Ricoh Shotmaster 130 Super QD User manual

MAIN FEATURES

· Powerful 38-130 mm multi coated zoom lens with aspheric lens elements

· 7-zone passive multi autofocus in 1024 measuring steps

· High-power zoom flash for tele shooting

· Easy to access 2-dial control with illuminator

· Creative modes (portrait, action, super night, infinity, etc.)

· Compact and light weight body


BEFORE USING

--A fast film such as ISO 200 or ISO 400 is recommended to prevent blurriness and to obtain a longer flash
range.

--When focusing is difficult or impossible, AF monitor blinks to warn you that an out-of-focus picture will
occur. Set infinity mode or use focus lock function. (page 24, 29)

-- Do not hold the camera by the lens

-- Before taking important pictures (at weddings, on trips abroad, etc.) test the camera and learn how it works.


CAUTIONS

--This camera has a high voltage circuit. Because it is dangerous, do not attempt to take the camera apart.

-- If the built-in flash does not operate, do not touch the internal parts of the camera, as it contains a high
voltage circuit. Take the camera to the shop where it was purchased, or to your nearest Ricoh service center.

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ATTACHING THE STRAP





1. Insert the small loop at the end of the Strap under the Strap Holder. (Fig. 1(1))

2. Insert the other end of the Strap through the loop to tie the Strap onto the Strap Holder. (Fig. 1 (2))



INSERTING THE BATTERIES





The camera will not operate unless the batteries are in stalled. Make sure that the batteries are installed
correctly.

1. Insert a coin in the slot of the Battery Compartment Cover to open it. (Fig. 2)

2. Slide the inner cover latch in the direction indicated to open. (Fig. 3)





3. Insert the recommended. 3 volt lithium batteries, checking that the + and--are inserted correctly. (Fig. 4)

4. Press down the inner cover to close.

5. Close the Battery Compartment Cover by pushing it in the direction indicated until it locks firmly in place.
(Fig. 5)

* Do not remove the batteries from the camera until you are ready to replace them.

* The date display ["00 0 0] blinks when the batteries are replaced. By pressing either the Mode Button, Select
Button, or Set Button, [1 1 '95j will be displayed. Reset the correct time and date. (Optional)

* When replacing the batteries, do so as quickly as possible to avoid erasing camera memory. We recommend
replacing the batteries when there is no film in the camera.

* The batteries can explode or cause burns if disposed of in fire or H shorted, disassembled, heated or
recharged.


Recommended Replacement 3V Lithium Batteries CR-1 23A, or equivalentX2

TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF





The power is turned on or off by selecting ON or OFF on the Drive Dial. (Fig. 6)

When the power is turned on, the lens moves from the storage position to the wide-angle position, and the
camera is set automatically to the mode selected on the Mode Dial.


CHECKING THE BATTERIES

1. When the batteries are nearly exhausted,      will appear on the LCD Panel. Replace with new batteries as
soon as possible.

2. When the batteries are exhausted, the     symbol will blink in the LCD Panel. Replace with new batteries.

* As the battery voltage is reduced in extremely cold temperatures, the     symbol may blink. You may be
able to use the camera if you remove the batteries and warm them up.

* In the following cases battery voltage is insufficient and the batteries need to be replaced.

1 ) When the power does not turn on.

2) When the     symbol blinks.

3) When the shutter does not release.

4) When film advance or rewind do not function.

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5) When the Self-timer does not function.

* To avoid tripping the shutter inadvertently and wasting battery power, always turn the power off when you are
not taking pictures.

* If the camera is not operated (buttons, dials and lever) for about 5 minutes, the power automatically turns off,
the LCD Panel display disappears and the lens returns to the storage position. The purpose of this function,
called Auto Power OFF, is to prevent waste of battery power. The power will turn on again by operating any of
the buttons, dials or lever.


LOADING THE FILM





Always avoid direct sunlight when loading the film.

1. Push the Back Cover Latch Downward to open. (Fig. 7)

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. (Fig. 8, 9)

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* If there is any dust on the inside lens surface, use a blower to blow the dust away.

3. Make sure the film stays within the Film Guides and lies flat. (Fig. 10, 11)

4. Press the Back Cover shut so that the Back Cover Latch returns to its original position. When you close the
Back Cover the film is automatically advanced, and the first frame is set in place. The Exposure Counter on the
LCD Panel displays the number of frames remaining to be exposed. (Fig. 12)

* If the film has not advanced correctly and is not taken up onto the Film Take-up Spool, the Exposure Counter
will blink. (Fig. 13) The Shutter Release Button will also lock so you cannot take a picture until the film is
loaded properly. (DX Film only) 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
Exposure Counter in the LCD Panel.

* You can confirm that the Film-Wind or Rewind is working properly by observing the Exposure Counter.

* You can load film in your camera with the power off. However, the LCD Panel display will disappear after
loading is complete.

* Do not touch the inner lens with your fingers or the edge of film.

* This camera's Pre-wind System automatically prewinds the film to the end when you load it and rewinds it
back into the film cassette as each shot is taken. If the back cover is accidentally opened before the film has
reached the end, close it immediately. The film will automatically rewind. When it has completely rewound, the
Exposure Counter will display "E". Remove the film and develop.

* Sometimes more exposures can be taken than the standard number of frames listed on the film. For this
reason, the number of frames counted in the Exposure Counter on the LCD Panel may sometimes be higher
than the number of frames listed on the film.

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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 50 to 3200.
(Fig. 14)

Most color negative films on the market are DX-coded. When using DX-coded films, seeing the film speed is
not necessary. Your camera automatically sets the correct film speed.

When using a film without a DX code, your camera will automatically set itself to ISO 100.


HOLDING YOUR CAMERA

1. Always use both hands to steady your camera. (Fig. 15)

* When holding the camera vertically always position it with the flash at the top. (Fig. 16)

* Be careful not to place your fingers over the lens, flash or focusing windows. (Fig. 17)

* 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.

* If the camera moves during the exposure, the whole picture will be blurred. To help insure sharp pictures,
hold the camera steadily and properly.

VIEWFINDER (Fig. 18)

1. Field of View Frame:
The subject (such as people or scenery) you wish to photograph should be contained within this frame.

2. Close-up Frame Mask
A mask covers the top area of the viewfinder to produce the field of view frame for close-up photography.

3. Panorama Frame Mask
When taking panorama pictures, the subject should be positioned within these masks.

4. Single AF
Marks In Single AF Mode, the camera focuses at these marks.

5. Multi Auto Focus Marks (in Wide)

6. Multi Auto Focus Marks (in Tele)

7. Focus Spot Marks
Only the mark in the area that has been focused will appear.


MONITORS

When the Shutter Release Button is pressed lightly the AF Monitor and the Flash Monitor on the right of the
viewfinder will either light up or blink to indicate the following.


AF Monitor (Green)


Display       Description                    Shutter                       Page

Lights up      Subject is in focus              Shutter will release            P.21

              Subject is out of focus          Shutter will not release         P.21
Blinks
              Subject too close                Shutter will not release         P.21


· In certain cases the shutter will not release. However, this is not a malfunction.


Flash Monitor (Red)

Display           Description                      Shutter                  Page
Lights up         Subject within flash range         Shutter will shutter        P.23
Blinks            Flash is charging                  shutter will not release    pg 23
Blinks rapidly     Subject out of shutter range       Shutter will release       Pg 23

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ZOOMING THE LENS





The built-in 38-130 mm zoom lens lets you get more in the picture, or closer to your subject without changing
your position. This allows you to easily select the composition that best suits your subject. (Examples 1, 2)

To zoom the lens, just turn the zoom lever to the left for Tele or to the right for Wide until your subject is
framed
properly. (Fig. 19)





* When zooming the lens, keep your fingers away from the moving lens components.

* When the power is turned off, the lens will return to its storage position automatically.

* To save on battery life, after about 5 minutes of inactivity, the lens will return to the Storage Position and the
display on the LCD panel will disappear.

When zooming to the telephoto end, be sure to hold the camera firmly to prevent camera shake.


MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY





Used for close-up photography of flowers, etc. (Example 3)

1. Turn the zoom lever to the left to set the 130 mm position. (Fig. 20)

2. If necessary, approach to the minimum distance of 1 m (3.3 ft.) and release the shutter gently.

* At 130 mm, the magnification at the minimum distance of 1 m (3.3 ft.) is approximately 1/7.1 times.


A (AUTO) MODE
(MULTI AUTO-FOCUS MODE)





1. Turn the Mode Dial to A. (Fig. 21)

2. Set the subject you wish to take within the multi auto-focus area in the center of the viewfinder. (Fig. 18,
Viewfinder)

* The multi auto-focus area changes depending on the lens position (wide or tele).


3. Press the Shutter Release Button gently to avoid camera shake.

* If the subject is closer than 1 m/3.3 ft. (2 m/6.6 ft. for panorama pictures), the AF Monitor blinks and the
shutter will lock to prevent out-of-focus pictures. (Fig. 22)

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* The distance between the subject and the camera is measured in 7 zones within the multi auto-focus marks.
Among these zones, focusing will be adjusted to the closest subject, and one of the five focus spot marks
appears to indicate where the camera has focused. This function will help prevent out-of-focus pictures.

* The AF system uses an actual image of the subject to focus properly. In low light conditions, the AF Auxiliary
Light automatically lights momentarily to provide a bright target for the AF system to see.

* In backlight conditions, make sure the subject is in the center of the multi auto-focus area. Otherwise the
camera cannot detect the backlit condition and even if the subject is less than 6 m/20 ft. away, the flash will not
fire.


When the subject is difficult to focus on:

The autofocus sensor determines precise focus by reading the contrast of the subject. In certain rare situations,
there may not be enough contrast for proper focusing. For example, clouds, hazy mountains, white walls and
dark subjects that do not reflect light well.

In these situations, the camera is designed to warn you that an out-of-focus picture may occur. It does so by
blinking the green AF monitor in the viewfinder.

When this happens you should:





1. Turn the Mode Dial and select the Infinity Mode. (Fig. 23) These modes automatically set the focus to
infinity to assure sharp focus of long distance subjects.

2. Or for closer subjects use the "pre-focus technique" to lock the focus on a subject of equal distance but with
better contrast. To do this simply hold the shutter release halfway down (while in the single autofocus mode) on
a subject of equal distance and then recompose back to the original subject and continue to depress the shutter
release button to take the picture (see single AF for additional details).

3. If you press the Shutter Release Button all the way down, the shutter can be released. At this time, it focuses
either at infinity in daylight or to the point where AF system estimate in dark condition, to minimize out of
focus pictures.

* In very rare cases, however, shutter may lock such as strongly backlit subject, clear sky etc. Use prefocus
shooting.


SINGLE AF MODE
(PRE-FOCUS SHOOTING)

Your camera's multi autofocus 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, or located high or low in the
viewfinder, you should use pre-focus shooting. This will ensure a sharply focused image of your subject.


When the subject is high or low within the viewfinder:





1. Turn the Mode Dial to S · AF. (Fig. 24)

2. There may be cases where none of your main subjects are at the Single Auto-Focus spot located at the center
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. 25)





3. To pre-focus, move the camera so that one of the subjects is within the Single Auto-Focus spot. (Fig. 26)

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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 liking within
the Field of View Frame again, and press the Shutter Release Button fully to take the picture. (Fig, 27)





When the subject is difficult to focus on:

1. When you are photographing subjects that are difficult to focus on, or if your main subject is behind other
closer objects, then find another subject at the same distance from the camera. You can pre-focus on that subject
in the same way as described above.

* If you are shooting through a window under low light conditions, aim the camera at a slight angle to the glass
to minimize any direct reflection of the AF Auxiliary Light.

* When you release 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.

AUTO FILM REWINDING

1. After the end of the film has been reached, the film will automatically rewind.

2. When the film is fully rewound, the motor stops automatically and "E" is displayed in the LCD Panel. (Fig.
28) Open the Back Cover to unload the film. (Fig. 29)

* If you wish to rewind the film before reaching the end of the film, push the Manual Film Rewind Button with
a pen, etc. (If the Film Rewind Button is pressed with a pen whilst it is rewinding, the film leader will not be
wound into the film cassette and will remain outside.) (Fig. 30)





* Be careful not to touch the inner lens surface with your fingers or the edge of film.


FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY

1. If additional light is required, the built-in Flash automatically activates.

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* Recommended Flash Shooting Range


(ISO 100)
Wide-angle: 1 m-5.3 m (3.3 ft.-17.5 ft.)
Telephoto: 1 m-3.2 m (3.3 ft.-10.5 h.)

(ISO 400)
Wide-angle: 1 m-10.6 m (3.3 ft.-35 ft.)
Telephoto: 1 m-6.4 m (3.3 ft.-21 tt.)

* To increase shooting range, use higher speed film such as ISO 400.

* To check if the subject is within the recommended flash shooting range, press the Shutter Release Button
halfway.

1. When Red Flash Monitor turns on steadly, it is within the range, and when it blinks fast, it warns that the
subject is out of the range.

2. When the Flash is still charging, the Red Flash Monitor will blink and the shutter will be locked.


(Fig. 31) Wait until the red LED turns off in order to use the flash.


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 about 6 meters (20 feet)
from the camera Auto Back-Light Control (ABLC) will be activated. If the subject is within about 6 meters (20
feet) 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)

* Frame the subject in the center of the viewfinder to activate compensation.

FLASH MODES
The following Flash Modes can be selected by pressing the Flash Button:

-- Red Eye Reduction Mode
-- Flash-Off
-- Flash-On
-- Slow Synchro
-- Red Eye Reduction Slow Synchro

RED EYE REDUCTION 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 Flash Button until the a> symbol appears on the LCD Panel. (Fig. 33)

2. Press the Shutter Release Button. The flash system will begin its Pre-Flash Cycle. After a brief delay, the
Main Flash will then fire.

* Be sure to hold the camera still after pressing the Shutter Release Button.

* You should advise your subjects that you are using Red Eye Reduction flash and they should wait for a
second.

* This mode is not cancelled when the camera is switched off.

* To cancel this mode, press the Flash Button again for any other selection.

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Reducing Flash Output

The Flash adjusts the flash brightness to prevent excessively overexposed pictures when photographing,
for example, fair-skinned subjects at close range. This function works similarly in any of the Flash Modes.

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 flash Button until the    symbol appears on the LCD Panel. (Fig. 34)

2. Press the shutter Release Button and the Shutter will be tripped without flash.

* To cancel this mode, press the Flash Button until there is a different mode symbol (or none) on the LCD
Panel.

* In dim light, the camera's shutter speed will be automatically reduced. Take particular care in Telephoto (130
mm) Mode. To prevent a blurry picture, hold the camera steadily and press the Shutter Release Button gently.


FLASH-ON MODE
This forcibly trips the flash when you want to photo graph subjects with sunlight to their side or back. It lets you
take more natural looking pictures by softening harsh shadows.


Example 4: When the Flash-On Mode is set

Example 5: When the Flash-On Mode is not set


1. Press the Flash Button until the    symbol appears on the LCD Panel. (Fig. 35)

2. Press the Shutter 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.

* To cancel this mode, press the Flash Button until there is a different mode symbol (or none) on the LCD
Panel.

SLOW SYNCHRO MODE





Use this mode indoors, at parties and in lighted rooms when you want both the subject and the background to be
sharp. (Example 6)

With Auto-Flash and Flash-On modes the background may be dark because of the limited range of the flash
light. (Example 7)

1. Press the Flash Button until SLOW appears on the LCD panel. (Rig. 36)

* To cancel this mode, press the Flash Button until there is a different mode symbol (or none) on the LCD
panel.

* In dim light, the camera's shutter speed will be automatically reduced up to 2 sec. To prevent a blurry picture,
hold the camera steady and press the shutter Release Button gently.

(Take particular care in Telephoto (130 mm) mode. )


RED EYE REDUCTION SLOW SYNCHRO MODE

Set this mode to take red eye reduced slow synchro photography.

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At the previous slow synchro mode, red eye reduction does not operate.

* Press the Flash Button until SLOW , symbol appears on the LCD panel. (Fig. 37)

* To cancel this mode, press the Flash Button until there is a different mode symbol (or none) on the LCD
panel.


CREATIVE MODES

· Portrait Mode

· Action Mode

· Infinity Mode

· Super Night Mode


PORTRAIT MODE

Set this mode for shooting portraits. The camera is set to single auto-focus, the zoom sets automatically, and
the flash fires even in daylight.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to the ~ symbol. (Fig. 38)

2. Press the shutter Release Button lightly. The camera automatically zooms and the flash fires when the shutter
Release Button is pressed completely.

* Use this mode to obtain photographs with a constant image size, even when the distance to the subject
changes.

* If the Shutter Release Button is pressed lightly again, automatic zooming will also be repeated.

* The flash fires automatically in dim light. A soft flash also fires in sufficient-light conditions.

* If the Zoom Lever is used after pressing the Shutter Release Button lightly, automatic zooming will not
operate. It will operate again after the Shutter Release Button is pressed completely.

ACTION MODE





Set this mode to maintain a moving subject in focus, The camera is set to single auto-focus, and pictures can be
taken continually for as long as the shutter Release Button is pressed.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to the .. symbol. (Fig. 39)

* The shutter will release continually for as long as the Shutter Release Button is pressed.

* This mode cannot be combined with the Red Eye Reduction Mode or the Slow Synchro Mode.

* The camera may not focus on very fast moving subjects.


INFINITY MODE

Set this mode to take beautiful pictures of distant landscapes.

The camera focuses on infinity.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to the ~ symbol. (Fig. 40)

* When the Shutter Release Button is pressed the camera focuses on infinity and the shutter is released.

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* In dim light, the shutter speed becomes slow. To prevent blurry pictures, use a tripod to keep the camera
steady.

* As the camera focuses on infinity in this mode, the focus spot mark will not appear even when the picture is in
focus.

* The flash does not fire in the Infinity Mode.


SUPER NIGHT MODE

With the Super Night Mode, beautiful pictures can be taken at night. The camera automatically selects the
optimum settings for pictures of night scenery, pictures of people at night (slow synchro photography), and
evening or day landscape pictures. (Example 8)

1. Turn the Mode Dial to the ~ symbol. (Fig. 41)

* Use a tripod to keep the camera steady.

2. Gently press the Shutter Release Button to take the picture.

For taking photos of people against a background of night scenery, the camera will first focus on oo and open
the Shutter for up to 2 second without flash. After closing the shutter' the camera will then focus on the people
and take another picture with the flash.

* By doing this, beautiful pictures focused on both the night scenery and people are possible. (The people have
to within 6 m (19.7 ft.)).

* When taking pictures of night scenery with no subjects, the camera will focus on co (infinity). The flash will
not fire, and the shutter will open for one second (when there is no object within 6 m (19.7 ft.)).

* When taking pictures of landscapes in bright daylight, the camera will focus on 00 (infinity) and set itself to
Auto Exposure.

If people are taken in bright daylight, the camera will set itself to daytime exposure program which will set the
flash off.

Reference:

* To prevent blurry pictures from slow shutter speeds, we recommend the use of a tripod or remote electronic
shutter.

* You may wish to advise your subjects not to move until the flash fires, to prevent blurred pictures.

* Also, we recommend that your subject sit on a bench or lean on a fence etc. to be stable

* Use a wide 38 mm position to reduce the possibility of pictures with a blurred subject and to gain flash range.