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 
focuses automatically. (p.122) 
3Look through the viewfinder to 
view the subject.
A zoom lens can be used to change the 
size of the subject in the viewfinder. 
(p.74)
Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings
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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 button 
(p.72)
1 Subjects that are difficult to focus on 
(p.73)
1 Using the Built-in Flash (p.75)
1 Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point) (p.129)
5Press the shutter release button 
fully.
The picture is taken.
This action is referred to as releasing the 
shutter or release.
Focus indicatorFlash
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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 shutter release button 
halfway. (p.123)
• You can preview the image in the viewfinder or on the monitor and check the 
composition, exposure, and focus before taking pictures. (p.137) 
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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 viewfinder indicators are displayed while the shutter release button 
is pressed halfway. The indicators are displayed for about 10 seconds 
(default setting) while the exposure metering timer is on after you take 
your finger off the button. (p.32, p.116) 
Not pressed Pressed halfway
(first position)Pressed fully
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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 
background)
(e)  If repeating vertical or horizontal line patterns appear within 
the focusing area
(f)  Multiple subjects in the foreground and background within the 
focusing area
If the subject cannot be focused automatically, set the focus mode 
lever to \ and use the manual focus mode to focus on the subject 
with the aid of the matte field in the viewfinder. (p.135) 
The subject may not be focused even when the ] (focus indicator) is 
displayed when (e) and (f) above apply. 
						

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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 Auto Zoom 
Effect) are not compatible with this camera.
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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 sensitivity (p.178)).
For details on the built-in flash and instructions on how to take pictures with an 
external flash, refer to the “Using the Flash” (p.173).
Setting the Flash Mode
Flash ModeFunction
CAuto Flash 
DischargeThe camera automatically measures the ambient light 
and determines whether to use the flash. The flash 
pops up and discharges automatically when necessary, 
such as when using a shutter speed which is likely to 
cause camera shake or in backlit conditions (except 
when in s(Landscape), \ (Moving Object) or l 
(Night Snap) in H(Scene) mode). The flash may pop 
up but may not discharge if the camera determines that 
the flash is not necessary.
bManual Flash 
DischargeDischarges the flash manually. Discharges when the 
flash is popped up, does not discharge when retracted.
iAuto Flash+Red-
eye ReductionDischarges a pre-flash for red-eye reduction before the 
automatic flash.
Compatibility of built-in flash and lens
Vignetting may occur depending on the lens being used and the 
capture conditions. We recommend taking a test shot to check the 
compatibility.
1 Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash (p.179)
• When using the built-in flash, remove the lens hood before shooting.
• The built-in flash fully discharges for lenses without a function to set the 
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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.
GSlow-speed SyncSets to a slow shutter speed depending on the 
brightness. For example, when using this to shoot a 
portrait with the sunset in the background, both the 
person and the background are captured beautifully.
HSlow-speed Sync+
Red-eyeDischarges a pre-flash for red-eye reduction before the 
main flash is discharged with Slow-speed Sync.
I
kTrailing Curtain 
SyncDischarges the flash immediately before closing the 
shutter curtain. Captures moving objects as if they are 
leaving a trail behind. (p.176)
rWireless ModeYou can synchronize a dedicated external flash 
(AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) without using a sync cord. 
(p.183)
Capture ModeSelectable Flash Mode
I/=/s/q/\/./H *1C/b/i/D/r
e/K/cE
/F/G/H/I/r
b/aE/F/k/r
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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.
2Press the shutter release button 
halfway.
The built-in flash pops up if necessary 
and begins charging. When the flash is 
fully charged, b appears in the 
viewfinder. (p.32)
3Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
Using Auto Flash Discharge Mode C, 
i 
(Automatic Flash Pop-up)
OKMENU0.0 Flash 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 Discharge) 
by pressing the K/i button while the built-in flash is popped up.
Using Manual Flash Discharge Mode b, 
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