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RICOH MIRAI -- direct User manual
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- Ricoh
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- RICOH MIRAI -- direct
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- User manual
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- English
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- 95
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- Film cameras
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We are most gntified that you have selected a RlcoH camerc. Belore using your camera, please be sure to read these rnstructions carefully.View original page 2
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LOCATING THE CONTROTS
When reading this manual, reler to "Locatino the Conlrols'
(Fold oul the tront and back covBrs).
Hot Shoe Daylight Fill-in Flash Button
Shutter Release Button Flash Power Switch
Built-in Flash Unit
Main Operating LCD DATA oanel
UD/Down Buttons Self-timer Indicator LED
Reset Button AF Auxiliary Light
Neck Strap Holder
Grio Belt Latch Remote Control Socket
Grio Lock Release Button Manual Focus Button
Multi-Position Grip Self{imer Button
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1. INSERTING BATTERY
Fig. 1 Fig.2.A
.1. Remove the Battery Holder by turning the 2. Insert fresh alithium batteryorfourAAAsize
Battery Holder Screw counterclockwise with batteries into the Battery Holder, first check-
a coin. (Fig. 1) ing that+and-on each battery are aligned
accoding to the polarity diagram inside the
Battery Holder. (Fig. 2. A\ 2-BlView original page 10Page 11 · Read text
Fig.2-B Fig.3
3. Resecure the Battery Holderto the Camera Care of Battery:
Grip by turning the Battery Holder Screw 1 . Before installing, be sure to wipe all moisture clockwise with a coin. (Fig. 3) and skin oil off both battery contact surfaces
Battery Choices: in orderto prevent future problems of corro-
(CR-P2 Lithium battery or equivalent)* sion and poor electrical contact. is * Dispose of used battery properly. Do not (AM-4) recommended. FourAAA alkaline baf throw it into f ire or expose to high tem- teries can be used.
* Condition of battery (batteries) should be Derature.
monitored frequently. See section "Monitor-
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2. TURNING THE CAMERA ON
c
Fig.4 Fig.5
1. Slide the Main Operating Switch (Power Main Operating Switch to the OFF posi-
On/Off and Macro) to ON. (Fig. a) tion when the camera is stored.
t The camera is designed to shut off the * lf you set the Sound Switch on the bottom
main power supply automatically to save of the camera (FiS. 5) to the sound
battery energy when the camera is not in mark rrl) , beep will be heard whenever
use for about 15 sec. even if the Main proper autofocus is obtained, the self-
Operating Switch is left ON. This willturn timer is used, etc. This confirms that your
' offbut thethe topinformationLCD Panelcontainedand the Viewfinder,in camera selection has been made.
memory will be retained. Lightly press the
Shutter Release Button to turn on the
power and update the LCD Panel. For
maximum battery life, always turn the
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II 3. MONITORING BATTERY CONDITION
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Fig' 6 Fig.7 Fig.Fig.88
1. The battery (or set of batteries if you are us- * lf non-Dx-coded film is in your camera ing 4 AAA-size) is in good condition when when the G symbol is displayed, you
the s symbol appears on the top LCD may have to rewind the film using the
Panel. (Fig.6) Manual Rewind Button (see page 33).
2. When the battery is nearly exhausted, * lf the battery's outline : is f lashing do the c= symbol will be displayed on the top not use the flash unit until the batterv is
LCD Panel. (Fig.7) replaced. (Fig.8)
When the G symbol appears, it is recom-
mended to replace the battery with a fresh
one. lf there is f ilm in your camera, f inish the
roll as soon as possible and then replace the
old battery with a f resh one.
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Fig. 9
3. When the battery is virtually dead, Cold temperatures may reduce any bat-
the L-- symbol willappear in the LCD panel. tery's eff iciency. In freezing weather, only
Replace with a f resh battery. (Fig.9) the symbol may show on the LCD * lf the c symbol lights for about one Panel.- lf you are taking pictures in ex-
minute, then disappears, the battery is tremely cold weather, keep the battery
only capable of retaining camera memory. warm and insert it just before shooting.
Do not attempt to use other camera f unc-
tions, and do not remove old battery until
you are ready to replace it with f resh one.
The memory of the camera will be re-
tained for about 30 minutes without bat-
tery. lf you replace with new battery within
that 30 minutes, the disptay of ail data in
the camera memory will reappear in the
LCD Panel.
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4. LOADING THE FILM
: Film Leader Mark
Fig. 10 Fig. 11
Always avoid direct sunlight when loading the 2. Load the Film Cassette into the Film Cham-
film. ber and pull out enough film leader to extend
1. Depress the Back Cover Lock Release But- just beyond the film leader mark, against the
ton and slide the Back Cover Latch down. Take-up Spool. (Fig. 11)
(Fig.10)
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Fig. 12 Fig. 13
3. Make sure that the film is within the Film 4. Close the Back Cover, making sure that the
Guides, and that the upper sprocket edge Back Cover Latch snaps shut. (Fig. 13)
will pass under the Electronic Frame Coun- The film will now automatically advance until
ter Guide Plate. (Fig. 12) number "1" appears on the top-deck LCD
Panel. (Fig. 14)
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Fig. 16 Fig. 17
* The Film Loaded Window on the back of 5. lf the f ilm has not advanced correcily or was
the camera can be used to check whether not taken up onto the Film Take-up Spool, the
there is film in the camera or not. (Fig. i6) Film Cassette Loaded symbol on the LCD
Panel will blink for about 15 sec. (Fig. 17) and
the shutter release will lock.
Reload the film correctly by repeating steps
1-4 shown above.
Note: lf Non-DX film is loaded in your
camera, no warning willappearon the LCD,
and the shutter release does not lock.
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5. SETTING THE FILM SPEED
Fig. 18
1. DX Films 2. Non-DX Films
DX-coded film cartridges are marked with lf Non-DX Film is used, your camera automat'
black-and-si lver patterns correspondi ng to ically sets itself to ISO 100. (Refer to the ex'
the f ilm speed and other information. Your posure compensation (pages 58) when you
camera reads this pattern and automatically make manual adjustments while loading
sets itself for DX-coded f ilm speeds ranging Non-DX film in yourcamera.)
from ISO 25 to 5000. (Fig. 18)
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6. VIEWFINDER INDICATORS (Fis.ls)
1. Auto-Focus Frame
When activated, the Auto-Focus System fo-
cuses automatically on any subject that ap-
pears within this small rectangle.
2. Viewfinder Display Panel
.l?8 f7 E E E!E.i:l AEr
Fig. 19
Viewf inder information
t: The flash unit is fully char.ged.
t: The f lash unit is still charging.
(blinks one time per
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Subject in focus
Distance measureme,rt cannot be made automatically; use manual
focusi n g (see page 42\; or if too close, shif t to macro mode (see page
43).
Manual focus shift direction indication (toward near)
Manual focus shift direction indication (toward infinity)
Macro Mode is set.
Too-close warning: Switch to Macro Mode.
Exposure Program Shift indicator
Shutter Speed
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Overexposure warning E l:l';1il :
(blinks)
Underexposure warning l_ :il : (blinks)
Hand Shaking warning with 35mm-70mm focal lengths btinks at !- I I -:l il : (blinks) 1/30 sec. or less.
Hand Shaking warning with 70mm- 135mm focat tengths btinks l. -:l; -E ';i : (blinks) at 1/60 sec. or less.
+ or : Exposure Compensation is set.
(blinks after setting)
Li.l-,: i : F-stop
': ; Overexposure warning (Actual f-stop numbervaries with focal length.) C E -l (blinks)
Li.l-5.8 : Underexposure warning (Actual f-stop number varies with focal
(blinks) length')
AE Lock is set. AEt : (blinks)
* Viewfinder lllumination
An auxiliary light turns on automatically when the f inder LCD is dark and difficutt to see.
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: Fill-in Flash Photography Mode q_|
Continuous Shooting Mode Ell :
Bulb Modeust El :
lF| : Center-weighted Average Mode
,$ : Self-timer Mode
n + Or Exposure Compensation Mode - {blinks after setting)
I5 mm -, E 5 mm : The focal length (to the nearest smm increment) is indicated on the
LCD Data Panel as you adjust (,,zoom,') the lens focal length. lt ap-
pears for about 2 secnds, then displays the f rame number.
l-gE : Numberofexposures
: Thedistanceofyoursubjectisindicated: 1.5m(4.9ft) @#lf,
: The distance of your subjecr is indicated: Inf inity (o) @l,alrr:.:.:.!.@
: Macro Mode Q*=;
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Fig. 23-A Fig. 23-B
2. Make sure your right arm is comfortable, but * When holding taking f lash pictures with
keep it as close to your body possible for your camera held vertically, always posi-
maximum steadiness. tion it with the f lash side up.
3. Use your left hand to steady the camera. (Fig. * lt is important to practice holding the
23-A.,23-B) camera steady to avoid blurred or tilted
4. Look through the Viewf inder to compose pictures.
your picture.
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1. TURNING THE CAMERA 2. ZOOMING THE LENS-
ON FOR FULLY AUTOMATIC
OPERATION
When you slide the Mirai's Main Operating
Switch to the ON position, the camera is ready
for point-and-Shoot operation. lt automatically
turns on the basic (or'default") settings for all
functions.
* Automatic Backlight Control metering
mooe
* Standard autoexposure program (with au-
tomatic shift as you zoom the lens)
* Single-Shot (one-frame-at-a-time) film
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Fig. 1
The Mirai's built-in 35-135mm Zoom Lens lets
you get closer to your sublect without changing
your position. This lets you easily select the
composition that best suits your subiect.
To zoom the lens, just rotate the zoom Selector
Dial (Fig. 1) untilyoursubiect is framed properly.
The nominal focal length you've selected will ap-
pear (for about 2 sec.) on the LCD Panel.
(Although lens zooming action is continuous,
the focal length is displayed on the LCD Panel
in smm increments 35mm, 40mm, 45mm, etc.
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4. SHOOTING
Fig. 4
1. Gently press the Shutter Release Button to We recommend using the built-in flash (see
take the oicture. The f ilm advances automat- page 65), or a tripod or other sturdy support
ically as soon as the shutter has been for the best results in these conditions.
released.
In dim lighting conditions, the programmed
shutter speed may be too slow for sharp
handheld exposures. When this occurs, the
shutter speed display in the Viewf inder will
blink. (lf the lens is set to 35-70mm, "L32-
30" will blink; if the lens is set to 7O-135mm,
"L32-60" will blink.)(Fig. a)
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Fig.72. When the f ilmsis fully rewound, the motor 3. lf you wish to rewind the f ilm before the end
stops automatically and "E" appears on the of roll is reached, push the Recessed Manual
LCD Panel. (Fig.6) Beep sound will also be Rewind Button under the Creative Control
heard if the Sound Switch is set to the rtl) Panel Coverwith your f ingernail or a pen, for
position. You may now open the Back Cover about 2 seconds. (Fig.7)
to unload the f ilm.
* The shutter release is locked when "E" is
displayed. However, power zooming and
autofocus functions will remain operative,
and flash (if in up position)will charge.
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