Ricoh Wg4 User Manual

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You can choose the number of recorded pixels for still pictures.
The larger the number of recorded pixels, the clearer the details will appear when 
you print your picture. As the quality of the printed picture also depends on the image 
quality, exposure control, resolution of the printer, and other factors, you do not need 
to select more than the required number of recorded pixels.  h is adequate for 
making postcard-size prints. The more pixels  there are, the larger the picture and the 
bigger the file size.
Refer to the following table for the appropriate setting according to expected 
usage.
• The default setting is  .
• V  can be set only when   (Report) mode is set.  V does not appear in the 
[Recorded Pixels] options.
Selecting the Number of Recorded Pixels
Recorded PixelsExpected Usage
4608×3456 For printing high quality photos or A4-size pictures or 
larger, or editing images on a computer.
3456×3456
4608×2592
6 3072×2304
3072×1728
f 2592×1944
2592×1464
h 2048×1536 For making postcard-size prints.
h 1920×1080
V 1280×960
l 1024×768
m 640×480 For posting on a website or attaching to e-mails.
If you select  /
6/f /h /l /m , 
the aspect ratio of the screen is 4:3. The 
monitor display for image capture and 
playback is as shown on the right.
Clearer
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1Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Recorded Pixels] 
in the [ A Rec. Mode] menu.
2Press the four-way controller ( 5).
A pull-down menu appears.
3Use the four-way controller (23) to change the number of 
recorded pixels.
4Press the  4 button.The setting is saved.
Select the quality level (data compression ratio) for still images according to how 
the images will be used.
The more stars (E ), the higher the quality of the image, but the file size increases. 
The selected number of recorded pixels also affects the size of the image file 
(1 p.89).
Quality Level
1Use the four-way controller ( 23) to select [Quality Level] in 
the [ A Rec. Mode] menu.
2Press the four-way controller ( 5).
A pull-down menu appears.
3Use the four-way controller (23) to change the quality level.
The number of recordable still pictures is  displayed at the top of the screen when 
you select a quality level.
4Press the  4 button.The setting is saved.
The selectable number of recorded pixels differs depending on the shooting 
mode. Refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.204) for 
details.
Selecting the Quality Level of Still Pictures
C Best Lowest compression ratio. Suitable for photo prints.
D Better Standard compression ratio. Suitable for viewing the image 
on a computer screen. (default setting)
E Good Highest compression ratio. Suitable for attaching to e-mails 
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You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance according 
to the light conditions at the time of shooting.
1Use the four-way controller (23) to select [White Balance] in 
the [ A Rec. Mode] menu.
2Press the four-way controller ( 5).
The [White Balance] screen appears.
3Use the four-way controller (23) 
to change the setting.
You can check the results of available white 
balance settings on the preview image each 
time you press the four-way controller.
Adjusting the White Balance
F Auto The camera adjusts the white balance automatically.
GDaylight Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight.
lShade Use this mode when taking pictures outside in the shade.
ITungsten Light Use this mode when taking pictures under tungsten lamps 
or electric lights other than fluorescent.
JD
Daylight Colors 
Fluorescent
Use this mode when taking pictures under fluorescent 
light.
JNDaylight White 
Fluorescent
JW
White Light 
Fluorescent
KManual Use this mode when adjusting the white balance manually.
• Set another white balance if you are not satisfied with the color balance of 
pictures taken with the white balance set to  F.
• The white balance setting may not be changed depending on the selected  shooting mode. Refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” 
(p.204) for details.
O KMENMEN UOKMENU
White Balance
AutoA u t oAuto
D
OKO KCancelC a n c e lOK
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4Press the 4 button.The setting is saved.
Refer to the following instructions if you want to set the white balance by 
selecting the fluorescent light type, or adjust it manually.
Select the proper fluorescent light type from  JD (Daylight Colors Fluorescent), 
J N (Daylight White Fluorescent), or  JW (White Light Fluorescent).
1In the [White Balance] screen, use the four-way controller 
(23) to select [ JD (Daylight Colors Fluorescent)].
2Press the four-way controller ( 5).
3Press the four-way controller (23) to select the fluorescent 
light type.
The white balance is automatically adjusted.
4Press the  4 button.
The setting is saved.
Have a blank sheet of white paper or similar material ready.
1In the [White Balance] screen, use the four-way controller 
(23) to select  K (Manual).
2Point the camera at the blank sheet of paper or other material 
so that it fills the frame displayed in the center of the screen.
3Press the shutter release button fully.The white balance is automatically adjusted.
If you change the [White Balance] setting frequently, you can save time by 
assigning the Fn Setting to the Green button (p.102).
Saving the White Balance setting  1p.123
Selecting the Fluorescent Light Type
The icon displayed on the [White Balance] screen changes when the 
fluorescent light type is changed. 
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4Press the 4 button.The setting is saved and the screen returns to the [ A Rec. Mode] menu.
You can set the area of the screen where  the brightness is metered to determine 
the exposure.
1Use the four-way controller ( 23) to select [AE Metering] in 
the [ A Rec. Mode] menu.
2Press the four-way controller ( 5).A pull-down menu appears.
3Use the four-way controller (23) to select a metering 
method.
4Press the  4 button.The setting is saved.
Setting the AE Metering
LMulti-segment 
metering The camera divides the screen into 256 areas, meters the 
brightness and determines the exposure.
M
Center-
weighted 
meteringThe camera takes a reading of the overall brightness of the 
screen with the center of the screen having more influence 
on the exposure.
NSpot AE 
metering
The camera determines the exposure by metering the 
brightness only at the center of the screen.
• When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the brightness is 
metered and the exposure is determined.
• When the subject is not at the center of the screen and you want to use the  Spot AE metering, center the subject on the screen and press and hold the 
shutter release button halfway to lock the exposure, then compose your 
picture again and press the shutter release button fully.
• The AE Metering setting may not be changed depending on the selected  shooting mode. Refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” 
(p.204) for details.
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You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings.
1Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sensitivity] in the 
[A  Rec. Mode] menu.
2Press the four-way controller ( 5).A pull-down menu appears.
3Use the four-way controller (23) to change the sensitivity.
4Press the 4 button.The setting is saved.
Setting the Sensitivity
AUTO The sensitivity is automatically set by the camera. 
(Default value: sensitivity 125-1600)
125 The lower the sensitivity, the less noise that affects the image. The 
shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions.
200
400
800
1600 Higher sensitivity settings use faster shutter speeds in low light 
conditions to reduce camera shake, but the image may be affected 
by noise.
3200
6400
• The sensitivity cannot be changed in some shooting modes. Refer to 
“Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.204) for details.
• When the shooting mode is set to   (Report), the AUTO sensitivity range  is fixed at 125-6400.
• When [Shake Reduction] is set to [Dual], 3200 and 6400 cannot be 
selected.
• When [Highlight Correction] is set to  [On], the minimum sensitivity value is 
doubled.
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Set the sensitivity range when the sensitivity is set to AUTO.The sensitivity can be set to 125-200, 125-400, 125-800, 125-1600, 125-3200, 125-
6400.
1Use the four-way controller (23) to select [AUTO ISO Range] 
in the [ A Rec. Mode] menu.
2Press the four-way controller ( 5).A pull-down menu appears.
3Use the four-way controller (23) to select the sensitivity 
adjustment range.
4Press the  4 button.The setting is saved.
You can adjust the overall  brightness of the picture.
Use this function to take pictures that are intentionally overexposed or underexposed.
1Use the four-way controller ( 23) to select [EV 
Compensation] in the [ A Rec. Mode] menu.
2Use the four-way controller ( 45) to select the exposure 
compensation value.
To brighten, select a positive (+) value. To darken, select a negative (–) value.
You can choose the compensation value in the range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV in 1/
3 EV steps.
Setting AUTO ISO Range
• The selectable sensitivity range differs depending on the selected shooting  mode. Refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.204) for 
details.
• When [Shake Reduction] is set to [Dual], 125-3200 and 125-6400 cannot  be selected.
• When [Highlight Correction] is set to  [On], the minimum sensitivity value is 
doubled.
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Expands the dynamic range and prevents bright and dark areas from occurring. 
[Highlight Correction] adjusts the bright areas when the image is too bright and 
[Shadow Correction] adjusts the dark  areas when the image is too dark.
1Use the four-way controller (23) to select [D-Range Setting] 
in the [ A Rec. Mode] menu.
2Press the four-way controller ( 5).The [D-Range Setting] screen appears.
3Use the four-way controller (23) 
to select [Highlight Correction] or 
[Shadow Correction].
4Press the four-way controller ( 5).A pull-down menu appears.
5Use the four-way controller (23) to change the setting.
• When a histogram is displayed in Still Picture Capture Mode or playback 
mode, you can check whether the exposure is correct (p.28).
• EV Compensation cannot be used in some shooting modes. Refer to  “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.204) for details.
Saving the EV Compensation setting  1p.123
Correcting the Brightne ss (D-Range Setting)
Auto The camera corrects the bright/dark areas automatically as necessary.
On The camera always corrects the bright/dark areas.
Off The camera does not correct the bright/dark areas.
MENU
D-Range Setting
Highlight Correction
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6Press the 4 button.The setting is saved.
The D-Range Setting icon appears on the 
display.
By using this function, you can correct camera shake during shooting. You can 
select the optical correction only (Sensor Shift) or both the optical and electronic 
corrections (Dual). The default setting is [Sensor Shift].
1Use the four-way controller ( 23) to select [Shake Reduction] 
in the [ A Rec. Mode] menu.
2Press the four-way controller ( 5).A pull-down menu appears.
3Use the four-way controller (23) to change the setting.
4Press the 4 button.The setting is saved.
PWhen [Highlight Correction] is set 
to [Auto] or [On]
QWhen [Shadow Correction] is set to 
[Auto] or [On]
O
When both [Highlight Correction] 
and [Shadow Correction] are set to 
[Auto] or [On]
• When [Highlight Correction] is set to  [On], the minimum sensitivity value is 
doubled.
• If you change the [Highlight Correction] or [Shadow Correction] setting  frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button (p.102).
The D-Range setting cannot be set in some shooting modes. Refer to 
“Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.204) for details.
Setting the Shake Reduction
Sensor Shift Corrects camera shake optically only.
Dual Corrects camera shake both optically and electronically.
Off Does not apply optical or electronic correction.
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•In 9 (Green) mode, the setting is fixed to [Sensor Shift].
• In   (Handheld Night Snap) mode, the setting is fixed to [Dual].
• In the following situations, [Dual] cannot be set. When [Dual] has been  already set, the setting automatically switches to [Sensor Shift].
• when  j (Continuous Shooting),  c (Burst Shooting), or g (Self-timer) is 
selected as the drive mode
• when the sensitivity is set to 3200 or 6400
• when the flash is activated
• when a picture is taken without pressing the shutter release button  halfway
• when  c (Digital SR),  S (Fireworks), or   (HDR) is selected as the 
shooting mode
• For correcting camera shake in  C (Movie),   (Underwater Movie),  c 
(Time-Lapse Movie), or   (1cm-Macro Movie) mode, use the Movie SR 
function (p.116).
• When [Dual] is set, the optical correction is used whenever the camera can  correct camera shake optically.
• Shake Reduction cannot be set in some shooting modes. Refer to 
“Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.204) for details.
Shake Reduction may not be effective when the shutter speed is slow. We 
recommend you turn off Shake Reduction and use a tripod for slow shutter 
speeds.