbols will flash in sequence
toward the right to tell you the film is winding)
(5) Film Cassette loaded symbol
(6) Multiple Exposure Mode (If activated.)
(7) Continuous Photography Mode (If activated.)View original page 7Page 8 · Read text
* LCD display data can be verified by checking the informs tic n
visible through film Loaded Window on camera back. (Fig. 22)
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)
7. SETTING THE FILM ISO SPEED
DX coded films are provided with black-and-silver patterns
corresponding to film speed and number of exposures on roll. The
camera reads this pattern and automatically sets itself for DX films
with speeds ranging from ISO 25 to 5000. (Fig. 23)
DX films
* For advanced applications, you may wish raise or lower the ISO speed of a DX coded film. This may be
done by using the Exposure Compensation Adjustment Button. See Section 21 for details.
Non - DX films
Using Non-DX film, film speed will be set ISO 100 automatically. If you want to use other film speed, you
can do it by selecting Exposure Compensation from ISO-6 to ISO 1600.
Exposure Compensation +4 +3 +2 +1 0 -1 -2 -3 -4
Film Speed 6 12 25 50 100 200 400 800 1600View original page 8Page 9 · Read text
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8. INDICATIONS IN THE VIEWFINDER
(1) Blinking AE Lock Indicator
(2) Blinking Underexposure Indicator
(3) Shutter Speed Scale
(4) Blinking Overexposure Indicator
(5) Flash Ready Indicator LEDs
(6) Shutter Speed Indicator
(7) Blinking Exposure Compensation Indicator
* Viewfinder illumination
An auxiliary light turns on automatically when finder LCD is dark and difficult to see.
9. HOW TO HOLD YOUR CAMERA (FOR SHARPER PICTURES)
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.
3. Cradle your camera and lens in the palm of your left hand, holding
it so that the Focusing Ring can be easily turned with your fingers.
4. Brace your left elbow against your body and hold the camera
comfortably against your face. Look through the Viewfinder to
compose your picture.
* It is important to practice correct shooting position to avoid blurred or tilted pictures. (Figs. 25, 26)View original page 9Page 10 · Read text
10. FOCUSING
Look through the Viewfinder and turn the Focusing Ring until you
obtain the sharpest possible image.
(Figs. 27.A, 27-B)
1. Spilt image focusing spot: When both images in the split-image
spot form a single. clear image, the subject is in focus.
2. Mlcroprism 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 focus)
On many lenses, your depth-of-fleld can be checked In the following way:
1. Focus the lens on the subject.
2. The main indicator line opposite the lens focusing scale will show
the actual distance to 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.
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. 28)View original page 10Page 11 · Read text
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11. INFRARED MARK
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.
1. Attach the R60 (RED) fiIter and visually focus on the subject. Read the indicated distance off the lens
barrel. (Fig. 29)
2. Shift that distance setting over to the red infrared index mark. (Fig. 30)
* 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.
* Always refer to film instructions to r special precautions and procedures when any infrared film is
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12. REWINDING THE FILM
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 f rom right to left, while the Exposure counter is
counting down. (Fig. 31)
2. When the film is fully rewound, the motor stops automatically
and "E" appears on the LCD Display Panel. (Fig. 32) You can now
open the Back Cover to unload the film.
* The Shutter Release is locked when "E" is displayed.View original page 12Page 13 · Read text
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3. If you wish to rewind the film before the end of roll is reached, push the recessed Manual Rewind
Button on the back of the camera with a pen, etc. for about 2 seconds. (Fig. 33)
13. SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY
The Self-timer is used to include yourself in your pictures and
normally provides a delay of 10 seconds.
1. Switch to single exposure mode. (Fig. 34)
* If full display information is not showing, lightly touch the
Shutter Release to make the information reappear.
2. Press the Self-timer Button. The Self-timer RED Indicator lamp
will blink. (Fig. 35)
3. You can use the Self-timer in Continuous Mode. It will allow
taking two pictures in a row. (Fig. 36)
4. To cancel the Self-timer after it has been started, press the Self-
timer Button again or turn the Power Switch OFF.
* When using the Self-timer in all modes other than manual,
always use the Viewfinder Cap attached to the strap to cover the
Viewfinder Eyepiece to avoid incorrect exposure due to stray
light entering the Viewfinder Eyepiece. (Fig. 37)View original page 13Page 14 · Read text
14. APERTURE-PRIORITY AE (AUTO EXPOSURE) PHOTOGRAPHY
In aperture-priority AE photography, the camera automatically
sets correct shutter speeds according to your pre-selected F-stop
number and the brightness of your subjects. This is suitable for
photography taking advantage of specific depth" of-field
requirements as in portraits or scenic pictures.
1. Push Up - Down Button till AUTO appears in LCD display
(Fig. 38)
2. Turn the F-stop Ring to set the desired F-stop number.
* When the Shutter Speed Indicator in the Viewfinder is in LT to
30 (1/30 sec.) range, the shutter speed is too slow to hand-hold.
(Fig. 39)
Either select a new F-stop or mount the Camera on a tripod or
other suitable support.
* When an overexposure symbol ( left arrow ) or underexposure symbol ( right arrow ) appears in the
Viewfinder, the camera is unable to provide the proper shutter speed for correct exposure. (Fig. 40)
Adjust the F-stop Ring (to change the F-stop number) until you are able to obtain an acceptable exposure
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15. FULL MANUAL PHOTOGRAPHY
You may manually select the shutter and the F-stop number for
unusual or creative picture taking situations.
1. Press and hold the Up or Down Button for about one second
until the desired shutter speed is indicated on the LCD Panel.
2. Set the shutter to the desired speed using the Up or Down
Button and information provided on LCD Display (Fig. 41) Your
preselected shutter speed will be shown by the single steady
indicator on the Viewfinder LCD Display. A second shutter
speed indicator may blink to indicate the camera meters suggested
speed at a given f-stop. (Fig. 42)
* The shutter speed setting will also be displayed in the Top LCD.
3. Turn the F-stop Ring until your shutter speed indicator and the
camera meter's blinking indicator (showing suggested exposure)
overlap each other. (Fig. 43)
This confirms that correct exposure is set.
OR You can:
4. Manually adjust the shutter speed to move the setting indicator towards the blinking indicator. (Fig.
43)
16. EXPOSURE METERING SYSTEMS
The camera is designed to make center weighted average exposure readings.
Lighting situations vary and the camera provides you with the means to master them. Under normal
conditions, center weight. ed average metering is most applicable and determines an ideal balance
between subject and background lighting.
* This is a convenient metering system for general photography under normal shooting
conditions. It measures the viewing area, emphasizing the center portion where the subject is
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17. AE LOCK
When back light or spot light is given to the subject being
metered in AE photography and contrast is excessive between the
background and the subject, under or over exposed pictures may
result. Use the AE lock to remember, or lock into the camera's
electronic memory a close-up reading of the subject.
1. Bring the camera close to subject to the point that exposure will
not be affected by the background.
2. Press the AE Lock Button once to memorize the exposure.
(Fig. 44)
A flickering AEL is now displayed on the Viewfinder LCD. (Fig.
45)
3. AE lock is automatically cancelled after the Shutter Release
Button is pressed for the exposure.
* To cancel AE lock without taking a picture press AE But. ton a second time.
* For a continuous exposure series under similar conditions all requiring the use of AE lock, you may
wish to adjust your exposure using the exposure compensation feature instead.
18. CONTINUOUS PHOTOGRAPHY
Push the Mode Button until ~ mark appears in the LCD display
(Fig. 46),
1. It is now possible to take continuous pictures suitable for fast
moving objects.
2. Selecting continuous mode and pushing Self-timer Button will
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19. MULTIPLE EXPOSURE
1. If you want to take two or more pictures on a frame, push
Mode Button until you see (double frame mark) mark in the LCD
display (Fig. 47) The shutter may be released one or more times
without advancing the film.
(See Example 1.) You can cancel this mode by shutting off the
Main Switch or pressing the Mode Button.
20. AUTO BRACKET
1. When you push the Mode Button, you will see the blinking
(multiple frame mark) and +/- mark at the same time (Fig. 48), then
you enter the Auto Bracket Mode. It means that you can take three
frames in a row by one shutter release. Each of the three frames will
have a different EV (0, +0.5, -0.5 stop). (See Example 1 - 3.)
2. When the Exposure compensation mode or AE lock mode is
selected, exposure adjustments will be made by + 0.5 EV toward the
setting which you already selected.View original page 17Page 18 · Read text
3. If using a dedicated flash which is fully charged, the Auto
Bracket Mode will not work.
4. When you use Reversal film, you will see the maximum effect of
this mode.
21. EXPOSURE COMPENSATION
Any camera's center weighted meter can be fooled under very
extreme lighting conditions, or when attempting to read very light
(e.g. snow or beach scenes) overly dark (night scene) subjects.
Also, when back or spot lit subjects are being metered in AE
photography and contrast is excessive between the background and
the subject, under or over exposed pictures usually result. Exposure
compensation may also be used to intentionally take
over/underexposed pictures for creative effects, and to adjust ISO
speeds away from DX values.
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Exposure adjustment examples:
SUBJECT EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT
Figures in back light
+ 4 to + 1
Scenery with much sky
Figures with snow, sand or
+ 1
sea in the background
Figures in spot light
-4 to -1
(on stage etc.)
1. Press Mode Button to display +/- mark on the LCD. (Fig. 49)
2. Press the Up or Down Button until the desired amount nt
and direction of the compensation appears on the LCD.
Adjustments may be made up to + / - 4 EV (stops) in 1/3 EV
increments. (Fig. 50)
* Be sure to set it back to the "O" position after use.
* When the exposure compensation is set at positions other
than 0, the + /- symbols are displayed on both LCD's. (Fig.
51)
* Remember that you must increase exposures to keep light
subjects light, and decrease exposures to keep dark subjects
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22. B (BULB) SETTING
The B (Bulb) setting is used for shooting night scenes or other
long exposure times.
1. Set the shutter speed to BULB by pressing the Up or Down
Button. (Fig. 52)
2. When the Shutter Release Button is pressed, the shutter is kept
open as long as the button remains depressed.
3. A digital count of the exposure time will be shown up to 99
seconds on the Top LCD as long as the shutter release is held
down. (Fig. 53)
* Use a tripod and Ricoh Electronic Cable Release for bulb photography to prevent the unintentional
movement of camera Before you plug the electronic cable release into the camera, turn the Power Switch
off.
[Mike: use of "bulb" will drain the batteries as the shutter eats up battery energy, be sure to have a spare
set if long exposures (2 - 5 min) are expected]
* A long exposure may be terminated anytime during the exposure by pushing the camera power switch
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23. FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SL-300P, SL-200
1. When you add any of the above RICOH dedicated flash
systems, you can enjoy more exciting applications.
2. Set flash unit to "A", and camera mode to "AUTO" by pushing
Up-Down Button (Fig. 54), then F-stop of lens is set to F5.6.
3. For Manual Flash Photography, slide the switch lever of flash
unit to "M", and select the shutter speed from L16 to 60 (If shutter
speed is shown between 1/125 -1/2000, in that case shutter speed
will be set to 1/100 automatically). Then you may chose F-stop
number whichever you want according to the formula below.
F-stop = G. No / Distance (feet) = G. No. (Ft.) / Distance (feet)
4. When flash unit is fully charged, Flash-ready Lamp on the flash unit lights, also (lighting bolt)
mark in the viewfinder lights. (Fig. 55)
Now you are ready to take a flash photograph.
24. FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY WITH STROBE OTHER THAN RICOH
1. When you want to use the flash in "AUTO-mode", set shutter speed on earner to 1/60, the lens
to specific F-stop number instructed by strobe you have.
2. If you want to take flash photography manually, refer to step
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