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Ricoh XR-P User manual
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- Ricoh
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- Ricoh XR-P
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- English
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- 32
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- Film cameras
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SET THE FILM SPEED PHOTOGRAPHY
INDICATIONS IN VIEWFINDER INTERVAL TIMER
PHOTOGRAPHY
HOW TO HOLD YOUR CAMERA
VIEWFINDER LIGHTING
PROGRAM AE PHOTOGRAPHY
POWER ON-OFF SWITCH
FOCUSING
MEMO HOLDER
REWIND THE FILM
INFRARED MARK
SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY
XR WINDER 2
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY
XR DATA BACK
APERTURE-PRIORITY AE PHOTOGRAPHY
DIOPTRIC LENSES
SHUTTER BIAS PROGRAM AE PHOTOGRAPHY
RELEASE GRIP
MANUAL PHOTOGRAPHY
P MOUNT ADAPTOR
TV MODE
CARE OF BATTERIES
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION
CARE AND STORAGE OF YOUR
AE LOCK CAMERA
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY WITH RICOH FLASH UNIT SPECIFICATIONS
OTHER THAN 300P
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY WITH "NON-DEDICATED"
FLASH UNITSView original page 2Page 3 · Read text
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PARTS OF THE CAMERA
16. Flash Synchro Terminal
1. Program Selector
17. AE Lock/illuminator Button
2. Power ON-OFF Switch
18. P Lock Button
3. Shutter Release Button
19. Aperture Relay port
4. Exposure Counter
20. Self / lnterval Timer Button
5. Shutter Speed Index Line
21. Self / lnterval Timer
6. Film Advance Lever
22. Film Speed Dial
7. Shutter Speed Dial
23. Exposure Compensation Dial
8. Multiple Exposure (ME) Lever
24. Film Rewind Knob/Back Cover Lock Release
9. Strap Eyelet
25. Film Rewind Crank
10. Removable Hand Grip
26. Film Speed Index Line
11. Lens Release Button
27. Exposure Compensation Index Line
12. F-Stop Ring
28. Beep Switch
13. Lens Locator Mounting Node
29. Illuminating Window
14. Depth of Field Scale
30. Hot Shoe
15. Focusing Ring
31. Flash Control ContactsView original page 3Page 4 · Read text
Digitally signed by Mike Butkus
DN: cn=Mike Butkus, o=Butkus camera manuals,
ou=butkus.org, email=mike@butkus.org, c=US Mike Butkus Date: 2023.05.17 15:47:34 -04'00'
32. Viewfinder Eyepiece
41. Winder/Motor Drive Coupler
33. Film Rewind Shaft
42. Winder Positioning Hole
34. Film Chamber
43. Memo Holder
35. Battery Compartment Cover
44. Back Cover
36. Motor Drive Contacts
45. Film Pressure Plate
37. Tripod Socket
46. Film Take-up Spool
38. Winder Contact
47. Sprocket
39. Film Rewind Release Button
40. Hand Grip Release Button
MOUNT THE LENSView original page 4Page 5 · Read text
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1. Pull the back lens cap to remove it from the lens. (Fig. 3)
2. Pull off the body cap. (Fig. 4)
3. Align the red dot on the camera with the red dot on the lens and mount
the lens on the camera. (Fig. 5)
4. Turn the lens in the arrow direction until it clicks into
place. (Fig. 6)
* To remove the lens, turn the lens in the arrow
direction with the Lens Release Button depressed.
(Fig. 7)
* The conventional K mount lens can be used as
aperture-priority and manual but cannot be used
for programmed AE photography.View original page 5Page 6 · Read text
* Proper performance of camera may not always be guaranteed with lenses other than Ricoh. For best results,
use a Ricoh original equipment lens.
SET LENS AT "P" POSITION
1. Turn the F-Stop Ring while P Lock But ton is pressed. (Fig. 8)
2. Set it to the locking "P" position as shown for programmed automatic exposure photography. (Fig. 9)
* To unlock "P", turn the F-Stop Ring while P Lock Button is depressed.
INSERT BATTERIES:
1. Slide the Battery Compartment Cover in the
arrow direction with your fingernail to open. (Fig.
10)
2. Place batteries in the battery compartment
according to (+) and (-) shown inside the battery
compartment and close the compartment cover.
(Fig. 11 )
Batteries for use
* Four alkaline 1.5V batteries (LR44): Lasting about six months
under normal use.
* Four silver oxide 1.55V batteries (SR44): Lasting about one year
under normal use.
* Two lithium 3V batteries (CR-1 /3N): Lasting about one year under
normal use.
* Refer to "CARE OF BATTERIES" also CHECK CONDITION OF
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1. Turn the Power ON-OFF Switch ON. (Fig.
12)
2. Batteries are in good condition, when a liquid
crystal display such as a Shutter Speed Indicator
appears in the finder. (Fig. 13)
* The BAT (battery low warning) blinks in the finder to warn against
their failure when capacity of batteries drops below proper operating
level. Change batteries as soon as possible. (Fig. 14)View original page 7Page 9 · Read text
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5. Close the Back Cover, unfold the Film Rewind Crank and turn it gently in the arrow direction until any slack
is taken up.
6. Advance the film and press the Shutter Release
Button a few times until "1" appears in the Exposure
Counter. The film is properly advanced if the Film
Rewind Knob rotates when the Film Advance Lever is
stroked to advance the film.
When inserting the film in a cold place, the film leader
may be hard and become brittle. Warm the film leader
with your hand in such conditions.View original page 9Page 10 · Read text
* 1/125 second shutter speed is automatically selected
until "1" appears in the Exposure Counter. This is a
convenient device that prevents a long shutter speed
when film loading with the lens cap on.
SET THE FILM SPEED
1. The film speed (ISO/ASA) shown on the film package must be set to the Film Speed Index Line. 2. Pull the
Film Speed Dial and turn it to set to the index. (Fig. 21 )
INDICATIONS IN VIEWFINDER
(1) Matte Surface
(2) Microprism Band
(3) Split-image Spot
(4) Exposure Adjustment
(5) AE Lock
(6) Manual
(7) Program Mode
(8) TV Mode
(9) Overexposure
(10) Shutter Speed Indicator
(11) Flash Ready/Correct Auto Flash Indicator
(12) Shutter Speeds
(13) Slow Shutter Speed Range
(14) Long Time Exposure
(15) Underexposure
(16) Bulb
(17) Battery Low Warning Signal
(18) Programmed F-Stop Number
(19) Aperture SettingView original page 10Page 11 · Read text
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HOW TO HOLD YOUR CAMERA
(Good position for photography)
(1 ) Lightly put your right-hand forefinger on the
Shutter Release Button and hold the camera body
with other fingers.
(2) Make your right arm comfortable.
(3) Cradle your camera in your led hand and hold
it so that the Focusing Ring can be easily turned
with fingers.
(4) Brace your led elbow to your body and put the
camera to your face. Look through the viewfinder
to
compose your picture. (Fig. 23)
It is important to practice correct shooting position to avoid blurred or tilted pictures.
PROGRAM AE PHOTOGRAPHY
In program AE photography, the camera automatically selects the f-stop number and the shutter speed
according to subject illumination. Programs are best for general photos of figures or scenery. Special- shooting
etc., can be done using the XR- P's multitude of override options. Please keep in mind however that for most
shooting you can just focus and snap.View original page 11Page 12 · Read text
1. Turn the Power ON-OFF Switch ON. (Fig. 24)
2. Set the Shutter Speed Dial to "A". (Fig. 25)
3. Set the lens to "P". (Fig. 26)
4. Set the Program Selector to "P". (Normal Program
Setting) (Fig. 27)
* PA (Action Program Setting) is used for taking fast
moving subjects as in sports photography.
* PD (Depth Program Setting) is used for scenery pictures or
close-up shots which will bring both the foreground and
background into sharpest possible focus.
* P (Normal Program Setting) is used for general snap shots.
* Refer to "applications'' for other shooting modes.
* Refer to "Applications" for further details.
FOCUSING (fig 28, 29)View original page 12Page 13 · Read text
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5. Look through the viewfinder and turn the Focusing Ring to
focus. You can focus either by using the Split Image or
Microprism.
Split image focusing
When the split images in the Split-Image Spot form a single,
clear image, the subject is in focus.
Microprism Focusing
When the subject loses its "shimmering" effect and becomes
very sharp, the subject is in focus.
REWIND THE FILM
(Do not expose the film to direct sunlight when unloading the film.)
1. Push the Film Rewind Release Button. The button stays locked in
position (Fig. 30)
2. Unfold the Film Rewind Crank and turn it in the arrow direction.
When the film has been completely rewound, the tension of the Film
Rewind Crank is suddenly released and turns freely. (Fig. 31)
3. Open the Back Cover and unload the film. (Fig. 32)
* Never open the Back Cover until film rewinding is completed.
Immediately close the Back Cover to save some of your shots if the
Back Cover is opened by mistake during or before rewinding.
* If you wind the film beyond the set number of frames, the Film
Advance Lever may get stuck mid-stroke. The Film Rewind Release
Button will not stay depressed in. If this occurs. re-wind the film while
holding the Film Re-wind Release Button pressed down.View original page 13Page 14 · Read text
SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY
The self-timer is used to include yourself in party pictures or commemorative shots.
1. Advance the film.
2. Set "10" in the Self position on the Self/lnterval Timer to the index
line. (Fig. 33)
3. Press the Self/lnterval Timer Button. The Self-Timer Indicator Lamp
blinks and the self-timer audible beep is heard. In 10 seconds, the shutter
is automatically released. (Fig. 34)
4. After shooting is completed, turn the Self/lnterval Timer OFF. (Fig.
35)
* Use the Viewfinder Cap attached to the strap to cover the Viewfinder
Eyepiece when using the self-timer in modes, other than "Manual" to
avoid incorrect exposure due to incident-light from the Viewfinder
Eyepiece. (Fig. 36)
* Set "O" in the Self position to the index line to release the shutter
instant, when the Self/lnterval Timer Button is pressed. This serves as a
handy "Left Hand" shutter release. (Fig. 37)
* B (Bulb) setting is not available where the Self-Timer is used.View original page 14Page 15 · Read text
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* To cancel the self-timer after it is set, press the Self/lnterval Timer
Button again or turn the Self/lnterval Timer OFF.
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY
(PROGRAMMED FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY)
If the RICOH SPEEDLITE 300P is used on the RICOH XR-P camera, the shutter speed and the f-stop number
are automatically set with the camera is set to program AE photography.View original page 15Page 16 · Read text
Flash photography is direct metering system and light is measured off the
film plane to control the flash duration. This make possible a world of
special applications as well as the ultimate in "Point and Shoot"
simplicity.
1. Slide the flash unit into the Hot Shoe and tighten it with the lock screw.
(Fig. 39)
2. Set the Shutter Speed Dial to ''A". (Fig. 40)
3. Set the F-Stop Ring to "P". (Fig. 41 )
4. Set the Program Selector to "P". (Fig. 42)
5. Set the flash A/M selector to "A''. (Fig. 43)
6. Turn the flash power on-off switch ON. (Fig. 44)View original page 16Page 17 · Read text
www.butkus.us 7. When fully charged, the Flash Ready Indicator (red LED) lights in the finder. (Fig. 45) Focus the subject and press the Shutter Release Button for shooting.View original page 17
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8. When flash shot is made with correct
exposure, the Flash Ready Indicator/ Correct
Auto Flash Indicator (red LED) blinks for one
second.
Exposure is not correct when it does not
blink. Change taking conditions (F-Stop,
Distance, etc.) and try shooting again. (Fig.
46)
* Refer to Operating Instructions for the flash
unit for more creative techniques and
technical details.
APPLICATIONS
HOW TO USE MULTI-PROGRAM The RICOH XR-P camera is designed with a Multi-Program system.
There are 3 "customized" programs can be chosen by the Program Selector according to taking conditions and
subject.
1. PD program:
This is used for shooting with a deeper focus (an increased depth-of-field) as in scenery or close-up shots. (Fig.
47)
2. P program:
An "average" shutter speed and f-stop number are combined. This program is used for general shooting. (Fig.
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3. PA program:
This program is used for fast moving subjects as in sports, car races etc. This program bias wider apertures with
decreased depth-of field. This results in a less sharp background. This is ideally suited for portrait taking. (Fig.
49)
APERTURE-PRIORITY AE PHOTOGRAPHY
In aperture-priority AE photography. the camera automatically sets correct shutter speeds according to a pre-
selected f-stop number and brightness of subjects. This is suitable for photography taking advantage of specific
depth-of-field results as in portraits or scenery pictures.
1. Set the Shutter Speed Dial to "A".
2. Turn the F-Stop Ring to set the desired f-stop number.
The f-stop number can be seen in the bottom area of the
viewfinder through the Aperture Relay Port. (Fig. 51 )
When the Shutter Speed Indicator is in the orange range,
the shutter speed is too slow. Select a new f-stop number
or mount the camera on a tripod or other suitable platform.
* When overexposure mark (A) or underexposure mark (a) appears in the viewfinder, exposure is not correct.
Turn the F-Stop Ring to change the f-stop number.
SHUTTER BIAS PROGRAM AE PHOTOGRAPHY
The shutter bias program AE photography is a combination of the program AE photography and shutter speed
priority AE photography. Use this mode to avoid shutter speeds lower than the pre-selected shutter speed as in
sports photography.
For example, set the Shutter Speed Dial at 250 to avoid any shutter speed slower than 1/250 second.
When the subject is bright enough, any shutter speed between 1/250 and 1/2000 sec. will be selected according
to the brightness of the subject, and you can see the selected shutter speed as well as fstop number in the
viewfinder. If the brightness of the subject is not enough even at full-open aperture, a slower shutter speed is
automatically selected to obtain correct exposure. In this case, the Shutter Speed Indicator blinks to warn that a
slower shutter speed than 1/250 is selected. (Fig. 52)View original page 19Page 20 · Read text
1. Turn the F-Stop Ring to set to "P".
2. Turn the Shutter Speed Dial to set the desired shutter speed.
MANUAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Select manual mode to manually set the shutter and the f-stop number in unusual or creative picture taking
situations.
1. Set the Shutter Speed Dial to the
desired speed.
2. The pre-set shutter speed is shown
by the Indicator on the LCD meter
display. A second Indicator blinks to
indicate a "suggested" speed at a
given f-stop. (Fig. 53)
3. When the F-Stop Ring is turned and
the Shutter Speed Indicator and the
blinking Indicator showing correct
exposure overlap each other. This
indicates that correct exposure is set.
The f-stop number can also be
checked without taking your eye away
from the viewfinder.
Shutter Speed Program
System of TV
Dial Selector
PAL or
TV PD
SECAM
TV P NTSC
TV PA Still TV ImagesView original page 20Page 21 · Read text
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TV MODE
Use this mode to take TV images.
1. Set the program Selector according
to the system of the television.
2. Set the Shutter Speed Dial to "TV"
(Fig. 54).
3. Turn the F-Stop Ring to the "P"
setting.
4. TV indicating TV mode, shutter
speed and f-stop number are shown on
the LCD meter display.
Shutter
Program System of TV Country Shutter Speed
Speed Dial
TV PD PAL or SECAM In Europe 1/25 sec.
TV NTSC In US and Japan In US and Japan 1/30 sec.
TV PA Still TV Computer screen 1/4 sec.
* Use a tripod in TV mode, to avoid camera shake, because slow shutter speed are used.
* The f-stop number is automatically selected according to brightness of TV images. It is not necessary to adjust
fstop.
* In order to achieve correct exposure, compose TV images to fill the frame completely.
* Use of a tripod is absolutely necessary for PA, because the shutter speed is very slow. Be careful about
unintentional movement of the camera in taking pictures.
* Compensation filters are available on the market to remove strong blue cast in TV images.
* TV images cannot be taken if the flash unit is used.
When the Speedlite 300P is used, it does not fire even when the switch is "ON" in TV mode.View original page 21Page 22 · Read text
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION
The XR-P center-weighted meter can be ''fooled"
under very extreme lighting conditions.
When back light or spot light is given to the subject
in AE photography and contrast is excessive
between the background and the subject, under
(dark) or over (too bright) exposed pictures result.
Exposure compensation is used in such cases. It is
also used to intentionally take over or underexposed
pictures for creative effects etc.
1. Turn the Exposure Compensation Dial to set it to
the required number. (Fig. 55)
* Be sure to set it back to "O" position after use.
* When the Exposure Compensation Dial is set at
positions other than O. + and - is displayed on the
viewfinder LCD.
{Fig. 56)
Exposure adjustment examples:
EXPOSURE
SUBJECT
ADJUSTMENT
Figures in back light
+2 to + 1
Scenery with much sky
Figures with snow
mountains or +1
sea on the background
Figures in spot light (on
-2 to -1
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