RED EYE REDUCTION MODE

Minimizing the Red-Eye Effect

Selecting this mode makes it possible to minimize the red-eye effect that sometimes occurs when taking portrait photographs with flash. Now it's easy for anyone to take superior shots of people.

1. Press the Flash Button until the (eye) symbol appears on the LCD Panel. (Fig. 33) 2. Press the Shutter Release Button The flash system will begin its Pre-Flash Cycle. After a brief delay the Main Flash will then fire.

* Be sure to hold the camera still after pressing the Shutter Release Button.

You should advise your subjects that you are using Red Eye Reduction flash and they should wait for a second.

This mode is not cancelled when the camera is switched off.

* To cancel this mode, press the Flash Button again for any other selection.

Reducing Flash Output

The Flash adjusts the flash brightness to prevent excessively overexposed pictures when photographing, for example, fair skinned subjects at close range. This function works similarly in any of the Flash Modes.

FLASH-OFF MODE

This mode forcibly prevents automatic firing of the flash, thus allowing available light photography in museums, churches, etc. where flash photography is prohibited.

1. Press the flash Button until the ~ symbol appears on the LCD Panel. (Fig. 34) 2. Press the shutter Release Button and the Shutter will be tripped without flash.

* To cancel this mode, press the Flash Button until there is a different mode symbol (or none) on the LCD Panel.
  * In dim light, the camera's shutter speed will be automatically reduced. Take particular care in Telephoto (130 mm) Mode. To prevent a blurry picture hold the camera steadily and press the Shutter Release Button gently.

FLASH-ON MODE

This forcibly trips the flash when you want to photograph subjects with sunlight to their side or back. It lets

you take more natural looking pictures by softening

harsh shadows.

Example 4: When the Flash-On Mode is set

Example 5: When the Flash-On Mode is not set

1. Press the Flash Button until the  symbol appears on the LCD Panel. (Fig. 35) 2. Press the Shutter Release Button. There will now be flash every time the shutter is tripped.

* The camera will follow a daytime Synchro-Sunlight Exposure program in cases of bright light.

* To cancel this mode, press the Flash Button until there is a different mode symbol (or none) on the

LCD Panel.

SLOW SYNCHRO MODE

Use this mode indoors, at parties and in lighted rooms when you want both the subject and the background to be sharp. (Example 6)

With Auto-Flash and Flash-On modes the background may be dark because of the limited range of the flash light. (Example 7)

1. Press the Flash Button until SLOW appears on the LCD panel. (Fig. 36)

* To cancel this mode, press the Flash Button until there is a different mode symbol (or none) on the LCD panel.

* In dim light, the camera's shutter speed will be automatically reduced up to 2 sec. To prevent a blurry picture, hold the camera steady and press the Shutter Release Button gently.

(Take particular care in Telephoto (130 mm) mode. )

RED EYE REDUCTION SLOW SYNCH MODE

Set this mode to take red eye reduced slow synch photography.

; At the previous slow synchro mode, red eye reduction

I does not operate.

* Press the Flash Button until SLOW (eye with lighting bolt) symbol appears on the LCD panel. (Fig. 37) * To cancel this mode, press the Flash Button un there is a different mode symbol (or none) on the LCD panel.

CREATIVE MODES

* Portrait Mode

* Action Mode

* Infinity Mode

* Super Night Mode

PORTRAIT MODE

Set this mode for shooting portraits. The camera is set to single auto-focus, the zoom sets automatically, and the flash fires even in daylight.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to the (person) symbol. (Fig. 38) 2. Press the Shutter Release Button lightly. The camera automatically zooms and the flash fires when the shutter Release Button is pressed completely.

  * Use this mode to obtain photographs with a constant image size, even when the distance to the subject changes.

* If the Shutter Release Button is pressed lightly again, automatic zooming will also be repeated.

* The flash fires automatically in dim light. A soft flash also fires in sufficient-light conditions.

* If the Zoom Lever is used after pressing the Shutter Release Button lightly, automatic zooming will not operate. It will operate again after the Shutter Release Button is pressed completely.

ACTION MODE

Set this mode to maintain a moving subject in focus The camera is set to single auto-focus, and pictures

can be taken continually for as long as the Shutter Release Button is pressed.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to the (person running) symbol. (Fig. 39) * The shutter will release continually for as long as the Shutter Release Button is pressed.

* This mode cannot be combined with the Red Eye Reduction Mode or the Slow Synchro Mode.

* The camera may not focus on very fast moving subjects.

INFINITY MODE

Set this mode to take beautiful pictures of distant landscapes.

The camera focuses on infinity.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to the (mountains) symbol. (Fig. 40) * When the Shutter Release Button is pressed, the' camera focuses on infinity and the shutter is re leased. * In dim light, the shutter speed becomes slow.  Try prevent blurry pictures, use a tripod to keep the camera steady. * The flash does not fire in the Infinity Mode.

SUPER NIGHT MODE

With the Super Night Mode, beautiful pictures can be taken at night. The camera automatically selects the
optimum settings for pictures of night scenery, pictures of people at night (slow synchro photography), and evening or day landscape pictures. (Example 8)

1. Turn the Mode Dial to the (picture of moon) symbol. (Fig. 41 )     * Use a tripod to keep the camera steady.

2. Gently press the Shutter Release Button to take the picture.

For taking photos of people against a background of night scenery, the camera will first focus on infinity and open the Shutter for up to 2 second without flash. After closing the Shutter, the camera will then focus on the people and take another picture with the flash.

* By doing this, beautiful pictures focused on both the night scenery and people are possible. (The people have to within 6 m (19.7 ft.).

* When taking pictures of night scenery with no subjects, the camera will focus on (infinity). The flash will not fire, and the shutter will open for one second.  (when there is no object within 6 m (19.7 ft.).

* When taking pictures of landscapes in bright daylight, the camera will focus on an (infinity) and set it self to Auto Exposure.  If people are taken in bright daylight, the camera will set itself to daytime exposure program which will set the flash off.

Reference:

* To prevent blurry pictures from slow shutter speeds, we recommend the use of a tripod or remote electronic shutter.

* You may wish to advise your subjects not to move until the flash fires, to prevent blurred pictures.

* Also, we recommend that your subject sit on a bench or lean on a fence etc. to be stable.

* Use a wide 38 mm position to reduce the possibility of pictures with a blurred subject and to gain flash range.

* The following shooting modes are automatically selected depending on lighting of the subject and the shooting distance. (Using a ISO 100 film speed)
 
 

CONTINUOUS SHOOTING FUNCTION

This mode allows you to shoot continuously as long as

the shutter is pressed.

You can accurately capture continuous action such as competitive sport events, moving subjects, and even the movements of an infant without missing any important moments.

1. Turn the Drive Dial to the (multiple frame) mark. (Fig. 42) 2 Press and hold down the Shutter Release Button. Your camera will continuously take pictures at a rate of one frame per second as long as the Shutter Release Button is held down.

* Auto-focus in continuous shooting is set each time the shutter is released.

USING THE SELF-TIMER

1. Compose your picture with the camera on a steady support.

2. Turn the Drive Dial to the (clock) mark. (Fig. 43) 3. Press the Shutter Release Button.

The Self-Timer lamp on the front of the camera will light steadily for approximately 8 seconds. Then the lamp will blink for about 2 seconds to indicate that the Shutter is about to release. After a total of about 10 seconds have elapsed, the Shutter will release. (Fig. 44, 45)
 

* If you wish to cancel the self-timer once it has started, turn the Drive Dial to a different setting.

Using the Self-timer for Flash Photography:

With Self-Timer photography the built-in Flash will fire automatically whenever there is insufficient light. * You may not be able to activate the Self-Time when the Flash is just beginning to recharge. Wait about 3 sec. for the flash to charge and try again.

* If the distance between the subject and camera is too close, the AF Monitor will blink. At that time, the Self-Timer will not activate. Move back a little and try again.

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (RC-3/RC-3N)
(SOLD SEPARATELY)

1. When you have decided the composition of your picture, and placed the camera on a steady support, turn the Drive Dial to (speaker) mark. (Fig. 46) * Focus Lock cannot be used during Remote Control shooting.

2. Aim the transmitter of the Remote Control Unit toward the front of your camera, and press the Transmit Button. (Fig. 47)

When the signal is received, the camera is focused automatically, the Self-timer Lamp lights up and after about 2 seconds the Shutter is released. (Fig. 48)

For another shot, repeat the procedure 2 above.

3. When you are finished shooting with the Remote Control Unit, turn the Drive Dial to a different setting. * The camera is focused when the signals from the Remote Control Unit are received.

* When the power is switched off, either by Auto Power Off or by the Drive Dial, remote control shooting is cancelled.

* Be careful to keep the transmitter of the Remote Control Unit clean.

* The operating life of the built-in battery of the RC-3 is about 2 years. If the camera stops responding to the Remote Control Unit, it is probably because the battery has run down. Take the Remote Control Unit to your Ricoh dealer. * Operating distance is within about 3.5 m-5 m (12 ft.-16.4 ft.), which varies depending on the angle of transmission to the camera.

(OPTIONAL) DATABACK SETTINGS

Nomenclature of the Date Imprinting Feature (Fig. 49) (most likely this will not show the date 2020)

1. LCD Panel 2. Month Indication 3. Day Indication

4. Set Button 5. Select Button 6. Mode Button

Imprinting mode
Examples of Date Imprinting (Fig. 50)

1. 1996 November 3rd. 2. November 3rd. 1996 3. 3rd. November 1996 4. 3rd. 15:59 5. No Imprinting The Date Imprinting Mode can be divided into 5 types: Date, Time, and No Imprinting.

Selecting Imprinting Mode (Fig. 50)

Each time the Mode button is pressed, the display changes as shown below. (Fig. 51)

1. Date (Year/Month/Day) 2. Date (Month/Day/Year) 3. Date (Day/Month/Year) 4. Time (Day/Hour/Minute) 5. No Imprinting

Resetting the Date and Time (Fig. 52, 53, 54)

1. Each time the Select button is pressed the flashing digits change in the order of Year, Month, Day Hour and Minute 2. When the digits to be reset flash, press the Set Button until the desired digits appear. When the Set button is kept pressed, the digits change rapidly. 3. Imprinting is not possible when the date and time are being reset. When resetting is complete, press the Select Button until all digits stop flashing

Notes on Date Imprinting Feature * At temperatures below 0 ° C (32) ° F), the battery performance deteriorates. The Date Imprinting Feature may not function correctly and imprinting may become impossible.

* When the batteries are replaced, ['00 0 Of appears and blinks in the LCD Panel. By pressing either the Mode Button, Select Button, or Set Button, [1 1 '95] will be displayed. Reset the correct time and date.

* The date is sometimes illegible if it is imprinted on the following objects.

(1) "Warm" - colored objects, such as red, yellow orange, etc.

(2) 0bjects with details similar in size to the imprinted date (gravel, leaves, etc.)

(3) Objects of high luminance (sky, white wall, etc.)

PROPER CARE OF YOUR CAMERA

* If there is dirt on the lens or Distance Measuring Windows and in the camera body, do not attempt to remove it with your fingers. Use a blower to blow the dust away, or wipe the surface gently with camera lens tissue or a soft cloth. (Fig. 55) * Camera malfunction can be caused by impact, humidity, salt etc. After using the camera at the beach or places where there is salt spray, high humidity or chemicals, wipe it off carefully. (Fig. 56) * Take care not to expose the camera to sudden changes in temperature, as that may cause condensation on the lens and film or inside the body, or other malfunctions. (Fig. 57)

* Do not expose the camera for a long period of time to extremely high temperatures, such as in your car or on the beach, as this may ruin your film, or cause other malfunctions. (Fig. 58) * 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 (1/4 inch). (Fig. 59) * Do not place the camera near equipment that has strong magnetic fields such as a television or radio

TROUBLESHOOTING

When the shutter does not release or the pictures appear blurry, check the table below. If the camera still does not function properly, take it to your nearest Ricoh Service Center.

1. When the shutter does not release

2. When the pictures appear blurry
 

MAJOR SPECIFICATIONS

Type:   Fully automatic 35 mm autofocus lens shutter camera with built-in zoom lens

Lens: 38 mm f/4.5-130 mm f/9.5 zoom lens, 6 elements, 3 groups

Focusing:  Multi-autofocus type with single AF facility
                    Passive type with auxiliary AF light in dark conditions
                    Multi-autofocus in 7 zones
                    Min. focus distance: 1.0 m (3.3 ft.) - infinity

Shutter:  Programmed electronic shutter: 2-1/330 sec.

Viewfinder:  Real image zoom viewfinder

Exposure Adjustment:  Dual SPD photocell, Programmed zoom AE with automatic backlight control
                                    Coupling range EV3.5 - 17 (Wide, lSO 100), EV5.8 - 19 3 (Tele) (ISO 100)

Film Speed:   ISO 50-3200, Compatible with DX code system, Non-DX films are set to ISO 100

Film Load/Wind/Rewinding:  Ricoh auto-load system pre-wind system. Film pre-winds to the last frame number
                                        when back cover closed.   Mid-roll rewind possible

Exposure Counter: Electronic, Counts down number of exposures left

Built-in Flash: Electronic Flash automatically activates in dim light and backlight.
                    Modes: Auto, Red eye reduction, On. Off, Slow synchro, Red eye reduction slow synchro

Flash Range: Guide number; 17-21 (ISO 100/m)
                                                56-69 (ISO 100/ft.)
        (ISO 100) Wide: 1 m-5.3 m (3.3 ft. - 17.5 ft.,
                          Tele: 1 m-3.2 m (3.3 ft. - 10.5 ft.)
        (ISO 400) Wide 1 m-10.6 m (3.3 ft. - 35 ft.)
                         Tele: 1 m-6.4 m (3.3 ft. - 21 ft.)

Flash Recycle time: Approx. 4 sec.

Other Features: Twin dial selector with/LED, Zoom flash, Super night mode, Action mode, Port
                        mode, Inf. mode, Single AF mode. Continuous Shooting mode.
                        Remote control possible with optional remote controller RC-3/RC-3N
                        Date imprinting (date version)

Power Source: 3V lithium battery x 2 CR123A or equivalent

Dimensions: 128 mm (W) X 72 mm (H) x 52 mm (D),
                        5in.(W) X 2.8in.(H) X 2 in.(D)

Weight: 295 9/10.4 oz. (without battery) Specifications subject to change without notice