Ricoh Kr5 Instruction Manual

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Shooting Functions4 Set the [A Custom Setting 1-4] menus to fully use the functions of a SLR 
camera.
Custom Setting Menu Setting Items
MenuItemFunctionPage
A11. EV Steps Sets the adjustment steps for exposure. p.118
2. Sensitivity StepsSets the adjustment steps for ISO 
sensitivity.p.99
3. Expanded 
SensitivityExpands the lower and upper sensitivity 
limits.p.99
4. Meter Operating 
TimeSets the exposure metering time. p.116
5. AE-L with AF 
LockedSets whether to lock the exposure value 
when the...

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A315. Remote Control 
in BulbSets the remote control operation while 
using the remote control with the shutter 
speed set to h.p.114
16. Release While 
ChargingSets whether to release shutter while the 
built-in flash is charging.p.81
17. Flash in 
Wireless ModeSets the built-in flash discharge method in 
the wireless mode.p.184
18. Saving Rotation 
InfoSets whether to save rotation information 
when shooting.p.235
19. Save Menu 
LocationSets whether to save the last menu tab...

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Selecting the Appropriate Capture 
Mode
You can switch the capture modes by setting the icons on the mode dial 
to the dial indicator.
The W features various shooting modes, enabling you to take pictures 
with settings suited for your photographic vision.
In this manual, the capture modes are referred to as follows.
Capture ModeModePage
Picture modes
I (Auto Picture)/ = (Portrait)/ s (Landscape)/ 
q(Macro)/ \ (Moving Object)/ . (Night Scene 
Portrait)/ a (Flash Off) (When shooting...

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Shooting Functions4Set the mode dial to =, s, q, \, . or a if you cannot capture the 
desired image in I (Auto Picture) mode.
The characteristics of each mode are as follows.
Picture Modes
ModeCharacteristics
IAuto PictureThe optimal capture mode is automatically selected 
from the U (Standard), = (Portrait), s (Landscape), 
q (Macro), \ (Moving Object) and . (Night Scene 
Portrait) modes. When shooting with Live View, d 
(Blue Sky) and K (Sunset) can also be selected.
=PortraitOptimal for capturing...

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Shooting Functions4 By setting the mode dial to H (Scene), you can choose from the 
following 11 shooting scenes.
H Modes
ModeCharacteristics
ANight SceneUsed for night scenes. Use a tripod, etc. to prevent 
shaking.
QSurf & SnowFor capturing images of dazzling backgrounds, such 
as snowy mountains.
KFoodFor capturing images of food. Saturation will be rather 
high to make it look appetizing.
KSunset For capturing sunrise or sunset in beautiful colors.
nStage Lighting For capturing moving subjects in...

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1Set the mode dial to H.
The scene mode status screen appears.
2Press the M button.
The icon for the currently selected 
shooting scene appears in the control 
panel.
3Use the four-way controller 
(2345) to select [Scene Mode] 
and press the 4 button.
The scene mode selection screen 
appears.
4Use the four-way controller 
(2345) or e-dial to choose a 
scene mode.
5Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the control panel and is ready to take a picture.
Selecting a Shooting Scene...

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Shooting Functions4 Use the exposure modes to change the sensitivity, shutter speed and 
aperture and take pictures according to your own photographic vision.
When the 3 button is pressed while 
the mode dial is set to H (Scene), the [H 
Scene] menu appears. Press the four-way 
controller (3) to display the scene mode 
selection screen and you can select a scene 
in the same way as described in Step 4.
Exposure Modes
ModeCharacteristicsPage
eProgramAutomatically sets the shutter speed and aperture...

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Setting the Exposure
Correct exposure of the subject is determined by a combination of shutter 
speed and aperture setting. There are many correct combinations of 
shutter speed and aperture value for a particular subject. Different 
combinations produce different effects.
By changing the shutter speed, you can manipulate how time is expressed 
in the pictures you create. Unlike with your own naked eyes, in a picture 
you can capture a fraction of a moment or a whole period of...

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Shooting Functions4  Opening the aperture (reduce the aperture value)
Objects closer and farther than the focused 
subject will be more out of focus. For 
instance, if you take a picture of a flower 
against a landscape with the aperture open, 
the landscape in front and behind the flower 
will be blurred, emphasizing only the flower.
 Closing the aperture (increase the aperture value)
The range in focus expands forward and 
backward. For instance, if you take a picture 
of a flower against a...

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Shooting Functions4You can set the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings.
The sensitivity can be set to [AUTO] or within a sensitivity range equivalent 
to ISO 200 to 12800. The default setting is [AUTO].
1Press the four-way controller (5) in Capture mode.
The [Sensitivity] screen appears.
2Use the four-way controller (23) 
to select [AUTO Setting] or [Fixed 
Value].
3Use the four-way controller (45) to change the ISO 
sensitivity.
For [AUTO Setting], change the maximum sensitivity....