Operating Manual The serial number is located on the bottom of the camera. Chapter 1: Introduction Read this chapter before use. This chapter gives you an overview of the RICOH GR IIIx. Chapter 2: Getting Started Read this chapter before using the RICOH GR IIIx for the first time. This chapter explains about basic operations such as turning the camera on, performing shooting, and playing back images.
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Introduction This Operating Manual provides information on how to use the shooting and playback functions of this camera and related precautions. Thoroughly read this Operating Manual to make the best use of the functions available with this camera. Be sure to keep this Operating Manual for future reference. It is recommended to update the camera firmware to the latest version before using the camera. For details on the latest firmware version, refer to the following firmware download site. http://www.
About the Wireless LAN and Bluetooth® Functions t Do not use the camera in a place where electrical products, AV/OA devices, and so on generate magnetic fields and electromagnetic waves. t If the camera is affected by magnetic fields and electromagnetic waves, it may not be able to communicate. t If the camera is used near a TV or a radio, poor reception or TV screen glitch may occur.
Trademarks t Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States of America and other countries. t Mac, macOS, OS X, and App Store are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. t IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license.
Safety Precautions Warning Symbols Various symbols are used throughout this Operating Manual and on the product to prevent physical harm to you or other people and damage to property. The symbols and their meanings are explained below. Danger This symbol indicates matters that may lead to imminent risk of death or serious injury if ignored or incorrectly handled. Warning This symbol indicates matters that may lead to death or serious injury if ignored or incorrectly handled.
Q Use the camera or optional battery charger BJ-11 to charge the battery. Do not use the battery with any camera except the cameras compatible with the DB-110. Q Stop using the camera immediately in the event of abnormalities such as smoke, unusual odors, or excessive heat being emitted. Contact your nearest dealer or service center for repair.
Q t t t t Follow these precautions to prevent the battery from leaking, overheating, igniting, or exploding. Do not use a battery other than those specifically recommended for the camera. Do not carry or store the battery together with metal objects such as ballpoint pens, necklaces, coins, and hairpins. Do not put the battery into a microwave or high pressure container. If leakage of battery fluid, a strange odor, color change, etc.
Q Do not use the battery charger or AC adapter with commercially available electronic transformers when traveling abroad. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire, electric shocks, or product malfunction. Q Use only the indicated power supply voltage. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shocks. Q Do not damage, bundle, or alter power cords.
Caution Q Contact with fluid leaking from a battery can lead to burns. If part of your body comes in contact with a damaged battery, rinse the area with water immediately. (Do not use soap.) If a battery starts to leak, remove it immediately from the camera and wipe the battery chamber thoroughly before replacing it with a new battery. Q Plug the power plug securely into the electrical outlets. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire. Q Do not allow the camera to get wet.
Contents Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 1 1 Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................ 4 Introduction 13 Checking the Contents of the Package ......................................................................13 Names and Functions of the Working Parts.........................................................
Setting the Focus ................................................................................................................57 Setting the Focus Mode ..................................................................................................................57 Shooting Close-ups (Macro) ..........................................................................................................61 Shooting with a Single Press of the Shutter Release Button (Full Press Snap) ............
Editing and Processing Images ...................................................................................100 5 Developing RAW Images ..............................................................................................................100 Changing the Image Size ..............................................................................................................102 Correcting Highlight/Shadow Areas (Levels Adjustment)................................................
7 Appendix 139 Attaching Optional Accessories ..................................................................................139 Conversion Lens/Lens Adapter ...................................................................................................139 AC Adapter .........................................................................................................................................140 Troubleshooting ............................................................................
Introduction Checking the Contents of the Package RICOH GR IIIx Hot shoe cover Rechargeable (Installed on the cam- battery era) (DB-110) 1 Introduction Before using your digital camera, confirm that the package contains the items listed below. USB power adapter (AC-U1 or AC-U2)* * Differs depending on the region.
Names and Functions of the Working Parts Power button lamp 1 Introduction AF assist light/ self-timer lamp Hot shoe Strap eyelet Microphone Microphone Lens Status lamp Strap eyelet Monitor Terminal cover USB terminal (USB Type-C) 14
Speaker 1 Ring cap Tripod screw hole Introduction Strap eyelet Battery/card cover Release lever 15
Operating Controls This section explains about operating controls. The icons in parentheses are used in the descriptions of this manual. 1 1 2 3 4 5 Introduction 6 7 8 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 1 Front e-dial (p) Rotate the dial to change values for camera settings such as exposure. (p.49) In the playback mode, rotate the dial to magnify the image or display multiple images at the same time. (p.46, p.92) 2 Lock button Press to allow the mode dial to be turned.
5 Power button Turns the power on or off. (p.40) 6 Movie/Wireless button (k/m) 7 Fn/Delete button (h/i) Calls assigned function. (p.24) In the playback mode, press to delete images. (p.46) 8 ADJ./EV compensation lever (n/o/q) Press the lever to the left or right to change values for camera settings such as exposure. In the shooting mode, press to switch to ADJ. mode. (p.23) 9 ISO/Left button (u/c) Press to change the ISO sensitivity. (p.64) Moves the cursor to the left when an item is selected.
Indicators on the Monitor Shooting Screen 1 1 234 5 Introduction 16 17 18 6 7 8 910 1112 13 14 15 99999 1.5m G1B1 19 20 21 Press & Hold 1/400 F5.6 102400 30 31 20 32 33 34 38 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 18 0:58´58˝ 1.5m G1B1 EV-2.0 EV-2.0 35 36 37 Still image mode 1 2 39 Drive (p.74) Shake Reduction/Movie SR (p.90)/Horizon Correction (p.90) Focus (p.57) White Balance (p.69) Image Control (p.87) AE Metering (p.63) Flash Mode (p.
Playback Screen 1 2345 6 7 8 99998 /99999 07/07/2021 10:00 9998/9999 07/07/2021 10:00 1 1/2000 F5.6 10 11 12 13 250 EV+0.7 14 15 16 999-9999 17 Still image mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Shooting date and time Protect (p.97) GPS information (p.116)* Bluetooth® communication (p.112) Wireless LAN communication (p.114) File Format/JPEG Recorded Pixels (p.84) Current file/Total files Data source Histogram Folder number/File number (p.
Changing the Screen Display You can switch the information displayed on the screen by pressing j. 1 Shooting Mode The information displayed on the shooting screen can be switched. Introduction Standard Info. Display Displays all the information. Simplified Info. Display Displays only the information regarding the exposure, AE lock, autofocus frame, and MF operation guide. No Information Display Displays the information only when camera settings are changed.
Playback Mode You can switch the screen display among [Standard Info. Display], [Detailed Info. Display], and [No Information Display] in the single image display. Use ab to switch the page in [Detailed Info. Display]. 99998 /99999 07/07/2021 10:00 +0.3 100-0630 1.5m 50.0mm G1A1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 R+200%:G-100%:B-100% 1/2000 F5.6 102400 EV+0.7 07/07/2021 10:00 a 1 99998 /99999 XXXXXXXXXXX Introduction 6000x4000 00:00´23˝ 10 42m N 35° E138° b 100-0630 1/2000 F5.
How to Change Function Settings Using the Button/Lever 1 Using the Direct Keys Introduction Quick settings are possible by pressing abcd in the shooting mode. The following functions can be activated. a (s) Macro Mode (p.61) b (t) White Balance (p.69) c (u) ISO Setting (p.64) d (v) Drive Mode (p.74) Memo --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------t The functions mentioned above can be set from the A menu by pressing f.
Using the ADJ. Lever The assigned functions can be easily recalled by pressing n in the shooting mode. 1 Press n in the shooting mode. 2 Use cd to select a function. 4 By default, the following functions can be selected. t Image Control (p.87) t Focus (p.57) t AE Metering (p.63) t File Format (p.84) t Outdoor View Setting (p.129) Introduction 3 1 The mode switches to the ADJ. mode and the icons for the assigned functions appear. Image Control Vivid OK Use ab to select a setting.
Using the Fn Button The assigned function can be activated by pressing h in the shooting mode. By default, [AF+AE Lock] is assigned. 1 Introduction Memo --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------t The function of h can be changed in [Fn Button Setting] of the D2 menu. [ISO Button] (c), [Drive Button] (d), and [Movie/Wireless Button] (k) can also be set in [Fn Button Setting]. (p.
Setting from the Menus Most functions are set from the menus. 1 Press f. The A1 menu appears. 1 Focus Settings Face/Eye Detection AF Assist Light Snap Focus Distance Full Press Snap Focus Peaking 2 2.5m On AF.C Setting When changing the menu type, press c twice, and then use ab to select a type. Introduction Focus Setup Format Create New Folder Folder Name File Name Sequential Numbering Reset Numbering RICOH R0 Copyright Information 3 4 A Still Image Settings menus (p.
5 Find a function to set, and press d. Indicator Lamps Power Button Lamp The settings for the selected setting item are displayed. Count Down Sound Effects Volume Bluetooth Setting Wireless LAN Setting 1 On On 2 Introduction Smartphone Link 6 Use ab to select a setting, and press e. The screen in Step 4 reappears. Press f to return to the previous screen. When you have finished setting, press f several times to return to previous screens.
Menu List The following menus are available. (The underlined settings and the squarebracketed settings are the default settings.) 1 A Still Image Settings Menus Focus Face/Eye Detection AF Assist Light Snap Focus Distance Full Press Snap Focus Peaking 2.5m On Introduction Still Image Settings AF.C Setting A1 Focus Settings Focus Auto-area AF, Select AF, Pinpoint AF, Tracking AF, Continuous p.57 AF, MF, Snap, Z Face/Eye Detection On, Use only in Auto-area AF, Off p.58 AF Assist Light On, Off p.
1 Program Line Normal, Max Aperture Priority, DOF Priority (Deep) p.51 ND Filter Auto, On, Off p.86 Auto EV Compensation On, Off p.49 Link AE and AF Point On, Off p.63 A3 White Balance Settings Introduction White Balance Auto White Balance, Multi Auto White Balance, Daylight, p.69 Shade, Cloudy, Fl. - Daylight Color, Fl. - Daylight White, Fl. Cool White, Fl. - Warm White, Tungsten, CTE, Manual White Balance, Color Temperature WB Fine-tuning On, Off p.
A7 Shooting Assist Shake Reduction On, Off p.90 Auto SR Off Enable Auto SR Off, Disable Auto SR Off p.90 Horizon Correction On, Off p.
B Movie Settings Menus Movie Settings 1 Focus Snap Focus Distance 2.5m Focus Peaking MF Auto Magnification Off Introduction AE Metering ND Filter White Balance B1 Focus Settings Focus AF, MF, Snap, Z p.57 Snap Focus Distance 1m, 1.5m, 2m, 2.5m, 5m, Z p.57 Focus Peaking Highlight Edge, Extract Edge, Off p.58 MF Auto Magnification On, Off p.60 AE Metering Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Highlight-weighted p.63 ND Filter On, Off p.
B6 Image Process Settings Standard, Vivid, Monotone, Hard Monotone, Hi-Contrast B&W, p.87 Positive Film, Bleach Bypass, Retro, Cross Processing, Custom 1, Custom 2 Peripheral Illumin. Corr. On, Off p.89 D-Range Correction Highlight Correction: Auto, Off Shadow Correction: Auto, Low, Medium, High, Off p.89 On, Off p.
C Playback Settings Menus Playback Settings Delete Protect Image Rotation 1 Introduction Image Copy File Transfer RAW Development Resize C1 File Management Delete Delete 1 Image, Delete All Images p.96 Protect Protect 1 Image, Protect All Images p.97 Image Rotation 90° (counterclockwise), 180°, 90° (clockwise) p.94 Image Copy — p.98 File Transfer Transfer 1 Image p.99 C2 Image Edit RAW Development JPEG Recorded Pixels, Aspect Ratio, Color Space, White Bal- p.
D Customize Settings Menus Customize Settings Save Settings Rename Recall 1 Introduction Delete Settings M Mode Dial Setting ADJ Mode Setting Fn Button Setting D1 User Mode Save Settings — p.117 Rename — p.118 Recall — p.119 Delete Settings — p.118 M Mode Dial Setting Custom 1, Custom 2 p.52 ADJ Mode Setting Off, Focus [Setting2], Snap Focus Distance, File Format [Set- p.
1 Introduction 34 Shutter Button Setting AF+AE Lock, AE Lock p.125 4-way Controller Direct Key Priority, AF point change Priority p.59 Shutter Btn. Confirmation On, Off p.125 LCD Touch Operation On, Off p.21 Touch AF AF Point, AF Point+Focus, AF Point+Focus+Shoot, Full Press p.50 Snap, Off D3 Display Customization Shooting Info. Display Standard Info. Display, Simplified Info. Display, No Information p.126 Display, Display Off Playback Info. Display Standard Info.
E Setup Menus Setup Format Create New Folder Folder Name R0 1 Introduction File Name Sequential Numbering Reset Numbering RICOH Copyright Information E1 File Setting Format Memory Card, Internal Memory p.42 Create New Folder — p.133 Folder Name Folder Name: Date, Optional A freely defined string of characters [RICOH] p.134 File Name Still Image: A freely defined string of two characters [R0] Movie: A freely defined string of two characters [R0] p.
E6 Wireless Connection 1 Introduction Bluetooth Setting Action Mode: On anytime, On when power is on, Disable Pairing Communication Info. p.112 Wireless LAN Setting Action Mode: On, Off Communication Info. p.114 Smartphone Link Store Location Info.: On, Off Auto Image Transfer: On, Off Auto Resize: On, Off Image Transfer while Off: On, Off p.116 Auto Power Off 1min., 3min., 5min., 10min., 30min., Off p.131 Sleep Mode 1min., 3min., 5min., 10min., 30min., Off p.
Getting Started Setting the Battery and a Memory Card Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card 1 2 Make sure that the camera power is off. Slide the release lever on the bottom of the camera toward OPEN to open the battery/card cover. 1 2 Getting Started SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards, and SDXC memory cards can be used with this camera. “Memory card” refers to these memory cards in this manual.
Data Storage Location Images taken and movies recorded with this camera are saved in the internal memory or a memory card. Memo --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------t You can copy all data stored in the internal memory to a memory card. (p.98) t The storage capacity varies depending on the memory card. (p.
3 4 Plug the USB power adapter into a power outlet. The status lamp of the camera turns on and charging starts. Depending on the battery level, the charging time differs. An exhausted battery will be fully recharged in about 2.5 hours (at 25°C (77°F)). When charging is complete, the status lamp turns off. 4 2 3 Remove the USB cable from the USB terminal, and close the terminal cover. Getting Started 5 Connect the USB cable to the USB power adapter.
Initial Settings Turn the camera on and make the initial settings. Turning the Camera On 2 1 Press the power button. Getting Started The power button lamp lights, and then the status lamp blinks for several seconds. The first time the camera is turned on after purchase, the [Language/H] screen appears. When the power button is pressed again, the power turns off.
Setting the Language and the Date and Time You can set the display language for menus and the date and time. 1 2 The selected language is set and the [Date Adjustment] screen appears. Set the display format and the date and time. Use cd to select an item and ab to change the value. Press f to cancel the setting. Press e. 2 Date Adjustment Set the Date Format, Date and Time. M/D/Y Cancel 01 / 01 / 2021 00 / 00 OK The date and time are set and the camera is ready to take a picture.
Formatting a Memory Card When using a new memory card or a memory card used with another device, be sure to format the memory card with this camera. The internal memory can also be formatted with the same operations. 2 1 Getting Started 2 Press f. The menu appears. Press c twice, and then use ab to select E. Setup Format Create New Folder Folder Name File Name Sequential Numbering Reset Numbering RICOH R0 Copyright Information 3 Press d twice, select [Format], and press d.
Caution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------t Do not remove the memory card while formatting, or the card may be damaged. t Formatting deletes all data, both protected and unprotected. Memo --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------t When a memory card is formatted, the volume label “RICOH GR” is assigned to the card.
Basic Shooting Operation Shooting in the Program Mode 1 2 Set the mode dial to J while pressing the lock button. Getting Started The exposure mode is set to [Program AE] and the Live View is displayed. 2 Press z halfway. 3 Press z fully. 100 Focus is adjusted, and exposure is set. The distance is measured from up to 25 points and the green focus frame appears for the area in focus. 1/400 F5.6 400 The image you have just taken is displayed on the monitor (Instant Review) and saved.
Magnifying Live View image ----------------------------------------------------------------------------t The Live View image can be magnified. The following operations are available. Press and hold j Magnifies the Live View image. p Switches the magnification between [x4] and [x16]. abcd/Slide Moves the magnified area. e Resets to the entire image display.
Viewing the Captured Images Review the captured image on the monitor. 1 Press g. 2 View an image. 2 The camera switches to the playback mode and the last image you took is displayed. (Single image display) Getting Started 07/07/2021 10:00 100-0001 1/2000 F5.6 1 /1 250 The following operations are available. 46 cd/Flick Displays the previous or next image. i Deletes the image. (p.96) p to the right/Pinch out Magnifies the image.
Memo --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------t If [Focus Magnification] is set to [On] (default setting) in the D3 menu, the image is magnified centering on the AF point set in shooting. t Movies cannot be magnified. t If the image is switched to the previous or next image by flicking on the touch panel, animation is displayed. The function can be set to [Off] in [Animation Setting] of the E2 menu.
Taking Pictures Taking Still Images Setting the Exposure Mode Set an aperture value or shutter speed for shooting. The following settings can be set.
2 Turn p or n to change a value. 3 p Exposure Mode 3 Turn n to the Left or Right (q) J Program shift Exposure compensation K Aperture value Exposure compensation L Shutter speed Exposure compensation N Aperture value Shutter speed In N mode, the exposure indicator is displayed. As a guide, the exposure is correct when the exposure indicator is in the center. When the exposure value is in the range of ±2 EV, the indicator changes according to the exposure value.
Caution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------t Images are not displayed on the monitor during shooting. AE Lock -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------t The exposure value is locked while z is pressed halfway, and the lock is canceled when the button is released. t [AF+AE Lock] or [AE Lock] can be registered to [Fn Button Setting] in the D2 menu to use the function with h.
Program Line -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------t You can set the program line for J mode to [Max Aperture Priority] or [DOF Priority (Deep)] in [Program Line] of the A2 menu. Bulb, Time, and Bulb Timer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------t If the sensitivity is fixed at a certain sensitivity in N mode, [B], [T], or [BT] can be set for the shutter speed. 100 3 Shutter Speed F5.
Preview ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------t When [Hold Movie/Wireless Btn.] is set to [Preview] in [Fn Button Setting] of the D2 menu, the Preview is available. (p.123) If you press and hold k, the aperture is adjusted to the set aperture value, and you can check the depth of field. It is canceled when k is released. t When [Hold Movie/Wireless Btn.
Using Exposure Compensation 1 Press n (o) to the left or right. The value will be plus (+) when the button is pressed to the right, and minus (-) when it is pressed to the left. In N mode, turn r. Settings can be made in the range of ±5.0 EV (±2.0 EV in B mode) in increments of 1/3 EV steps. t Exposure compensation is not available when the sensitivity is fixed at a certain sensitivity in N mode.
Recording Movies 1 3 Press k. The camera enters B mode. You can switch the camera to the movie mode also from [Still/Movie] of the A4/B4 menu. Taking Pictures 2 Focus on the subject. 3 Press z fully. 4 1:00´00˝ When [Focus] is set to [AF], press z halfway. Recording starts. The recording time is displayed while recording. 0:01´58˝ Press z again. Recording stops.
Memo --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Taking Pictures t Movies are recorded in J mode regardless of the mode dial setting. Exposure compensation is possible. t When [Touch AF] is activated in the D2 menu, autofocus can be performed using the touch panel even while recording movies. t You can record a movie continuously up to 4 GB or 25 minutes. Recording stops when the memory card or internal memory becomes full.
Playing Back Movies 3 1 Press g. 2 Use cd to select a movie to play back. 3 An image is displayed in the single image display of playback mode. The first frame of the movie is displayed as a still image. Play back a movie. 10/9999 07/07/2021 10:00 Taking Pictures 100-0010 00´ 20˝ 5 a/Tap Plays back/Pauses a movie. b/Double-tap Stops playback. p Adjusts the sound volume (0 to 20). cd/q During playback: Fast-reverses/Fast-forwards playback.
Setting the Focus Setting the Focus Mode Measures the distances from 5 × 5 AF areas and focuses to the optimum AF area. (Default setting) Auto-area AF Focuses to the selected AF areas. (p.59) 3 Select AF Pinpoint AF Tracking AF Tracks the subject and continually focuses. (p.59) When z is pressed halfway, the subject inside the frame in the center of the monitor is set as the target to be tracked, and a green target symbol appears. When a tracking target cannot be found, the frame turns red.
1 2 3 Taking Pictures 3 4 Select [Focus] in the A1/B1 menu, and press d. Use ab to select a setting. In B mode, select from [AF], [MF], [Snap], and [Z]. Press e. Focus Auto-area AF Select AF Pinpoint AF Tracking AF Continuous AF MF Cancel OK Press f. The focus mode icon appears on the shooting screen. 100 1/400 F5.
Selecting the Desired AF Point 1 2 3 Press e on the shooting screen. The AF point can be changed. Use abcd to set an AF point. 100 3 Press and hold e to reset the AF point to the center. 1/400 F5.6 Taking Pictures 4 Set [Select AF], [Pinpoint AF], [Tracking AF], or [Continuous AF] in [Focus] of the A1 menu. 400 Press e. The AF point is set.
Focusing Manually (Manual Focus) If the camera fails to focus automatically, you can focus manually. The manual focus enables shooting at a fixed distance. 1 Set [MF] in [Focus] of the A1/B1 menu. 2 Press a. The focus bar appears on the shooting screen. 100 d appears on the focus bar. 3 Taking Pictures 60 3 1/400 F5.6 400 Use r to set a focus distance.
Shooting Close-ups (Macro) The camera focuses to the range of 12 to 24 cm from the front edge of the lens. 1 Press a (s) in the shooting mode. The camera enters the macro mode and the macro icon appears on the shooting screen. 100 3 F5.6 400 Shoot. To cancel the macro mode, press a again. Memo --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------t The macro mode can be set to [On] or [Off] in [Macro Mode] of the A4/B4 menu.
Shooting with a Single Press of the Shutter Release Button (Full Press Snap) 3 While pressing z halfway operates autofocus, pressing z fully quickly performs shooting at the set focal distance. This function is called “Full Press Snap”. The camera focuses at the distance set in [Snap Focus Distance] of the A1/B1 menu. 100 Set [Full Press Snap] of the A1 menu. 1.5m When set to [On], the icon and shooting distance are displayed on the shooting screen. Taking Pictures 1/400 F5.
Setting the Exposure Selecting a Metering Method Set the metering method in [AE Metering] of the A2/B2 menu. AE Metering Multi-segment Center-weighted Spot Highlight-weighted Cancel Meters exposure in multiple areas of the frame. When a face or eyes are detected with [Face/Eye Detection] enabled, the exposure is adjusted for the face. Meters exposure with emphasis on the center. 3 Taking Pictures Multi-segment OK Center-weighted Spot Meters exposure within a narrow range.
Setting the ISO Sensitivity 1 2 Press c (u). Use r to change the value. 100 Values from ISO 100 to ISO 102400 can be set. Press h to reset to ISO AUTO. Press h again to reset to the value set last. 3 ISO AUTO 1/400 F5.6 400 Taking Pictures Memo --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------t This function can be set to [ADJ Mode Setting] of the D2 menu. (p.121) t Images taken with a higher sensitivity may appear grainy.
Using a Flash When a flash unit (optional) is connected to the camera, you can discharge a flash for shooting. The following flash units can be used. t PENTAX AF540FGZ, PENTAX AF540FGZ II t PENTAX AF360FGZ, PENTAX AF360FGZ II t PENTAX AF201FG Connecting a Flash Unit 2 3 Remove the hot shoe cover from the camera. Taking Pictures 1 3 Turn the camera and the external flash unit off and attach the flash unit to the camera hot shoe. Turn the camera and the external flash unit on.
Setting the Flash Mode Always fires the flash. (Default setting) Flash On Forces the flash to fire while reducing the red-eye phenomenon. Flash On+Red-eye Fires the flash with the shutter speed slowed. Use when taking nightscape pictures that include people. Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur. 3 Slow-speed Sync Taking Pictures Fires the flash with the shutter speed slowed while reducing the red-eye phenomenon. Slow Sync+Red-eye 1 2 3 Select [Flash Mode] in the A2 menu, and press d.
Reducing Noise Slow Shutter Speed Noise Reduction Using a long shutter speed results in a noisy image. When [Slow Shutter Speed NR] is set in the A6 menu, noise reduction processing is carried out. Slow Shutter Speed NR Auto On Off Cancel OK Applies the noise reduction according to the shutter speed, sensitivity, and internal temperature of the camera. On Applies the noise reduction when the shutter speed is slower than 1 second. Off Does not apply the noise reduction at any ISO setting.
3 3 Taking Pictures 4 Auto Automatically reduces noises according to the ISO sensitivity. Low, Medium, High Applies Noise Reduction at constant chosen level throughout ISO range. Custom The Noise Reduction level can be set for each ISO setting. Off Does not apply Noise Reduction at any ISO setting. The [Noise Reduction] screen appears. When [Custom] is selected, proceed to the next step. When other settings are selected, proceed to Step 5. Select [Custom Options], and press d.
Setting the White Balance Make adjustments to the white balance so that white subjects will appear white under any kind of light. If the white balance is not how you thought it would be when shooting an object of a single color or when shooting under multiple light sources, change the setting. Adjusts the white balance automatically. 3 Auto White Balance Used when shooting in daylight under clear skies.
Set the white balance manually. (p.72) Manual White Balance Set the color temperature between 2500 to 10000 K. (p.73) Color Temperature 3 Taking Pictures 1 Press t (b) in the shooting mode. 2 Use ab to select a setting. 3 4 The [White Balance] screen appears. If no compensation is required, proceed to Step 6. Refer to p.72 for details on [Manual White Balance] and p.73 for [Color Temperature]. White Balance Settings Multi Auto White Balance Cancel OK Press h. Use abcd to fine-tune the color.
6 Press e. The white balance icon appears on the shooting screen. 100 G1B1 1/400 F5.6 400 Memo --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Taking Pictures t The white balance can also be set in [White Balance] of the A3/B3 menu. t When [Composite Mode] is set to [Average] in [Multi-exposure] of [Drive Mode] (p.77), [Auto White Balance] is applied even if [Multi Auto White Balance] is set.
Setting the White Balance Manually 1 2 3 3 Taking Pictures 4 5 6 72 Select [Manual White Balance] in Step 2 on p.70. Aim the camera at a white subject, such as a sheet of paper, under the light for shooting. Press j. An image to be used for white balance adjustment is taken. Use abcd to adjust the point. Manual White Balance Cancel Press e. The [White Balance] screen reappears. Press e. The shooting screen reappears.
Setting the Color Temperature 1 Select [Color Temperature] in Step 2 on p.70, and press d. 2 Use ab to set a value. The [Color Temperature] screen appears. The color temperature can be set between 2500 to 10000 K in increments of 10 K. Press j to fine-tune the color. Color Temperature 5000K 0:0 3 3 Press e. 4 Press e. The [White Balance] screen reappears. The shooting screen reappears.
Setting the Drive Mode 1 Press v (d) in the shooting mode. 2 Press d. The [Drive Mode] screen appears. The [Drive] screen appears. For [Self-timer], refer to p.83. Drive Mode Single Frame Shooting 3 Taking Pictures 3 Use ab to select a drive mode. Drive Single Frame Shooting Cancel Takes a single picture per shooting. OK — Single Frame Shooting Performs continuous shooting while z is pressed. p.79 Takes three images with different exposure settings. p.
4 Press e. 100 The drive mode icon appears on the shooting screen. 1/400 F5.6 400 Memo --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------t The drive mode can also be set in [Drive Mode] of the A4 menu. 1 2 Select [Continuous Shooting] in Step 3 on p.74. Press and hold z on the shooting screen. Taking Pictures Shooting Continuously (Continuous Shooting) 3 Pictures continue to be taken as long as you hold down z.
Shooting with Varied Exposure Values (Bracketing) 1 Select [Bracketing] in Step 3 on p.74, and press h. Drive Bracketing The detailed setting screen appears. Cancel 3 Taking Pictures 2 Use abcd to change the setting. Bracketing Bracket Value ±0.3 Bracketing Order 0−+ Bracket Value Sets the range in which to change the exposure from ±0.3 to ±5.0. Bracketing Order Sets the order of 3 images to be taken from [0 - +], [- 0 +], [+ 0 -], and [0 + -]. 3 Press f. 4 Press e.
Shooting While Merging Images Together (Multi-exposure) 1 Select [Multi-exposure] in Step 3 on p.74, and press h. Drive Multi-exposure The detailed setting screen appears. Composite Mode Save Interim Images Cancel 3 4 5 Use abcd to change the setting. OK Multi-exposure Composite Mode Save Interim Images Average Composite Mode [Average]: Creates a composite image with the average exposure. [Additive]: Creates a composite image with the cumulatively added exposure.
6 To take the next image, select [Next shot], and then press e. To retake the image, select [Retake shot]. Next shot Retake shot 7 Take the next image. 8 Select [Complete] to end shooting. 3 Taking Pictures 78 Complete Execute Repeat Steps 6 and 7. To return to the previous merged image, select [Retake shot]. The merged image is saved.
Shooting Automatically at Set Intervals (Interval Shooting) The camera takes pictures automatically at fixed intervals. 1 Select [Interval Shooting] in Step 3 on p.74, and press h. Drive Interval Shooting The detailed setting screen appears. Interval Number of Shots Start Interval Start Time Cancel 3 4 5 Use abcd to change the setting.
Caution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------t Depending on the shooting settings, the time until the next picture is taken may be longer than the time set for interval shooting. t When the shooting interval is short, the exposure for the first image may be used for the second and later images. t The interval shooting is canceled if the exposure mode is changed or the power is turned off.
Recording Star Trails (Interval Composite) 1 2 Mount the camera on a tripod, and take a test shot. Set the exposure, focus mode, and white balance, and then check the composition. Images are merged with this exposure setting. Select [Interval Composite] in Step 3 on p.74, and press h. Drive Interval Composite The detailed setting screen appears. 4 5 Use abcd to change the setting.
6 Take the first image. Images are taken continuously at the shortest interval. To check the images being merged, press z halfway. If z is pressed fully, the images merged up to that point are saved as they are, and the interval composite shooting starts with a new image. To cancel shooting, press e.
Using the Self-timer In the drive modes other than [Continuous Shooting], [Self-timer] can be used. The self-timer can be set to [10sec.] or [2sec.]. The AF assist light blinks during the countdown for self-timer shooting. Self-timer 10sec. Cancel OK Memo --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Taking Pictures t The self-timer can only be used for the first image in [Interval Shooting] and [Interval Composite].
Configuring the Capture Settings Image Capture Settings Set the file format for still images in [Image Capture Settings] of the A5 menu. Image Capture Settings File Format Aspect Ratio Crop 3:2 Off JPEG Recorded Pixels Color Space 3 Image Control Peripheral Illumin. Corr. Taking Pictures File Format [JPEG] [RAW]: Records a RAW image (DNG format). [RAW+JPEG]: Records a RAW image simultaneously with a JPEG image.
Crop ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------t When [Crop] is set to [50mm] or [71mm], the 35 mm equivalent angle of view is changed from default 40 mm to 50 mm or 71 mm, and the image display is also changed. t When [Crop] is set, a restriction is applied to [JPEG Recorded Pixels]. Crop JPEG Recorded Pixels 50mm When [L] is set: Records images with [M]. 71mm When [L] or [M] is set: Records images with [S].
Setting the Image Finishing Tone and Correction Using the ND Filter With [ND Filter] in the A2/B2 menu, you can set whether or not to always use the camera’s internal ND filter. ND Filter Auto On Off 3 Taking Pictures Cancel OK Auto The camera determines whether to turn the function on or off according to conditions. The ND filter is used if the icon is displayed on the shooting screen when z is pressed halfway. [Auto] cannot be selected in B mode. On The ND filter is always used.
Setting the Image Atmosphere (Image Control) Images with varied saturation and contrast can be taken. The settings such as the hue can be changed to take distinctive images. Takes images with normal image quality. Standard Takes images with sharp and vivid colors. Vivid 3 Takes a black and white image. Takes a black and white image that gives soft impression. This cannot be selected in B mode. Soft Monotone Takes a black and white image that gives hard impression.
3 1 Select [Image Control] in the A6/B6 menu, and press d. 2 Use ab to select an image. The [Image Control] screen appears. Proceed to Step 6 if you do not need to change the parameters. Cancel Taking Pictures 3 Press h. 4 Use abcd to change the setting. 5 6 7 Image Control Standard OK The detailed setting screen appears. Standard Saturation 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Available parameters vary depending on the selected image. OK Cancel Press e. The screen in Step 2 reappears. Press e. Press f.
Correcting the Peripheral Illumination With [Peripheral Illumin. Corr.] of the A6/B6 menu, you can reduce peripheral light fall-off occurring due to lens properties. Peripheral Illumin. Corr. On Off Cancel OK 3 With [D-Range Correction] of the A6/B6 menu, you can expand an image gradation to make the bright and dark portions of an image clearly visible.
Reducing Blurring of Images To automatically reduce blurring of images, set the following functions. By default, both settings are set to [On].
Playback Functions Using the Playback Functions You can set the playback functions from the C menu or on the playback functions setting screen. Press k in the playback mode to display the Delete playback functions setting screen. The C1/ C2 menu settings can be set on the playback functions setting screen. 4 OK t The playback functions that are not supported by the displayed image cannot be used.
Changing the Playback Method Displaying Multiple Images You can display multiple images in the thumbnail view. 1 Turn p to the left once in the single image display of playback mode. 07/07/2021 10:00 100 /99999 Multiple images are displayed. 4 100-0630 1/2000 F5.6 6400 EV+0.7 Playback Functions The following operations are available. 2 abcd Moves the selection frame. j Switches between 20-image view and 48-image view. i Deletes the selected image.
Selecting and Deleting Multiple Images 1 2 Press i on the screen in Step 1 of “Displaying Multiple Images” (p.92). Select images in multi-image display. 07/07/2021 10:00 100-0100 100 /99999 Execute 4 4 Moves the selection frame. e Selects/Deselects an image. j Selects the starting or ending point for image selection range. Press h. The deletion confirmation screen appears. Playback Functions 3 abcd Select [Execute], and press e. The selected images are deleted.
Displaying Rotated Images You can change image rotation information. 1 2 4 Playback Functions 94 Select [Image Rotation] in the C1 menu or on the playback functions setting screen, and press d. Select the rotation direction, and press e. Image Rotation Cancel OK Memo --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------t In the playback mode, the displayed image is rotated according to the camera’s orientation.
Connecting the Camera to an AV Device Connect the camera to an AV device such as TVs to display Live View images while shooting or to play back images. Prepare a commercially available conversion cable that is suitable for the device connected to the camera. 1 2 Turn the AV device and camera off. Open the terminal cover of the camera, and connect the conversion cable to the USB terminal. 4 4 Connect the other end of the conversion cable to the input terminal on the AV device.
Organizing Files Deleting Files 1 2 4 Playback Functions 96 3 Select [Delete] in the C1 menu or on the playback functions setting screen. Select [Delete 1 image] or [Delete All Images]. When [Delete 1 image] is selected, use cd to select an image. For images taken with [File Format] set to 07/07/2021 10:00 [RAW+JPEG], you can select file formats to delete. When [Delete All Images] is selected, you cannot select file formats to delete. 100-0001 Press e. The image is deleted.
Protecting Images from Deletion You can protect images to prevent them from being deleted accidentally. 1 2 Select [Protect] in the C1 menu or on the playback functions setting screen. Select [Protect 1 Image] or [Protect All Images]. 07/07/2021 10:00 When [Protect 1 Image] is selected, use cd to select an image. Cancel Protect 1 Image Protect All Images Execute 100-0001 Press e. When [Protect 1 Image] is selected, the selected image is protected. To protect another image, repeat Steps 2 and 3.
Copying Images and Movies in the Internal Memory to a Memory Card You can copy the still images and movies stored in the internal memory to a memory card. 1 2 4 Playback Functions 98 3 Insert a memory card. Select [Image Copy] in the C1 menu or on the playback functions setting screen, and press d. Select [Execute], and press e. The still images and movies stored in the internal memory are copied in a new folder.
Transferring Images Select images to transfer to a communication device and set the transfer reservation. When the camera is connected to a communication device via wireless LAN, the file transfer automatically starts. 1 2 Select [Transfer 1 image]. 07/07/2021 10:00 Use cd to select an image. For images taken with [File Format] set to [RAW+JPEG], you can select file formats to transfer. 1 /100 4 Cancel Transfer 1 image OK 100-0001 Press e. The transfer reservation is set for the image.
Editing and Processing Images You can edit and process taken images and then save them as new images. Caution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------t Only JPEG images taken with this camera can be edited and processed (only RAW images in [RAW Development]). Still images saved from movies cannot be edited and processed. If you edit and process images repeatedly, image quality will deteriorate.
4 Press d. 5 Use ab to select a setting. The detailed setting screen appears. The detailed setting screen appears when h is pressed for [White Balance] or [Image Control]. JPEG Recorded Pixels 6000x4000 Cancel 6 8 Press e. The parameter setting screen reappears. When you have finished configuring all of the settings, press e. A new JPEG image is saved. Select [Continue] or [Finish], and press e. When [Continue] is selected, the screen in Step 3 reappears.
Changing the Image Size Changing the Number of Recorded Pixels (Resize) In [Resize] of the C2 menu, JPEG files can be reduced in size. The smaller size than the [JPEG Recorded Pixels] setting for shooting can be selected. Resize 4800x3200 Cancel 4 Cropping Images Playback Functions You can crop a part of JPEG images and then save the images. 1 2 Select [Cropping] in the C2 menu or on the playback functions setting screen, and press d. Specify the range to crop.
Correcting Highlight/Shadow Areas (Levels Adjustment) You can correct the brightness and contrast of the highlight, mid-tone, and shadow areas in JPEG images. 1 2 Select [Levels Adjustment] in the C2 menu or on the playback functions setting screen, and press d. The [Levels Adjustment] screen appears. Adjust the value. Levels Adjustment 4 3 Press n Switches the adjustment points. cd/ n to the left or right Adjusts the value. h Performs the auto correction. k Displays the Preview.
How to Perform Corrections -----------------------------------------------------------------------------t Slide the center thumb to the right or left to adjust the overall image brightness. Sliding the thumb to the left makes the image brighter. Sliding the thumb to the right makes the image darker. t For overexposed images, slide the left thumb to the right until it reaches the left end of the histogram.
Correcting the White Balance You can correct the white balance of JPEG images. 1 2 Select [WB Adjustment] in the C2 menu or on the playback functions setting screen, and press d. The [WB Adjustment] screen appears. Adjust the value. WB Adjustment 0:0 4 3 abcd Moves the adjustment points. k Displays the Preview. p During the Preview: Magnifies the image. Press e. Preview OK Playback Functions Cancel The image is saved as a new image.
Correcting Color Moiré You can correct color moiré in images. 1 2 Select [Color Moiré Correction] in the C2 menu or on the playback functions setting screen, and press d. The [Color Moiré Correction] screen appears. Adjust the value. Color Moiré Correction Low Medium 4 High Playback Functions Cancel 3 ab Selects the correction level. k Displays the Preview. p During the Preview: Magnifies the image. Preview OK Press e. The image is saved as a new image.
Adjusting the Image Quality You can adjust the quality level of JPEG images. 1 2 3 Select [Base Parameter Adj] in the C2 menu or on the playback functions setting screen, and press d. The [Base Parameter Adj] screen appears. Use h to switch between normal editing and monotone editing. Adjust the value. Base Parameter Adj Brightness Cancel 4 Preview OK ab Normal editing: Selects [Brightness], [Saturation], [Hue], [Contrast], or [Sharpness].
Editing Movies You can clip or divide a movie file into multiple segments and save as new files. 1 2 Select [Movie Edit] in the C2 menu or on the playback functions setting screen, and press d. The [Movie Edit] screen appears. Select [Cut] or [Divide], and press e. Movie Edit 4 Playback Functions Cut Divide Cancel 3 OK Cut Saves a range specified with the starting and ending points as a new movie file. Divide Divides a movie into two files at the specified devision point and saves as new files.
The following operations are also available. 4 Press n [Cut]: Switches between the starting and ending points. r [Cut]: Moves the starting or ending point. [Divide]: Moves the division point. h [Cut]: Moves the starting or ending point to the playback point. [Divide]: Moves the division point to the playback point. k Displays the Preview. Press e. The movie file is saved as a new file.
Sharing Images Using the Camera with a Computer Connect the camera to a computer using the provided USB cable. 1 2 5 Sharing Images 3 4 5 6 Turn the camera off. Open the terminal cover of the camera, and connect the USB cable to the USB terminal. Connect the USB cable to the USB port of the computer. The camera turns on and enters the playback mode. The camera is recognized as a device by the computer. When a memory card is inserted, the files on the memory card are displayed.
Using the Camera with a Communication Device The camera can be operated from a communication device and the images saved in the camera can be displayed on/imported to the communication device by connecting both the devices via Bluetooth® or wireless LAN and using the dedicated app “Image Sync”.
Connecting to a Communication Device via Bluetooth® 1 2 3 4 5 Install the Image Sync on the communication device. Turn on the Bluetooth® function of the communication device. Select [Bluetooth Setting] in the E6 menu, and press d. The [Bluetooth Setting] screen appears. Select [Action Mode], and press d. Select [On anytime] or [On when power is on], and press e. 5 Action Mode Allows Bluetooth connection even when the camera is turned off.
Caution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------t When the OS of the communication device is iOS, connect it to the camera using the Image Sync. For details on the Image Sync, refer to “Operating the Camera with a Communication Device” (p.116). t Note that when [On when power is on] is selected in Step 5, the camera emits radio waves even if its power is off.
Enabling the Wireless LAN Function The wireless LAN function is off when the camera is turned on. Turn on the function using one of the following methods. t Setting from the menus (p.114) t Pressing and holding k (m) (p.115) t Pressing and holding g (p.115) Memo --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------t When the wireless LAN function is turned on, the icon indicating the wireless LAN status appears on the screen.
Pressing and Holding the Movie/Wireless Button 1 Press and hold k. A beep sounds and the wireless LAN icon appears on the shooting screen. Press and hold k again to turn off the wireless LAN function. Pressing and Holding the Playback Button The wireless LAN function can be turned on in the playback mode from the power-off state of the camera. Press and hold g with the camera turned off until a beep sounds. The camera is turned on in the playback mode and the wireless LAN function is turned on.
Operating the Camera with a Communication Device The following functions can be used by connecting the camera to a communication device via Bluetooth® or wireless LAN and using the dedicated app “Image Sync”. 5 Remote Capture Displays the shooting screen of the camera on the communication device, and enables controlling exposure settings and shooting by operating the communication device.
Changing the Settings Saving Frequently Used Settings You can save up to six frequently used settings and assign the settings to the mode dial P, Q, and R so that you can easily recall the settings for shooting. The following settings can be saved. t Exposure mode t Exposure compensation t A menu settings (with exceptions) t D2 menu settings and the [Grid Style] setting of the D3 menu t E3/E4/E5 menu settings Saving the Settings Up to six sets of settings can be saved.
4 Select whether to enter a Box name, and press e. 5 Enter a Box name. When [Cancel] is selected, proceed to Step 7. When [Enter Name] is selected, the text-entry screen appears. Up to 32 single-byte alphanumeric characters and symbols can be entered. 㹵 q a e r t y u i o s d f g h j k z x c v b n m p l 123 Cancel OK The following operations are available. 6 Changing the Settings 6 7 abcd Moves the text selection cursor. r/p Moves the text selection cursor up and down.
Assigning Settings to the Mode Dial You can assign the saved settings to the mode dial. 1 2 3 Select [Recall] in the D1 menu, and press d. The [Recall] screen appears. Select the mode dial to assign the saved setting to from USER1 (P), USER2 (Q), or USER3 (R), and press d. Recall Assign settings saved in User Mode Box to Mode Dial. USER1: USER2: USER3: Select from [BOX1] to [BOX6], and press e. The selected setting is assigned to the mode dial. The screen in Step 2 reappears.
Using the Saved User Mode 1 2 Set the mode dial to P, Q, or R in the shooting mode. The user mode guide appears on the shooting screen. 100 USERMODE_NAME_XXXXXX AF+AE Lock ISO Setting Drive Mode Still/Movie 1/400 F5.6 400 Change the setting as necessary. To change the exposure mode, set [Exposure Mode] in the A2 menu.
Customizing the Button Functions Registering Functions to the ADJ. Mode You can change the settings for “ADJ. mode” of which functions can be easily used by pressing n. Five functions in the following shooting functions can be registered. (The functions indicated with a square-bracketed item are the default settings for the item.
Caution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------t The settings changed in [ADJ Mode Setting] are enabled in the still image mode only. [Image Control], [Focus], [AE Metering], [Framerate], and [Outdoor View Setting] are registered for the B mode, and they cannot be changed. Memo --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------t Refer to “Using the ADJ. Lever” (p.
Changing the Functions of the Fn Button You can change the functions for when h, c, d, or k is pressed. The following functions can be assigned to each button. (The functions indicated with a square-bracketed item are the default settings for the item.
1 2 Select [Fn Button Setting] in the D2 menu, and press d. The [Fn Button Setting] screen appears. Select the button to change the setting of, and press d. Fn Button Setting Fn Button ISO Button Drive Button 3 Select the function to assign, and press e. The button function is changed.
Setting the Function of the Shutter Release Button You can set the function for when z is pressed in the D2 menu. Shutter Button Setting Sets whether to perform autofocus and AE Lock, or only AE lock when z is pressed halfway. Shutter Btn. Confirmation Sets whether to complete the setting by pressing z halfway when setting functions on the Live View screen such as in the ADJ. mode. This setting is also applied to when autofocus is activated using h. [On]: Completes settings by pressing z halfway.
Display and Sound Settings Setting the Information Displayed During Shooting/ Playback You can set the information displayed when the display is switched using j in the shooting mode or playback mode. 1 2 6 Changing the Settings 126 3 Select [Shooting Info. Display] or [Playback Info. Display] in the D3 menu, and press d. The [Shooting Info. Display] or [Playback Info. Display] screen appears. For [Playback Info. Display], proceed to Step 3.
[Playback Info. Display] Playback Info. Display Histogram Grid Guide Highlight Alert Cancel 4 Histogram Displays a histogram for the image. Grid Guide Displays grid lines. Highlight Alert Blinks overexposed areas in red. OK Press e. Setting the Instant Review Display Instant Review Display Time 0.5sec. Zoom Review Delete Off Off Display Time Sets the display time of Instant Review. When set to [Hold], the image is displayed until z is pressed halfway.
Setting the Live View Display You can set the following settings for the Live View display in the D3 menu. Display Customization Playback Info. Display Instant Review 0.5sec. Quick Zoom Focus Magnification 100% On Grid Style Electronic Level Type Flicker Reduction Grid Style Select the grid style from [3x3 Grid] or [4x4 Grid]. Electronic Level Type Select whether to display the horizontal level only, or horizontal level and tilt (vertical direction).
Outdoor View Setting If the monitor display is difficult to see when you take pictures outdoors or in other situations, adjust the brightness of the monitor in [Outdoor View Setting] of the E3 menu. Outdoor View Setting Cancel OK Memo --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------t This function can be registered to [ADJ Mode Setting] of the D2 menu. (p.121) Setting the Lamp You can set the lamp illumination setting in the E4 menu.
Setting the Sound Effects You can set the sound effects in the E5 menu. Sound Effects Setting Sound Effects 2 Volume Bluetooth Setting 6 Changing the Settings 130 Wireless LAN Setting Smartphone Link Auto Power Off 1min. Sleep Mode 1min. Sound Effects [All]: Outputs shutter sound, in-focus sound, timer countdown sound, and switching sound of turning the wireless LAN on and off. [Shutter Sound Only]: Outputs shutter sound only. Volume Sets the sound volume.
Power Saving Settings Automatically Turning the Power Off The camera turns off automatically if no operations are made for a certain period of time. You can set [1min.], [3min.], [5min.], [10min.], [30min.], or [Off ] in [Auto Power Off ] in the E7 menu. To resume operation, press the power button. Auto Power Off 1min. 3min. 5min. 10min. 30min.
Dimming the Display The camera dims the display automatically if no operations are performed during the set time. The following settings can be set in the E7 menu. Power Supply Settings Auto Power Off 1min. Sleep Mode 1min. LCD Auto Dim About This Device Certification Marks Pixel Mapping On Dust Removal Sleep Mode Turns off the monitor automatically if no operations are performed during the set time. The status lamp lights in the sleep mode. [1min.], [3min.], [5min.], [10min.], [30min.
File Management Settings Specifying the Folder/File Settings By default, files and folders are automatically named as follows. File Name R0000001.JPG to R0999999.JPG Folder Name 100 to 999 When the file number exceeds R0½½9999, the next folder is created and the file number becomes R0½½0001. If the file number exceeds R0½½9999 when the folder number is 999, no more files can be stored on the memory card currently inserted. The file and folder names can be changed.
Folder Name When images are captured with this camera, a folder is automatically created and the captured images are stored in it. Each folder name consists of a sequential number from 100 to 999 and a string of five characters. The character string in the folder name can be changed. 1 2 Select [Folder Name] in the E1 menu, and press d. The [Folder Name] screen appears. Select [Date] or [Optional] in [Folder Name].
The following operations are available. 5 6 abcd Moves the text selection cursor. r/p Moves the text selection cursor up and down. n Moves the text selection cursor to the right and left. e Enters a character selected with the text selection cursor. You can use the touch panel for the operations. After entering the text, move the text selection cursor to 1, and press e. The confirmation screen appears. After checking the setting, press e. The [Folder Name] screen reappears.
File Name For still images, one of the following string of characters is used as the file name prefix depending on the [Color Space] (p.84) setting of the A5 menu. Color Space File Name sRGB R0½½½½½½.JPG AdobeRGB _R½½½½½½.JPG You can change the first two characters of file names from “R0”. 1 2 The [File Name] screen appears. Use cd to select A or B, and use ab to select a character to enter. Uppercase alphanumeric characters and “_” can be entered.
Sequential Numbering In [Sequential Numbering] of the E1 menu, you can set whether to continue the sequential numbering for folder and file names even when a new folder is created or memory cards are replaced. Sequential Numbering Folder & File File Off Cancel Sequential Numbering When a New Folder Is Created OK When Memory Cards Are Replaced File No. Folder No. File No.
Setting the Copyright Information You can set the copyright information embedded in the Exif data. 1 2 Select [Copyright Information] in the E1 menu, and press d. The [Copyright Information] screen appears. Select [On] or [Off] in [Embed Copyright Data], and press e. Copyright Information Embed Copyright Data Off Copyright Holder XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 6 3 Press d in [Copyright Holder]. 4 Enter the copyright holder. The text-entry screen appears.
Appendix Attaching Optional Accessories Conversion Lens/Lens Adapter Remove the ring cap before using the teleconversion lens (GT-2) and lens adapter (GA-2). For details on handling optional accessories, refer to the User’s Manual provided with the products. Removing the Ring Cap Turn the camera off and rotate the ring cap (GN-2) counterclockwise until it can be removed. Do not touch the converter pins (1). For removing the lens adapter, turn it counterclockwise.
AC Adapter If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period, the use of the AC adapter (D-AC166) is recommended. 1 2 3 Make sure that the camera is turned off, and open the terminal cover. Connect the USB cable (Type-C) of the AC adapter to the USB terminal of the camera. Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter, and plug the cord into the power outlet. 7 Appendix 4 Turn the camera on.
Troubleshooting Power Supply Problem The camera does not turn on. Cause The battery is not inserted. The battery is exhausted. Solution Charge the battery and correctly insert it into the camera. Page p.38 The battery is not inserted in the correct orientation. The camera turns off during use. Use the battery DB-110 exclusively developed for this camera. — The AC adapter is not correctly connected. Connect the AC adapter correctly. — The [Auto Power Off] function Turn the camera back on.
Shooting Problem Cause Solution Page Shooting cannot be The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery. p.38 performed by pressing The camera is turned off or not in Turn the camera on or press z p.40 z. the shooting mode. to switch the camera to the shooting mode. 7 Perform [Format] in the E1 menu. p.42 The memory card is full. Insert a new card, or delete unwanted files. The memory card has reached end of its service life. Insert a new memory card. — The memory card is locked. Unlock the card.
Problem Cause Solution The flash does not The subject is dark. Adjust the flash output. illuminate the subject. Flash output is not appropriate. Page p.66 Images are too bright. Flash output is not appropriate. Adjust the flash output, move away p.66 from the subject, or use a different light source. Images are too dark. The colors of images are unnatural. The monitor brightness is not appropriate. Adjust the brightness of the monitor p.128 in the E3 menu.
Playback/Deletion Problem Cause Shooting information is Information display is set to [No not displayed. Information Display]. Dust or dirt particles The sensor is dirty or dusty. appear in images. Pixel defects such as bright spots and dark spots appear in the image. Images are not displayed on an AV device. 7 Appendix 144 There are defective pixels in the sensor. Solution Page Press j to switch the information p.20 displayed on the screen. Perform [Dust Removal] in the — E9 menu.
Others Problem Cause Solution Page The memory card cannot be inserted. The card is not in the correct orientation. Insert the memory card in the correct orientation. p.37 Camera controls have no effect. The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery. p.38 The camera is malfunctioning. Turn the camera back on. p.40 Take the battery out and insert it again. When the AC adapter is used, reconnect it. p.37 Date is not set correctly. Date and time are not set correctly.
Error Message Cannot use this card. Description A memory card not compatible with this camera is inserted. This image cannot be magnified. You are trying to magnify an image that cannot be magnified. Not enough battery power remaining to activate Pixel Mapping. These messages appear if you try to perform the pixel mapping or firmware update when the battery level is insufficient. Install a fully charged battery. Not enough battery power remaining to update the firmware.
Main Specifications Camera Lens Lens Construction 7 elements in 5 groups (2 aspherical lens elements) Focal Length / Aperture 26.1 mm (approx. 40 mm in 35 mm equivalent focal length) / F2.8 to F16 Image Capture Image Sensor Unit File Format Type: Primary color filter CMOS Size: 23.5 mm × 15.6 mm Approx. 24.
Focus Exposure Control Type Hybrid AF (image plane phase-matching and contrast detection) Focus Mode Auto-area AF, Select AF, Pinpoint AF, Tracking AF, Continuous AF, MF, Snap (1 m, 1.5 m, 2 m, 2.5 m, 5 m, Z), Z Full Press Snap Shooting by focusing at a fixed distance with a single press of the shutter release button or a touch to the monitor Face/Eye Detection On, Use only in Auto-area AF, Off Focus Range (from lens face) Normal: Approx. 0.2 m to Z, Macro mode: Approx. 0.12 to 0.
Playback Functions LCD Monitor Bluetooth® Interfaces Single image display, Multiple image display (20 thumbnails, 48 thumbnails), Display magnification (up to 16×, 100% view and Quick Zoom view available), Histogram (Y histogram, RGB histogram), Grid display (3×3 Grid, 4×4 Grid), Highlight Alert, Auto Image Rotation Base Parameter Adjustment Normal editing, Monotone editing Adjustment parameter: Brightness, Saturation, Filter Effect, Hue, Toning, Contrast, Sharpness (available parameters vary dependin
Power Supply Battery Type Dimensions and Weight 7 Appendix 150 Rechargeable battery DB-110 AC Adapter AC adapter kit K-AC166 (optional) Battery Life Number of recordable images: Approx. 200 images * Tested in compliance with CIPA standard using a fully charged rechargeable battery at a temperature of 23°C (73°F). Actual results may vary depending on the shooting conditions/circumstances. Playback time: Approx. 180 minutes * According to the result of RICOH in-house testing.
USB Power Adapter AC-U1/AC-U2 Power Supply 100 to 240 VAC (50/60 Hz), 0.2 A Output 5.0 VDC, 1000 mA, 5.0 W Average Active Efficiency*1 76.8% No-Load Power Consumption*1 70 mW Temperature 10 to 40°C (50 to 104°F) Dimensions 42.5 mm (W) × 22 mm (H) × 66.5 mm (D) (1.7 in. (W) × 0.9 in. (H) × 2.6 in. (D)) (excluding the power plug) Weight Approx. 40 g (1.4 oz) (excluding the power plug) *1 AC-U2 only Rechargeable Battery DB-110 3.6 V Rated Capacity 1350 mAh, 4.
Image Storage Capacity The following table shows the approximate number of images and recording time (in seconds) of movies that can be saved in the internal memory and a memory card in various formats.
Memo --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------t The figures for movies are the total time length that can be recorded. The maximum recording time per shooting is 25 minutes or the equivalent of 4 GB. t The number of images that can be taken may differ from the number of storable images displayed on the monitor. t The storage capacity varies depending on the shooting conditions and the capacity of the memory.
Using the Camera Abroad USB Power Adapter (AC-U1/AC-U2), AC Adapter (D-AC166), and Battery Charger (BJ-11) These products are for use with currents of 100 to 240 V and 50 or 60 Hz. Before traveling, purchase a travel adapter for connection to the type of outlets used at your destination. Do not use these products with electrical transformers, as this could damage the camera.
Precautions for Use Camera 7 Appendix t Do not drop the camera or subject it to physical shocks. t When carrying the camera, be careful that it does not strike other objects. Particular care is required to protect the lens and monitor. t Battery may become hot with extended use. Wait for the battery to cool before removing it from the camera. t The monitor may be difficult to read in direct sunlight.
USB Power Adapter AC-U1/AC-U2 t t t t t Use the USB cable contained in the package. Do not subject the power adapter to severe impact or force. Do not use in extreme high or low temperatures or areas subject to vibration. Do not use in an area subject to direct sunlight or high temperature. Unplug the power plug from the power outlet after charging. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire.
Camera Care and Storage Caring for the Camera t Image quality can be affected by fingerprints and other foreign matter on the lens. Avoid touching the lens with your fingers. t Remove dust or lint on the lens with a commercially available blower, or gently clean the lens with a soft, dry cloth. t Clean the camera thoroughly after using it at the beach in a place where chemicals are handled. t In the unlikely event of malfunction, consult your nearest repair center.
Warranty Policy All our cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from the date of your purchase.
Regulatory Compliance Statements For Customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We: Located at: 7 Appendix 160 RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS CORPORATION 2 Gatehall Drive Suite 204, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054, U.S.A. Phone: 800-877-0155 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device.
For Customers in USA and Canada Lithium-ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800822-8837, or visit http://www.call2recycle.org/.
For Customers in Canada Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) Regulatory Compliance Notice This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 (B). This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2.
Pour les utilisateurs au Canada Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada (ISDE) Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 (B) du Canada. L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : 1.
For Customers in Europe Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and Used Batteries 1. In the European Union These symbols on the products, packaging and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic equipment and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. Used electrical/electronic equipment and batteries must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of these products.
Notice to Users in Countries that Require the CE Marking This product complies with the essential requirements and provisions of RE Directive 2014/53/EU. The EU Declaration of Conformity is available by accessing the URL: http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/declaration_of_conformity.html and selecting the product applicable. Operating frequency band: 2400 MHz - 2483.5 MHz Maximum radio-frequency power: 9.15 dBm EIRP Importer (CE Marking): RICOH IMAGING EUROPE S.A.S.
For Customers in Thai This telecommunication equipment conforms to the requirements of the Office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission.
Index Numerics 4-way Controller .......................................... 59 A AC adapter .................................................. 140 ADJ. lever ........................................................ 23 ADJ. mode ................................................... 121 AdobeRGB ...................................................... 84 AE Lock ............................................................ 50 AE Metering ................................................... 63 AF Assist Light ......
Flash Exposure Compensation ............... 66 Flash Mode..................................................... 66 Flash On (Flash) ............................................ 66 Flash On+Red-eye (Flash) ......................... 66 Flicker Reduction ...................................... 128 Fluorescent (White Balance).................... 69 Fn button ........................................................ 24 Fn Button Setting ..................................... 123 Focus ...............................
O One Push AE in M Mode.................. 52, 124 Operating environment ......................... 153 Outdoor View Setting ............................. 129 P Package contents ........................................ 13 Pairing........................................................... 112 Peripheral Illumination Correction ....... 89 Pinpoint AF (Focus) ..................................... 57 Pixel Mapping ............................................ 144 Playback .........................................
W Warranty Policy ......................................... 158 White Balance ............................................... 69 White Balance Adjustment ................... 105 Wireless LAN...............................................
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