Ricoh Kr5 Instruction Manual

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Using the Flash5
Lens Compatibility with the Built-in 
Flash
Depending on the lens used with the W, even if a lens without a hood 
is attached, the use of the built-in flash may not be available or may be 
limited due to vignetting.
DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, and FA lenses not listed below can be used without 
problems.
* The following lenses were evaluated without a hood.
Unavailable due to vignetting
Available depending on other factors
Lens Name
DA FISH-EYE 10-17mm F3.5-4.5ED (IF)
DA12-24mm F4ED AL...

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Using an External Flash (Optional)
Using an optional external flash AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ, AF200FG or 
AF160FC enables a variety of flash modes, such as P-TTL auto flash 
mode, depending on the external flash being used. See the chart below for 
details.
(z: Available #: Restricted×: Not available)
*1 Available only when using a DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, FA, F or A lens.
*2 Shutter speed of 1/90 sec. or slower.
*3 When combined with the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ, 1/3 of the flash discharge can...

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Using the Flash5
You can use [P-TTL Auto] with the AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ, AF200FG or 
AF160FC flash unit. The flash pre-flashes before the actual flash and 
confirms the subject (the distance, brightness, contrast, whether it is 
backlit, etc.) using the camera 16-segment metering sensor. The flash 
output for the actual flash is adjusted based on the information obtained 
from the pre-flash, enabling flash photography with more accurate 
exposure for the subject than with normal TTL auto.
1Remove the...

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Using the Flash5With the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ, you can discharge the flash to take a 
picture at a shutter speed faster than 1/180 second.
1Remove the cover of the hot shoe and attach the external 
flash (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) to the camera.
2Set the mode dial to b or a.
3Turn on the camera and the external flash.
4Set the external flash sync mode to HSb (high-speed 
flash sync).
5Confirm that the external flash is fully charged and then 
take a picture.
• P-TTL auto is only available with an...

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Using the Flash5 By using two external flashes (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) or using the 
built-in flash with one or more external flashes, you can shoot in P-TTL 
flash mode without connecting the flash units with a cord.
First, set the channel for the external flash unit.
1Set the channel for the external flash unit.
2Remove the cover of the hot shoe and attach the external 
flash.
3Turn on the camera and the external flash, and press the 
shutter release button halfway.
The built-in flash is set to the...

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Using the Flash5Set the camera to wireless flash mode when using an external flash in 
combination with the built-in flash.
1Press the four-way controller (3).
The [Flash Mode] screen appears.
2Select r and press the 4 
button.
The camera is ready to take a picture.
Using the Built-in Flash in Wireless Mode
When the drive mode is set to i (Remote Control (3s delay)) or the lens 
aperture is not set to the s position, r cannot be selected.
Flash Mode
Wireless Mode
Cancel OK
OKMENU0.0
Changing the...

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Using the Flash5  Using a Combination of the Built-in Flash and an External Flash 
Unit
1Remove the external flash unit after the channel is set on 
the camera, and place it at the desired location.
2Set the camera flash to r mode, and press the K/i 
button.
3Confirm that both flashes are fully charged and then take 
a picture.
 Using a Combination of External Flash Units
1Set the wireless mode of the external flash directly 
connected to the camera to [MASTER] or [CONTROL].
2On the wireless remote...

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Using the Flash5
Wireless Flash Control (P-TTL Flash Mode)
When using external flash units (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) for 
wireless shooting, the following information is exchanged between 
the flash units before the flash is discharged.
Press the shutter release button fully.
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1 The flash directly connected to the camera emits a control flash 
(relays the flash mode of the camera).
2 The wireless remote flash emits a test flash (relays confirmation 
of subject).
3 The flash...

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Using the Flash5 When using the built-in flash with an external flash that does not have a 
wireless flash mode function such as AF200FG, attach the Hot Shoe 
Adapter F
G (optional) to the camera hot shoe and an Off-Camera Shoe 
Adapter F (optional) to the bottom of the external flash, and connect these 
with the Extension Cord F5P (optional) as shown in the illustration below. 
The Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F can be mounted to your tripod using the 
tripod screw.
Only a P-TTL auto flash can be used in...

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Using the Flash5You can combine two or more external flashes (AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ or 
AF200FG) or you can use two or more external flashes in combination with 
the built-in flash. You can use the extension cord connection terminal on 
the flash to connect the AF540FGZ. You can connect AF360FGZ or 
AF200FG units as shown in the illustration below. Connect an external 
flash and the Hot Shoe Adapter F (optional) to the Off-Camera Shoe 
Adapter F (optional) and then connect another Off-Camera Shoe...