Ricoh Gr 2 Manual

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Various Shooting Functions
Setting the ISO Sensitivity
Set the ISO sensitivity in [ISO Setting/NR] of the [Shooting] menu.
AutoIn ISO 100 to ISO 800, the camera automatically adjusts sensitivity ac-
cording to brightness, the distance to the subject, macro settings, and 
the format.
Auto-Hi (high sensitivity auto) The sensitivity can be set higher than in [Auto].
•	 You	can	set	the	 upper/lower	 limit	of	the	 ISO	sensitivity,	 the	shutter	
speed for switching the ISO sensitivity settings in [ISO...

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Reducing Noise
You can reduce the amount of noise in still images.
1 In the [Shooting] menu, select [ISO Setting/NR], and then press 
the $ button.
The [ISO Setting/Noise Reduction] screen appears.
2 Press the !" buttons to select [Noise Reduction], and then 
press the $ button.
3 Press the !"  buttons to select [Off ], [Auto], or [Manual].
When [Off ] or [Auto] is selected, proceed to Step 5.
4 Press the !"#$ buttons to specify 
the ISO sensitivity to apply to...

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Various Shooting Functions
Dynamic Range Compensation
With [Dynamic Range Compensation] of the [Shooting] menu, you can ex-
pand an image gradation to make the bright and dark portions of an image 
clearly visible. You can select from [Off ], [Auto], [Weak], [Medium], and 
[Strong].
When dynamic range compensation is set, a 
symbol appears on the screen.
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Various Shooting Functions
Selecting a Metering Method
Set the metering method in [Exposure Metering] of the [Shooting] menu.
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 setting 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 
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Various Shooting Functions
Using the ND Filter
With	[ND	Filter]	 in	the	 [Shooting]	 menu,	you	can	set	whether	 or	not	 to	always	
use the camera’s internal ND filter.
Off The ND filter is not used.
Auto The ND filter is used when the exposure is outside the linked range. The ND filter is used if the 
icon is displayed on the shooting screen when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
The ND filter is not used in P and M modes.
On The ND filter is always used. The icon is displayed on the...

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Various Shooting Functions 
Setting a Picture Format
With [Picture	Format]	of	the	 [Shooting]	 menu,	you	can	set	the	 picture	 format,	
size, and aspect ratio.
Format/Size o:  Records a q sized RAW image (DNG format).
p:   Records a RAW image simultaneously with a q sized JPEG image.
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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Various Shooting Functions 
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•	 If	[Crop]	 of	the	 [Shooting]	 menu	is	set	 to	[35	 mm]	 or	
[47 mm],	 the	35	mm	 equivalent	 angle	of	view	 is	changed	
from default 28 mm to 35 mm or 47 mm, and the image 
display is also changed. 
•	 When	[ Crop] is set, available format and size are limited.
Crop Format/Size limitation
35 mm q cannot be used.
47 mm q and r cannot be used.
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Various Shooting Functions 
Setting the Focus
Selecting a Focusing Method
Set the focusing method in [Focus]	of	the	[Shooting]	menu.
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].
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•	 The	focus	speed	 of	the	 autofocus	 can	be	selected	 from	[Normal]	 or	[High	 Speed]	 in	[AF Mode] of the 
[Setup] menu. If [High Speed] is selected, the focus speed of the autofocus becomes fast. However, 
the picture display turns off during autofocusing. [High Speed] is not available in the following cases. •	 When	the	focus	is	set	to	[Subj....

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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 In [Focus] of the [Shooting] menu, select [MF].
The symbol and focus bar appear in the shooting screen.
In P, Av, TAv, and M modes, and when using Interval Composite, a depth of 
field approximation appears.
2 Press the ! button.
$ appears on the focus bar.
3 Use the up-down dial to adjust the 
focus.
Fixing the...