Ricoh Gr 2 Manual

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Various Shooting Functions 
Using the Flash
Setting the Flash Mode
AutoAutomatically fires the flash when the subject is poorly lit or backlit. (Default set-
ting)
Flash On Always fires the flash.
Flash Synchro. 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.
Manual FlashFires the flash with intensity set in [Manual Flash Amount] of the [Shooting] menu. 
(p.82)
Red-Eye Flash Auto Reduces “red-eye” in portraits taken with the flash.
Red-Eye Flash OnForces the flash to fire while reducing the red-eye phenomenon.
Red-Eye Flash Synchro. Fires the flash with the shutter speed slowed while reducing the red-eye phenom-
enon.
WirelessFires the PENTAX auto flash (AF540FGZ II, AF360FGZ II, AF540FGZ, or AF360FGZ) 
placed separately from the camera. (p.168)
1 Slide the FOPEN switch downward.
The flash opens. 
						

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2 Press the F ($) button.
The flash mode setting screen appears.
3 Press the #$ buttons to change the 
flash mode.
The symbol appears on the shooting screen.
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•	 If	the	ISO	sensitivity	 is	set	 to	[Auto],	 the	range	 the	flash	 light	will	reach	 is	approximately	 20	cm	 to	3.0	
m from the front edge of the lens.
•	 The	 flash	fires	a	pre-flash	 to	increase	 the	AE	accuracy.	 The	pre-flash	 does	not	fire	when	 set	to	[Manual	
Flash].
•	 The	 flash	intensity	 can	be	adjusted	 in	[Flash	 Exposure	 Compensation]	 of	the	 [Shooting]	 menu.	
(p.81)
•	 For	the	external	flash,	see	p.167.
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•	 The	flash	mode	cannot	be	changed	when	the	flash	cover	is	closed.
•	 The	flash	does	not	fire	in	the	following	cases. •	 In	Continuous	Mode
•	 During	Auto	Bracket
•	 During	Interval	Composite
•	 In	3 mode
•	 Do	not	open	the	flash	if	using	an	external	flash,	conversion	lens,	or	hood. 
						

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Various Shooting Functions 
Adjusting the Intensity of the Flash
The intensity of the flash can be adjusted.
1 In the [Shooting] menu, select [Flash Exposure Compensation], 
and then press the $ button.
The	[Flash	Exposure	Compensation]	screen	appears.
2 Press the X/Y button to set a value .
The intensity can be set in the range from –2.0 
EV	to	+2.0	EV	in	increments	of	1/3 EV.
3 Press the MENU/OK button.
The set value appears on the shooting screen.
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•	 When	 the	flash	 mode	 is	set	 to	[Manual	 Flash],	the	value	 set	for	[Flash	 Exposure	 Compensation]	 is	
invalid.
•	 In	 the	[Key	 Custom	 Options]	 menu,	[Flash	Comp.]	 can	be	registered	 to	use	 to	the	 ADJ.	 lever	 and	the	
Fn1, Fn2, and Effect buttons. (p.120, p.122) 
						

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Setting the Flash Intensity for Manual Flash
The intensity of the internal flash can be set for when the flash mode is set 
to [Manual	Flash].
1 In the [Shooting] menu, select [Manual Flash Amount], and then 
press the $ button.
2 Press the !"  buttons to select a value.
You can select from the following fractions of the maximum flash intensity: 
[Full],	[1/1.4],	 [1/2],	[1/2.8],	 [1/4],	[1/5.6],	 [1/8],	[1/11],	 [1/16],	[1/22],	[1/32],	and	
[1/64].
3 Press the MENU/OK button.
If	 the	 flash	 mode	 is	set	 to	[Manual	 Flash],	the	
set value appears on the shooting screen.
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•	 In	the	[Key	 Custom	 Options]	 menu,	[Flash	Amount]	 can	be	registered	 to	use	 to	the	 ADJ.	 lever	 and	the	
Fn1, Fn2, and Effect buttons. (p.120, p.122)
Setting the Timing for Firing the Flash
You can set the timing at which the flash fires in [Flash	 Synchro	Settings]	 of	
the [Shooting] menu.
1st Curtain Fires the flash immediately after the exposure starts. (Default setting)
2nd Curtain Fires the flash just before the exposure ends. When shooting a subject in motion at a low shut-
ter speed, this makes it possible to naturally express the subject’s motion as a trail of light. 
						

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Various Shooting Functions 
Taking Images with Unique Atmosphere
Images with varied saturation and contrast can be taken.
Effect
The settings such as the hue can be changed to take distinctive images.
Black	&	White Takes a black and white image.
The [Contrast], [Sharpness], and [
Vignetting] can be set.
B&W	(TE)Adds tint to black-and-white images.
The [
Toning Effect], [Saturation], [Contrast], [Sharpness], and [Vignetting] can 
be set.
Hi-Contrast	B&W Takes	
images	 with	stronger	 contrast	than	[Black	 &	White].	 Makes	it	possible	 to	
take images with a grainy feel, such as that created by using ultra-high-sensi-
tivity film in a film camera or by push processing film at the development stage.
The [Contrast], [Sharpness], and [Vignetting] can be set.
Cross Process Takes images with tones that differ from the actual colors.
The [Hue], [Saturation], [Contrast], [Sharpness], and [Vignetting] can be set.
Positive FilmTakes highly saturated images like those taken with positive film.
The [Saturation], [Contrast], [Sharpness], and [Vignetting] can be set.
Bleach Bypass Takes images with low saturation and high contrast.
The [Hue], [Saturation], [Contrast], [Sharpness], and [Vignetting] can be set.
RetroTakes images that look like old photos.
The [Saturation], [Contrast], [Sharpness], and [Vignetting] can be set.
Miniaturize Takes images that make the landscape look as if it has been miniaturized.
The [Toning Effect], [Saturation], [Contrast], [Sharpness], and the position and 
range of blurring in the image can be set. (p.87)
Shift CropCuts out the upper or lower area of the image with a ratio of width to length 
of	
1:1	 when	 the	camera	 is	held	 vertically.	 You	can	select	 which	 area	to	cut	 out	
with the Fn2 button.
High Key Takes images with a bright atmosphere.
The [Saturation] can be set. 
						

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HDR ToneTakes images finished like a painting with enhanced fine contrast.
The [Toning Effect], [Saturation], and [Vignetting] can be set.
ClarityTakes images with enhanced subject texture and surface details.
The [Toning Effect], [Clarity], [Saturation], and [Vignetting] can be set.
Brilliance Takes images with adjusted subject brilliance.
The [Brilliance], [Saturation], [Contrast], [Sharpness], and [Vignetting] can be 
set.
SlightTakes slightly colored images.
The [Saturation], [Contrast], [Sharpness], and [Vignetting] can be set.
Vibrant Takes	images	with	quaint	and	vibrant	shades	of	color.		
The [Saturation], [Contrast], [Sharpness], and [Vignetting] can be set.
Bright
Takes sharp images.
The [Saturation], [Contrast], [Sharpness], and [Vignetting] can be set.
Portrait Takes images with optimum color for human skin.
The [Saturation], [Contrast], [Sharpness], and [Vignetting] can be set.
The focus mode changes to “Face detection priority AF”. 
						

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1 In the [Shooting] menu, select [Effect], and then press the $ 
button.
2 Press the !" buttons to select the setting.
3 Press the Fn2 button.
4 Press the !" buttons to select the 
item, and then press the #$ 
buttons to set the value.
5 Press the MENU/OK button twice.
The symbol appears on the shooting screen. 
						

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•	 If	[Effect]	is	set,	the	settings	for	[Image	Settings]	are	invalid.
•	 [Vignetting]	cannot	be	set	in	3 mode.
•	 If	[Interval	Composite]	is	set	in	the	[Shooting]	menu,	[Vignetting]	is	invalid.
•	 Settings	made	in	[Effect]	are	not	applied	to	RAW	images.
•	 [Effect]	cannot	be	used	with	the	following	functions.
FunctionEffect
5  mode Shift Crop
3 mode Hi-Contrast	B&W,	Miniaturize,	Shift	Crop,	High	Key,	HDR	 Tone,	
Clarity, Brilliance
Multiple Exposure Shooting, 
Interval Composite Miniaturize, HDR Tone, Clarity, Brilliance
•	 Depending	on	the	effects	that	have	been	set,	the	following	functions	become	invalid.
Effect Invalid function
Hi-Contrast	B&W Continuous Mode
Hi-Contrast	B&W,	Cross	Process,	
Positive Film, Bleach Bypass, 
Retro, Miniaturize Focus ([Subj. Tracking])
Miniaturize, HDR Tone, Clarity, 
Brilliance Continuous Mode, Auto Bracket ([AE-BKT 1/3EV], [AE-BKT 
1/2EV], [DR-BKT])
Shift Crop Focus ([Multi AF], [Spot AF], [Subj. Tracking]), Continuous AF, 
Auto Bracket ([Effect-BKT])
•	 When	[Vignetting]	is	set,	the	speed	for	[Continuous	Mode]	becomes	slow.
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•	 In	the	[Key	Custom	Options]	menu,	[Effect]	can	be	registered	to	use	to	the	ADJ.	lever	and	the	Fn1,	
Fn2, and Effect buttons. (p.120, p.122)  
[Effect] is registered to the Effect button as the default setting. 
						

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Shooting with Miniaturize
Images that give the impression that they are close-ups of a miniature can 
be taken. This mode is effective when shooting from a high vantage point 
while looking down at a diagonal angle.
1 In [Effect] of the [Shooting] menu, select [Miniaturize].
To	change	settings	such	as	[Toning	Effect],	press	the	Fn2	button.
2 Press the MENU/OK button.
The miniaturize shooting screen appears.
The areas outside of the unblurred (focus area) are shown in a semi-trans-
parent gray.
3 Press the Fn2 button.
The screen for setting the position and range of blurring appears.
4 Press the !" buttons to move the 
position of the focus area.
Change the vertical/horizontal orientation 
of	 the	 focus	 area	by	pressing	 the	Fn2	 button	
while this screen is displayed.
5 Press the #$ buttons to set the width of the focus area.
6 Press the MENU/OK button.
The shooting screen reappears.
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•	 The	amount	 of	blurring	 in	the	 image	 shown	 on	the	 confirmation	 screen	immediately	 after	shooting	
differs slightly from that of the actual image. 
						

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Image Settings
Images can be taken with adjusted saturation, contrast, sharpness, and vi-
gnetting.
VividIncreases the contrast, sharpness, and saturation beyond [Standard] for an im-
age	quality	that	feels	solid.
Standard Takes	images	with	normal	image	quality.
   Setting1/Setting2 The [Saturation], [Contrast], [Sharpness], and [Vignetting] can be set.
1 In the [Shooting] menu, select [Image Settings], and then press 
the $ button.
2 Press the !"
 buttons to select the setting.
When [Vivid] or [Standard] is selected, proceed to Step 6.
3 Press the Fn2 button.
4 Press the !" buttons to select the 
item, and then press the #$ 
buttons to set the value.
5 Press the MENU/OK button.
The screen in Step 2 reappears.
6 Press the MENU/OK button.
The symbol appears on the shooting screen.