Ricoh Kr5 Instruction Manual

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Basic Operations3 The W features various capture modes, focus modes, and drive 
modes for expressing your photographic vision. This section explains how 
to take pictures by simply pressing the shutter release button.
1Set the mode dial to I.
The camera will select the optimal 
capture mode for the subject.
1 Selecting the Appropriate Capture 
Mode (p.91)
2Set the focus mode lever to =.
The focus mode changes to = 
(Autofocus) mode. 
When the shutter release button is 
pressed halfway in =, the camera...

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4Position the subject inside the 
AF frame and press the shutter 
release button halfway.
The autofocus system operates. The 
focus indicator ] appears in the 
viewfinder when the subject comes into 
focus.
When set to I (Auto Picture) mode, 
the optimal capture mode is automatically 
selected from U(Standard), 
=(Portrait), s(Landscape), q(Macro), 
\(Moving Object) or .(Night Scene 
Portrait).
The built-in flash pops up automatically 
when necessary.
1 Operating the shutter release...

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6Review the captured image on 
the monitor.
The image appears for 1 second on the 
monitor shortly after capturing (Instant 
Review).
1 Setting the Display for Instant 
Review (p.276)
You can magnify the image during Instant 
Review with the e-dial. (p.223) 
You can delete the image during Instant 
Review by pressing the K/i button.
1 Deleting a Single Image (p.84)
• You can set the camera so that pressing the =/L button will focus 
automatically, in the same way as pressing the...

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Operating the shutter release button
The shutter release button has two working positions.
Pressing it down halfway (first position) displays the indicators in the 
viewfinder and the autofocus system operates. Pressing it fully 
(second position) takes a picture.
• Press the shutter release button gently when taking a picture to prevent 
camera shake.
• Practice pressing the shutter release button halfway/fully to learn 
where the first position and second position are.
• The...

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Subjects that are difficult to focus on
The autofocus mechanism is not perfect. Focusing may be difficult 
when taking pictures under the following conditions. These also apply 
to manual focusing using the focus indicator ] in the viewfinder.
(a)  Extremely low-contrast subjects such as a white wall in the 
focusing area
(b)  Subjects which do not reflect much light within the focusing 
area
(c)  Fast moving objects
(d)  Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting (bright...

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Using a Zoom Lens
Enlarge the subject (telephoto) or capture a wider area (wide angle) with 
a zoom lens. Adjust the subject to the desired size and take pictures.
1Turn the zoom ring to the right or 
left.
Turn the zoom ring clockwise for 
telephoto and counterclockwise for wide 
angle.
• The smaller the number displayed for the focal length, the wider the angle. 
The larger the number, the more magnified the image appears.
• Power Zoom functions (Image Size Tracking, Zoom Clip, and...

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Using the Built-in Flash
Use the following procedures to take pictures in low light or backlit 
conditions and when you want to use the built-in flash.
The built-in flash is optimum for a subject at a distance from 0.7 m to 5 m. 
Exposure will not be properly controlled and vignetting (darkening of the 
corners of the image due to a lack of light) may occur when used at a 
distance closer than 0.7 m (this distance varies slightly depending on the 
lens being used and the set...

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The flash modes that can be selected differ depending on the capture 
mode.
*1 This can be selected in Q (Surf & Snow), K (Food), l (Night Snap), R (Kids), and Y 
(Pet) of H mode.
1Press the four-way controller (3) 
in Capture mode.
The [Flash Mode] screen appears.
The flash modes that can be selected for 
the set capture mode appear.
D
Manual Flash+
Red-eye 
ReductionDischarges the flash manually. A pre-flash for red-eye 
reduction is discharged before the main flash.
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2Use the four-way controller 
(45) to select a flash mode.
Turn the e-dial to perform the flash 
exposure compensation. (p.81)
3Press the 4 button.
The camera is ready to take a picture.
1Set the mode dial to I, =, q, . or H.
The flash is deactivated when A(Night Scene), K(Sunset), n (Stage 
Lighting), Z (Night Scene HDR), U(Candlelight), or E(Museum) is 
selected in H(Scene) mode. The built-in flash does not pop up when 
set to l (Night Snap) in H (Scene) mode.
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4Push down on the portion 
indicated in the illustration to 
retract the built-in flash.
1Press the K/i button.
The built-in flash pops up and begins 
charging. The b mode is used 
regardless of the flash mode setting. 
When the flash is fully charged, 
bappears in the viewfinder. (p.32)
2Press the shutter release button fully.
The flash discharges and the picture is taken.
3Push the built-in flash down to retract.
Switch between C (Auto Flash Discharge) and b (Manual Flash...