RICOH AUTO 35
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The RICOH AUTO 35 is a completely AUTOMATIC
CAMERA.
According to the amount of light entering the CIRCULAR LIGHT WINDOW,
the built-in electronic brain automatically computes and adjusts the camera for
correct exposure in a split-second. This characteristic of consistently correct
exposure makes the RICOH AUTO 35 virtually order made for the exacting
demands of color photography.
No focusing is required because the RICOH
AUTO 35 has a FIXED FOCUS giving sharp images at any point between
5 feet to infinity. The FIXED FOCUS gives you more speed and versatility in
high speed photography.
The compact and chic design makes it an ideal accessory
for all occasions. The body is also constructed to stand up under long and continuous
use.
No time-consuming exposure and focusing worries make this the ideal
camera for the beginner.
PRINCIPAL PARTS
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1) SELF-TIMER SCREW-IN HOLE |
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9) FILM NUMBER 10) ACCESSORY SHOE 11 ) CORDLESS FLASH CONTACT
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12) BACK COVER PULL RELEASE |
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19) FILM PRESSURE PLATE |
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24) VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE
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IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER
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* For daylight photography, always set
the FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY DISTANCE SCALE LEVER at "AUTO" . (Fig. 1 ) * The CARRYING STRAP is attached as fallows: First, match up the CARRYING STRAP PLUG blue cats with the blue half circles on the CARRYING STRAP PLUG-IN SOCKETS. Then, push in the plugs. To remove the plugs, turn the CARRYING STRAP PLUGS until the blue dots coincide with the red half circles and then pull out the plugs. (Fig. 2) * If there is no film in the camera, the TRIGGERMATIC ACTION LEVER will not wind the shutter nor will the FILM COUNTER register. |
LOADING THE FILM
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Avoid direct sunlight. Use 3Smm films In cartridges, 20 or 30 frames.
J) The back cover will snap open when the BACK COVER PULL RELEASE is pulled. (Fig. 3)
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2) Raise the RAPID REWIND CRANK to vertical position and
pull until it stops. 5) When the shutter is wound, the TRIGGERMATIC ACTION LEVER cannot be moved. Therefore, release the shutter first. As you work the TRIGGERMATIC ACTION LEVER, make doubly sure the film perforations are firmly and properly engaged with the FILM SPROCKET teeth. (Fig. 6) 6) Wipe off any particles of dust or fingerprints that may be on the FILM PRESSURE PLATE with a soft brush or gauze. |
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7) Make sure again that the film perforations are properly engaged and then close the back cover GENTLY but FIRMLY. 8) At this point, the letter "S" can be seen in the FILM COUNTER. (Fig. 7) Pull the TRIGGERMATIC ACTION LEVER as far as it will go. This winds one frame and automatically winds the shutter. Pull down the SHUTTER RELEASE LEVER and repeat these two steps again. |
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When you pull the TRIGGERMATIC ACTION
LEVER the third time, the number "1" appears in the FILM COUNTER. (Fig.
8)
Now, the camera is ready to take photographs. |
SETTING THE FILM GUIDE
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Adjust
the FILM NUMBER according to the FILM GUIDE TABLE given on the camera back cover.
Far example, if the film in your camera is DAYLIGHT SUPER ANSCOCHROME, adjust the
FILM NUMBER at "5". (Fig. 9, 10)
"M" is used in flash photography. "B" is
used when making time exposures. The shutter will remain open as long as the SHUTTER
RELEASE LEVER is pulled down.
TAKING THE PHOTOGRAPH
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1. Point the camera at the subject to be taken. Look through the BRIGHT FRAME VIEWFINDER and completely frame the subject within the bright frame outline. Any subject within the distance from 5 feet to infinity that can be seen within the frame will be photographed. When taking a photograph at about 5 feet use the inside markings within the bright outline. The marking are corrected for parallax. (Fig. 11) For taking subjects closer than 5 feet, a special close-up adaptor must be attached. |
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2) You will find a red colored line zone at the bottom of the bright
frame outline. That is "UNDEREXPOSURE MARK". When a vertical needle appears in this zone, light levels are not suitable
for shooting, and additional light, either natural or artificial, is required.
(Fig. 12) When the needle cannot be seen inside the zone, everything is all right far shooting good photographs. (Fig. 13) |
In case of color photography, RICOH ND FILTER gives you better results under
the strong sunlight, far instance, an the beach or on the summit of mountains etc....
3) Make sure again the subject is properly aligned in the bright frame outline.
GENTLY pull down the SHUTTER RELEASE LEVER.
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4) When using the RICOH SELF-TIMER (7-15 seconds), screw-in the self-timer
into the camera SELF-TIMER SCREW-IN HOLE. 5) The SELF-TIMER SCREW-IN HOLE can also be used for attaching a cable release.
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HOLDING THE CAMERA
TRIGGERMATIC ACTION LEVER IN RAPID SEQUENCE PHOTOGRAPHY When the film has been completely exposed, the TRIGGERMATIC ACTION LEVER
will stop midway and can be moved no further. EXCESSIVE PULLING OF THIS
LEVER MAY TEAR FILM PERFORATIONS AND EVEN SPOIL THE LAST PART OF THE FILM.
So, go easy on the LEVER after reaching exposures 20 or 36. To rewind the exposed film, flip up the RAPID REWIND CRANK. While pushing
the REWIND RELEASE BUTTON, carefully turn the RAPID REWIND CRANK in the
direction of the arrow. When the film has been completely rewound, the CRANK will suddenly become
very light. After you feel absolutely sure the film has been completely
rewound, pull the BACK COVER PULL RELEASE and open the back cover. Pull out the FILM REWIND CRANK to disengage the REWIND SPINDLE from the
film cartridge axle and take out the film.
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.
UNLOADING THE FILM
UNLOAD
FILM IN SUBDUED LIGHT.
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY
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When taking fast or still objects at night or indoors, it is necessary
to use a flash producing additional light. In other wards, when the vertical
needle appears in the red zone of the BRIGHT FRAME VIEWFINDER an additional
light source is required. The RICOH AUTO 35 is provided with a CORDLESS FLASH CONTACT on the ACCESSORY SHOE so if the exclusive RICOH FLASH UNIT BC-605 is used NO CORD will be necessary. This RICOH FLASH UNIT has a built-in contact point so that mere engagement in the camera ACCESSORY SHOE is all that is necessary. NO DANGLING CORD, NO BULB FAILURES DUE TO FAULTY CONNECTIONS.
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The RICOH AUTO 35 is fully synchronized
with the M type flashbulbs. The kind of M flashbulbs is determined by the film used.
The following table gives the combinations between films and flashbulbs.
FILM
BULB
Kodachrome
No 5B
Anseochrome Daylight
Ektachrome
Daylight
Kodacolor M5B, M25B
Super Anscochrome
2MB
All-weather Pan
Verichrome
Pan
Tri X 2M
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Once the proper flashbulb has been selected for the
film used, all that is necessary is to set the EXPOSURE GUIDE SCALE at M
(Fig. 14) and the distance from camera to subject on the FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY
DISTANCE SCALE. (Fig. 15) Now, all that remains to be cane is to release the shutter. The flashbulb
and shutter will fully synchronize and no matter how dark the place good
photographs can be taken just as good as in broad daylight.
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EXCLUSIVE RICOH AUTO 35 ACCESSORIES
A number
of accessories have been especially designed and made for the RICOH AUTO 35.
RICOH LENS HOOD (46 mm., Screw-in)
A lens hood has the
important function of cutting off unwanted light or glare that may spoil a photograph.
The hood is kept in a neat and handy leather case when not in use.
RICOH FILTERS (46mm., Screw-in)
RICOH FILTERS give photographs
the proper tone and texture. The exclusive filters are ND, UV, Y1 and Y2 filters.
The ND FILTER tones down excessive light without any effect on color rendition whatsoever.
The UV FILTER absorbs invisible ultra-violet rays so that distant scenery and subjects
under strong sunlight will turn out clear. It also absorbs excessive blueness so
it is ideal for average color photography. The Y1 and Y2 FILTERS absorb ultra-violet
rays, bluish-purple and a part of blue but admits red and yellow. It darkens the
sky and makes the white clouds more prominent. They are used most often when taking
scenery with a blue sky background, human subjects and in snap photography.
Without this filter, the clouds will disappear and the whole sky will become white.
THE CARE OF THE CAMERA
The camera is a precision-built instrument
and requires the best of care.
1 ) The lens are the heart of the camera
so require the most delicate handling. 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 bought 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 on its own accord.
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
aver lens to protect both lens and CIRCULAR LIGHT WINDOW from any damage.
7) Never place the camera near a magnetic field such as radios, TV sets and
other electric appliances because it might affect the sensitive exposure meter mechanism.
8) Make it a practice to keep the camera in the case to preserve its finish.
9) Make a note of the camera body and lens number and keep it in a safe
place. This information will be of great help if the camera is last or stolen.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTION FOR EXPOSURE-SETTING
The RICOH AUTO 35 is a full
AUTOMATIC CAMERA. Any correct, and desirable exposure is automatically available.
If you want, proper exposure can also be set in conventional manner of adjusting
shutter speed and diaphragm by FILM NUMBER and FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY DISTANCE SCALE.
The figures given in the following table will show you the proper combination of
FILM NUMBERS and shutter speeds, and of F.P-D. SCALE NUMBERS and diaphragms, respectively.
| FILM NUMBER | SHUTTER SPEED |
| B | TIME |
| M | 1/ 25th sec. |
| 2 | 1/ 25th sec. |
| 3 | 1/ 32th sec. |
| 4 | 1/ 50th sec |
| 5 | 1 /100th sec |
| 6 | 1/160th sec. |
| F.P.D. SCALE NUMBER | DIAPHRAGM |
| 25 | F/ 4 |
| 12 | F/8 |
| 8 | F/20 |
