Ricoh Shotmaster Zoom 105 Plus User manual

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     We are most gratified that you have selected a RICOHcamera. Before using your camera, please be sure
        to read these instructionscarefully.                                 I
   LOCATINGTHE CONTROLS


     O  DistanceMeasuringWindow            @ Viewfinder
    @ Photocell                    @ Back Cover
    @ ShutterReleaseButton              @ Back Cover Latch
    @ Built-inFlash                   @ PowerSwiich
    @ StrapHolder                   @ Zoom Switch
    @ BatteryComparlmentCover            @ LCD Panel
    @ nf AuxiliaryLightWinOow             @ fitm LoadedWindow
    @ ViewfinderWindow                @ Self-timerButton
    @ RemoteControlSensor              @ RemoteControlButton
    @ Self-timerLED                  @ TripodSocket
     O Lens                       @ Set Buttonitii
    @ AF Monitor                    @ SelectButton   -i    @ FlashMonitor                  @ Mode Button
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MAIN FEATURES                  INSERTINGTHE BATTERY
.  38-105mm zoom lenswith One Point28 mm Super   The camera will not operateunlessthe batteryis in-
  WideAngle.                                         stalled.lt is importantto make sure that the batteryis
o 38 mm F/3.6-105mm F/5.5 High SpeedLens         installedcorrectly.
.  2,048step MultiAutofocusSystem                    1. Placea coin in the groovebelowthe BatteryCom-
o CreativeModes( Super Night Mode,Red Eye Re-       partment Cover and turn it to open the Battery
   ductionMode,etc.)                            CompartmentCover.(Fig. 4)
o  Single-functionRemote Control Unit, and Multi-     2. Insert the recommended-6 volt lithium battery,
   functionRemoteControlUnit (sold separately)are       checking that the *  and -  on the battery are
   available.                                         aligned accordingto polarity diagram inside the
                                                       batterycompartment.(Fig. 5)
                                                          3. Closethe BatteryCompartmentCoverby pushingit
BEFOREUSING                                          in the directionof the arrow until it locks firmly in
-  Thiscamerahas a highvoltagecircuit.Becauseit is       place.(Fig.6)
  dangerous,do not attempt to take the camera                                        Hecommended Replacement 6V Lithium Batteries   apart.
-  Do not hold the lens oart of the camera               Include:
-  Beforetaking importantpictures(at weddings,on    Panasonic2CR5,or equivalent
   trips abroad,etc.) test the cameraand learnhow it                                                                    *  The date and time functiondoes not work whilethe  worKs.                                                       batteryis beingreplaced.Correctthe date afteryou
                                              have replacedthe battery.(See Resettingthe Date
ATTACHINGTHE STRAP                    and Time)                                                                    * When you replacethe battery,modes set by the
1. Feed the end of the Strap through the Shoulder       Multi-function Remote Control Unit (Message
  Pad.(Fig.1)                                 Mode,BirthdayMode,SpecialModes)are lost.Set
2. Run the end throughthe LensCap, up throughthe      them againas required.
   Strap Holder,and throughthe Buckle.(Fig. 2, 3)

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POWERSWITCH& CHECKINGTHE lf the battery voltage is insufficient, the shutter may
BATTERY notIn thereleasefollowingor thecases,film mayreplacenot advancethe battery:completely.
POWERSWITCH 1)When the battery mark displays the r-: sym-
Each time you push the PowerSwitchin the direction bol.
of the arrow, it switchesfrom OFF to ON, and vice 2) When the shutter does not release.
versa. 3) When film advance and rewind cannot be done.
The lens moves from Storage position to Wide angle 4) When the self-timer does not function.
position, and the camera sets everything automati- To avoid tripping the shutter inadvertently and
cally. At the same time, the display on the LCD Panel wasting battery power, always turn the switch off
appears. (Fig. 7) when you are not taking pictures.
lf the camera is left unoperated (switches and but-
CHECKING THE BATTERY tons are not operated) for about 3 minutes or more,
'1. The @ symbol is displayed on the LCD Panel the power automaticallyswitches OFF, the display
when battery power is sufficient. disappears from the LCD Panel and the lens re-
2. When the battery is nearly exhausted, the G turns to storage position.The purpose ol this func-
symbol will appear. Replace with a new battery as tion, called Auto Power OFF, is to prevent waste of
soon as possible. (Use of flash at this time is not battery power. When the power is turned off by
recommended ) (Fig. 8) Auto Power OFF, previously set modes may be
3. When the battery iscompletelyexhausted, the C lost. Reset the modes if you wish to continue shoot-
symbol will be displayed. Replace with a new bat- ing with the same modes as before.
tery. (Fig. 9)
* In extremely cold temperatures, the battery mark
may display the C symbol. (ln cold tempera-
tures, the battery voltage is reduced.) You may be
able to use the camera if vou remove the batteries
and warm them uo.

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LOADINGTHE FILM properly by observing the changing of the frame
numbers on the LCD panel.
Always avoid direct sunlight when loading the film. * You can load film in your camera even when the
1. Push the Back Cover Latch downward to open. power switch is OFF. However, the loading sign will
( F i s . 1 0 ) disappear after about 5 sec.
2. Load the film cassette into the film compartment * Do not touch the inner lens with your fingers or the and pull out enough film leader to extend past the I edge of film.
mark of the film leader position. (Fig. 11) * This camera's Pre-wind System automatically pre-
* lf there is any dust on the inside lens surface, use a winds the film to the end when you load it and re-
blower to blow the dust away before loading film. winds it back to the film cassette as each shot is3. Make sure the film stays within the Film Guides and Ist taken.
(Fig. lies flat. 12)
4. Press the Back Cover shut so that the Back Cover ( * standardSometimesnumbermore exposuresof frames canlistedbeontakenthe film.than Forthe
Latch returns to its original position. CF this reason, the number of frames counted in the
* When you close the Back Cover the film is auto- Exposure Counter on the LCD Panel may some-
matically advanced, and the first frame is set in times be higher than the number of frames listed on
place. The Exposure Counter on the LCD Panel th e film.
displays the number of frames remaining to be ex- posed. (Fig. 13) i(r(
5. lf the film has not advanced correctly and is not SETTINGTHE FILMSPEED
taken up onto the Film Take-up Spool, the Expo-
sure Counter will blink. The shutter release will also DX-coded film cassettes have black-and-silver oat-
lock, so you cannot take a picture until the film is terns corresponding to film speeds that the camera
loaded properly. reads and automatically sets. Your camera accepts
Reload the film by following steps 1-4 shown DX films with speeds ranging from ISO 64 to 3200.
above. (Fig. 14) ( F i s . 1 5 )
* You can confirm if there is film in your camera or not When using DX-coded films, setting the film speed is
by observing the Film Loaded Window or the Expo- not necessary. Your camera automatically sets the
sure Counter on the LCD Panel. correct film soeed.
* You can confirm that the film-wind is workino When using a film without DX code, your camera will
automaticallyset itself to ISO 100.
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HOLDINGYOURCAMERA @ Parallax Correction Marks (Close Focusing at Telephoto)
1. Always use both hands to steady your camera. When shootingat Tele end with a subjectthat is be-
(Fig. 16) tween0.65 m-1.0m (2.1ft.-3.3ft.) awayfrom your
* When holding the camera vertically always position camera,the subjectshouldbe positionedwithinthis
it with the flash at the top. (Fig. 17) marks.
* Be careful not to place your fingers over the lens, @ PanoramaField of View Mark
flash or focusing windows. (Fig. 18) When takingpanoramapictures,the subjectshould
* We suggest that you become familiar with your new be oositionedwithinthese marks.
camera by shooting and processing at least one roll @ Auto-Focus Area
of film before using your camera to record an im- When you press the ShutterReleaseButton half-
oortant occasion. way down,the camerais programmedto focuson
* lf the camera moves during the exposure, the whole the subjectclosestto the camera,withinthis frame.
picture will be blurred. To help insure sharp pic- * In rare caseswhere the Auto-Focusmay not focus
tures, hold the camera steadily and properly. on the closestsubiect,it has focused on another
subjectwithinthe frame.
@ Single Auto-Focus Mark
VIEWFINDER1rig.ts1 ln SingleAuto-FocusMode,the camerafocuseson
O Field of View Frame: the subject indicated by this mark. This mark
The subject (such as people or scenery) you wish should be set on the subject you wish to photo-
to photograph should be contained within this grapn.
frame.
@ Parallax Correction Marks: (Close focusing)
When taking a picture of a subject that is between
1.0 m-1.2 m (3.3 ft.-4 ft.) away from your camera,
the subject should be positioned within this mark.
Anything outside the marks will not be included in
the picture even if you can see it through the view-
f inder.

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ZOOMINGTHE LENS AUTO-FOCUSSHOOTING
The built-in 38-105 mm zoom lens and one ooint 28 (MULTTAUrO-FOCUS)
mm Super Wide Mode let you get more in the picture, 1. Set the subject you wish to take within the Auto-
or closer to your subject without changing your posi- Focus Area in center of the Viewfinder. (Fig. No. 19,
tion. This allows you to easily select the composition Viewfinder)
that best suits your subject. 2. When you press the Shutter Release Button half-
To zoom the lens, just push the zoom switch in either way, you can hear the Auto-Focus move as your
direction until your subject is framed properly. (Fig. 20) camera focuses on the subject. When the subject
* When zooming the lens, keep your fingers away is in focus, the green Auto-Focus Monitor lights up
from the moving lens components. on the side of the viewfinder.
* When switching the camera's Power OFF, the lens lf the subject is closer than 0.65 m (2.1 ft.) (Tete-
will return to its storage position automatically. photo), 1 m (3.3 ft.) (Wide Angle) or 1.4 m (4.6 ft.)
* After about 3 minutes of inactivity, the lens will re- (Super Wide Angle), the AF Monitor will blink and
turn to the storage position and the display on the the shutter will lock. (Fig.22)
LCD panel will disappear. 3. Without releasing your finger, gently press the
Shutter Release Button all the way down. The
Super Wide Mode-To get much more in the picture shutter is released and the photograph is taken.
Push the zoom switch to the Wide side. When the lens The f ilm then rewinds to the next frame.
has stopped moving, press down on the zoom switch * Be careful not to accidentally cover the Distance
for at least 1 more second. (Fig.21 ) Measuring Window at the front of your camera, as
* The lens switches and the subject appears smaller. this will cause incorrect focusing.
The field of view becomes wider, giving a true wide * Keep the Distance Measuring Windows clean to en- angle picture. sure accurate focusing. lf they get dirty, they should
This mode is called Super Wide. lt is especially suit- be wiped clean with a cotton or soft cloth.
able for photographing scenery.-Since a wrde field of * The AF system uses an actual image of the subject
view can be photographed, this mode is highly effec- to focus properly. Under low light conditions, an as-
tive with Panorama shooting. (See optional acces- sist beam will automatically light momentarily to
sories page.) provide a bright target for the AF system to see.

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There may be rare cases when accurate focusing is SINGLEAF MODE
(For impossible. instance,difficult or with dark sub- (: PRE-TOCUSSHOOTING) that not reflect light do well, completely uni-Jects
form subjects, or subjects taken under low light Your camera's multi autofocus system will provide ex-
conditions through glass.) In these cases, it is best cellent results in most shooting conditions. However,
to use the Pre-Focus technique to "lock" the focus when the subject you wish to focus on is behind a win-
on a more "normal" subject at the same distance. dow, fence or bars, located high or low in the view-
While holding focus, turn your camera back to the finder, you should use pre-focus shooting.This will en-
originalsubject and shoot. (See Single AF mode for sure a sharply focused image of your subject.
more details.)
When the subject is high or low within the viewfin-
der:
1. Press the Mode Button until the Camera Mode
Group is displayed on the LCD Panel.
The Mode Group blinks 3 times and then disap-
pears.
2. When you press the Select Button, one of the
Modes is selected and a S'tf mark is displayed
on the LCD Panel.
3. There may be cases where none of your main sub-
jects are within the Single Auto-Focus Mark located
across the middle of the Viewfinder (eg. subject lo-
cated high or low). lf you release the shutter then,
only the background will be in focus, and the sub-
ject will be out-of-focus. (Fig. 23)
4. To ore-focus. move the camera so that one of the
subjects is within the Single Auto-Focus Mark
( -: - ). ( F is. 24)
Press the Shutter Release Button halfway so that
the AF Monitor lights up. Keep holding your finger
halfway down on the Shutter Release Button.
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5. Now return the camera to  its original position so   REWINDINGTHE FILM
   that your main subjects are composed to your liking   (AUTOREVERSE)   within the Field of View Frame again, and press the
   Shutter Release Button fullv to take the picture.      1. After reach the end of the film, the film will auto-
   (Fig. 2s )                                                 matically rewind.
                                                                   2. When the film  is fully rewound, the motor stops
When the subject  is difficult to focus on:                    automatically and  "E"  is displayed on the LCD
1. When you are photographingsubjects that are diffi-        Panel. (Fig. 26) Open the Back Cover to unload the
    cult to focus on, or if your main subject is behind other         film.
                                                                                *    lf you wish to rewind the film before reaching the   closer objects, then f ind another subject at the same $
   distance f rom the camera. You can pre-focus on that       end of the film, hold down the Set Button for at least
   subject in the same way as described above.       .i\    2 seconds.  O<     will appear on the LCD Panel
*    lf you are shooting through a window under low light .)    and the film will immediately begin to rewind. (Fig.
   conditions, aim the camera at a slight angle to the       27)
   glass to minimize any direct reflection of the autofo-        *  When removing the film, be careful not to touch the   cus assist beam.                                                                    \i       inner lens surface with your fingers.
*  When you release your finger from the Shutter Re-
   lease Button, the pre-focus setting is cleared, so that
   you can pre-focus again as many times as you wish.                                   !=t
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FLASHPHOTOGRAPHY           AUTO BACKLIGHTCONTROL/AUTO
1.  lf additionallight is required,the built-in Flash auto-    FII.L FLASH
   matically activates.                           When taking pictures of backlit subjects, important de-
                                                                        tails are often lost in the shadows. Your camera auto-
*  Recommended  Flash Shooting Range                matically compensates for these lighting situations. lf
Zoom            Film Speed                             the subject is backlit and is about 4 meters (13 feet)
               tso 100       lso 400            from the camera, Auto Back-Light Control (ABLC) will
                                                   be activated. lf the subject is within about 4 meters (1 3Telephoto       0.65-3.1 m      0.65-6.2 m                                                                 feet) of the camera, the flash activates automatically                              ( 2 . 1 - 1 O . 2 t r . \    (2 .1 -2 O.3 1 r.)
                                                 and the shadows are lightened up using automatic
Wide-Angle     1 . O - 4 . 7m        1 .0 -9 .4m             daylight fill-flash.Thus, with backlit subiects, natural-
                              ( 3 . 3 - 1 5 . 4f t . )     (3 .8 -3 0 .8ft.)          looking pictures can be taken easily and automatically.
Super Wide Angle 1 .4-2.1 m        1.4-4.2 m           (Fis.2s)
                              ( 4 . 6 - 6 . 9f t . )      (4 .6 -1 3 .8ft.)

2. When the flash is  still charging, the Red Flash
   Monitor will blink. (Fig. 28) Wait until RED-LED
   turns on in order to use the f lash.
*  When the llash  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 phe-
   nomenon differs for each individualas well as sub-
    ject distance and lighting conditions.
   To minimize red eye effect, select the Red Eye Re-
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USINGTHE SELF.TIMER CREATIVEMODES
1. Compose your picture with the camera on a steady The creative modes are divided into groups as follows:
support. * Message Mode Group ( A )
2. Press Self-timer Button. The Self-timer LED on the * Camera Mode Group ( lll S.lf n ) r
front of the camera will light steadily for approxi- * Flash Mode Group ( i O , ) mately 8 seconds. Then the LED will blink for about * Date lmprint Mode Group
2 seconds to indicate that the shutter is about to re- (Fig. 32)
lease. After a total of about 10 seconds have To set a mode, first press the Mode Button to display a
elapsed, the shutter will release. (Fig.30,31) Mode Group on the LCD Panel. Then press the Select
* lf you wish to cancel the self-timer once it has Button to select the mode you wish. Each time you
started, turn the Power Switch OFF or press the press the Mode Button, the Mode Group displayed on
Self-timer Button Again. the LCD Panel changes in a fixed order. Each time you
press the Select Button, a different mode in that group
Using the Self-timer for Flash Photography: is selected in a fixed order. (Fig. 33)
When the Self-timer Button is oressed the built-in
Flash will fire automatically whenever there is insuffi-
cient light .
* You may not be able to activate the self-timer when
the flash is just beginning to recharge. Wait 2-3
seconds for the flash to charge and try again.
* lf the distance between subject and camera is too
close, the AF Monitor will blink. At that time, the
self-timer will not activate. Move back a little and trv
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MESSAGEMODEGROUP The message is imprinted on the lower right side of the
photograph.
Message Mode In Happy Birthday lmprint Mode, you can imprint the
Use this mode to imprinta messageon your photo- year in front of the message, i.e. '93 HAPPY BIRTH-
graph. DA Y !(Fig .3 6 )
Your camera can imprint the message [HAPPY * Sometimes if there is something orange or white in
BIRTHDAY!lona photograph(HAPPYBIRTHDAY!lm- the photograph in the place where the message is
print Mode). imprinted,the message may not be clearly visible.
Using the Multi-functionRemote ControlUnit (RC-S, * When the shutter is released, Message Mode is
sold separately),you can imprintoptionalmessages cancelled. You will need to reset the mode if you
(MessageMode),as well as the namesof peopleand wish to use the same mode again. lf the Message
their age at the time you took the picture (Birthday Mode Grouo was the Mode Grouo that was set be-
Mode). fore the shutter was released, you can choose the
1. Press the Mode Button until the Message Mode mode you want just by pressing the Select Button.
Groupis displayedon the LCD Panel.(Fig. 34, 35) * To cancel this mode, turn the Power Switch OFF, or
* The Mode Group blinks 3 times and then disap- cancel the Mode A symbol on the LCD Panel
pears. using the same procedure as for setting a mode
* [MEMO.Wl,[MEMO.B] onlyappearon the LCD (turn the Mode OFF).
Panelwhen the data enteredby the Multi-function * Please refer also to the Owner's Manual of the
RemoteControlUnit (sold separately)is stored in Multi-function Remote Control Unit (RC-5, sold
the camera. separately) concerning the Optional Message lm-
2. Pressthe SelectButtonuntilthe mark of the mode printing and Birthday Modes.
you wish to use is displayedon the LCD Panel.
* The mode changeseverytime you pressthe Select
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RED EYE REDUCTIONMODE FLASH.OFFMODE
Minimizing the Red-Eye Effect This mode prevents automatic firing of the flash, thus
Selecting this mode makes it possible to minimize the allowing available light photography in museums,
red-eye effect that sometimes occurs when taking churches, etc. where flash photography is prohibited,
portrait photographs with flash. This makes it easy for or a more natural look is desired.
anyone to take natural-looking portraits of people. 1. Press the Mode Button until the Flash Mode Group
1. Press the Select Button until the i symbol ap- is displayed on the LCD Panel
pears on the LCD Panel (2 sec. or more.)(Fig.37) The Mode Group blinks 3 times and then disap-
2. Press the Shutter Release Button. The flash system pears.
will begin its pre-flash cycle. After a brief delay, the 2. Press the Select Button until the (0 symbol ap-
main flash will then fire. pears on the LCD Panel. (Fig. 38)
* Be sure to hold the camera still after pressing the Press the Shutter Release Button and the shutter
Shutter Release Button. will be released without flash.
* You should advrse your subjects that you are using When TV Mode or Super Night Mode is selected,
Red Eye Reduction f lash and they should wait for a Flash OFF Mode cannot be selected. Also, if Flash
second . OFF Mode has already been set, Flash OFF Mode
* To cancel this mode, press the Select Button again is cancelled if TV Mode or Super Night Mode is then
until the i mark disappears (2 sec. or more). selected.
Reducing Flash Output Shutter speed slows down in dark environments.
The flash adjusts the flash brightness to prevent ex- Prevent camera shake by supporting your camera
cessively overexposed pictures when photographing, to hold it steady, or use the tripod. Press the Shutter
for example, fair-skinnedsubjects at.close range. This Release Button gently.
function works similarlyin any of i Red Eye Re- To cancel this mode, press the Select Button until a
duction Mode, I Flash ON Mode, and Auto Flash different mode symbol (or none) is displayed on the
Mode. LCD Panel, or turn the Power Switch OFF.
When the power is switched off by Auto Power
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FLASH-ONMODE(RELATEDWlrH SUPERNIGHTMODE
AUTOMATTCEXPOSURE) With the Super Night Mode, beautiful pictures can be
This fires the flashwhen you want to photographsub- easily taken at night. The camera automatically selects
jects with sunlightto their side or back. lt lets you take the optimum settings for pictures of night scenery, pic-
more naturallookingpicturesby softening(fillingin) tures of people at night (slow synchro photography),
harshshadows. and evening or day landscape pictures. (Example 1)
1. Press the Mode Button to until the Flash Mode 1. Press the Mode Button until the Camera Mode
Groupis displayedon the LCD Panel. Group is displayed on the LCD Panel.
The Mode Grouo blinks3 times and then disap- The Mode Group blinks 3 times and then disap-
pears. pears.
2. Pressthe SelectButtonuntilthe I symbolap- 2. Press the Select Button until the n symbol is
pearson the LCD Panel.(Fig.39) displayed on the LCD Panel. (Fig.40)
3. Press the ShutterReleaseButton.There will now 3. To prevent the camera from moving, stabilize it with
be a flasheverytime the shutteris released. a tripod. Then, gently press the Shutter Release
The camerawill followa daytimebalancedlightingor Button to take a picture.
SYNCHRO-SunlightExposure program in cases of When taking pictures of night scenery with no sub-
brightlight. jects, the camera will focus on m. The flash will not
* The camera will switch to slow synchro photo- fire, and the shutter will open for 1 second (if there
graphyin casesof dim light.In this case,to prevent is no object within 7 m (23 ft.)).
camera shake during slow speed photography, For taking photos of people against a background
placethe cameraon a stablesupportsuch as a tri- of night scenery, the camera will first focus on -
pod. lf possible,ask your subjectsnot to move until and ooen the shutter for 1 second without flash.
shootingis complete. After closing the shutter, the camera will then refo-
* To cancelthis mode,pressthe SelectButtonuntila cus on the people and take another picture with the
differentmodesymbol(or none)is displayedon the f lash.
LCD Panel,or turn the PowerSwitchOFF.
* When the power is switched off by Auto Power
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* By doing this, beautiful pictures of both the night TV MODE
scenery and people are possible. (The people have
to be within 7 m (23 ft.).) Use this mode to record computer graphics or video
images from the screen of a computer monitor or tele-
Recommendation: vision.
* To prevent blurry pictures from slow shutter 1. Press the Mode Button until the Camera Mode speeds, we recommend using a tripod and separ- Group is displayed on the LCD Panel. IJ
ately sold Remote Control Unit. The Mode Group will blink 3 times before disap- r
Your subjects should wait for shooting completed. pearing. I* To cancel this mode, press the Select Button until a 2. Press the Select Button until the tD symbol is
different mode symbol (or none) is displayed on the displayed on the LCD Panel. (Fig. 41) Place the
LCD Panel, or turn the Power Switch OFF. camera on a steady support and take the picture.
* When the power is switched off by Auto Power * The Flash will not activate in the TV Mode.
OFF, the modes are cancelled. * For TV Mode photography, slow-moving TV images
will usually turn out much clearer than fast-moving
ones. Using a tripod and Remote Control Unit is
recommended to prevent camera shake.
* To cancel this mode, press the Select Button until a
different mode symbol (or none) is displayed on the
LCD Panel, or turn the Power Switch OFF.
* When the power is switched off by Auto Power
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REMOTECONTROLUNIT(RC-3) 3. When you are finishedshootingwith the Remote
(SOLDSEPARATELY) Control Unit, press the Remote Button on your camerato cancelRemoteControlshooting.
1. When you have decided the compositionof your The REMOTECONTROL ! symbolon the
picture,and placedthe camera on a steady sup- LCD Panel disappears,and the Self-timerLED
port,pressthe RemoteButton.(Fig. a2) goes our.1 The I symbol is displayedin the REMOTE * The camera is focusedwhen the signalsfrom the
CONTROLarea of the LCD Paneland the red Self- RemoteControlUnitare received.
timer LED at the front of the camerablinks. * The shutterwill not releaseif the image is out of I * FocusLock cannotbe used duringRemoteControl focus. Changethe composition,then take the pic-
shooting. ture.
2. Aim the transmitterof the RemoteControlUnit to- * When the power is switchedoff, either by Auto
wardthe frontof your camera,and pressthe Trans- PowerOFF or by the PowerSwitch,remotecontrol
mit Button. shootingis cancelled.
When the signal is received,the Self-timerLED
temporarilygoes out. When the camerais focused
automatically,the Self-timerLED lightsup and after The Multi-function Remote Control Unit
about2 secondsthe shutteris released.When the (RC-5)(sold separately)
shutteris releasedthe Self-timerLED blinksagain,
and the RemoteControlUnitcan be used.(Fig. 43) The MultijunctionRemoteControlUnit can be used
Aim the Remote Control Unit toward the front of not only to operateyour camera,but also to add vari-
your camerato transmitsignals. ous new functionsto your camera.
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MAJORSPECIFICATIONS
Type:                         Full automatic35 mm autofocuslen,sshutterwith built-inzoom lens
Lens:                   3g mm F/3.6-105mm F/5.5zoomlens,with 10 elementsin 9 groups.
                       One point 28 mmF/8
                                      Filter size: d40.5 mm
Focusing:                   MultiAutofocussystem,covering0'65 m to o.
                           SingleAF also possible.Autofocus2,048steps
Shutter:                ProgrammedAE Shutter,1 to 1/500 sec'
Viewfinder:                  Real image zoom finder
                             Magnif ication: 0.96 (at tele), 0.36 (at wide)
                                Field of view: 81%
ExposureAdiustment:        o,r"r spo photocell,couplingrange.EV 3.7-17(lso 100)with AutomaticBacklight
                           Controlsystem
Film Speed Range:        ISO 64-3200.Compatiblewith the DX code system
                       (Non DX film is set at ISO 100)
 Film loading:               Ricohauto-loadsystem,film prewindsto the lastframe numberwhen back door is
                               closed
 Film advance:               Automaticprewindingsystem,no rewindingat the end of film roll.Mid-rollrewindis
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Exposurecounter:         Countsdown numberof exposuresleft
Built-in Flash:                 Fixed, electronic flash automatically activates in dim light and backlight
Flash range:                 0.65 m-3.1 m (at tele), 1.O m-4.7 m (at wide)
                              1 .4 m-2.1 m (suPer wide)/ (lSO 100)
Intervalbetweenflashes:    About 3 sec
Other features:            Date (as usualdata-back)Self-timer,RemoteControlUnit:RC-3 (SingleJunction)
                       and RC-5 (Multi-{unction)are available.Creativemodes (Single-AF,TV mode,
                       Supernightmode),Flashmode(ON/OFF,Red eye reduction)Messagemode
Power source:           6V Lithiumbatteryx 1
Dimensions:              137mm (W) x 77.5mm (H) x 60 mm (D)
Weight:                 402 g (Withoutbattery)





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