Ricohmatic 35 User manual

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OUTSTANDING FEATURES OF RICOHMATIC 35

• ABSOLUTE and AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE CONTROL anywhere and anytime.
•  Split-second TRIGGERMATIC ACTION LEVER enables rapid photography at the rate of A SHOT PER
SECOND.
• Exclusive NO-CORD FLASH CONTACT. With the RICOH FLASH UNIT BC-605D, there will be NO
DANGLING CORD,
  NO BULB FAILURES DUE TO FAULTY CONNECTIONS.
• The unique FLASH EXPOSURE DIAL and the FLASH EXPOSURE COLOR CODE system make your flash
photography a thing of pleasure.
• The RICOHMATIC 35 exposure system allows a wide selection of black & white and color films.
  Automatic exposure control is possible with ASA 10, 25, 32, 50, 80, 100 and 200.
•  Automatic Filter Factor Compensation

                                PRINCIPAL PARTS

                                                               Digitally signed by Mike Butkus
                                                DN: cn=Mike Butkus, o=Butkus camera                                                    manuals, ou=butkus.org,                            1) CABLE RELEASE SOCKET   Mike Butkus email=mike@butkus.org, c=US
                                                        Date: 2023.05.17 15:32:06 -04'00'                                                  2) CARRYING STRAP PLUG-IN SOCKETS
                                                  3) SHUTTER RELEASE LEVER
                                                  4) CIRCULAR ELECTRIC EYE WINDOW
                                                  5) RICOH KOMINAR F 2.8 LENS (4
                                  ELEMENTS)
                                                  6) TRIGGERMATIC ACTION LEVER
                                                  7) RANGEFINDER
                                                  8) FLASH SYNCHRO OUTLET
                                                  9) BRIGHT FRAME VIEWFINDER

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   10) SELF-TIMER LEVER
   11) ASA NUMBER WINDOW
   12) EXPOSURE NUMBER
  RING
   13) FOCUSING RING
   14) FLASH EXPOSURE
  COLOR CODE
   15) ACCESSORY SHOE
   16) CORDLESS FLASH
  CONTACT





    17) BACK COVER PULL
   RELEASE
    18) RAPID REWIND CRANK
    19) FILM COUNTER
    20) FLASH EXPOSURE
   LEVER
    21) FLASH EXPOSURE
   SCALE
    22) DIN NUMBER WINDOW
    23) TRIPOD SCREW-IN
   BUSHING
    24) REWIND RELEASE
   BUTTON
    25) FILM PRESSURE PLATE

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30) COUPLED RANGEFINDER AND
26) TAKE-UP SPOOL                   VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE
27) TAKE-UP SPOOL SLOT                    31) FLASH EXPOSURE DIAL
28) FILM ADVANCE SPROCKET              32) GUIDE NUMBER, FEET
29) REWIND SPOOL SPINDLE                 33) GUIDE NUMBER, METER
                                               34) BACK COVER





CAUTION




                                  • For any photography other than flash photography, ALWAYS set the
                   FLASH EXPOSURE SCALE at "A" or " AUTOMATIC." (Fig. 1)

                                  • The CARRYING STRAP is attached as follows:
                                  First, match up the CARRYING STRAP PLUG blue dots with the
                            blue circles on the CARRYING STRAP PLUG-IN SOCKETS.

                          Then, merely push in the plugs. To remove the plugs, turn the
                  CARRYING STRAP PLUG until the blue dots coincide with the red
                               half circles and then pull out the plugs. (Fig. 2)

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LOADING RICOHMATIC 35

AVOID DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
ALWAYS LOAD AND UNLOAD
FILM IN SUBDUED LIGHT OR SHADE

Place the camera on your lap or on some soft material to
prevent any damage or shock to any part of the camera
mechanism.

1. Pull up the BACK COVER PULL RELEASE to open the
BACK COVER. (Fig. 3)

2. Raise the RAPID REWIND CRANK to vertical position
and pull until it stops.

3. Load the film cartridge and push in the RAPID REWIND
CRANK to its original position. (Fig. 4) Make sure both the
film cartridge axle and the REWIND SPINDLE are properly
engaged with each other.

4. Pull down the trigger and move the TRIGGERMATIC
ACTION LEVER until the TAKE-UP SPOOL SLOT appears
at top. Insert the exposed film strip tip firmly into the TAKE-
UP SPOOL SLOT (Fig. 5)

5. If the shutter is wound, the TRIGGERMATIC ACTION
LEVER cannot be moved. Therefore, release the SHUTTER
RELEASE LEVER first.

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As you work the TRIGGERMATIC ACTION
LEVER, make doubly sure the film perforations
are firmly and properly engaged with the FILM
ADVANCE SPROCKET teeth. (Fig. 6)

6. Checking once again that the film perforations
are properly engaged, close the BACK COVER
GENTLY but FIRMLY.

7. Pull the TRIGGERMATIC ACTION LEVER as far as it will move.
This winds one frame and automatically winds the shutter. Release the
SHUTTER RELEASE LEVER and repeat this step two more times.
When the number "I" appears in the FILM COUNTER (Fig. 7) your
camera is ready for use.

UNLOADING RICOHMATIC 35

UNLOAD FILM UNDER SUBDUED LIGHT OR
SHADE.

After 20 or 36 exposures has been completely exposed,
the TRIGGERMATIC ACTION LEVER will stop
midway and can be moved no further. EXCESSIVE
PULLING OF THIS LEVER AT THIS POINT MAY
TEAR FILM PERFORATIONS AND EVEN SPOIL
THE LAST PART OF THE FILM.

• To rewind the exposed film, flip up the RAPID
REWIND CRANK. While depressing the REWIND
RELEASE BUTTON, carefully turn the RAPID
REWIND CRANK in the direction of the black arrow.

• When the film has been completely wound, the
CRANK will suddenly become very loose. After you feel
absolutely sure the film has been completely rewound,
pull up the BACK COVER PULL RELEASE and open
the BACK COVER.

• Pull out the FILM REWIND CRANK to disengage the
REWIND SPOOL SPINDLE from the film cartridge axle
and remove the film.

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SETTING RICOHMATIC 35

Revolve the EXPOSURE NUMBER RING until the
number matches the ASA or DIN exposure index of
the film you are using (Fig. 8) Far daylight
photography keep the FLASH EXPOSURE SCALE
at "A" or "AUTOMATIC."

TAKING THE PHOTOGRAPH

1. Point the camera at the subject to be taken. Look
through the COUPLED RANGEFINDER AND
VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE and completely frame
your subject material within the bright-line frame.
When taking a photograph at about 5 feet, use the
inside markings just inside the bright-line frame.
The markings are corrected for parallax (Fig. 9)

2. In the EYEPIECE, you will find a red colored
line at the bottom of the brightline frame. That red-
colored line indicates underexposure. " When the
vertical needle appears in this zone, light levels are
not suitable for photography and additional light,
either natural or artificial, is required (Fig. 10)
When the needle can not be seen inside the red-
colored line, everything is correct for photography
(Fig. 11)

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3. Make sure again the subject is properly aligned in the bright-line
frame.
GENTLY pull down the SHUTTER RELEASE LEVER.

4. The CABLE RELEASE SOCKET is used for attaching a cable
release.





                     • The CIRCULAR ELECTRIC EYE is a
                 selenium photocell. When light strikes this
                    electric eye, an electric current is generated
                 accordance with the strength of the light source.

                     • This current in turn is transmitted to a
                 galvanometer. Then, the needle in your
           COUPLED RANGEFINDER AND
            VIEWFINDER indicates the brightness of your
                  subject material.

                     • However, your RICOHMATIC 35 CIRCULAR
             ELECTRIC EYE does ultimately MORE. Its
                   electronic brain automatically selects the correct
                   lens opening and shutter speed combination and
             SETS THE CAMERA FOR YOU. All this takes
                  place much faster than you can blink your
                   eyelids.

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• In the reflected-light type of electric eye, the standing rule is to
measure light by pointing the CIRCULAR ELECTRIC EYE
WINDOW at the subject material. But, when photographing
people against a bright background, you should try to get close
enough to the subject material so you can get a true reading of
only the reflected light from the subject material. • Also, when
photographing a distant or panoramic scenery, be careful of the
It is advisable to shade the lens bright skylight. The electric eye, being especially sensitive to the
in bright sunshine. If the brightest light source, the relatively dark land area is liable to
RICOH HOOD is not available, turn out underexposed.
use hand.

HOLDING RICOHMATIC 35

• As a considerable amount of photography will be done with the
camera hand-held, always bring the camera close to you, with your
arms supported solidly against your chest or sides and the camera
body pressed firmly against your cheeks. • Any erratic or sudden
movement of the camera will result in blurred photographs.
Therefore, conditions permitting, steady your camera with a tripod or
on some flat surface.

• In holding your camera in horizontal position, use the COUPLED
RANGEFINDER AND VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE with your LEFT eye.
Focus with your thumb and forefinger on the FOCUSING RING. (Fig.
12) • In vertical position, use the COUPLED RANGEFINDER AND
VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE with your RIGHT eye. Adjust focus with
your middle finger and release the SHUTTER RELEASE LEVER with
your thumb. (Fig. 13) Or, you can use the EYEPIECE with your LEFT
eye and adjust focus with your forefinger. The shutter will be released
with the forefinger of your RIGHT hand.

The red line zone in the COUPLED RANGEFINDER AND VIEWFINDER tells you when a flash must be
used. So, if the needle is within this redline zone, use the RICOH FLASH UNIT BC-605D.

• After you have purchased the flashbulbs best suited for your purposes, look for the GUIDE NUMBER clearly
indicated on the box or instruction sheet. Match the GUIDE NUMBER (FEET or METER, whatever the case
may be) with the flashbulb guide number.

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• Now, focus the camera on the subject material with the FOCUSING RING. Note the color on the FLASH
EXPOSURE COLOR CODE. Determine which letter or number (Al 2 3) on the FLASH EXPOSURE DIAL
this particular color corresponds to.
• If this particular color corresponds to 2, adjust the FLASH EXPOSURE SCALE to 2. Now you are all ready
for flash photography. As long as you keep the FLASH EXPOSURE SCALE properly adjusted, your flash
photography will provide you with greater photographic enjoyment.

• The RICOHMATIC 35 can be used with
M and electronic flash equipment.
However, when using color film it is
advisable to use special flashbulbs. Your
neighborhood dealer will suggest the most
suitable flashbulb for your color
photography needs. When you use
electronic flash, no filters are required on
your camera in color photography because
the electronic flash closely approximates
natural sunlight.

COLOR PHOTOGRPHY
• Basically, there are two types of color film--daylight and tungsten. There are two types because of the
difference in light source and color temperature. *The daylight type film is designed to render the proper color
balance during the brightest hours on a fine day -from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The UV filter left on the camera at all
times, checks any bluish effect of ultraviolet rays or skylight on daylight film prevalent in fine weather.

*On the other hand, the tungsten type film is designed to produce the proper color balance for shooting subject
material such as stage or night scenery under special photographic lamps.

*If used in daylight, the subject material will be covered with deep blue. If used under regular home tungsten
lamp the film will turn out reddish. In both of these cases, a color temperature conversion filter is used to
correct this discrepancy in color temperatures. Note : Especially in color photography it is advisable to have
film developed as soon as possible.

TRIGGERMATIC ACTION LEVER IN RAPID SEQUENCE PHOTOGRAPHY
The unique TRIGGERMATIC ACTION LEVER is especially outstanding when speed and continuous shots
are required. Split-second film winding enables photography at the rate of 10 shots every 10 seconds.

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THE USE OF FILTERS
* Filters are colored glass which change the amount and quality of light reaching the film through the lens.
Filters are especially effective outdoors on a sunny day but, in cloudy or rainy weather filters are of very little
sense. Snow and beach scenes can be beautifully interpreted with the proper use of filters.

UV Filter • The UV filter is a colorless filter which absorbs
invisible ultra-violet rays so that distant views, and subjects
under strong sunlight will turn out clear. It absorbs excessive
blueness so is ideal for average color photography. Make it a
practice to keep the UV filter on the lens at all times to prevent
any damage to the lens

Yellow 2 Filter • This filter absorbs ultra-violet rays, bluish
purple and a part of blue but admits red and yellow. It darkens
the sky and makes the white clouds prominent. This filter is used
most often when taking scenery with a blue sky background,
human subjects and in snapshot photography. Without this filter,
the clouds would disappear and the whole sky would become
white.

THE CARE OF THE CAMERA
1. The lens is the heart of the camera so re quires the best of care. Brush lightly with a lens brush and wipe
fingerprints off with soft chamois, soft bleached cotton or gauze daubed with a little alcohol applied with a
circular motion beginning at the center and working outward.
2. If a camera is suddenly brought into a warm place from a cold place, the lens will cloud up. Wait until the
lens warm up and the cloud will gradually disappear.
3. When you have taken photographs by the seaside or in wet weather, always wipe the camera thoroughly
before putting it away.
4. Never leave the camera shutter wound over long periods of time as this will weaken the delicate shutter
mechanism spring.
5. When putting away the camera, put it in a box and store in a dry, cool place. A bag of silica gel, a drying
agent, should always be placed in the box with the camera.
6. Always place cap over lens to protect both lens and CIRCULAR ELECTRIC EYE WINDOW from any
damage.
7. Make it a practice to keep your camera in the case to preserve its finish.
8. Make a note of the camera body and lens number and keep it in a safe place. This information will be of help
if the camera is stolen or lost.

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