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Ricoh RZ-880 User manual
User manual for Ricoh RZ-880. 22 pages in German, French. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Ricoh
- Model / document
- Ricoh RZ-880
- Document type
- User manual
- Language
- German, French
- Pages
- 22
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- 2.3 MB
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- Film cameras
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CONTENTS
Attaching the strap ...6
Inserting the battery ...7
Opening the viewfinder cover ....9
Checking the battery ...10
Loading the film ...12
Setting the film speed ...15
Holding your camera . . .. . . . . . . . . .16
Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . ... ..... . . . 17
Zooming the lens . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .. 18
Multi auto-focus . . . .. . .. . . .. . . . ... ... ... ... . ... .. 19
Rewinding the film (Auto reverse) ................21
Flash photography . . . . . . . . ... ...... . . ... . 23
Auto backlight control/Auto fill flash .............. 24
Auto night-photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Using the self-timer ................. 25
Creative modes . . . . . . . ..... . . 27
Red eye reduction/Soft-flash mode 29
Flash-off mode . . . . . . . . 31
Flash-on mode . . . . . .... ...... . . 32
TV mode . . . . . . . ... . .... ..... . ....... . 33
Single AF mode (Pre-focus shooting).................... 34
Super macro....................... 37
Electronic remote control socket...................... 39View original page 2Page 4 · Read text
INSERTING THE BATTERY
The camera will not operate unless the battery is
installed. It is important to make sure that the battery
installed correctly.
1. Use a pen to push the Battery Compartment Cover
Latch in the direction of the arrow and pull open the
cover. (Fig.3)
2. Insert the recommended. 6 volt lithium battery, contact
end first, checking that the + and - on the battery are
aligned according to polarity diagram inside the battery
compartment. (Fig. 4)
3. Close the Battery Compartment Cover by pushing it in
the direction of the arrow until it locks firmly in place.
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* With the battery inserted correctly, the Battery Condition Mark appears on the LCD Panel when the Lens
Shield is opened. (Fig. 6)
* Do not remove the battery from the camera until you are ready to replace it.
* When replacing the battery, do so as quickly as possible to avoid erasing camera memory. We recommend
replacing the battery when there is no film in the camera.
Recommended. Replacement 6V Lithium Batteries Include:
Lithium battery (6V)
Panasonic CR-P2p
Duracell XL DL223A (Made in U.S.A.)
Kodak K223LA, or equivalent
OPENING THE VIEWFINDER COVER
1. Open the Lens Shield by sliding the Viewfinder Cover
in the direction of arrow. (Fig. 7)
* You can only take pictures when the Lens Shield is
completely open.
* To avoid tripping the shutter inadvertently and wasting
battery power, always keep Viewfinder Cover closed
when you are not taking pictures.
* When the Viewfinder Cover is closed, all LCD
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CHECKING THE BATTERY
1. The on symbol is displayed on the LCD Panel when
battery power is sufficient. (Fig. 8)
2. When the battery is nearly exhausted, the ~ symbol
will appear. (Fig. 9) Replace with a new battery as soon
as possible. (Use of flash at this time is not
recommended.)
3. When the battery is completely exhausted, the c
symbol will be displayed. (Fig. 10) Replace with a new
battery.
* Even an exhausted battery has the ability to hold
memory. Do not remove battery until a new one is
available. Memory will be held for only about 15
minutes after battery is removed.
* Cold temperatures will reduce battery efficiency. In
freezing weather, the ~ symbol may turn off and only
the or c symbol may show in the LCD Panel. When
the camera returns to normal temperature, the Battery
"All Right" symbol should reappear. If you are
taking pictures in cold weather, keep the camera warm
and take it out only when you need it.
* If the battery voltage is insufficient, the shutter may
not release or the film may not advance completely. In
the following cases, replace the battery:
1 ) When the battery mark displays the symbol.
2) When the shutter does not release.
3) When film advance and rewind cannot be done. 4) When the self-timer does not function.View original page 6Page 7 · Read text
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LOADING THE FILM
Always avoid direct sunlight when loading the film.
1. Push the Back Cover Latch Downward to open.
(Fig. 11)
2. Load the film cassette into the Film Chamber and
pull out enough film leader to extend past the mark of
the film leader position. (Figs. 12-A, 12-B)
* If there is any dust on the inside lens surface, use a
blower to blow the dust away.
* We suggest that you become familiar with your new
camera by shooting and processing at least one roll of
film before using your camera to record an important
occasion.
3. Make sure the film stays within the Film Guides
and lies flat. (Figs. 13, 14)
4. Press the Back Cover shut so that the Back Cover
Latch returns to its original position. The film is
automatically advanced until number "1" appears in
the LCD Panel. As soon as you close the Back Cover,
the LCD Panel should confirm proper loading with
the following: (Fig. 15)
(1) Film Cassette Loaded Symbol
(2) Film Advance Symbols (these symbols will flash
in sequence toward the right to tell you the film is
winding.)
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5. If the film has not advanced correctly and is not
taken up onto the Film Take-up Spool, the Film
Cassette Loaded Symbol and Exposure Counter will
blink (Fig. 16), or the LCD Panel will not show all
film properly loaded signs mentioned in the step 4
(when Viewfinder Cover is open). The shutter release
will also lock so you cannot take a picture until the
film is loaded properly.
Reload the film by following steps 1-4 shown above.
* Whether there is film in your camera or not can be
confirmed by either the Film Loaded Window or the
Film Cassette Loaded Symbol in the LCD Panel.
(Fig.17)
* You can confirm that the film-wind or rewind is
working properly by observing the Film Advance
symbols.
* You can load film in your camera with the Lens
Shield closed. However, the loading sign will
disappear after 5 sec.
* Do not touch the inner lens with your fingers or the
edge of film. (Fig. 18)
SETTING THE FILM SPEED
DX-coded film cassettes have black-and-silver
patterns corresponding to film speeds that the camera
reads and automatically sets. Your camera accepts
DX films with speeds ranging from ISO 64 to 3200.
Before loading your film, please check whether the
cassette is DX-encoded or not. (Fig. 19)
When using DX coded films, setting the film speed is
not necessary. Your camera automatically sets the
correct film speed.
When using a film without DX code, your camera will automatically set itself to ISO 100.View original page 8Page 9 · Read text
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HOLDING YOUR CAMERA
1. Always use both hands to steady your camera. (Fig.
20)
* When holding the camera vertically always position
it with the flash at the top. (Fig. 21)
* Be careful not to place your fingers over the lens,
flash or focusing windows. (Fig. 22)
VIEWFINDER (Fig. 23)
(1) Field of View Frame
The subject (such as people or
scenery) you wish to photograph
should be set within this frame.
(2) Parallax Correction Marks
(Close focusing)
When taking a picture of a
subject that is between
0.59m1.2m (1.9 and 3.9 ft.) away
from your camera, the subject
should be positioned within these
marks. Anything outside, the
marks will not be included in the
picture even if you can see it
through the viewfinder.
(3) Parallax Correction Marks (Super Macro Mode)
When using this special mode (see page 37.), adjust the camera so that the subject is within the smaller parallax
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(4) Single AF Mark
In the Single AF mode (see page 34.), the auto-focus system focuses automatically on any subject that appears
within this small "+" target.
ZOOMING THE LENS
The built-in 38-80mm zoom lens lets you get closer to your subject without changing your position. This lets
you easily select the composition that best suits your subject.
To zoom the lens, just slide the zoom switch (Fig. 24) in either direction until your subject is framed properly.
* When zooming the lens, keep your fingers away from the moving lens components.
* When closing the Viewfinder Cover, the lens will return to its storage position automatically.
* After about 3 minutes, the lens will return to wide-position and the display on the LCD panel will disappear.
MULTI AUTO-FOCUS
1. Set the subject you wish to take within
the Viewfinder Frame. (Fig. 25)
2. If the subject is closer than 0.59m (1.9
ft.3 the AF-Monitor will blink and the
shutter will lock to prevent out of focus
pictures. (Fig. 26)
* Under certain unusual conditions, the
AF Monitor may not warn when you are
too close to the subject.
3. Press the Shutter Release Button gently
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www.butkus.us 4. This camera measures distance from subject to camera at 5 spots. Among those spots, focusing will be adjusted to the closest subject. This function will help avoid out-of-focus-pictures. (Examples 1, 2) * Be careful not to accidentally cover the Auto Focus Distance Measuring Windows on the front of your camera, as this will cause incorrect focusing. * Keep the Auto Focus Distance Measuring Windows clean to ensure accurate focusing. If they get dirty, they should be wiped clean with a soft cloth. * There may be rare cases when accurate focusing is difficult or impossible. (For instance, with dark subjects that do not reflect light well, glossy subjects, or subjects taken through glass.) In these cases, it is best to switch to the single AF mode and use the Pre-Focus technique (see section SINGLE AF MODE) to ~lock" the focus on a more "normal" subject at the same distance. While holding focus, turn your camera back to the original subject and shoot. (See SINGLE AF MODE (page 34) for more details.)View original page 11
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FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY
1. If additional light is required, the
built-in Flash automatically activates.
(Fig. 30)
* If the camera has shut off, turn the
power back on by lightly pressing the
Shutter Release Button. It will take
about 3 seconds to charge the flash
fully.
* Recommended Flash Shooting
Range (ISO 100) Wide-angle: 0.59m-
-about 4.2m (1.9 ft.--13.8 ft.)
Telephoto: 0.59m--about 3.0m (1.9
ft.-- 9.8 ft.)
2. When the flash is still charging, the
Red Flash Monitor will blink. (Fig.
31) Wait until RED-LED turns off in
order to use the flash.
* When the flash is used, there may be cases in which your subject's eyes appear red in the finished photograph.
This occurs when the retina reflects the flash light, although the intensity of the phenomenon differs for each
individual as well as subject distance and how light or dark the picture-taking environment is.
To avoid the red eye, select the Red Eye Reduction-flash mode discussed on page 29.
AUTO BACKLIGHT CONTROL/AUTO FILL FLASH
When taking pictures of backlit subjects,
important details are often lost in the
shadows. Your camera automatically
compensates for these lighting situations.
If the subject is backlit and is at least
about 3 meters (10 ft.) from the camera,
Auto Back-Light Control (ABLC) will be
activated. If the subject is within about 3
meters (10 ft.) of the camera, the flash
activates automatically and the shadows
are lightened up using automatic daylight
fill flash. Thus, with backlit subjects,
natural-looking pictures can be taken
easily and automatically. (Fig. 32)View original page 13Page 14 · Read text
When photographing distant night scenes, the flash will not be activated. Instead, the exposure will be set to a
slow shutter speed for more natural-looking results. Place your camera on a steady support to avoid unsharp
pictures due to camera shake.
AUTO NIGHT-PHOTOGRAPHY
USING THE SELF-TIMER
1. Compose your picture with the camera
on a steady support.
2. Press Self-timer Button. The Self-timer
LED on the front of the camera will light
steadily for approximately 8 seconds.
Then the LED will blink for about 2
seconds to indicate that the shutter is
about to release. After a total of about 10
seconds have elapsed, the shutter will
release. (Figs. 33, 34)
* If you wish to stop the self-timer once it
has started, close Viewfinder Cover or
press the Self-timer Button again.
3. When you use the self-timer in bright
scene, LED is not clearly visible and
dummy flash is fired just before shutter
release.
Using the Self-timer for Flash Photography:
a. When the Self-timer Button is pressed the built in Flash will fire automatically whenever there is insufficient
light.
b. The flash will charge during the 10 sec. countdown.
* You may not be able to activate the self-timer when the flash is just beginning to recharge. Wait 2-3 seconds
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* If the distance between subject and camera is too close, the AF Monitor will blink. At that fume, the self-timer
will not activate. Move back a little and try again.
* Too-Close Warning Lamp (AF Monitor) will blink only when. pushing Self-timer button and/or the Shutter
Release Button.
Using the Self-timer for Pre-focus Photography:
a. Select Single AF Mode. (See CREATIVE MODES Section, page 27.)
b. Select the subject you wish to pre-focus on. Move the camera so that it is in Single Auto-Focus Target.
c. Press the Shutter Release Button halfway down to adjust and lock-in the focus and reposition the camera if
necessary.
d. While holding the Shutter Release Button halfway, press the Self-timer Button to activate the self-timer.
e. The focus will remain fixed at the locked-in distance until the photograph is taken.
CREATIVE MODES
This camera includes a variety of
special operating modes which
permit you to widely express your
creativity. These modes include
Flash-off, Flash-on, Red Eye
Reduction/Soft-flash, TV, Single-
AF and Super-Macro.
Many combinations may be made
using these selections with flash
photography, self-timer, and/or
remote control picture taking,
allowing you to fully and precisely
obtain the image you seek. Try
experimenting. These modes are
designed to stimulate your
imagination and creativity.
* To select operating modes, simply
press the Mode Button in the LCD
Panel located on the back of the
camera. (Fig. 35) (The Super Macro
Button is found on the side of the
camera.) (Fig. 36)
You can confirm that the desired feature mode is in effect by checking the LCD Panel which displays the
current feature mode. The symbols used for these modes are listed next page. For detailed operation of each
mode, refer to their respective sections in this manual.View original page 15Page 16 · Read text
RED EYE REDUCTION AND SOFT-FLASH MODE Minimizing the Red-Eye Effect Selecting this mode makes it possible to minimize the red-eye effect that sometimes occurs when taking portrait photographs with flash. Now it's easy for anyone to take superior shots of people. 1. Press the Mode Button until the ., symbol appears on the LCD Panel. (Fig. 38) 2. Press the Shutter Release Button. The flash system will begin its pre-flash cycle. After a brief delay, the main flash will fire. The entire sequence will take about one second. * Be sure to hold the camera still after pressing the Shutter Release Button. * You may wish to advise your subjects to wait for the second flash. * This mode does not cancel when the camera is switched off. To cancel this mode, press the mode button again for any other selection.View original page 16
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RED EYE REDUCTION AND SOFT-FLASH MODE
Minimizing the Red-Eye Effect
Selecting this mode makes it possible to minimize the red-eye effect that sometimes occurs when taking portrait
photographs with flash. Now it's easy for anyone to take superior shots of people.
1. Press the Mode Button until the A symbol appears on the LCD Panel. (Fig. 38)
2. Press the Shutter Release Button. The flash system will begin its pre-flash cycle. After a brief delay, the main
flash will fire. The entire sequence will take about one second.
* Be sure to hold the camera still after pressing the Shutter Release Button.
* You may wish to advise your subjects to wait for the second flash.
* This mode does not cancel when the camera is switched off. To cancel this mode, press the mode button again
for any other selection.
Reducing Flash Output
The flash adjusts the flash brightness to prevent excessively overexposed pictures when photographing, for
example, female subjects with light skin at close range. This function works similarly in any of red eye
reduction mode, flash-on mode, and auto flash mode. (Examples 3, 4)
FLASH-OFF MODE
This mode forcibly prevents automatic firing of the
flash, thus allowing available light photography in
museums, churches, etc. where flash photography
is prohibited.
1. Press the Mode Button until the I) symbol
appears on the LCD Panel. (Fig. 39)
2. Press the Release Burton and the shutter will be
tripped without flash (maximum of approximately
1 second).
* To cancel this mode, press the Mode Button until there is a different mode symbol (or none) on the LCD
Panel, or close the viewfinder cover.View original page 17Page 18 · Read text
FLASH-ON MODE
This forcibly trips the flash when you
want to photograph subjects with sunlight
to their side or back. It lets you take more
natural looking pictures by softening harsh
shadows.
1. Press the Mode Button until the
symbol appears on the LCD Panel. (Fig.
40)
2. Press the Release Button. There will
now be flash every time the shutter is
tripped.
* The camera will follow a daytime SYNCHRO-Sunlight Exposure program in cases of bright light.
* The camera will go to slow synchro photography in cases of dim light.
* To cancel this mode, press the Mode Button until there is a different mode symbol (or none) on the LCD
Panel, or close the viewfinder cover.
TV MODE
Use this mode to record your computer graphics
or video images from the screen of a computer
monitor or television.
1. Press the Mode Burton until the ~, mark is
displayed on the LCD Panel. (Fig. 41) Take the
picture.
* The Flash Unit will not activate in the TV
Mode.
* When taking pictures in the TV Mode, the shutter speed will be set between 1/30 sec. (wide) and 1/16 sec.
(tale) and ISO will be reset to 100.
* For TV Mode photography, slow-moving TV images will usually turn out clearer than fast-moving ones.
Using a tripod and electronic cable release is recommended to prevent camera shake.
* To use the self-timer in this mode, press the Mode Button until the camera is set to TV Mode, then press the
Self-timer Button.
* To cancel this mode, press the Mode Button until the LCD Panel shows a different mode symbol (or none), or
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SINGLE AF MODE (PRE-FOCUS SHOOTING)
Your camera's multi-beam auto focus system will
provide excellent results in most shooting
conditions. However, when the subject you wish to
focus on is behind a window, fence or bars, located
high or low in the viewfinder, you should use
prefocus shooting. This will ensure a sharply
focused image of your subject.
When the subject is high or low within the
viewfinder:
1. Press the Mode Button until the SERF symbol
appears on the LCD Panel. (Fig. 42)
2. There may be cases where none of your main
subjects are within the multi-beam auto focus area
located across the middle of the Viewfinder (eg.
subject located high or low). If you release the
shutter then, only the background will be in focus,
and the subject will be out-of-focus. (Fig. 43)
3. To prefocus, move the camera so that one of the
subjects is within the Auto-Focus Target (+). (Fig.
44)
Press the Shutter Release Button halfway so that the
AF Monitor lights up. Keep holding your finger
halfway down on the Shutter Release Button.
4. Now return the camera to its original position so that your main subjects are composed to your linking within
the Field of View Frame again, and press the Shutter Release Button fully to take the picture. (Fig. 45)
When the subject is difficult to focus on:
When you are photographing subjects that are difficult
to focus on (such as a black dog, glossy surface or
behind glass), or if your main subject is behind other
closer objects, then find an other subject at the same
distance from the camera. You can pre-focus on that
subject in the following way:
1. Press the Mode Button until the S AF symbol appears
on the LCD Panel.
2. Move the camera so that one of the subjects or
"substitute subjects" is within the Auto-Focus Target
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3. Press the Shutter Release Button halfway so that the AF Monitor lights up. Keep holding your finger halfway
down on the Shutter Release Button.
4. Now return the camera to its original position so that your main subjects are in the Field of View Frame
again, and press the Shutter Release Button fully to take the picture.
* If you are shooting through a window, aim the camera at a slight angle to the glass to minimize any direct
reflection of the auto-focus beam.
* When you remove your finger from the Shutter Release Button, the pre-focus setting is cleared, so that you
can pre-focus again as many times as you wish.
SUPER MACRO
This mode allows you to photograph at 30 cm (11.8
inch.) of a subject. It's perfect for tightly framed
close-up shots of plants and other small objects.
1. Press the Super Macro Button, be sure that the
"flower" symbol appears on the LCD Panel. (Fig.
46)
2. Stretch the strap forwards the subject and move
the camera until the end of the strap reaches the
subject. (Figs. 47-A, 47-e)
3. Adjust the camera so that the subject is in the
center of the Super-macro frame of the viewfinder.
(Fig. 48)
4. Press the Release Button to trip the shutter. The
flash will always fire (at low power) in this mode.
* To release this mode, either press the Super
Macro Button again, operate the Zoom Button or
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ELECTRONIC REMOTE CONTROL SOCKET
This camera is equipped with an Electronic
Remote Control Socket. You can trip the shutter
remotely in various ways by plugging an (optional)
infrared sensor, audio sensor, remote controller,
etc., into this socket. A 50cm (19.7 inch.)
Electronic Cable Release cord, and a 1 0m (33 R.)
extension cord, are also available from Ricoh as
options for use in remote control photography.
Typical Installation
1. Insert the plug of the Electronic Cable Release
or Remote Controller to the Electronic Remote
Control Socket. (Fig. 49) An extension cord can be
used for taking photographs at a distance from
subjects.
2. Using a secure support, aim the camera at the
subject and gently press the remote controller
button. (Fig. 50)
* Before inserting or pulling out a cord into/from this socket, close the Lens Shield. If the Lens Shield is left
open, the shutter might accidentally be released.
Optional Wireless Remote Controller RC-10
The separately sold Wireless Remote Controller RC-10 allows you to easily use remote control photography.
(Fig. 51)
MAJOR SPECIFICATIONS:
Type: Full-automatic 35 mm auto focus lens-shutter camera with built-in ZOOM lens.
Lens: 38 mm f4.5--80 mm f6.4 zoom lens 7 elements 7 groups
Focus: Multi-Beam Automatic focusing with single AF facility. Distance measuring (shooting) range: 0.59 m
(23 inch.)--co . For subjects between 0.59m (23 inch.) and 0.3m (11.8 inch), the AF monitor (Green LED)
blinks and shutter release locks. Super Macro Mode focuses at 0.3m. (11.8 inch).
Self-timer: Built-in electronic type with LED indicator. Operating delay of approx. 10 sec.
Viewfinder: Albada type bright-frame zoom viewfinder
Magnification: 0.65 x (at telephoto) 0.35 x (at wide-angle)View original page 21Page 22 · Read text
Field of view: 83% Viewfinder information: Field of view frame, parallax correction marks, single AF mark, super macro parallax correction marks. Exposure adjustments: Dual SPD photocell. Programmed automatic exposure adjustment with Automatic Backlight Control system. Exposure coupling range: EV5.3--17 (ISO 100) shutter speed range: 1--1/400 Sec. Film speed range: ISO 64--3200. Compatible with the DX code system. (Non-DX films are set to ISO 100.) Film loading: Ricoh auto-load system Film advance/rewind: Automatic film advance and rewind. Automatic 1st frame setting. Automatic film rewind at the end of film. Exposure counter: Additive, counts down during film rewind. Built-in flash: Electronic flash automatically activates in dim light and backlight. (up to approximately 10 ft.) Flash shooting range: About 0.59--4.2 m (1.9ft.--13.8 ft.) (at wide-angle), about 0.59-- 3.0 m (1.9ft.--9.8 ft.) (at telephoto). (ISO 100) Interval between flashes: About 3 sec. Other features: Red eye reduction/Soft flash, Flash-on, Flash-off, TV mode, Single SPOT AF model Power Source: 1 - 6V lithium battery Dimensions: 142 mm/5.6 in. (w) x 73.5 mm/2.9 in. (h) x 53 mm/2.1 in. (d) Weight: 345 g (12-1 /6 oz.) (without battery) Specifications are subject to change without notice.View original page 22
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