RICOH LENS
A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Instruction Manual
The serial number may be found on the bottom of the lens.
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Package Contents
Before using your Ricoh lens, confirm that the package contains the items
listed below.
Camera unit
The serial number may be found on the bottom.
Connector cap
Comes attached to the camera unit.
Soft case
Lens cap
Comes attached to the camera unit.
Instruction manual
(this manual)
Warranty
Introduction
To use this lens, you need to attach it to a compatible 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 camera 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.
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Safety precautions Read all safety precautions thoroughly to ensure safe use.
Test shots Take test shots to ensure that the camera is working properly
Copyright Reproduction or alteration of copyrighted documents, magazines,
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Table of Contents
Package Contents ................................................................................................................. 2
Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 3
Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................ 6
Names of Parts ....................................................................................................15
Upgrading the Product .....................................................................................
Updating the firmware .....................................................................................................16
Shooting ...............................................................................................................18
Level Indicator .....................................................................................................................18
Macro Functions..................................................................................................................18
Built-in Flash .........................................................................................................................18
Mode P: Program Shift ......................................................................................................19
M: Manual Exposure Mode .............................................................................................. 21
Addition of Scene Modes.................................................................................................21
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Enlarging pictures ..............................................................................................................22
Addition of new target shift function..........................................................................23
Registering Functions to the Up-down Dial .............................................................24
Addition of Supported Sizes for Auto Resize Zoom ............................................... 24
Playback Mode ....................................................................................................24
Camera Unit Information Display .................................................................................24
Settings ................................................................................................................25
[Picture Quality/Size] .........................................................................................................25
Photographs ...............................................................................................................26
Movies ...........................................................................................................................27
[Auto Bracket] ......................................................................................................................28
[Interval Shooting] .............................................................................................................28
[Noise Reduction] ...............................................................................................................29
[White Balance] ...................................................................................................................29
[ISO Setting] ..........................................................................................................................30
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[Focus Assist] ........................................................................................................................31
[Dynamic Range Compensation] ..................................................................................32
[Shutter Speed Auto Shift] ..............................................................................................33
Key Custom Settings Tab Menu .......................................................................34
[Reg. My Settings] ...............................................................................................................34
[ADJ. Lever Settings] ..........................................................................................................34
[Shutter Button Confirmation] .......................................................................................35
[Set Fn1/Fn2 Buttons]........................................................................................................35
[ADJ. Direct ISO Control] ..................................................................................................36
[Delete My Settings] ..........................................................................................................37
[Restore Defaults] ...............................................................................................................37
Setup Menu .........................................................................................................38
[ISO Step Setting] ................................................................................................................ 38
[ISO Auto-High Settings] ..................................................................................................38
[Sleep Mode] [Auto Power Off] .....................................................................................38
[Level Setting] ......................................................................................................................39
[Level (Tilt) Calibration] ....................................................................................................39
[Digital Zoom Image] Setting .........................................................................................39
[Target Zoom Play] .............................................................................................................40
[Spot AF Area Setting] ....................................................................................................... 40
[Zoom Display Release] ....................................................................................................40
[Focus assist selection]......................................................................................................41
[Keep shooting conditions] ............................................................................................. 41
[White Saturation Display] ..............................................................................................42
[Copyright notice] ..............................................................................................................42
[Firmware Version] .............................................................................................................. 42
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Specifications ......................................................................................................43
Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity ..................................................................49
Appendices ..........................................................................................................52
Optional Accessories .........................................................................................................52
Precautions for Use ............................................................................................................54
Equipment Care and Storage .........................................................................................56
Warranty and Servicing ....................................................................................................58
Names of Parts
1 Connector
2 Ring cap
3 Lens
1 2 3
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Upgrading the Product
Updating the firmware
When you first attach the camera 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 camera 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.
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• To confirm the firmware version, 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/).
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Shooting
Level Indicator
In addition to the horizontal direction, tilt (front-back direction) can also be
checked.
Macro Functions
The Macro Shooting, Macro Target, Auto Macro, and Minimum Shooting
Distance Display during Macro Shooting functions are not available.
Built-in Flash
If the built-in flash is used, vignetting will occur in the bottom portion of
the image. Use the external flash (GF-1) for flash photography.
Mode P: Program Shift
The diagram on the following page gives estimates of the shift range for
various combinations of aperture values and shutter speeds. The actual
values may vary depending on EV (exposure value).
In these examples, the flash mode is set to [Flash Off], and the ISO setting is
set to [ISO 200].
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: Wide
Ev5
Ev6
Ev4
Ev3
Ev2
Ev1
Ev0
Ev-1
Ev-2
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3
2
1
0
F16
F22
F11
F8.0
F5.6
F4.0
F2.8
F2.0
F1.4
F1.0
-1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9
10 11 12
2-24-38 1 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/15 1/30 1/60
1/125 1/250 1/500
1/1000 1/2000 1/4000
Ev8Ev7 Ev9 Ev10 Ev11 Ev12 Ev13 Ev14 Ev15 Ev16 Ev17 Ev18 Ev19
F22.0
F3.5
: Tele
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