Ricoh Gr 1 Instruction Manual

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Selecting a metering method
In the [Shooting] menu, set [Exposure Metering].
MultiThe	camera	meters	exposure	in	484	areas	of	the	frame.	[Default	Setting]
Center The entire image is metered, with emphasis on the center, to determine the exposure value. 
Use this when the brightness of the center and surroundings are different.
SpotThe center of the image is metered to determine the exposure value. Use this setting when 
you want to use the brightness at the center. This is...

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Setting a still image format
In the [Shooting] menu, the still image format, size, and aspect ratio can be 
selected in [Still Image Format].
Format/Sizeo :
 Records a q sized RAW file (DNG format).
p :  Records a RAW file simultaneously with a q sized JPEG file.
q :  16M (3:2)
r :  10M (3:2)
s :  5M (3:2)
u :  1M (3:2)
Aspect ratio 3:2/4:3/1:1
 
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Setting the focus
Selecting a focusing method
In the [Shooting] menu, set [Focus].
Multi AFMeasures the distances from 9 AF areas and focuses to the nearest AF area. This 
prevents the center of the picture display from becoming out of focus and enables 
you	to	shoot	with	a	minimum	number	of	out-of-focus	pictures.	[Default	Setting]
Spot AF Focuses on the area in the center of the frame.
Pinpoint AF Focuses on a smaller area than Spot AF.
Subject-tracking AF Tracks the...

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•	 In	[Subject	Tracking	AF],	the	following	functions	are	not	available.
•	 Self-Timer	[Custom	Self ]
•	 Interval	timer	shooting
•  Interval Composite
•	 FA/Move	 Target
Focusing manually
If the camera fails to focus automatically, you can focus manually.
Manual focus enables shooting at a fixed distance.
1 In the [Shooting] menu, select [MF] in [Focus].
A symbol and the focus bar will appear in 
the shooting screen.
In P/Av/TAv/M modes, and when using In-
terval Composite,...

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Shooting close-ups (Macro Mode)
You	can	approach	 the	subject	 up	to	10	 cm	 (shooting	 range:	approx.	 12	x	8	
cm) away from the end of the lens to shoot.
1 Press the N (!) button in shooting 
mode.
N appears on the shooting screen.
2 Shoot.
To cancel macro mode, press the N button 
again.
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The	focus	will	operate	as	[Spot	AF]	or	[Pinpoint	AF].
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Using the AF button
When the AF button is used, AE Lock or AF Lock are available in place of 
pressing the shutter release button halfway.
You	can	use	the	AF	Function	 Switching	 Lever	to	
switch the AF button’s function.
Using AEL/AFL with the AF Function Switching Lever
These functions operate following the [ AEL/AFL	Setting]	in	the	 [Key	 Custom	
Options] menu.
[AEL/AFL	Setting] [Focus]	setting AF button lock operation
AFL Multi AF/Spot AF/Pinpoint 
AF Follows	
the...

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•	 When	 AF	Lock	 cannot	 be	set,	 or	when	 AF	Lock	 is	canceled,	 the	focus	 will	move	 to	the	 position	 set	in	
[Focus].
•	 When the focus is locked with the AF button, the AE/AF lock position will not change even when the 
shutter release button is pressed halfway.
Using C-AF with the AF Function Switching Lever
While the AF button is pressed, Continuous...

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Setting Focus Assist and AE/AF Target
Without moving the camera you can meter a specific spot on the subject 
using buttons only, and activate the focus lock. This function is useful for 
shooting on a tripod.
You	can	enlarge	 part	of	the	 screen	 and	emphasize	 outlines	and	contrast	 to	
make it easier to focus.
1 In the [Shooting] menu, select [FA/Move Target], and then press 
the $ button.
The target setting screen will appear.
2 Set the target position and size. 
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The following settings are available.
Move Target SettingSpecifies the target to move from AE/AF, AF, and AE.
Focus Assist Setting Intensifies the outlines and contrast inside the area, making it easier 
to adjust the focus.
[MODE1]	Emphasizes	contrast	and	outlines
[MODE2]	Emphasizes	outlines
[MODE3]	Black	and	white	reversal	of	MODE1
[MODE4]	Black	and	white	reversal	of	MODE2
Magnification Setting Specifies the magnification area.
[Magnify	portion]:	Magnifies	 the	target...

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Shooting with a single press of the shutter release but-
ton (Full Press Snap)
When pressing the shutter release button halfway AF operates, however, 
pressing the shutter release button all the way will quickly capture an image 
at the set focal distance. This function is called Full Press Snap. The camera 
will focus at the distance set in [Snap Focus Distance] in the [Shooting] menu 
(GP. 52).
In the [Shooting] menu, this is set in [Full Press Snap].
OffOperates the...