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DESCRIPTION OF PARTS
  1.  Film Rewind Knob/BackCover Lock ReleaseKnob
 2.  Film RewindCrank
  3.  Film SpeedDial(ASA/DIN)
  4.  Film Speed Lock Button
  5.  Hot Shoe/FlashContact
  6.  Shutter Speed IndexLine
  7.  Shutter Speed Dial
  8.  CableReleaseSocket
  9.  Shutter ReleaseButton
1O. Meter/Shutter"ON-OFF"IndexMark
1 1.  Film AdvanceLever
12.  ExposureCounter
13.  Neck Strap Eyelet
 14.  Self-timerLED
15.  Self-timerLever
 16.  Lens ReleaseLever
 17.  Lens LocatorNode
 18.  Depth of FieldScale
 19.  FocusingRing
20.  DistanceScale
21.  F-stopRing
22.  SprocketTeeth
23.  FilmGuideRail
24.  ViewfinderEyepiece
 25.  FlashReadyLED
 26.  Film Rail
 27.  Film Rewind Shaft
 28.  FilmChamber
 29.  Battery Compartment Cover
 30.  Tripod Socket
 31.  Film Rewind ReleaseButton
 32.  Film Take-upSpool
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33.  BackCover
          34.  Film PressurePlate
         35.  Microprism-imageBand
         36.  Split-imageSpot
          37.  ExposureMeter Needle
         38.  Shutter SpeedNeedle

      We are most gratifiedthat you have selectedthe KR-5 SUPERwhich
       we are sure will give you many delightfulyears of picture-takingplea-
          sure. The KR-s SUPERis a 35 mm SLR camerawhich assuresyou of
         superboptics,mechanicalperformance,and reliabilitywhich will justify
         your choicefor yearsto come.

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          Before Using Your KR-5 SUPER
          Please read this  instruction  booklet  carefully and familiarize yourself
           with the equipment and its features thoroughly. Your pleasure in using
          your KR-S SUPER will be greater if you know your camera properly.
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BATTERY  LOADING
The  built-in through-the-lens cds  exposure metering system  of your
KR-s SUPER operates on power activated by two 1.5V SR-44 silver ox-
ide batteries, which are supplied with your camera.
1. Remove Battery compartment  cover (29) by unscrewing  it counter-
    clockwise with a coin (Fig. 1).
2.  Place the two  batteries into the compartment  with the plus (+) side
   down. as illustrated in the battery holder of Battery compartment
    Cover  (29)  (Fig. 2). Make sure  that  the  batteries  are correctly
    placed.   lf incorrectly placed, Exposure Meter Needle (37)  in the
    viewfinder  will not move at all.
 3.  Replace Battery compartment  cover (29) by screwing   it clockwise
     until  it stops, but do not force.

Tips  for Better  Results
 *   Before loading, wipe  off the surfaces  of the batteries  with  a clean
    and dry cloth to ensure they are free of fingerprints or stains'
 *  when  your camera is not used for a long period, remove the batter-
       and keep it in a cool, drY Place.
 *  The batteries will last for about one year in normal use' We sug-
     gest you replace them once a year or sooner.
 *  The batteries may explode if disposed of in fire.
 *   Replace the batteries when the Exposure Meter Needle (37) in the
     viewfinder does not move in direct sunlight or other bright  lights
     with  Film Advance Lever (1 1) moved  to "ON"  position  (Refer to
   "METER/SHUTTER ON-OFF CONTROL"). For replacement, use two
    new Mallory MS76, Eveready 576 or equivalent.




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FtLM LOADING
Your KR-5 SUPERis designedto accept any standard35 mm color or
blackand white film roll in cartridge (12,20,24 or 36 exposures).
 1. Press Shutter Release Button  (g) to  see that  the  shutter
   has been released. (Refer to "METER"/SHUTTERON-OFF CON-
   TROL'')
2.  Pull up Film RewindKnob (1) untit BackCover(33) snaps open (Fig.
    3). Then, pull it out all the way to allow for insertionof the film car-
    tridge.
3. Swing open Back Cover (33) and place a film cartrifue into Film
   Chamber(28) (Fig.a).
4. Pushdown Film RewindKnob (1) to its originalpositionby turning
    Film Rewind crank (2) clockwise or counterclockwiseso that Film
   RewindShaft (27) engagesthe film cartridgeand the film cartridge
     is in place(Fig.5).
5. Draw the film leaderacross the cameraback and insert it into one
    of the slits of Film Take-upSpoot (32) (Fig.6). To bring the stit into
   a convenientposition,rotate Film Take-upSpool (32) in the direc_
    tion of arrow with your finger.
6.  Rotate Film Take-up Spool (32) by advancingFilm Advance Lever
    (1 1) to take up any slack in the film and checkto see that the film
    tip is firmly hooked onto Film Take-upSpoot (32) (Fig.7) and that
   sprocket holes on the film are fully engagedon Sprocket Teeth (22)
   (Fig.8).
7. Closeand press BackCover (33) firmly until it snapsshut.
8. AdvanceFilm Advance Lever(1 1) two or three times,after depress-
   ing Shutter ReleaseButton (9) each time, until the number,,1.,is
   oppositethe indexline in ExposureCounter(12) (Fig.9). Because
   the first portions of the film can not be used for picture taking as
   they have alreadybeen exposedto light and two or three blank ex_
   posuresshould be made before taking your first picture. Now it is
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Tips  for  Better  Results
*   Always load your camera in the shade or in a poorly-lit-place, never
     in direct sunlight or other bright light.
*  As you advance Film Advance Lever (1 1), Film Rewind Knob (1) will
    simultaneously  rotate counterclockwise  indicating that the film  is
    properly advanced.                                                              I

SETTING FILM SPEED

Each type of film, color or black and white, has its own  sensitivity to
light. This sensitivity  is assigned by a numerical value described as an
ASA  rating (U.S.A. Standard) or a DIN rating (Europe and most other
countries).  In most cases, both ASA and DIN ratings are imprinted on
the film package, as well as the data sheet packed with  the film and
film cartridge  itself. The higher the film speed rating, the more sensi-
tive the film  is to  light. that  is, less light  is required for a proper ex-
posure. The film speed, therefore, is an important element in insuring
that the through-the-lens metering system of your camera determines
the correct shutter speed and f-stop combinations  for a given lighting
situation.
 1.  Depress Film Speed Lock Button  (a) (Fig. 1O) and rotate the outer
    ring of Film Speed Dial (3) until the ASA  (or DIN) number of your
     film  is exactly opposite  the index  line on the outer  ring  of Film
   Speed Dial (3) and click stops.  For example,  if the film  is ASA 1OO,
   make the correct setting at "1OO" (Fig. 1 1).

Tips for Better Results
 *  Each time a film with a new film speed rating is loaded in your
   camera,the film speed must be set to assureaccuratelyexposed
    photographs.
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M ETER/SHUTTER"ON-OFF" CONTROL

Film Advance Lever {11)controls exposure meter "ON-OFF" and shut-
ter release "LOCK-UNLOCK"  to protect your camera from unnecessary
depletion  of the  batteries and  accidental  shutter  release when  not
taking  pictures.  4O" pre-advance and  1 35" advance angle assures
faster winding and permits continuous operation for sequence photo-
graphy.
1. When Fillm Advance Lever (1 1) is moved to "ON" position (Fig.12l,
    the electric circuit is switched on and Shutter Release Button (9) is
    unlocked.
2.  Whenever  picture-taking   is  completed,  be  sure  to  move  Film
   Advance Lever (1 1 ) to "OFF" position (Fig. 1 3). The electric circuit
     is switched  off and Shutter Release Button (9) is locked.

Tips for Better Results

*  To prevent unnecessary consumption  of the batteries, be sure to
   move Film Advance Lever (1 1)to "OFF" position when not taking
    pictures.

CORRECTEXPOSURE
YourKR-SSUPERhasa built-in,through-the-lens,full apertureCdSex-
posure meter which measures the  light coming through  the lens and
enables you to set the proper exposure for a given lighting condition.
The correct exposure  is obtained  by setting  the  shutter speed and
f-stop  in the correct combination  for the film, subject, and lighting con-
ditions.
1.  Set the desired shutter speed opposite Shutter Speed Index Line (6)
    by rotating Shutter Speed Dial (7I(Fig. 14). (Read "SETT|NG THE
   SHUTTER'1. Shutter Speed Needle (38) in the viewfinder moves
    according to the shutter speed you set.
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3. Hold your camera,look at your subjectthrough the ViewfinderEye-
   piece(24) and check ExposureMeter Needle(37).
4.  Rotate F-stop (lens opening) Ring (21) and align ExposureMeter
   Needle(37) with Shutter Speed Needle(38) (Fig. 15). lf Exposure
   Meter Needle (37) goes above Shutter Speed Needle (38). this
   means "overexposure"(Fig. 16); select a faster shutter speed or a
   smallerlens opening.On the contrary,if the needlegoes below the
   Shutter Speed Needle(38), this means "underexposure."(Fig. 17);
   choosea slower shutter speedor largerlens opening.
lf you want to use a specificf-stop for depth of field control, you may
set the f-stop first and then the shutter speed,while other procedures
are the same as above.
This setting may be used when you take a portrait or the like,intention-
ally makingyour subject attractivewith the backgroundor the scene in
front of it blurred. The sharpnessof your subjectdependson the f-stop
setting. (Referto "DEPTHOF FIELD").

Exposure Compensation
Though you learnedhow correct exposureis obtained,inunusuallight-
ing conditions,the desired effect or the correct exposurewill not be
obtainedin the final pictureand exposurecompensationis necessary.
Back-lit subjects
When the light is behind the subject,
1 . Move close to the subjectfor meter reading,then, move back,focus
   and shoot.
2.   lf  it is impossible to approach the subject, adjust either shutter
   speed or lens openingto overexpose.lf you choose to adjust the
    lens opening,open up the apertureby 1 or 2 stops.
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Spot-lighted subjects and dark backgrounds
 1 . Move close to the subject for meter reading,then, move back,focus
   and shoot.
2.   lf  it is impossibleto approach the subject, adjust either shutter
   speed or lens openingto underexpose.lf you choose to adjust the
    lens opening,closedown the apertureby 1 or 2 stops.
Tips for Better Results
*  When the Shutter Speed Dial (7) is set at "B" (Bulb),set the desired
    f-stop and expose manuallybecausemeteringwith the built-in ex-
   posuremeter is not possible.
*  Outsideof the meter's coupling range,the exposuremeter will not
   respondcorrectly. For example,couplingrangefor ASA 10O film is
   from 1/8 sec.atI/1 .4 to 1/l OOOsec.at f/16 (EV4 - 1 8). tf the light
     is too dim, use supplementarylighting.

SETTING SHUTTER SPEED
The shutter controls the length of time the light is allowed to strike the
film. The speed at which the shutter opens and closes is measuredin
fractions of a second that correspond to the numbers on Shutter
Speed Dial (7). For example,"5O0" is 1/5OOsec.,"125" is 1/125 sec..
and so on.
*  Simply turn Shutter Speed Dial (7) until the desiredshutter speedis
    set oppositeSlutter SpeedIndexLine(6) (Fig.1a).
Generallyspeaking.when shooting outdoors in bright or hazy sun-
fight,"125" (1/125 sec.l is suitable for most pictures. When taking
your subjects in motion, "25O" 11l25Osec.)to "1OOO"(1/1OOOsec.)
should be used ....Faster speeds will "freeze" extremely fast moving
subjects (sports, racing cars, etc.). When indoors in a well-lit room,
"60" (1/60 sec.)should be sufficient to take your subjects,depending
upon the film you are using. In poorly lit places,or when trying to
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are available. When set at "8", the shutter will remain open as long as
Shutter ReleaseButton (9) is depressed(preferablyby a cable release)'
The "B" setting is used for long night exposureusing street lights or
electricsigns as a light source,or under poor lighting conditionswhen
flash cannot be used.

Tips for Better Results
*  When using slow speeds(below 1/30 sec.),use a tripod or other
    firm support to prevent the movement of the camera and blurred
    pictures. When shooting with a telephoto lens,be especiallycare-
    ful to minimizethe camerashake.
*  Do not set Shutter SpeedDial (7) betweenmarkedspeeds.
*   Shutter SpeedDial (7) does not revolvebetween"1OOO"and "8".

SETTING APERTURE
The lens openingdeterminesthe amount of light enteringthe lens and
exposingthe film. The smallerthe f-stop (f/2.O, f /2.8, etc.).the wider
the lens opening and the greaterthe amount of light enteringthe lens.
The fargerthe f-stop (f/16,t111, etc.),the smallerthe lens openingand
the smallerthe amount of light enteringthe lens. As the lens opening
 is moved from f/16 to f/l 1, the amount of light entering the lens is
doubfed.As the lens openingis moved fromtl2.8 tol/4, the amount of
enteringlight is cut in half(Fig.18).
 *  Rotate F-stop Ring (21) until the desired f-stop is opposite the
    apertureindex line (Fig.19). Click stop is providedto prevent acci-
    . dental movementfrom the chosensetting.

Tips for Better Results
 *     lf necessary,you may set F-stop Ring (21) between two f-stops.
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VIEWINGAND FOCUSING
        Becauseyou are viewing through the lens,there is no parallaxproblem.
        The subject appearsin your viewfinderexactlyas it will appearin your
           picture. This enablesyou to determinethe exact composition of your
          subjects before pressing the Shutter ReleaseButton (9). Even when
         you shoot close-ups.there is no danger of accidentallycutting off a
          portion of your picture. To assurethe sharpestpossiblepictures,your
        KR-s SUPER has a three way focusing screen with diagonal Split-
         image Spot (36), Microprism-imageBand (35), and Fresnelfield. you
         can selectthree way focusingaccordingto your subject.
           1. Lock into the ViewfinderEyepiece(24! to composeyour subject.
           2. Split-imageFocusingis useful when the subject has either verticalir           or horizontallines.
            RotateFocusingRing (19) untilthe split imagein Split-imageSpot
              (36) forms a single image. When it is out of focus, your subject is
                split into two parts (Fis.22L
           3. Microprism-imageFocusingis useful when the subject lacks clear
               verticalor horizontallines.
            Rotate Focusing Ring (19) until the image in Microprism-image
          Band(35) appearssharp(Fig.22).
           4. You can also focus with any part of the area surroundingMicro-
            prism-imageBand (35). This is most useful when taking pictures
             with ultra telephoto lenses or with a bellows for close-up photo-
            graphy, macro lenses,extensionrings becausethe other focusing
             aids may darkenappreciably.

      UNLOADING FILM
          After the last pictureon the roll of film has beentaken, rewind the film
        and unloadyour camera.
           1. PressFilm RewindReleaseButton(31)(Fig.21).
           2.  Lift up Film Rewind Crank (2) and turn it clockwise until Film Re-
            wind ReleaseButton (31) stops revolvingand you feel the film



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tension released (Fig. 221. This  indicates that  the film has been
    completely rewound into the cartridge.
3.  Open Back Cover (33) by pulling up Film Rewind Knob (1).
4.  Remove the film cartridge and have the film processed as soon as
    possible.

Tips for Better Results
*   Always  unload your camera  in the shade or  in a poorly-lit  place,
    never in direct sunlight or other bright light.
*  When you reach the end of the roll of film, Film Advance Lever (1 1)
     will tighten and not advance.  lf this happens, do not advance Film
   Advance Lever (11) by force for "Just one more shot", otherwise
    the film will be torn out of the cartridge.
*   Film Rewind Release Button (31)will  remain in place once  it  is
    pressed, and return automatically to  its original position when Film
   Advance Lever (1 1 ) is advanced.

TAKING FLASH PICTURES
You can use a flash at night or in a dimly lit room as well as for supple-
mentary lighting in outdoor photography. The camera and electronic
ffash wilf be fully synchronizedwith the shutter speed at "8" and 1/8
sec.to 1/125 sec.
*  Mount a flash unit with a built-in hot shoe contact on Hot Shoe (5).

Tips for Better Results
*  Use a flash unit with a built-in hot shoe contact. The camerais not
   equippedwith flash terminalfor a flash unit with connectingcord.
*  "125" 11/125 sec.)on ShutterSpeedDial (7) is markedin red as a
   reminderfor electronicflash synchronization(Fig.23).
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*  Do not use other makes of flash units that have special signal pins
               exclusively for their cameras, as this may damage the circuitry  of
               the camera.

      RICOH SPEEDLITE180 AND XR SPEEDLITE24O
       UseRicohXRSpeedlite180 or 24OFig.24for convenient,easyto take
            flash photography.
               *      lf you use Speedlite 180 or 240 thylister type automatic flash units:
               *  You don't have to set f-stop each time, depending on the camera-
               to-subject distance. Once it is set, flash unit automatically controls
               the amount of light for correct exposure.

                                      F-STOP
                        FILMSPEED    TO BE   AUTOMATIC                                          FLASHRANGE                                    SET;
                    ASA1OOFILM     F/4.O    O.8 - 4.5m                                                           (2.6 - 15 ft.)       XR SPEEDLITE
          1 8 0                     ASA4OO FILM      F/8.0     O.8 - 4.5m                                                           (2.6 - 15 ft.)
                    ASA1OOFILM      F/5.6      1 - 4.3m                                                             (3.3 -  14.3 ft.)       XR SPEEDLITE
         240                    ASA4OOFILM     F / 1 1      1 - 4.3m                                                             (3.3 -  14.3 ft.)

              Flash Ready LED (25) lights up on the viewfinder frame when the
               flash is fully charged. So you don't have to remove your eye from
               the camera  to check   if the flash  is recycled and ready for the next
               s hot .  ( F i g . 2 7 )
              Recycling time  is very  short when  camera-to-subject  is closer.
             Consequently, the battery  life is prolonged compared  to the non-
                thylister type automatic  flash units or ordinary manual type flash
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Exposure for manual type flash unit
The exposureis determinedby the guide number of the electronicflash
unit. The guide number representsa relationshipbetween the light
output of the flash and the speed of the film. Guide numbersfor elec-
tronic flash units are found in the technical specifications.Using the
guide number,you can determinethe coirect f-stop for a given flash si-
tuation using the following formula:
F-stop= Guidenumber + Flash-to-subjectdistance.
For example,if your flash unit has a guide numberof 16 (ASA1OO.m)
or 52.8 (ASA 1OO.ft)for the type of film you are using and your subject
is 2 meters (6.6 ft) from the flash unit as indicatedon DistanceScale
(20) after focusing,divide 16 (52.8) bv (6.6). The answer is 8; there-
fore,set F-stopRing(21)to 8 (f/8).

Tips for Better Results
*     lf you are using an auto electronicflash unit with power ratio con-
     trol, follow the instructionsheetspackedwith the flash unit.
*  Most electronicflash units have a built-in dial or exposuretable
   which enablesyou to quickly compute f-stops based on flash-to-
    subjectdistances.

USING SELF-TIMER
Your KR-SSUPERhas a built-inself-timerwhich delaysthe shutter re-
lease about a maximum of 1O seconds. This enablesyou to include
yourselfin your own picturesand is also of benefit in taking close-ups
or photomicrographswherecameramovementmust be avoided.
 1 .  First,advanceFilm AdvanceLever(1 1).
2. Simply move Self-timerLever(15) counterclockwise(Fig.25).
   According to the degreeyou have moved it down, you can adjust
    the operatingtime. Forthe maximumdelay,move it until it stops.
 3. Press Shutter ReleaseButton (9) to start the self-timer moving.
   Then the Self-timerLED (14) lights up to indicatethe self-timeris
    activated(Fig.26).
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Tips for Better Result

             You can set the Self-timer Lever (15) first and then advance the
               Film Advance Lever (1 1).
             The camera should be placed on a tripod or other sturdy support
             when using self-timer.

                 *  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.

      CHANGINGLENSES
$r       To1. mountMount thethe lenslens byon liningthe cameraup the red dot on the lens mount with the
               matching dot on the camera mount (Fig.27l.
              2.  Grasp the lens firmly around the lens barrel and turn  it clockwise fi              until  it clicks into place.

          To remove the lens from the camera
              1.  Grasp the lens firmiy around the lens barrel in one hand.
              2.  With the other hand, hold the camera body and press Lens Release
               Lever (16) and turn the lens counterclockwise  until  it stops  (Fig.
                 28). The lens now can be removed.

          You can change lenses easily, even in the dark, by means of Lens Loca-
              tor Node ('l 7). Line up Lens Locator Node (17) with Lens Release Lever
             (16) and turn the lens clockwise  for mounting the lens. To remove the
             lens. press Lens Release Lever (16) and turn the lens counterclockwise
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Tips  for Better  Result
           *   Always make sure the lens is properly mounted.
           *  Do not touch any of the internal parts or permit dust or dirt to enter
            the camera body when removing or attaching lenses.
           *   Protect the inside of the camera by putting on the body cap when-
            ever the camera is carried or kept with the lens removed.f   DEPTH OF FIELD
      When you focus on a specific subject, an area in front  of and behind
        the subject will also appear reasonably sharp in your picture.
        This area of acceptable sharpness is called "Depth  of Field". The depth
          of field is determined by the f-stop you select and the distance from the
         in-focus subject to the film plane. As you get closer to your subject, or
        as you open your lens (for example, from  f /16  to  f /2.O the depth of field
       becomes  shallower.  By stopping  the  lens down  (for example, from
                f /2.O to f/1 6), the depth of field becomes deeper.

     INTERCHANGEABLELENSESAND ACCESSORIES
       A wide range of XR RIKENON interchangeable lenses, including ex-
        tremely wide angle lenses, telephoto lenses, zoom lenses and various
        accessories, are available to enable you to expand the pleasure of your
         picture taking. XR RIKENON interchangeable lenses and accessories
        are made of selected high quality materials under strict quality control
          to assure you  of  high performance and  full satisfaction.  Select XR
      RIKENON interchangeable lenses that will meet your needs.
        Since the camera  is designed to accept any lens with  the "K" type
        bayonet mount, your KR-5 SUPER gives you the opportunity  to select
        any interchangeable lens or accessory of the "K" type bayonet mount
         available on the market.
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PROPER CARE OF YOUR CAMERA

              *   Always carry your camera with  its carrying case and neck strap.
              *   Use the lens cap to protect the lens when not taking pictures.
              *   Protect your camera from  dust,  dirt, water,  rain, dampness,  salt air
            and rough handling.

              *   Never expose your camera to excessivety high or low temperatures
                for an extended period of time.  In extremely hot climates, do not
             leave your camera inside closed automobiles during the daytime or
                in direct sunlight.

              *    In extremely  cold climates, do not expose your camera to the outer
                 air except when  in use, then gradually expose your camera to the
              outer air to prevent the lens from clouding.
                         lf exposed to extremely cold climates, the exposure meter batteries
           may fail to operate properly. Keep your camera inside your clothing
                 until taking a picture.

              *   Never touch the surface of the lens, metal focal plane shutter cur-r             tain, reflex mirror, etc. with your fingers.
             *  To clean the lens, gently wipe   it in a circular motion  with  a lens
             cleaning paper or a soft, clean, lintless cloth.

             *  Do not wipe  the camera body  with  chemicals, such as benzine,
              thinner, etc. Use only a soft cloth or cotton swab sprinkled LIGHT-
           LY with alcohol on the camera body. Do not use them on the lens
            because they can affect coating.
             *  When your camera is not in use for an extended period of time, put
            on the lens cap, remove the batteries, place your camera in its car-
                   .   rying case together with  silica gel or other desiccant, and store  it in
             a dry, cool place. Never store your camera in places where the tem-
             peratures are excessively high or low.





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*  Do not attempt to disassemble or repair your camera yourself. lf
   service is necessary,get in touch with your dealer or authorized
   Ricohservicestation.
*  Do not leave your camera near magnetic objects like a radio, televi-
    sion, etc.

MAJOR SPECIFICATIONS OF KR-s SUPER
Camera Type:
    35 mm SLRwith metalfocal planeshutter.
Film Format:
     2 4 x 3 6 m m
Film Size and Capacity:
    35 mm perforatedfilm in 12,20,24 or36 exposures.
     StandardLenses:
    50 mm XR RIKENONFl.7 lens
    50 mm XR RIKENONF2.Olens
      Filtersize:52 mm screw-intype
Lens Mount:
     "K" type bayonet with 65' rotating angle
Shutter:
     Vertically moving Copal CCS metal focal plane shutter with
    speedsfrom 1/8 to 1/1 0OOsec.plus B.
Viewfinder:
     Fixedeye-levelpentaprism
    Exposuremeter needleand shutter speed needlevisible.
    Viewing magnification0.83X
      Field of view covers 93o/oof actual picture area
Focusing:
     DiagonalSplit-imagespot in microprism-imageband surrounded
     by Fresnelfield.
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Exposure Meter:
            Two CdS photocellsTTL full open meteringfor center-weighted
              averagelight readingcoupled to shutter speeds,film speedsand
                  f-stops.
         ExposureCoupling Range:
            EV 4 -  1 8 (ASA l OOfilm with 5O mm f/1.4 lens)
           Film Speed Range:
           ASA 12 - 32OO(DrN12 - 36)
         Exposure Meter Power Supply:
            Two 1.5V silver-oxidebatteries(SR-44,Mallory MS76,
              EvereadyS76 or equivalent).
li        FlashXSynchronization:Synchronizationfor electronicflash unit at "B" and 1/8 sec. to
               1/125 sec.
          Flash Contact:I               "X" contact on hot shoe for cordlesselectronicflash unit
           Film Loading:
                   Multi-sliteasy loading
I          Film Wind:
I               Single stroke film advance lever with 135" winding angle (4O'
                 plav)
           Film Rewind:
               Film rewind crank by pressing film rewind button on base of
             camera
          Exposure Counter:
                Additive,automaticresetting.
          Other Features:
                Self-timer
                Self-timerLED/shutterreleaseLED
              Hot shoe
               Shutter releaselock (with film advancelever)
              Meter on/off switch (with film advancelever)
            ASA/DlNdial lock



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Cablereleasesocket
     Tripod socket
     FlashreadyLED
Dimensions:
     139.9 (width)x 91.3 (height)x48.0 (depth)mm (bodyonly)
Weight:
    54Og (body only)
 *  Specificationsare subjectto changewithout notice.
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