Ricoh Kr5 Instruction Manual

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Shooting Functions4
• When the capture mode is set to n (Stage Lighting), l (Night Snap) or Z 
(Night Scene HDR) of H (Scene) mode, or when the mode dial is set to C 
(Movie), the sensitivity is fixed to AUTO and cannot be changed.
• When the capture mode is set to K (Sensitivity Priority) or a (Manual), 
[AUTO Setting] is not displayed.
• The sensitivity range can be expanded to a range of ISO 100 to 25600 when 
[3. Expanded Sensitivity] in the [A Custom Setting 1] menu (p.89) is set to 
[On]....

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Shooting Functions4When shooting with a digital camera, image noise (image roughness or 
unevenness) becomes noticeable in the following situations.
- when shooting with a long exposure
- when shooting with a high sensitivity setting
- when the temperature of the CMOS sensor is high
You can reduce image noise by using Noise Reduction. However, images 
shot with Noise Reduction will take longer to save.
Reduces noise at high sensitivity (ISO) settings.
1Select [High-ISO NR] in the [A Rec. Mode 2] menu...

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Shooting Functions4
4Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Setting] and 
press the four-way controller (5).
The screen to set the noise reduction level according to the sensitivity 
appears.
5Use the four-way controller (23) 
to select a sensitivity value and 
use the four-way controller (45) 
to set the level of noise reduction 
which is applied to the selected 
sensitivity.
Turn the e-dial to display the [High-ISO 
NR 2] screen.
Press the | button to reset the settings.
The sensitivity values...

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Shooting Functions4Reduces noise during long exposures.
1Select [Slow Shutter Speed NR] in the [A Rec. Mode 2] 
menu and press the four-way controller (5).
2Use the four-way controller (23) 
to select [AUTO], [ON] or [OFF], 
and press the 4 button.
3Press the 3 button.
The camera is ready to take a picture.
Slow Shutter Speed NR
AUTODetermines conditions such as shutter speed, sensitivity, and 
internal temperature, and automatically applies Noise Reduction 
as necessary. (default setting)
ONApplies...

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Shooting Functions4 This camera features the following five exposure modes. Use the mode 
dial to change the exposure mode. (p.91)
The settings available for each exposure mode are as follows.
(z: Available #: Restricted×: Not available)
*1 In [Green Button] of the [A Rec. Mode 4] menu, you can make the setting so that the 
shutter speed and/or aperture value can be changed by turning the e-dial. (p.105)
Changing the Exposure Mode
Exposure 
ModeDescriptionEV Com-
pensationChange 
Shutter 
SpeedChange...

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Shooting Functions4
Automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value to obtain a proper 
exposure according to Program line when taking pictures.
You can also use the e-dial to change the shutter speed and aperture 
value while maintaining the proper exposure. (p.105)
1Set the mode dial to e.
2Turn the e-dial while pressing 
the mc button to adjust the 
exposure.
Using the e (Program) Mode
Using a Lens with an Aperture Ring
When using a lens with an aperture 
ring, set the aperture to the s...

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Shooting Functions4
The EV compensation value is 
displayed in the status screen and 
viewfinder.
• EV compensation value can be set in increments of 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV. Set the 
exposure steps in [1. EV Steps] of the [ACustom Setting 1] menu. (p.118)
• The proper exposure may not be obtained with the selected shutter speed 
and aperture value when the sensitivity is set to [Fixed Value] (p.98).
PAF.A
1/
ISO
ISOAUTO
125 5.6F
1 12 2+3-3AW B
12M[37]
200
JPEG
EV compensation value
E-dial in Program
You...

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Shooting Functions4You can set the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the subject.
The shutter speed and aperture value are automatically set according to 
the selected sensitivity to obtain a proper exposure.
1Set the mode dial to K.
2Turn the e-dial to adjust the 
sensitivity.
The set values are displayed in the status 
screen and viewfinder.
Using the K (Sensitivity Priority) Mode
• You can set the sensitivity to a value equivalent to ISO 200 to 12800. [AUTO] 
is not available.
• Turn the...

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Shooting Functions4 Lets you set the desired shutter speed for expressing moving subjects. 
When taking pictures of a fast moving subject, you can increase the 
shutter speed to make the subject look still or decrease the shutter speed 
to have the subject show movement.
The aperture value is automatically set to give a proper exposure 
depending on the shutter speed.
1Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.96)
1Set the mode dial to b.
2Turn the e-dial to adjust the 
shutter speed.
The shutter speed...

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Shooting Functions4
Set the aperture value for controlling the depth of field. The depth of field 
is deeper and the front and back of the focused object is clear when the 
aperture is set to a large value, a small lens opening. The depth of field is 
shallower and the front and back of the focused object is blurred when the 
aperture is set to a small value, large lens opening.
The shutter speed is automatically set to the proper exposure depending 
on the aperture value.
1Effect of Aperture and...