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Ricoh KR-30sp User manual
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- Ricoh
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- Ricoh KR-30sp
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- English
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- 29
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1. Attaching the finder cap and strap
17. Self-timer photography (get in the photo
or slow shutter speed firing)
2. Mount the lens
18. Programmed flash photography
3. Set lens at "P"
19. With Ricoh flash other than 300p or
4. Insert batteries
smaller programmed unit
5. Check battery condition
20. With non-dedicated flash
6. Insert film
21. Exposure compensation (temporarily
adjust ASA to higher or lower speed)
7. Set the film speed
22. AE lock (temporarily lock Auto Exposure
8. Indications in viewfinder (very enlarged setting for special lighting)
for detail)
23. Depth of field
9. Hold you camera properly
24. Bulb setting
10. Program AE photography
25. Viewfinder lighting
11. Speed program AE photography (fast
action shutter will not go below 1/250)
26. Power on-off switchView original page 2Page 3 · Read text
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12. Shutter bias program AE photography 27. Memo holder
(shutter speed will vary)
28. Infrared mark
13. Aperture-priority AE photography
(aperture will vary) 29. Accessories
14. Manual photography (both shutter and 30. Care of batteries
aperture need adjustments)
31. Storage of camera
15. Focusing
32. Specifications
16. Rewind the film
NOMENCLATURE
1. Power ON-OFF Switch 14. AE Lock/illuminator Button
2. Shutter Release Button 15. P Lock Button
3. Exposure Counter 16. Self Timer Button
4. Shutter Speed index Line 17. Self Timer Monitor
5. Film Advance Lever 18. Film Speed Dial
7. Shutter Speed Dial/Program Selector 19. Exposure Compensation Dial
7. Strap Eyelet 20. Film Rewind Knob/Back Cover Lock Release
8. Removable Hand Grip 21. Film Rewind Crank
9. Lens Release Button 22. Film Speed Index Line
10. F-Stop Ring 23. Exposure Compensation Line
11. Lens Locator Mounting Nod' 24. Illuminating Window
12. Depth of Field Scale 25. Hot Shoe
13. Focusing Ring 26. Flash Control ContactView original page 3Page 4 · Read text
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27. Data Back Contacts
36. Hand Grip Release Button
28 Viewfinder Eyepiece
37. Winder/Motor Drive Coupler
29. Film Rewind Shaft
38. Winder Positioning Hole
30. Film Chamber
39. Memo Holder/Program Curve Display
31. Battery Compartment Cover
40. Back Cover
32. Motor Drive Contacts
41. Film Pressure Plate
33. Tripod Socket
42. Film Take-up Spool
34. Winder Contact
43. Sprocket
35. Film Rewind Release ButtonView original page 4Page 5 · Read text
www.butkus.us ATTACHING THE VIEWFINDER CAP AND STRAP 1. Slip the Viewfinder Cap on to the strap. (Fig. 1) 2. Run the strap through the strap lug until the strap protrudes about 3 cm from the lug. Then adjust the strap length as desired. (Fig. 2)View original page 5
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MOUNT THE LENS
1. Pull the back lens cap to remove it from the lens. (Fig. 3)
2. Pull off the body cap (Fig. 4)
3. Align the red dot on the camera with the red dot on the lens and
mount the lens on the camera. (Fig. 5)
4. Turn the lens in the arrow direction until it clicks into place. (Fig.
8)
* To remove the lens, turn the lens in the arrow direction with the
Lens Release Button depressed. (Fig. 7)
* The conventional K mount lens can be used as aperture-priority
and manual but cannot be used for programmed AE photography.
* Proper performance of camera may not always be guaranteed with
lenses other than RICOH. For best results, use a RICOH original
equipment lens.View original page 6Page 7 · Read text
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SET LENS AT "P" POSITION
1. Turn the F-Stop Ring while P Lock Button is pressed. (Fig.
8)
2. Set it to the locking "P" position as shown for programmed
automatic exposure photography. (Fig. 9)
* To unlock "P", turn the F-Stop ring while P Lock Button is
depressed.
INSERT BATTERIES
(Webmaster - Note the bumps on the batteries. They are the
negative contacts. The image shows the CR-1/3N type. If you
purchase the 4 smaller batteries each side will have two
batteries. The bottom left will have both batteries with their
bumps up, on the right side the two batteries will have their
bumps facing down. Note though, where the tripod screw is
on the image. Use a pen eraser and clean the door contacts and
bottom battery contacts of any dirt, carefully with a turning
motion if needed.)
1. Slide the Battery Compartment Cover in the arrow direction
with your fingernail to open. (Fig. 10)
2. Place batteries in the battery compartment according to (+)
and (-) shown inside the battery compartment and close the
compartment cover. (Fig. 11)View original page 7Page 8 · Read text
Batteries for use
Four alkaline 1.5V batteries (LR44): Lasting about six months under normal use.
Four silver oxide 1.55V batteries (SR44): Lasting about one year under normal use.
Two lithium 3V batteries (CR-1/3N): Lasting about one year under normal use.
* Also refer to "CARE OF BATTERIES."
CHECK CONDITION OF BATTERIES
1. Turn the Power ON-OFF Switch ON. (Fig. 12)
2. Batteries are in good condition, when a liquid crystal
display such as a Shutter Speed Indicator appears in the tinder.
(Fig. 13)
* The BAT (battery low warning) blinks in the finder to
warn against their failure when capacity of batteries drops
below proper operating level.
Change batteries as soon as possible. (Fig. 14)View original page 8Page 9 · Read text
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INSERT THE FILM
(Do not expose the film to direct sunlight when inserting the
film.)
1. Pull up the Film Rewind Knob until the Back Cover snaps
open. (Fig. 15)
2. Insert the film in the Film Chamber and push the Film
Rewind Knob down to the original position. You may have to
rotate the knob slightly to push it down completely. (Fig. 16)
3. Insert the film leader in the slit on the Film Take-up Spool.
(Fig. 17)
4. Advance the Film Advance Lever to wind the film round
the Film Take-up Spool. Check that the sprocket holes on the
film are fully engaged on the Sprocket Teeth. (Fig. 18)View original page 9Page 10 · Read text
5. Close the Back Cover, unfold the Film Rewind Crank and
turn it gently in the arrow direction until any slack is taken
up.
(Fig. 19)
6. Advance the film and press the Shutter Release Button a
few times until "1" appears in the Exposure Counter. The
film is properly advanced if the Film Rewind Knob rotates
when the Film Advance Lever is stroked to advance the film.
(Fig. 20)
* When inserting the film in a cold place, the film leader may be hard and become brittle. Warm the film leader.
with your hand in such conditions.
* When inserting the film, it is more convenient to set the Shutter Speed Dial to a high speed rather than "P"
(Program) while advancing the film to the number 1 position, to avoid a slow shutter speed (the slowest is 16
seconds) When you are ready for shooting, be sure to set the Shutter Speed Dial back to "P" (Program).View original page 10Page 12 · Read text
HOW TO HOLD YOUR CAMERA
(Good position for photography)
(1 ) Lightly put your right-hand forefinger on the Shutter
Release Button and hold the camera body with other
fingers.
(2) Make your right arm comfortable.
(3) Cradle your camera in your left hand and hold it so
that the Focusing Ring can be easily turned with fingers.
(4) Brace your left elbow to your body and put the camera
to your face. Look through the viewfinder to compose
your picture. (Fig. 23)
* It is important to practice correct shooting position to avoid blurred or tilted pictures.
PROGRAM AE PHOTOGRAPHY
In program AE photography, the camera automatically selects
the f-stop number and the shutter speed according to subject
illumination. Programs are best for general photos of figures
or scenery. Special effects shooting etc., can be done using the
KR-30SP's multitude of override options.
Please keep in mind however that for most shooting you can
just focus and snap.
1. Turn the Power ON-OFF Switch ON. (Fig. 24)
2. Set the Shutter Speed Dial to "P". (Fig. 25)
3. Set the lens to "P". (Fig. 26)View original page 12Page 14 · Read text
SHUTTER BIAS PROGRAM AE PHOTOGRAPHY
The shutter bias program AE
photography works much like the
speed program (SP) AE
photography but allows pre-
selection of shutter speed ranges
over the full spectrum of manual
shutter speeds. Use this mode to
avoid shutter speeds lower than
the pre-selected shutter speed as
in some sports photography.1. Turn the F-Stop Ring to set to "P".
2. Turn the Shutter Speed Dial to set the desired shutter speed.
* For example, set the Shutter Speed Dial at 500 to avoid any shutter speed slower than 1/500 second.
When the subject is bright enough, any shutter speed
between 1/500 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 f-stop 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
1/500 is selected. (Fig. 28)View original page 14Page 16 · Read text
When the F-Stop Ring is turned and the Shutter
Speed Indicator and the blinking Indicator
showing correct exposure overlap each other.
This indicates that correct exposure is set.
(Mike - In ENGLISH this means: the solid
bar is what the shutter is currently set at, you
can change the camera's shutter speed dial and
see the new setting in the viewfinder .
You must change the shutter or aperture to get the solid bar [what the shutter is set on the camera] to overlap the
blinking bar [what the light meter says is the correct exposure].
When the blinking bar and solid bar overlap, that is the correct exposure for whatever the lens is pointing at at
that moment. You can then change the shutter one speed and then adjust the aperture for more/less light so the
two bars still overlap.
EXAMPLE: if you get the two bars to overlap and the shutter speed is set at 1/125 at F16, you can change the
shutter to 1/250 at F11, 1/500 at F8 or 1/60 at F22. (Note: you couldn't shoot slower than 1/60 with that lighting
situation as this time as most lenses don't go smaller than F22. If you do have yet a smaller aperture, it would
be 1/30 at F32)
FOCUSING
Split Image Focusing
When the split images in the Split-lmage Spot form a single,
clear image, the subject is in focus.
Microprism Focusing
When the subject loses its "shimmering" effect and becomes
very sharp, the subject is in focus.View original page 16Page 17 · Read text
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REWIND THE FILM
1. Push the Film Rewind
Release Button. The
button stays locked in
position (Fig. 31)
2. Unfold the Film
Rewind Crank and turn it
in the arrow direction.
When the film has been
completely rewound, the
(Do not expose the film to direct sunlight when unloading the film.) tension of the Film
Rewind Crank is
suddenly released and
turns freely. (Fig. 32)
3. Open the Back Cover and unload the film. (Fig. 33)
* Never open the Back Cover until film rewinding is completed. Immediately close the Back Cover to save
some of your shots if the Back Cover is opened by mistake during or before rewinding.
* If you wind the film beyond the set number of frames, the Film Advance Lever may get stuck mid-stroke. The
Film Rewind Release Button will not stay depressed in. If this occurs, rewind the film while holding the Film
Rewind Release Button pressed down.
SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY
The Self-Timer is used to include yourself in
party pictures or commemorative shots. 1.
Advance the film. 2. Press the Self-Timer
Button. The Self Timer Indicator Lamp blinks.
In 10 seconds, the shutter is automatically
released. (Fig. 34)
* To cancel the Self-Timer after it is set, press
the Self-Timer Button again.
* Use the Viewfinder Cap attached to the strap
to cover the Viewfinder Eyepiece when using
the Self-Timer in modes other than "Manual"
to avoid incorrect exposure due to incident-
light from the Viewfinder Eyepiece. (Fig. 35)
* B (Bulb) setting is not available when the
Self-Timer is used.View original page 17Page 18 · Read text
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY (PROGRAMMED FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY)
If the RICOH SPEEDLITE 300P or 240 is used on the RICOH KR-
30SP camera, the shutter speed and the f-stop number are
automatically set with the camera is set to program AE photography.
1. Slide the flash unit into the Hot Shoe and tighten it with the lock
screw. (Fig. 36)
2. Set the Shutter Speed Dial to "P" or "SP". (Fig. 37)
3. Set the F-Stop Ring to "P". (Fig. 38)View original page 18Page 19 · Read text
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4. Set the flash A/M selector to "A". (Fig. 39)
5. Turn the flash power On-Off switch ON. (Fig. 40)
6. When fully charged, the Flash Ready
Indicator (red LED) lights in the finder.
(Fig. 41)
Focus the subject and press the Shutter Release Button for shooting.
* Refer to Operating Instructions for the flash unit for more creative techniques and technical details.View original page 19Page 20 · Read text
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY WITH RICOH FLASH UNIT OTHER THAN 300P & 240
Those two flashes have an extra pin to communicate with the camera’s exposure system.
1. RICOH flash units (SPEEDLITE 400 and 180) can be used with KR-30SP with the Shutter Speed Dial set to
"P" or "SP" and with the F-Stop Ring set to the designated number. 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.
* 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 P mode.
* 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.
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION
The KR-30SP center-weighted meter can be
"fooled" under very extreme lighting conditions.
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
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1. Turn the Exposure Compensation Dial to set
it to the required number. (Fig. 42)
* Be sure to set it back to "O" position after use.
* When the Exposure Compensation Dial is set
at positions other than 0, you will see a + or a -
displayed on the viewfinder LCD. (Fig. 43)
Exposure adjustment examples:
SUBJECT EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT
Figures in back light
+2 to +1
Scenery with much light
Figures with snow mountains or
+1
sea on the background
Figures in spot light (on stage etc.) -2 to -1View original page 21Page 22 · Read text
AE LOCK
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 (too dark) or over (too bright)
exposed pictures result. Use AE Lock to
"remember" or lock into the camera's electronic
brain a close-up reading of the subject. This
reading is used 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. 44) 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
Lock Button is kept pressed in.
DEPTH OF FIELD (GENERAL GUIDE LINES)
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.
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 telephotoView original page 22Page 23 · Read text
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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 mark, ranging from 16
to 16 (about 2m to 3m). Subjects in this distance range will be in good focus.
(Fig. 45)
B (BULB) SETTING
The B (Bulb) setting is used for shooting night
scenes or long time exposures.
1. Set the Shutter Speed Dial to "B". (Fig. 46)
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.
VIEWFINDER LIGHTING
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 AE,
and to return to normal operation. (Fig. 47)View original page 23Page 24 · Read text
POWER ON-OFF SWITCH
KR-30SP 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.
MEMO HOLDER
Cut off the flap of the film package to be
loaded and slide it into the Memo Holder on
the Back Cover to remind you what type of
film is loaded in the camera. (Fig. 48)
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