Ricoh A12 User Manual

GXR MOUNT A12

Instruction Manual

The serial number may be found on the bottom of the lens.

Package Contents

Before using your Ricoh lens, confirm that the package contains the items listed below.

Lens mount unit

The serial number may be found on the bottom.

Connector cap

Comes attached to the lens mount unit.

Mount cap

Comes attached to the lens mount unit.

Lens checker

Soft case

 Instruction manual

(this manual)

 Warranty

Introduction

To use this lens mount unit, you need to attach Leica M Mount Lens etc. to GXR camera body. Refer to the Camera Body User Guide for details about how to operate shooting and playback functions and change settings and to read important precautions for use. This instruction manual will explain functions and operating procedures that are available only when this lens mount unit is used with a compatible camera body. See also the

GXR Camera Body User Guide.

To make the best use of this product’s functions, read this manual thoroughly before use. Please keep this manual handy for ease of reference.

Ricoh Co., Ltd.

Safety precautions Read all safety precautions thoroughly to ensure safe use.

Test shots Take test shots to ensure that the camera is working properly

Exemption from liability Ricoh Co., Ltd. assumes no liability for failure to record or display

Warranty The warranty supplied with this product is only valid within the

Radio interference Operating this product in the vicinity of other electronic

before taking photos on important occasions.

and other materials, other than for personal, home, or other similarly limited purposes, without the consent of the copyright holder, is prohibited.

images as a result of product malfunction.

country of purchase. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for servicing the product in other countries or bearing any expense thereby incurred.

equipment may adversely affect both the camera and the other device. Interference is particularly likely if the camera is used in close proximity to a radio or television. This can be resolved by moving the camera as far as possible from the other device, reorienting the radio or television antenna, or plugging the radio or television into a different outlet.

© 2011 RICOH CO., LTD. All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without Ricoh’s express written permission. Ricoh reserves the right to change the contents of this document at any time without prior notice.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this document. Should you nevertheless notice any errors or omissions, we would be grateful if you would notify us at the address listed on the back cover of this booklet.

For the latest lens information, contact the lens retailer.

Safety Precautions

Warning Symbols

Various symbols are used throughout this instruction manual and on the product to prevent physical harm to you or other people and damage to property. The symbols and their meanings are explained below.

Danger

Warning

Caution

This symbol indicates matters that may lead to imminent risk of death or serious injury if ignored or incorrectly handled.

This symbol indicates matters that may lead to death or serious injury if ignored or incorrectly handled.

This symbol indicates matters that may lead to injury or physical damage if ignored or incorrectly handled.

Sample Warnings

The symbol alerts you to actions that must be performed.

The symbol alerts you to prohibited actions. The symbol may be combined with other symbols to indicate that a specific action is prohibited.

Examples

= Do not touch = Do not disassemble

Observe the following precautions to ensure safe use of this unit.

Danger

Do not attempt to disassemble, repair or alter the equipment yourself. The highvoltage circuitry in the equipment poses significant electrical hazard.

Warning

Keep the equipment out of the reach of children.

Do not touch the internal components of the equipment if they become exposed as a result of being dropped or damaged. The high-voltage circuitry in the equipment could lead to an electric shock. Remove the battery as soon as possible, being careful to avoid electric shocks or burns. Take the equipment to your nearest dealer or service center if it is damaged.

Do not use the equipment in wet areas as this could result in fire or electric shock.

Do not use the equipment near flammable gases, gasoline, benzene, thinner or similar substances to avoid the risk of explosion, fire or burns.

•

Do not use the equipment in locations where usage is restricted or prohibited as this may lead to disasters or accidents.

Caution

Do not allow the equipment to get wet. In addition, do not operate it with wet hands. Both pose the risk of electric shock.

Safety Precautions for Accessories

When using optional products, carefully read the instructions provided with the product before using that product.

Table of Contents

Package Contents ................................................................................................................. 2

Introduction ............................................................................................................................4

Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................ 7

Names of Parts ....................................................................................................15

Upgrading the Product .....................................................................................

Updating the firmware .....................................................................................................16

Attaching the Lens .............................................................................................19

Determining whether a lens can be used with the lens mount unit ...............19

Attaching the Lens .............................................................................................................22

Removing the Lens ............................................................................................................22

Cleaning the sensor unit ...................................................................................23

Shooting ...............................................................................................................24

Focus .......................................................................................................................................24

P: Program Shift Mode/A: Aperture Priority Mode .................................................24

S: Shutter Speed Priority Mode ......................................................................................25

M: Manual Exposure Mode ..............................................................................................25

Addition of Scene Modes.................................................................................................26

Enlarging pictures [Enlrg Display] ................................................................................27

Registering Functions to the Up-down Dial .............................................................28

Addition of Supported Sizes for Auto Resize Zoom ...............................................28

Settings ................................................................................................................29

[Picture Quality/Size] ......................................................................................................... 29

Photographs ...............................................................................................................30

Movies ........................................................................................................................... 31

[Noise Reduction] ...............................................................................................................32

[White Balance] ...................................................................................................................33

[ISO Setting] .......................................................................................................................... 34

[Focus Assist] ........................................................................................................................ 35

[Peripheral illum.]................................................................................................................35

[Distortion Correction] ...................................................................................................... 36

[Color shading correction] ...............................................................................................36

[Flash Shut Spd Lim] ..........................................................................................................37

Key Custom Settings Tab Menu .......................................................................38

[Reg. My Settings] ............................................................................................................... 38

[Edit My Settings] ................................................................................................................38

[Shutter Button Confirmation] .......................................................................................39

ADJ. Lever Settings .............................................................................................................39

[ADJ. Direct ISO Control] ..................................................................................................40

[Set Fn1/Fn2 Buttons]........................................................................................................40

[Delete My Settings] ..........................................................................................................40

[Restore Defaults] ...............................................................................................................41

[Zoom Button] .....................................................................................................................41

Setup Menu .........................................................................................................42

[ISO Auto-High Settings] .................................................................................................. 42

[Digital Zoom Image] Setting .........................................................................................42

[Target Zoom Play] ............................................................................................................. 43

Changing [Operation Sounds] ....................................................................................... 43

[Zoom Display Release] ....................................................................................................44

[Focus assist selection]......................................................................................................44

Specifications ......................................................................................................45

Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity ..................................................................50

Appendices .......................................................................................................... 53

Optional Accessories .........................................................................................................53

Precautions for Use ............................................................................................................54

Equipment Care and Storage ......................................................................................... 56

Warranty and Servicing ....................................................................................................58

Names of Parts

1 Connector

2 Lens release button

3 Body-side mount

1 2 3

Upgrading the Product

Updating the firmware

When you first attach the lens mount unit to the camera body, the version update function will start automatically if the firmware of the camera body need to be updated. In such case, update the firmware of the camera body using the following procedure. If the firmware version is already up to date, the version update function will not start and you can use the lens right away.

1 Check that the camera is turned off and attach the lens mount unit to

the camera body.

• For details about how to attach the lens mount unit, refer to the Camera Body User Guide.

2 Turn on the camera body.

• A confirmation message about updating the firmware appears.

3 Press the Fn1/Fn2 buttons to select [Yes] and then press the MENU/

OK button.

• The firmware update begins and the following messages appear on the picture display.

[Checking rewrite file] [Rewriting program] The camera restarts and the firmware version will be displayed, and then

the update will be completed.

Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• The lens does not have to be attached when updating the firmware.

• To confirm the firmware version, select [Firmware Version] in the setup

menu. Alternatively, with the camera off, keep the 6 (Play) button pressed for more than 1 second while holding the – button pressed down. The firmware version will appear for about 20 seconds.

• For the latest information on firmware updates, see the Ricoh Web site (http://www.ricoh.com/r_dc/).

Attaching the Lens

Determining whether a lens can be used with the lens mount unit

Check to see if your lens can be attached to the lens mount unit.

1 Line up the holes on the lens checker with the

tabs on the lens mount, and slide the lens checker straight onto the lens.

• Slide it on so that it lightly rests on the lens.

2 Place the lens on a flat surface, and check it from the side, edge-on.

• Check to make sure that the lens checker and the lens mount side are firmly attached to each other with no gaps.

The lens cannot be attached in the following cases:

The lens is sticking out of the top of the lens checker. There are gaps between the lens checker and the lens mount.

The lens can be used

with the unit

The lens cannot be used

with the unit

The lens cannot be used

with the unit

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