Ricoh K3 Manual

• Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice.
53034Copyright © RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. 2013
R01DTH13 Printed in Philippines
RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD.
2-35-7, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN
(http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp)
RICOH IMAGING EUROPE 
S.A.S 112 Quai de Bezons, B.P. 204, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE
(http://www.ricoh-imaging.fr)
RICOH IMAGING 
DEUTSCHLAND GmbH Am Kaiserkai 1, 20457 Hamburg, GERMANY
(http://www.ricoh-imaging.de)
RICOH IMAGING...

Checking the Contents of the Package
Hot shoe cover FK(Installed on camera)Eyecup Fs(Installed on camera)ME viewfinder cap Sync socket 2P cap 
(Installed on camera)
Body mount cover
(Installed on camera)
Triangular ring and protective cover(Installed on camera) Battery grip terminal cover
(Installed on camera) Rechargeable Lithium-ion
Battery D-LI90
Battery charger D-BC90 AC plug cord Strap
O-ST132Software (CD-ROM)
S-SW140
Operating Manual (this manual)
Lenses you can use
Lenses that can be used with...

1
1
2
3
4
5
6
Introducing the K-3Getting Started
Taking Pictures
Playback Functions
Changing the Settings
Appendix 

How to Use This Manual
2
v
Names and Functions of the Working 
Parts ............................................................. p.7
 How to Change Function Settings  ............. p.16
 Menu List ...................................................... p.18
 Attaching the Strap  ..................................... p.25
 Attaching a Lens  ......................................... p.25
 Using the Battery and Charger  .................. p.26
 Inserting a Memory Card  ...............................

How to Use This Manual
3
Playback Mode Palette Items  ..................... p.59
 Changing the Playback Method  ................. p.60
 Connecting the Camera to a Computer ..... p.64
 Editing and Processing Images  ................. p.65
 Camera Settings  .......................................... p.71
 File Management Settings  .......................... p.75 
Restrictions on the Combinations of Special 
Functions ..................................................... p.80
 Functions Available...

Contents
4
How to Use This Manual  .........................2
Introducing the K-3 ..................................7
Names and Functions of the Working Parts  ...... 7Buttons and Dials ........................................................... 8
Monitor Display  .............................................................. 9
Viewfinder .................................................................... 14
LCD Panel  ................................................................... 15
Electronic...

Contents
5
Setting the White Balance  ................................. 52Adjusting the White Balance Manually  ........................ 53
Adjusting the White Balance with Color 
Temperature ................................................................ 54
Controlling the Image Finishing Touch  ............ 54Custom Image  ............................................................. 54
Digital Filter  .................................................................. 56
Correcting Images...

1Introduction
6
Regarding copyrights
Images taken with this camera that are for anything other 
than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission 
according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act. 
Please take care, as there are cases where limitations are 
placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment 
during demonstrations, performances or of items on display. 
Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also 
cannot be used outside the scope of use of the copyright...

1Introduction
7
Names and Functions of the Working Parts
Self-timer lamp/
Remote control receiver
AF coupler Mirror
Lens unlock button Lens information contacts
Strap lug Hot shoe
Lens mount index Speaker
X-sync socket
Strap lug
AF assist light
Card access lamp
USB terminal (micro B)
DC input terminal LCD panel
Terminal cover Cable switch terminal Self-timer lamp/
Remote control receiver Diopter adjustment dial
HDMI terminal (type D) Microphone terminal Microphone
Image plane indicator
Viewfinder
Monitor...

1Introduction
8
1EV Compensation button ( J)
Press to change the exposure compensation value. (p.37)
2 ISO button ( N)
Press to change the ISO sensitivity. (p.39) 3
Shutter release button
Press to capture images. (p.32)
In playback mode, press halfway to switch to capture mode.
4 Main switch
Move to turn the power on/off or to preview. (p.29, p.46)
5 Front e-dial ( Q)
Changes the value for camera settings such as exposure. (p.36)You can change the menu category when a menu screen is 
displayed. (p.17)
In...