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Ricoh XR-10 User manual
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- Ricoh XR-10
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www.butkus.us NOMENCLATURE 1. Shutter Speed lndex Line 27. Flash Ready Signal Contact 2. Shutter Release Button 28. Viewfinder Eyepiece 3. Shutter Speed Dial 29. Film Rewind Shaft 4. Film Advance Lever 30. Film Chamber 5. Exposure Counter 31. Battery Compartment Cover 6. Strap Eyelet 32. PG-4 Contact Point 7. Self-Timer lndicator Light 33. Tripod Socket 8. Exposure lndication Switch 34. Winder Contact 9. Lens Release Lever 35. Film Rewind Release Button 10. Lens Locator Mounting Node 36. Winder Coupler 1 1. Flash Synchro Terminal 37. Winder Positioning Hole 12. Focusing.Ring 38. Film Pressure Plate 13. Distance Scale 39. Back Cover 14. Depth of Field Scale 40. ASA/DIN Conversion Table 15. F-Stop Ring 41. Film Take-up Spool 16. AE Lock Button 42. Sprocket 17. P Lock Button 18. Aperture Relay Port 19. Film Speed lndex Line 20. Film Speed Dial 21. Film Rewind Knob (Back Cover Lock Release Knob) 22. Film Rewind Crank 23. Exposure Compensation Dial 24. Self-Timer Switch 25. Exposure Compensation lndex Line 26. Hot ShoeView original page 3
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ATTACHING THE VIEWFINDER CAP AND STRAP
Viewfinder Gap
For instructions on how to use the Viewfinder Cap, read the section
on Self-Timer Photography and Usage of the Viewfinder Cap.
(Fig. 1)
Fig. 1
1. Slip the Viewfinder Cap on to the Strap. (Fig. 2)
Fig.2
Put the Strap Eyelet and adjust it to the correct length.
(Fig. 3)
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CHANGING LENSES
To remove the lens from the camera
1. Keep the Lens Release Lever pressed in, and turn the lens in
the direction of the arrow. (counterclockwise) (Fig. a)
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To mount the lens on the camera
1. Align the red dot on the lens with the red dot on the camera.
(Fig. 5)
Fig.5
2. When the lens has engaged, turn it in the direction of the arrow
until it clicks into place. (clockwise) (Fig. 6)
For convenience when mounting the lens in the dark, you can
line up the Lens Locator Node with the Lens Release Lever.
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INSERTING THE BATTERIES
The exposure meter and shutter of this camera are powered by
batteries, so it is important to insert the batteries correctly for
correct operation.
1. Remove the Battery Compartment Cover by turning it counter-
clockwise with a coin. (Fig. 7)
Fig.7
2. Place two batteries in the battery holder of the Battery Compart- O ment Cover according to (+) and (-) shown outside the holder.
(Fig. 8) eo
e Batteries for use Two LR-44 Alkaline batteries; life-span about 6 months under
normal use.
Two SR-44 Silver Oxide batteries; life-span about 12 months under
normal use. (Mallory MS76. Eveready 576 or equivalent) Fig.8 @6B One CR-1/3N 3V Lithium battery
* Since dirt or skin oils on the batteries may cause a bad contact,
wipe the batteries clean with a dry cloth before inserting them.
* When you camera is not used for a long period of time, remove
the batteiies.
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WARNING
Keep batteries out of the reach of babies and small children!
lf a battery is swallowed, IMMEDIATELY contact a Doctor, as
the battery material is harmful to the body!
* Generally, in cold conditions, the voltage of the batteries
decreases and this will impair the functioning of the shutter and
exposure meter. ln these cases, either warm up the batteries
or keep a spare set of battbries warm in your pocket ready
to insert just before shooting.
* lf no batteries are inserted, if they are incorrectly inserted, or
if they are worn out, the camera will not operate. lf the camera
will not operate, check that the batteries are installed correctly.
lf they are, the batteries are probably dead. Replace them with
new batteries.
* When the voltage Of the batteries is getting low, the BAT (Battery
Low Warning Signal) in the Viewfinder will blink on and off.
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INSERTING THE FILM
(Always avoid direct sunlight when inserting the film.)
1. Pull up the Film Rewind Knob until the Back Cover snaps open.
(Fig. e)
2. lnsert the film in the Film Chamber and push the Film Rewind
Knob down to its former position. (Fig. 10) You may have to
rotate the knob slightly to push it down completely.
3. lnsert the film leader into the slit on the Film Take-up Spool.
(Fig. 11)
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4. Advance the film, making sure that the sprocket holes on the
film are fully engaged on the Sprocket Teeth. (Fig. 12)
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5. Close and press the Back Cover firmly to lock it. Unfold the Film
Rewind Crank and turn it gently in the direction of the arrow
until the possible slack in the film has been taken up. (Fig. 13)
3 6. Advance the film and press the Shutter Release Button 2 - times until the number "1" appears in the Exposure Counter.
(Fig. 1a)
As you advance the Film Advance Lever, the Film Rewind Knob
rotates indicating that the film is properly advancing. Fig.13
When inserting the film, it is more convenient to set the Shutter
Speed Dial to a high speed rather than A (Auto) while advancing
the film to the number 1 position, to avoid a slow shutter speed
(the slowest is 16 seconds). When you are ready for shooting,
be sure to set the Shutter Speed Dial back to A (Auto).
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SETTING THE FILM SPEED
The film speed is the basic element for determining the exposure,
so please be sure to set the film speed correctly. The film speed or
ASA/DIN is listed on the film box.
1 . Pull the Film Speed Indicator outer ring up, and set it against the
film speed number you are using. (Fig. 15)
For example, if the film speed is ASA 100, set the indicator onFig.15
the Film Speed Dial to 100.
EXPOSURE INDICATION SWITCH
The Liquid Crystal Display such as Shutter Speed lndicator etc..
appears in the Viewfinder either by pressing Exposure lndication
Switch or by releasing the shutter. After shooting, the power source
will cut off automatically after 8 minutes in order to preserve the life
of the batteries. (Fig. 16)
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3. Shutter Speeds
4. Exposure Adjustment
5. Bulb
6. Manual
7. Overexposure
8. Shutter Speed lndicator
9. Slow Shutter
10. Long Time Exposure
1 1. Underexposure
12. Battery Low Warning Signal
13. Flash Ready LED Light
The Shutter Speed, Slow Shutter and Long Time Exposure indi-
cations are always present in the Viewfinder. The information
shown by the activated (Meter-ON) liquid crystal relates to
exposure data for the existing lighting conditions.
* ln cold conditions the response speed of the liquid crystal
may get slower. This is due to the nature of the liquid crystal,
and not to any camera malfunction.
* When using a polarizing filter, depending on the angle of
rotation, there may be cases in which you cannot see the liquid
crystal indicators.
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AE (AUTOMATTC EXPOSURE) PHOTOGRAPHY
Your XR-10 enables you to use automatic exposure where the
shutter speed is automatically selected, or manual 'exposure
where you may select the shutter speed yourself.
1. Set the 'A" on the Shutter Speed Dial against the Shutter
Speed lndex Line. (Fig. 17)
Fig.17
2. Use the F-Stop Ring to set the desired f-stop number against
the lndex Line. (Fig. 18)
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3. When you press the Exposure lndication Switch, the correct
shutter speed for automatic exposure, will be shown by the
Shutter Speed lndicator in the VieMinder. (Fig. 1g)
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4. When the Shutter Speed lndicator is within the orange band,
this means a slow shutter speed. You should either select
a different f-stop setting, or pay particular attention to camera
shake. (Fig.20)
5. When the A Overexposure mark or the V Underexposure
mark appears, you should select another f-stop number, as
the exposure is incorrect. (Fig. 21)
You can release the shutter without pressing the ExposureFis.20 Indication Switch, if you don't have to confirm the exposure
information before releasing the shutter.
F.STOP REFERENCE TABLE
F-stop Lighting Conditions Number
lndoors t/2,2.8
Fig. 21 Outdoors, cloudy t/4,5.6
Outdoors, sunshine tl8, 11
Beach in mid-summer and tl11. 16 snow-scenes
. With film speed ASA 100
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MANUAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Manual shutter speed is precisely controlled by a quartz oscillator,
the most accurate method of controlling the shutter speed ever.
1. Set the Shutter Speed Dial to the desired shutter speed.
(Fig.22)
2. The letter "M" in the Viewfinder will pulsate to indicate Manual
mode. (Fig. 23)
Fig. 22 3. lf the A Overexposure mark or the Y Underexposure mark
pulsates, you should select another f-stop number as the ex-
posure is incorrect. lf the A or the V marks do not disappear,
even after selecting a different f-stop number, you should
select a different shutter speed. When both A and V disappear,
the exposure is correctly adjusted. (Fig. 24)
SHUTTER SPEED REFERENCE TABLE
Fis.23 Shutter Lighting Conditions Speed
lndoors 1/30,1/60
Outdoors, cloudy 1/60, 1/125
Outdoors, sunshine 1/125,1/250
Beach in mid-summer, 1/250,1/1000 snow scenes
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HOLDING THE CAMERA
Holding the camera correctly when shooting is very important.
(Fig. 25)
1. The camera should be positioned on the palm of your left
hand so that you can use your fingers to turn the Focusing Ring
of the lens easily.
2. This index linger of your right hand should rest lightly on the
Shutter Release Button, while your right hand holds the camera
body lightly.
3. Your right arm should be in a comfortable position.
4. Keep your left arm resting lightly against your body, and the
camera should just touch your forehead when. you look through
the VieMinder.
* lt is important to shoot with the correct body posture, to avoid
blurred or tilted shots.
Fig.25
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FOCUSING
Look through the Viewfinder to compose your picture and focus
by turning the Focusing Ring.
You can focus by using the center Split-image Spot. (Figs. 26,271
Fis.26
Split-image Focusing
When the split image in the Split-image Spot forms a single image,
the subject is in focus.
Fis.27
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REWINDING THE FILM
(Always avoid direct sunlight when unloading the film).
After the last picture on the roll of film has been taken, rewind
film. o6 the
f ] 1. Push-in the Film Rewind Release Button on the bottom of the
camera, and it will remain locked into position. (Fig.28)
2. Unfold the Film Rewind Crank and turn it in the direction of the
Fis.28 arrow. When the film has been completely rewound, the tension
of the Film Rewind Crank is released and it will revolve freely.
(Fig. 29)
3. Pull up the Film Rewind Knob to its fullest extent and the Back
Cover will open. (Fig. 30) Remove the film, push the Film Rewind
Knob back into position and close the Back Cover.
* Never open the Back Cover during rewinding, as light will get in
and ruin your film.
* lf you wind the film beyond the set number of frames the
Fis.29 Film Wind Lever sometimes gets stuck midway and the Film
Rewind Release Button cannot be locked in the down position.
lf this should happen, rewind the film by keeping the Film
Rewind Release Button pressed down with your finger.
Fis.30
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AE LOCK SYSTEM
This camera has an AE Lock system. When shooting against the
light on automatic exposure, the difference in the brightness of
the background and the subject means that you cannot obtain a
correct exposure of the subject. In this case, you should use the
AE Loek which retains the exposure of the subject regardless of
the changes in the background lighting conditions. The exposure
will not change until you cancel the AE Lock.
1. Move up close to the subject to measure the exposure, and
press the AE Lock. The Shutter Speed lndicator in the Viewfin-
der will pulsate to indicate that the exposure is locked onto the
object. (Fig. 31)
2. Compose the picture and shoot. The AE Lock is then automati-
cally cancelled.
3. lf you wish to cancel the AE Lock before pressing the Shutter
Release Button, press the AE Lock Button again.
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EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM
According to shooting conditions, the camera may be affectedU more by the background light than the light of the subject itself.
This will result in under (or over) exposed pictures.
ln these cases, you should use the Exposure Adjustment system.
You can also use the system when you wish to create a deliberate
effect of over (or under) exposure.
1. Turn. the Film Exposure Compensation Dial to set the re-Fis.32
quired number against the Exposure Compensation lndex Line.
(Fis.32)
Exposure Subject Adjustment
Scenery with a lot of sky +1-+2 Figure against the light
Figure with a snowscape +1 or seascape background
Spot-lighted figure -1 --2
The Exposure Compensation Dial can be set to click stop
positions,(1/3 steps) between the numbers indicated.
Be sure to set it back to the 0 position after use.
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