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 focus is locked.p.133
6. Link AE to AF 
PointSets whether to link the exposure and AF 
point in the focusing area during multi-
segment metering.p.115
7. Auto Bracketing 
OrderSets the order for Exposure Bracketing 
shooting.p.118
A28. Superimpose AF 
AreaSets whether to display the selected AF 
point in the viewfinder.p.130
9. AF.S SettingSets the action priority for when = mode 
is set to l and the shutter release 
button is fully pressed.p.125
10. AF.C SettingSets the action priority for Continuous 
Shooting when = mode is set to k.p.126
11. AF Assist LightSets whether to use the AF assist light 
when autofocusing in dark locations.p.127
12. WB When 
Using FlashSets the white balance setting when using 
flash.p.201
13. AWB in 
Tungsten Light
Sets whether to adjust the tungsten light 
color tone when the white balance is set to 
F (Auto White Balance).–
14. AF with Remote 
ControlSets whether to use autofocus when 
shooting with remote control.p.148 
						

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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 
displayed on the monitor and to display it 
again next time the 3 button is 
pressed.p.275
20. Catch-in FocusWhen set to [On], if [AF Mode] is set to 
f or l and a manual focus lens is 
attached, catch-in focus shooting is 
enabled and the shutter is released 
automatically when the subject comes into 
focus.p.136
21. AF Fine 
AdjustmentAdjusts the AF focusing position. p.128
A422. Using Aperture 
RingSets whether to enable shutter release 
when the lens aperture ring is set to the 
position other than s.p.314
Reset Custom 
FunctionsResets all the settings in the [A Custom 
Setting 1-4] menus to the defaults.p.311
MenuItemFunctionPage 
						

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Shooting Functions4
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 with Live 
View, d (Blue Sky) and K (Sunset) can also be 
selected in I mode.)
p.92
H (Scene) 
modesA (Night Scene)/ Q (Surf & Snow)/ K (Food)/ 
K(Sunset)/ n (Stage Lighting)/ l (Night Snap)/
Z(Night Scene HDR)/ R (Kids)/ Y (Pet)/ 
U(Candlelight)/ E(Museum)
p.93
Exposure modese (Program)/ K (Sensitivity Priority)/ b (Shutter 
Priority)/ c (Aperture Priority)/ a (Manual)p.95
Movie modeC(Movie)p.165
Dial indicator 
						

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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 portraits. Reproduces a healthy 
and bright skin tone.
sLandscapeDeepens the focus range, emphasizes contour and 
saturation of trees and the sky, and produces a 
vibrant image.
qMacroLets you take vibrant pictures of flowers and other 
small subjects at short distances.
\Moving ObjectLets you take sharp pictures of a quickly moving 
subject, such as at sporting events. The drive mode 
is fixed to g (Continuous Shooting (Hi)).
.Night Scene 
PortraitLets you capture people against a night view or at dusk.
aFlash OffThe flash is deactivated. Other settings are the same 
as U (Standard) in I.
In ., even though the flash is used, the camera will use slow shutter speeds 
so the background areas beyond the flash’s reach will also appear correctly 
exposed in the picture (1 Slow-speed Sync (p.174)). To prevent camera 
shake, either use the Shake Reduction function or mount the camera on a 
tripod.
When \ is automatically selected in I, pictures are taken in the drive 
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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 poorly lit place.
lNight Snap For taking snapshots in poorly lit place.
ZNight Scene HDRCaptures 3 images to generate a single HDR image. 
Exposure is optimized for dim lighting
RKidsFor capturing moving kids. Reproduces healthy and 
bright skin tone. The drive mode is fixed to g 
(Continuous Shooting (Hi)).
YPetFor capturing moving pets. The drive mode is fixed to 
g (Continuous Shooting (Hi)).
UCandlelight For capturing scenes in candlelight.
EMuseumFor capturing images in places where a flash is 
prohibited.
The flash is deactivated in A, K, n, Z, U and E. To prevent camera 
shake, either use the Shake Reduction function or mount the camera on a 
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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
AF.A
1/
ISO
ISOAUTO
15 4.0F
1 12 2+3-3AW B
12M[123]JPEG
1600
12M
[37]
Scene Mode
Night Scene
JPEG
HDRHDROFFOFFOFFOFF
AF.A
OFFOFF
Cancel Used for night scenes.
OKOKMENU
Use a tripod, etc. to
prevent shaking
Night SceneNight SceneSCN 
						

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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 
value to obtain a proper exposure according to 
Program line when taking pictures.
p.103 KSensitivity 
PriorityAutomatically sets the shutter speed and aperture 
value to obtain a proper exposure according to the 
set sensitivity.
b
Shutter Priority
Lets you set the desired shutter speed to freeze or 
emphasize subject movement. Take pictures of 
fast moving subjects that look still or subjects that 
give a sense of movement.
cAperture 
PriorityLets you set the desired aperture value for 
controlling the depth of field. Use it to obtain a 
blurred or sharp background.
aManualLets you set the shutter speed and aperture value 
to capture the picture with creative intent.
MENUExit Used for night scenes.
Use a tripod, etc. to
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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 time, creating 
different effects.
Use the b (Shutter Priority) mode.
 Using slower shutter speed
If the subject is moving, the image will be 
blurred because the shutter is open longer.
It is possible to enhance the effect of 
motion (rivers, waterfalls, waves, etc.) by 
intentionally using a slower shutter speed.
 Using faster shutter speed
Choosing a faster shutter speed will allow 
freezing the action of a moving subject.
A faster shutter speed also helps to 
prevent camera shake.
By changing the aperture, you can control the depth of the area that 
appears in focus in the picture (the depth of field). By either narrowing the 
focus to emphasize a single point or giving depth to your picture instead 
you can completely change the feel of the picture you create.
Use the c (Aperture Priority) mode.
Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed
Effect of Shutter Speed
Effect of Aperture 
						

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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 landscape with the 
aperture narrowed, the landscape in front 
and behind the flower will be in focus.
Aperture and Depth of Field
The following table summarizes how the aperture affects the depth of 
field.
The depth of field may also change depending on the lens used and 
the distance to the subject.
• The depth of field for the W differs depending on the lens but 
compared to a 35 mm camera, the value is roughly one aperture 
setting lower (the focused range becomes narrower).
• The wider the wide-angle lens, and the farther away the subject, 
the deeper the depth of field is (some zoom lenses do not have a 
scale for depth of field because of their designs).
ApertureOpen Close
(Smaller value)  (Larger value)
Depth of fieldShallow Deep
Area of focus Narrow Wide
Lens focal lengthLonger Shorter
(Telephoto)  (Wide-angle)
Distance to the subject Near Far 
						

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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.
4Press the 4 button.
The camera is ready to take a picture.
Setting the Sensitivity
OKMENU
ISO
ISOAUTO2001600
200
Cancel Sensitivity
OK AUTO Setting