Ricoh Kr5 Instruction Manual

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Using the Flash5 Combining two or more external flashes (AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ or 
AF200FG) or using an external flash in combination with the built-in flash 
allows multiple flash photography (contrast-control-sync flash 
photography). This is based on the difference between the amounts of 
light discharged from multiple units.
1Connect the external flash to the camera indirectly. 
Refer to p.187.
2Set the sync mode for the external flash to contrast-
control-sync mode.
3Set the mode dial to e, K, b, c...

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6Shooting Settings
This chapter describes how to set the save format for 
pictures taken and other settings.
Setting a File Format .......................................... 192
Setting the Green Button Function  .................. 197
Setting the White Balance .................................. 200
Correcting Images .............................................. 207
Setting the Image Finishing Tone ..................... 213 

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Setting a File Format
You can select the number of recorded pixels from E, J, P and i. 
The more pixels there are, the larger the picture and the bigger the file 
size. The file size will also vary according to the [JPEG Quality] setting. 
The default setting is E.
The paper sizes above are references for optimal printing by recorded 
pixels. The quality of the captured photo or printed picture depends on the 
quality level, exposure control, resolution of the printer and a variety...

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3Use the four-way controller 
(45) to select the number of 
recorded pixels.
When the number of recorded pixels is 
changed, the number of recordable 
images appears at the top right of the 
screen.
4Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the control panel.
You can set the image quality level (compression ratio). The file size will 
also vary according to the [JPEG Recorded Pixels] setting. The default 
setting is C (Best).
1Press the M button in the status screen.
The control...

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2Use the four-way controller 
(2345) to select [JPEG 
Quality] and press the 4 
button.
The [JPEG Quality] screen appears.
3Use the four-way controller 
(45) to select a quality level.
When the quality level is changed, the 
number of recordable images at that 
quality level appears at the top right of the 
screen. 
4Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the control panel.
You can also change the setting from the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu (p.87).
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Shooting Settings6 You can set the format of image files.
1Press the M button in the status screen.
The control panel appears.
Press the M button when the status screen is not displayed.
2Use the four-way controller 
(2345) to select [File Format] 
and press the 4 button.
The [File Format] screen appears.
Setting the File Format
JPEGCaptures images in JPEG format (default setting). 
You can change the number of recorded pixels in [JPEG Recorded 
Pixels], and the image quality level in [JPEG...

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3Use the four-way controller 
(45) to select a file format.
When the file format is changed, the 
number of recordable images appears at 
the top right of the screen.
4Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the control panel.
You can select PEF or DNG format in [RAW 
File Format] of the [A Rec. Mode 4] menu 
(p.88) when capturing images in RAW format.
• You can also change the setting from the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu (p.87).
• The file format is fixed to [JPEG] when the capture...

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Setting the Green Button Function 
You can assign one of the following functions to the | button and access 
the function by simply pressing the button while shooting.
1Select [Green Button] in the [ARec. Mode 4] menu and 
press the four-way controller (5).
The [Green Button] screen appears.
2Press the four-way controller 
(5).
Green Button Resets the values being adjusted. (default setting)
Custom Image Sets the Custom Image settings. (p.213)
Optical Preview Displays the Optical...

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3Use the four-way controller 
(23) to select a function to 
assign to the | button, and 
press the 4 button.
4Press the 3 button twice.
The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again.
When [One Push File Format] is assigned to the | button, specify the 
function settings.
1Select [One Push File Format] in Step 3 of “Setting the 
Green Button Function”.
2Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Cancel after 1 
shot].
3Use the four-way controller 
(45) to...