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Ricoh KR-10 Super (other languages)
Ricoh KR-10 Bedienungsanleitung
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KR-10 Mode D'Emploi
Ricoh KR-10 Manual de Instrucciones
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NOMENCLATURE ATTACHING THE VIEWFINDER CAP AND STRAP CHANGING LENSES To mount the lens on the camera INSERTING THE BATTERIES INSERTING THE FILM SETTING THE FILM SPEED EXPOSURE INDICATION SWITCH MANUAL PHOTOGRAPHY HOLDING THE CAMERA |
FOCUSING EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM B (BULB) SETTING Shutter Lock FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY INFRARED PHOTOGRAPHY SPECIAL ACCESSORIES PROPER CARE OF YOUR CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS |
NOMENCLATURE
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1. Shutter Speed Index Line 2. Shutter Release Button 3. Shutter Speed Dial 4. Film Advance Lever 5. Exposure Counter |
6. Strap Eyelet 7. Self-Timer Indicator Light 8. Exposure Indication Switch 9. Lens Release Lever 10. Lens Locator Mounting Node |
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11. Flash Synchro Terminal 12. Focusing Ring 13. Distance Scale 14. Depth of Field Scale 15. F-Stop Ring
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16. Film Speed Index Line 18. Film Rewind Knob (Back Cover Lock Release Knob) 19. Film Rewind Crank 20. Exposure Compensation Dial |
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21. Self-Timer Switch 22. Exposure compensation Index Line 23. Hot Shoe 24. Flash Ready Signal Contact 25. Viewfinder Eyepiece 26. Film Rewind Shah 27. Film Chamber 28. Battery Compartment Cover 29. Tripod Socket |
30. Winder Contact 31. Film Rewind Release Button 32. Winder Coupler 33. Winder Positioning Hole 34. Film Pressure Plate 35. Back Cover 36. ASA/DIN Conversion Table 37. Film Take-up Spool 38. Sprocket |
ATTACHING THE VIEWFINDER CAP AND STRAP
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2. Put the strap Eyelet and adjust it to the correct length. (Fig. 3)
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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. 4)
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To mount the lens on the camera
1. Line up the red dot on the lens mount with the matching red dot on
the camera body, or alternatively, match the red (dot ) mark on the Depth of Field
Scale to the red dot on the camera body. (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.
INSERTING THE BATTERIES
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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 counterclockwise with a coin. (Fig. 7) 2. Place the two batteries on top of each other as shown in the illustration in the battery holder of the Battery Compartment Cover. (Fig. 8) Batteries to use:
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* 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 your camera is not used for a long period of time, remove the batteries.
Keep camera batteries out of the reach of babies and small children! If 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. In these cases, either warm up the batteries or keep a spare set of batteries warm in your pocket ready to insert just before shooting.
* If no batteries are inserted, if they are incorrectly inserted, or if they are worn out, the camera will not operate. If the camera will not operate, check that the batteries are installed correctly. If 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
2. Insert the film in the Film Chamber and push the Film Rewind Knob
down to its former position. 3. Insert the film leader into the slit on the Film Take-up Spool.
(Fig. 11 )
Viewfinder will blink on and off. Please change
the batteries without delay.
INSERTING THE FILM
(Always avoid direct sunlight when in
setting the film.)
(Fig. 10)
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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)
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)
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6. Advance the film and press the Shutter Release Button 2 ~ 3 times
until the number "1 "appears in the Exposure Counter. As you advance the
Film Advance Lever, the Film Rewind Knob rotates indicating that the film
is properly advancing. (Fig. 14) * 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). * When inserting the film in cold conditions, the Film Leader may become hard and brittle. Keep the leader warm in your hand before insertion. |
SETTING THE FILM SPEED
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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. (Fig. 15)
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EXPOSURE INDICATION SWITCH
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The Liquid Crystal Display such as Shutter Speed Indicator etc. appears in the viewfinder either by pressing Exposure Indication 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) |
VIEWFINDER INFORMATION
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1. Microprism Band 2. Split-image Spot 3. Shutter Speeds 4. Exposure Adjustment 5. Bulb 6. Manual 7. Overexposure 8. Shutter Speed Indicator 9. Slow Shutter 10. Long Time Exposure 11. Underexposure 12. Battery Low Warning Signal 13. Flash Ready LED Light |
The Shutter Speed, Slow Shutter and Long Time Exposure indications 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.
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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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Your KR-10 Super enables you to
use automatic exposure where the shutter speed is automatically selected,
or manual exposure where you may select the shutter speed yourself.
2. Use the F-Stop Ring to set the desired f-stop number against the Index Line. (Fig. 18)
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5. When the (up arrow) Overexposure
mark or the (down arrow) Underexposure mark appears, you should select
another f-stop number, as the exposure is incorrect. (Fig. 21 )
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F-STOP REFERENCE TABLE
| Lighting Conditions | F-stop Number |
| Indoors | f/2, 2.8 |
| Outdoors, cloudy | f/4, 5.6 |
| Outdoors, sunshine | f/8, 11 |
| Beach in mid-summer and snow-scenes | f/11,16 |
MANUAL PHOTOGRAPHY
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Manual shutter speed is precisely controlled by a quartz oscillator, the most accurate method of controlling the shutter speed ever. |
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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. |
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3. If the (up arrow) Overexposure
mark or the (down arrow) Underexposure mark pulsates, you should select
another f-stop number as the exposure is incorrect. If the (up arrow)
or the (down arrow) marks do not disappear, even after selecting a different
f-stop number, you should select a different shutter speed. When
both (up arrow) and (down arrow) disappear, the exposure is correctly
adjusted. (Fig. 24) |
SHUTTER SPEED REFERENCE TABLE
| Lighting Conditions | Shutter Speed |
| Indoors | 1 /30, 1 /60 |
| Outdoors, cloudy | 1/60, 1/125 |
| Outdoors, sunshine | 1/125, 1 /250 |
| Beach in mid-summer, snow scenes | 1 /250, 1/1000 |
HOLDING THE CAMERA
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Holding the camera correctly when shooting is very important. (Fig. 25) 1. The camera should be positioned on the palm of your led hand so that you can use your fingers to turn the Focusing Ring of the lens easily. 2. The index finger 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 led arm resting lightly against your body, and the camera should just touch your forehead when you look through the viewfinder. * It is important to shoot with the correct body posture, to avoid blurred or tilted shots. |
FOCUSING
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Look through the viewfinder to compose your picture and focus by turning the focusing Ring. You can focus either by using the center Split-image Spot or the Microprism Image Band that surrounds the center circle. (Fig. 26, 27) Split-image Focusing Microprism Focusing
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REWINDING THE FILM
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(Always avoid direct sunlight when unloading the film). 2. Unfold the Film Rewind Crank and turn it in the direction of the arrow. When the film has been completely rewound, the tension of the Film Rewind Crank is released and it will revolve freely. (Fig. 29)
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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. * If you wind the film beyond the set number of frames the Film Wind Lever sometimes gets stuck midway and the Film Rewind Release Button cannot be locked in the down position. If this should happen, rewind the film by keeping the Film Rewind Release Button pressed down with your finger.
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EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM
According to shooting conditions, the camera may be affected more by the background light than the light of the subject itself. This will result in under (or over) exposed pictures.
In 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.
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1. Turn the Film Exposure Compensation Dial to set the required number against the Exposure Compensation Index Line. (Fig. 31 ) |
| Subject | Exposure Adjustment |
| Scenery with a lot of sky Figure against the light |
1 +2 |
| Figure with a snow scape or seascape background |
+1 |
| Spot-lighted figure | -1 ~ -2 |
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* 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 "O" position after use.
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The B setting is used for shooting
night scenes or long time exposures.
1. Set the "B" against the Shutter Speed Index Line. The "B" mark in the View finder will be static on display to indicate that the shutter speed is set to B (bulb). (Figs. 32 & 33)
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2. When you press the Shutter Release
Button, the shutter will remain open as long as the button is pressed.
* For long time exposures, use a tripod
and cable release to prevent camera shake.
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Shutter Lock
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Set "L" against the Shutter Speed Index Line to Lock the shutter when the camera is not in use. This prevents accidental shutter releasing. (Fig. 34) |
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY (1)
The RICOH SPEEDLITE 180 and 240 are available exclusively for use with this camera.
With these flash units, you can leave the shutter speed set on "A". Also
the Flash Ready red LED light conveniently lights up in the Viewfinder, so that
you don't have to take your eye away from the Viewfinder to see that the flash
has recycled.
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<With the Special 180 and 240 Flash Units>
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2. Set the "A"
on the Shutter Speed Dial against the Shutter Speed Index Line. (Fig.
36) 3. Set the f-stop number to the designated exposure for automatic shooting. The flash unit will automatically control the amount of light for subjects within the distance range for automatic flash photography. |
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4. Press the Exposure
Indication Switch. 5. Turn the flash unit's power source switch on,
and when the flash is fully charged, the Flash Ready (red LED) Light
will light up, and the Shutter Speed Indicator will show 1/125 sec.
6. Press the Shutter Release Button to shoot. For further details, please refer to the instructions with the flash unit. |
Do not use other makes of flash units that have special signal pins exclusively for their cameras, as this will result in incorrect exposure and may damage the circuitry of the camera.
* If the Shutter Release Button is pressed before the Flash Ready LED Light lights up, the shutter speed will be the one indicated by the Shutter Speed Indicator.
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY (2)
< With Flash Units Other Than the SPEEDLITE 180 & 240
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1. Set the Shutter Speed Dial to
the synchronizing speed of 1/125 sec. or slower shutter speeds. (Fig.
38)
* It is convenient to use the quick reference table on MANUAL flash units, which shows the recommended f-stop numbers for specific distances. * When using other flash units, please follow the instructions with that flash units.
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SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY AND USAGE OF
THE VIEWFINDER
CAP
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The self-timer enables you to include yourself in your own photographs for commemorative occasions etc. |
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1. After advancing the film, press
the Self-Timer Switch (Fig. 39)
2. The Self-Timer Indicator Light will pulsate and 10 seconds later,
the shutter will be released. (Fig. 40) * If the film has not been advanced, the self-timer will not operate.
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Viewfinder Cap
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When using the self-timer with the
A (Auto) setting, to prevent light from entering the viewfinder eyepiece
and causing in correct exposure, use the Viewfinder Cap attached to
the strap to cover the view finder eyepiece. (Fig. 41 ) |
DEPTH OF FIELD
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When you focus on a specific subject, a distance in front of and behind the subject will appear acceptably sharp in your picture. This area is called the "DEPTH-OF-FIELD". The depth of field can be determined in the following ways: 1. Each lens has a depth of field scale. For example with a distance of 3m/9.8 ft and using f/16, the area within the two f/16 marks on the scale (about 2m/6.6 ft ~ 8m/26.3 ft) will be in sharp focus. (Fig. 42) |
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The infrared index mark is an index
to correct the focusing point when you use infrared film and red filters.
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Taking Infrared Photographs
1. Attach the red filter, and focus on the subject.
2. Shift that distance to the infrared index mark. According to the instructions enclosed with the film, set the f-stop and release the shutter. (Figs. 43 & 44)
* Infrared light rays are invisible to the eye and the light meter,
so please refer to the instructions with the film for setting the f-stop numbers.
SPECIAL ACCESSORIES
XR WINDER 2
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If you attach the RICOH XR WINDER 2 to this camera, the film can be advanced automatically. You can also take continuous shots at up to 2 frames per second. (Fig. 45) * Before attaching the winder, wipe the contact points on both the camera and the winder with a dry cloth.
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XR DATA BACK RIQUARTZ
The RICOH XR DATA BACK RIQUARTZ enables you to take family souvenir photos,
study and business record pictures, etc. together with the day, month, year
or time (hours, minutes and seconds) as well as sports record films with times.
Further more, the XR DATA BACK RIQUARTZ can be used as a calendar or a watch
through the LCD monitor.
In addition, this DATA BACK RIQUARTZ has an LSI
incorporated to automatically correct for a leap year, 31-day month and month
with thirty or less days up to 1999. (Fig. 46) (oops... it's
2020 ! )
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As the XR DATA BACK RIQUARTZ is
directly connected to the camera through the direct contact points,
do not use the data cord. (Fig. 47)
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USING A P-MOUNT ADAPTOR
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If you wish to use P-mount type lenses (thread mount), use the optional P-Mount Adaptor to enable you to use many thread mount lenses. In this case, the exposure metering system will become a stopped down metering type. (Fig. 48) (Webmaster: this adapter can allow thread mount lenses but no automation at all. You must meter in stopped down mode and fire in stopped down mode. Not much of a way to take any action pictures) |
PROPER CARE OF YOUR CAMERA
* Never touch the surface of the lens with your fingers. If the lens is dirty, either use a blower to blow the dust away or wipe it gently with a soft cloth.
* Camera malfunction can be caused by shock, humidity, salt air, etc. After using the camera at the beach or in places that use chemicals, wipe it particularly carefully.
* Do not use chemically treated dusters to clean the camera.
* Take care not to expose your camera to sudden changes in temperature, as this may cause camera malfunction.
* Do not expose your camera for a long period of time in extremely high temperatures, such as in the back of your car or on a beach, as this may cause camera malfunction.
* When using a tripod, do not try to force a long screw into the socket. (The screw length should be less than 5.7 mm, JIS 5.5 mm).
* Do not place the camera near equipment that has strong magnetism such as television or radio.
* Remove the batteries before storing the camera, and keep it in a place free of dust and humidity.
* Do not attempt to disassemble or repair your camera yourself. If service
is necessary, bring it to your dealer or send it to the authorized Ricoh distributors.
SPECIFICATIONS
Type: 35 mm SLR with automatic electronic exposure control focal plane shutter.
Film Format and Frame Size: 35 mm film: 24 x 36 mm
Lens Mount: K mount
Standard Lenses: 50 mm XR RIKENON f/1.4 (Multi-coated)
50 mm RIKENON f/1.7 (Multi-coated)
50 mm RIKENON f/2.0)
Shutter: Electronically controlled, vertically moving metal focal plane shutter. Automatic from 16 to 1/1000 sec. Manual from 16 to 1/1000 sec. plus B
Self-Timer: Operating delay about 10 seconds during operation the red LED light pulsates.
Viewfinder: Field of view covers 93% horizontally and vertically
Viewing Magnification 0.88X
(with 50 mm f/1.4 lens) Indicators
in the viewfinder- Exposure Adjustment, Bulb, Manual,
Overexposure, Underexposure, Shutter Speeds, Slow Shutter, Long Time Exposure,
Battery Low Warning, Flash Ready (LED) Light.
Focusing: Split-image spot in microprism band
Exposure Meter: TTL full open metering for center-weighted
average light reading coupled
automatically to f-stop.
Exposure Coupling Range: EV O REV 18 (with ASA 100 film, 50 mm f/1.4 lens)
Film Speed Range: ASA 12 ~ 3200
Flash Terminal: X synchro contact
Accessory Shoe: Hot Shoe (with Flash Ready Signal Contact) Flash Synchro Terminal
Exposure Adjustment: Exposure adjustment system (+2 ~ -2, in 1/3 steps)
Film Advance: Single stroke film advance lever with 135
degree winding angle and 35 degree
stand-off. Automatic
winding possible by mounting XR Winder-2
Exposure Counter: Additive, automatic resetting
Film Rewind: Film Rewind Crank system
Mirror: Quick return mirror
Back Cover: Hinged type, opened by pulling up Film Rewind Knob
Power Source: Two SR-44 1.55V Silver Oxide batteries Two LR-44 1.5V Alkaline batteries.
Dimensions: 1 36(W) x 86(H) x 51 (D) mm (Body only) (5.4" x 3.4" x 2.0")
Weight: 460 g (body only) ( 16.3 oz)
Weight of Standard Lenses: 50 mm f/1.4 260g (9.2 oz) 50
mm f/1.7 1 50g (5.3 oz)
50 mm f/2 1 35g (4.8 oz)
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
