The serial number is located on the bottom of the camera.
Chapter 1: Introduction
Read this chapter before use.
This chapter gives you an overview of the RICOH GR III.
Chapter 2: Getting Started
Read this chapter before using the RICOH GR III for the first time.
This chapter explains about basic operations such as turning the camera on,
performing shooting, and playing back images.
Chapters 3 and Later
Read these chapters when you want to learn more about the different
camera functions.
These chapters explain about shooting and playback functions, as well as
how to customize the camera settings and use it with a computer.
Model: R02010
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Regarding User Registration
Thank you for purchasing a RICOH IMAGING product.
In order to provide you with the best customer support and service experience for the product you have purchased, we ask you to complete the user
registration.
Visit the following website to complete the user registration.
http://www.ricoh-imaging.com/registration/
Registered users will be notified by e-mail about important customer support information, such as firmware version updates, etc.
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Introduction
This Operating Manual provides information on how to use the shooting and playback
functions of this camera and related precautions.
Thoroughly read this Operating Manual to make the best use of the functions available
with this camera. Be sure to keep this Operating Manual for future reference.
It is recommended to update the camera firmware to the latest version before using
the camera.
For details on the latest firmware version, refer to the following firmware download site.
http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english
Safety precautionsRead all safety precautions thoroughly to ensure safe use.
Test shotsTake test shots to ensure that the camera is working properly be-
CopyrightReproduction or alteration of copyrighted documents, magazines,
Exemption from liabilityRICOH IMAGING COMPANY assumes no liability for failure to record
Radio interferenceOperating this camera in the vicinity of other electronic equipment
and other materials, other than for personal, home, or other similarly limited purposes, without the consent of the copyright holder,
is prohibited.
or display images as a result of product malfunction.
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/TV receiver. In such case, take the following measures.
• Keep the camera as far away as possible from the radio/TV receiver.
• Reorient the antenna of the radio/TV receiver.
• Use a different wall outlet.
RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD.
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About the Wireless LAN and Bluetooth® Functions
• Do not use the camera in a place where electrical products, AV/OA devices, and so on generate magnetic fields
and electromagnetic waves.
• If the camera is affected by magnetic fields and electromagnetic waves, it may not be able to communicate.
• If the camera is used near a TV or a radio, poor reception or TV screen glitch may occur.
• If there are multiple wireless LAN access points or Bluetooth® devices near the camera and the same channel is
used, search operation may not be executed correctly.
• The security of your data stored, sent, or received is your own responsibility.
In the frequency band used by the camera, along with industrial, scientific, and medical devices such as microwave ovens, premises radio stations (wireless stations requiring license) and specified low power radio stations
(wireless stations not requiring license) for mobile object identification used in factory production lines, etc., and
amateur radio stations (wireless stations requiring license) are operated.
1. Before using the camera, confirm that premises radio stations and specified low power radio stations for
mobile object identification and amateur radio stations are not operated in the vicinity.
2. I n the event that the camera causes harmful radio wave interference to premises radio stations for mobile
object identification, immediately change the frequency being used to avoid interference.
3. If you have other troubles such that the camera causes harmful radio wave interference to specified low
power radio stations for mobile object identification or to amateur radio stations, contact your nearest service
center.
This camera conforms to the technical standards under the Radio Law and Telecommunications Business Law and
the certification of conformance to technical standards can be displayed on the monitor.
Displaying the Certification Marks -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Display the menu.
Refer to “Setting from the Menus” (p.25) for how to display the menu.
2 Selec t [Certification Marks] in the E8 menu.
Trademarks
• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States of America and
other countries.
• Mac, macOS, OS X, and App Store are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license.
• Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Reader are registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
• This product includes DNG technology under license by Adobe Systems Incorporated.
• The DNG logo is either a registered trademark or trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States
and/or other countries.
• SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
• Google, Google Play, and Android are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc.
• The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such
marks by Ricoh Company, Ltd. is under license.
• USB Type-C is a trademark of USB Implementers Forum.
• DisplayPort is a trademark owned by the Video Electronics Standards Association in the United States and other
countries.
• HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing, LLC in the United States and/or other countries.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
• This product uses the RICOH RT font designed by Ricoh Company Ltd.
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AVC Patent Portfolio License
This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal use of a consumer or other uses
in which it does not receive remuneration to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC standard (“AVC video”)
and/or (ii) decode AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal activity and/or was obtained
from a video provider licensed to provide AVC video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use.
Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, L.L.C.
See http://www.mpegla.com.
Announcement about the Open Source Software
This product includes the open source software (OSS) licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL), GNU
Lesser General Public License (LGPL), and/or other licenses. The information about licenses of each OSS used in
this product is saved in the product internal memory as a text file. Connect this product to a computer, access the
“oss_license” folder in the “Software License” folder, and open the text file to read the license terms.
The source codes of OSS used in this product are disclosed under the license terms of GPL, LGPL, etc. If you need
the source codes, access the following URL.
http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/products/oss/
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Safety Precautions
Warning Symbols
Various symbols are used throughout this Operating 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
Meaning of Symbols
Observe the following precautions to ensure safe use of this camera.
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.
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.
Example:
: Do not touch : Do not disassemble
Danger
QQ
Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or alter the camera yourself. The
high-voltage circuitry in the equipment poses significant electrical hazard.
QQ
Do not attempt to disassemble, alter, or directly solder the battery.
QQ
Do not put the battery in a fire, attempt to heat it, use or leave it in a high
temperature environment such as next to a fire or inside a car. Do not put
it into water or the sea or allow it to get wet.
QQ
Do not attempt to pierce, hit, compress, drop, or subject the battery to any
other severe impact or force.
QQ
Do not use a battery that is significantly damaged or deformed.
QQ
Do not connect the positive (+) and negative (-) poles of the battery with a
wire or other metallic item. Also, do not carry or store together with metal
objects such as ballpoint pens and necklaces.
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QQ
Use the camera or battery charger BJ-11 to charge the battery. Do not
use the battery with any camera except the cameras compatible with the
DB-110.
QQ
Stop using the camera immediately in the event of abnormalities such as
smoke, unusual odors, or excessive heat being emitted. Contact your nearest dealer or service center for repair.
QQ
If the battery fluid leaks and gets into your eyes, immediately wash your
eyes thoroughly with tap water or other clean water without rubbing, and
seek medical attention immediately.
Warning
QQ
Turn off the power immediately in the event of abnormalities such as
smoke or unusual odors being emitted. Remove the battery as soon as
possible, being careful to avoid electric shocks or burns. If you are drawing
power from a household electrical outlet, be sure to unplug the power
plug from the outlet. Failure to observe this precaution could result in
fire or electric shocks. Contact the nearest service center at your earliest
convenience. Stop using the camera immediately if it is malfunctioning.
QQ
Turn off the power immediately if any metallic object, water, liquid, or other foreign object gets into the camera. Remove the battery and memory
card as soon as possible, being careful to avoid electric shocks or burns.
If you are drawing power from a household electrical outlet, be sure to
unplug the power plug from the outlet. Failure to observe this precaution
could result in fire or electric shocks. Contact the nearest service center
at your earliest convenience. Stop using the camera immediately if it is
malfunctioning.
QQ
If the monitor is damaged, avoid any contact with the liquid crystal inside it.
Follow the appropriate emergency measures below.
• SKIN: If any of the liquid crystal gets on your skin, wipe it off and rinse the
affected area thoroughly with water, then wash well with soap.
• EYES: If it gets in your eyes, wash your eyes with clean water for at least 15
minutes and seek medical advice immediately.
• INGESTION: If any of the liquid crystal is ingested, rinse the mouth out
thoroughly with water. Have the person drink a large amount of water and
induce vomiting. Seek medical assistance immediately.
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QQ
Follow these precautions to prevent the battery from leaking, overheating, igniting, or exploding.
• Do not use a battery other than those specifically recommended for the
camera.
• Do not carry or store the battery together with metal objects such as ballpoint pens, necklaces, coins, and hairpins.
• Do not put the battery into a microwave or high pressure container.
• If leakage of battery fluid, a strange odor, color change, etc. is noticed during use or during charging, remove the battery from the camera or battery
charger immediately and keep it away from fire.
QQ
Observe the following in order to prevent fire, electrical shock, or cracking
of the battery while charging.
• Use only the indicated power supply voltage. Also avoid the use of multisocket adapters and extension cords.
• Do not damage, bundle, or alter power cords. Also, do not place heavy
objects on, stretch, or bend power cords.
• Do not connect or disconnect the power plug with wet hands. Always grip
the plug section when disconnecting a power plug. Do not cover the camera while charging the battery.
QQ
Keep the battery and memory card used in the camera out of the reach of
children to prevent accidental swallowing. The battery and memory card
are harmful if swallowed. Seek medical assistance immediately.
QQ
Keep the camera out of the reach of children. For children, accidents may
occur because they cannot understand the contents of “Safety Precautions” and “Precautions for Use”.
QQ
Do not touch the internal components of the camera if they become exposed as a result of being dropped or damaged. The high-voltage circuitry
in the equipment could lead to electric shocks. Remove the battery as
soon as possible, being careful to avoid electric shocks or burns. Take the
camera to your nearest dealer or service center if it is damaged.
QQ
Do not use the camera in wet areas such as a kitchen. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in fire or electric shocks.
QQ
Do not use the camera near flammable gases, gasoline, benzine, thinner,
or similar substances. Failure to observe this precaution could result in an
explosion, fire, or burns.
QQ
Do not use the camera in a location where usage is restricted or prohibited, such as on airplanes. Failure to observe this precaution could result
in an accident.
QQ
Wipe off any dust that accumulates on the power plug. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in fire.
QQ
When using a household power outlet, always use the dedicated AC
adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire, electric
shocks, or product malfunction.
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QQ
Do not use the battery charger or AC adapter with commercially available
electronic transformers when traveling abroad. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire, electric shocks, or product malfunction.
QQ
Use only the indicated power supply voltage. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shocks.
QQ
Do not damage, bundle, or alter power cords. Also, to avoid damaging
power cords and the risk of fire or electric shocks, do not place heavy objects on, stretch, or bend power cords.
QQ
Do not connect or disconnect the power plug with wet hands. Failure to
observe this precaution could result in electric shocks.
QQ
Always grip the plug section when disconnecting a power plug. Do not
pull the power cord. This can damage the power cord and result in fire
or electric shocks.
QQ
If any metallic object, water, liquid, or other foreign object gets into the
camera, immediately remove the power plug from the outlet and contact
a service center for repair. Failure to observe this precaution could result
in fire or electric shocks.
QQ
If an abnormality such as an unusual sound or smoke is emitted from the
camera, immediately remove the power plug from the outlet and contact
your nearest dealer or service center for repair. Stop using the camera immediately if it is malfunctioning.
QQ
Do not attempt to disassemble the camera yourself. The high-voltage circuitry in the equipment could lead to electric shocks.
QQ
Do not use the camera in a bathroom. Failure to observe this precaution
could result in fire or electric shocks.
QQ
Do not touch the power plug during a lightning storm. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in electric shocks.
QQ
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
QQ
If the battery does not finish charging after the prescribed charging time,
discontinue charging.
QQ
Do not put the battery into a microwave or high pressure container.
QQ
If the battery leaks or emits an unusual odor, immediately move it away
from any sources of fire.
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Safety Precautions
for Accessories
Caution
QQ
Contact with fluid leaking from a battery can lead to burns. If part of your
body comes in contact with a damaged battery, rinse the area with water
immediately. (Do not use soap.)
If a battery starts to leak, remove it immediately from the camera and wipe
the battery chamber thoroughly before replacing it with a new battery.
QQ
Plug the power plug securely into the electrical outlets. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in fire.
QQ
Do not allow the camera to get wet. In addition, do not operate it with wet
hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shocks.
QQ
Do not fire the flash at drivers of vehicles, as this may cause the driver to
lose control and result in a traffic accident. Failure to observe this precaution could result in a traffic accident.
QQ
Remove the power plug from the outlets before cleaning the camera.
QQ
Remove the power plug from the outlets when the camera is not used.
QQ
Do not cover the camera while using it. Failure to observe this precaution
could result in fire.
QQ
Do not short the terminals or metal contacts on the power cords. Failure to
observe this precaution could result in fire.
QQ
Do not use the camera in wet areas or areas subject to oil smoke such as
a kitchen. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric
shocks.
When using optional products, carefully read the user’s manuals provided with the product before using that product.
Shooting with a Single Press of the Shutter Release Button (Full Press Snap) ............62
Setting the Exposure .........................................................................................................63
Selecting a Metering Method ....................................................................................................... 63
Setting the ISO Sensitivity .............................................................................................................. 64
Using a Flash ........................................................................................................................................65
AC Adapter .........................................................................................................................................140
Main Specifications ..........................................................................................................147
Camera ................................................................................................................................................147
USB Power Adapter AC-U1/AC-U2 .............................................................................................150
Before using your digital camera, confirm that the package contains the
items listed below.
Introduction
RICOH GR IIIHot shoe cover
Power plug
(Installed on the cam-
era)
g
USB cable (I-USB166)
g
Hand strap
g
Operating Manual (this manual)
battery
(DB-110)
Rechargeable
USB power
adapter
(AC-U1 or
AC-U2)*
* Differs depend-
ing on the
region.
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Introduction
Names and Functions of the Working Parts
Power button lamp
AF assist light/
self-timer lamp
Hot shoe
Strap eyelet
Microphone
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Microphone
Monitor
USB terminal (USB Type-C)
Lens
Status lamp
Strap eyelet
Terminal cover
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Speaker
Strap eyelet
Battery/card cover
Release lever
Tripod screw hole
Ring cap
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Operating Controls
1234 5
This section explains about operating controls.
The icons in parentheses are used in the descriptions of this manual.
Introduction
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11 12
10
13
14
15
16
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1 Front e-dial (p)
Rotate the dial to change values for camera settings such as exposure. (p.49)
In the playback mode, rotate the dial to magnify the image or display multiple images at the
same time. (p.46, p.92)
2 Lock button
Press to allow the mode dial to be turned.
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3 Mode dial
Changes the exposure mode. (p.48)
4 Shutter release button (z)
Press to capture images.
Press halfway to activate autofocus. (p.44)
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5 Power button
Turns the power on or off. (p.40)
6 Movie/Wireless button (k/m)
Switches between still image mode and movie
mode. (p.54)
Press and hold to turn the wireless LAN function
on and off. (p.115)
7 Fn/Delete button (h/i)
Calls assigned function. (p.24)
In the playback mode, press to delete images.
(p.46)
8 ADJ./EV compensation lever
(n/o/q)
Press the lever to the left or right to change values for camera settings such as exposure.
In the shooting mode, press to switch to ADJ.
mode. (p.23)
9 ISO/Left button (u/c)
Press to change the ISO sensitivity. (p.64)
Moves the cursor to the left when an item is
selected.
10 MENU button (f)
Displays a menu. Press this button while the
menu is displayed to return to the previous
screen. (p.25)
11 White balance/Down button (t/b)
Displays the white balance setting screen.
(p.70)
Moves the cursor down when an item is selected.
12 DISP button (j)
Switches the display between the shooting information and playback information. (p.20)
Press and hold this button in shooting mode to
magnify the Live View image. (p.45)
13 Playback button (g)
Switches between the shooting mode and the
playback mode. (p.46)
14 Macro/Up button (s/a)
Switches to macro mode. (p.61)
Moves the cursor up when an item is selected.
15 Control dial (r)
Rotate this dial to change menu items, values
for camera settings such as exposure, or images
to be displayed on the screen. (p.49)
16 Drive/Right button (v/d)
Displays the drive mode setting screen. (p.74)
Moves the cursor to the right when an item is
selected.
• You can specify the displayed information in [Shooting Info. Display] of the D3 menu. (p.126)
frame, and MF operation guide.
frame is displayed during range-finding.
when the camera settings are changed.
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Playback Mode
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102400
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102400
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You can switch the screen display among [Standard Info. Display], [Detailed
Info. Display], and [No Information Display] in the single image display.
Use ab to switch the page in [Detailed Info. Display].
• You can specify the displayed information in [Playback Info. Display] of the D3 menu. (p.126)
• [Histogram], [Grid Guide], and [Highlight Alert] are not displayed for movies.
Using the Touch Panel
You can perform operations such as selecting functions and setting the AF
point for shooting with the touch panel.
When not using the touch panel function,
set [LCD Touch Operation] to [Off ] in the D2
menu.
LCD Touch Operation
On
O
CancelCancelOKOK
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How to Change Function Settings
Using the Button/Lever
Using the Direct Keys
Introduction
Quick settings are possible by pressing abcd in
the shooting mode. The following functions can be
activated.
a (s)Macro Mode (p.61)
b (t)White Balance (p.69)
c (u)ISO S etting (p.63)
d (v)Drive Mode (p.74)
• The function of h can be changed in [Fn Button Setting] of the D2 menu. [ISO Button] (c),
[Drive Button] (d), and [Movie/Wireless Button] (k) can also be set in [Fn Button Setting].
(p.123)
• When the power is turned on or the mode dial is turned,
the current function of the button is displayed. If [Guide
Display] is set to [Off] in the E2 menu, the function is
not displayed.
• When f is pressed, the last used menu screen appears first. To display the most appropriate
menus for the camera settings at that time, set [Store Cursor Position] to [Off] in the E2 menu.
• p (front e- dial) or r (control dial) can be turned in place of ab.
• The setting is saved even after the power is turned off.
Each menu type can be restored to the default settings in
Reset
Select items to reset.
[Reset] of the E11 menu.
Reset Item
Execute Reset
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Menu List
The following menus are available. (The underlined settings and the squarebracketed settings are the default settings.)
ISO Setting: AUTO, 100 to 102400
ISO Auto Upper Limit: From one setting higher than the lowest
ISO sensitivity to the highest ISO sensitivity [6400]
ISO Auto Lower Limit: From the lowest ISO sensitivity to one
setting lower than the highest ISO sensitivity [100]
Minimum Shutter Speed: 1 to 1/1000 sec. [1/30]
Flash Mode: Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync,
Slow Sync+Red-eye
Flash Exposure Comp.: -2.0 to +1.0
2.5m
On
p.57
p.120
p.64
p.66
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Program LineNormal, Max Aperture Priorityp.51
ND Filter
Auto EV Compensation
Link AE and AF Point
A3 White Balance Settings
Introduction
White Balance
WB Fine-tuning
AWB in Tungsten Light
A4 Shooting Settings
Still/Movie
Macro Mode
Drive Mode
AA Filter Simulator
A5 Image Capture Settings
File Format
Aspect Ratio
Crop
JPEG Recorded Pixels
Color Space
A6 Image Process Settings
Image Control
Peripheral Illumin. Corr.
D-Range Correction
Noise Reduction
Auto, On, Offp.86
On, Offp.49
On, Offp.63
Auto White Balance, Multi Auto White Balance, Daylight,
Shade, Cloudy, Fl. - Daylight Color, Fl. - Daylight White, Fl. Cool White, Fl. - Warm White, Tungsten, CTE, Manual White
Balance, Color Temperature
On, Offp.71
High, Lowp.71
Still Image, Moviep.54
On, Offp.61
Drive: Single Frame Shooting, Continuous Shooting, Bracketing, Multi-exposure, Interval Shooting, Interval Composite
Self-timer: 10sec., 2sec., Off
• About 200 pic tures can be taken when the battery is fully charged.
• This is based on tests conducted according to CIPA standards under the following conditions: At 23°C
(73°F) temperature; the monitor is on; a picture is taken every 30 seconds; the camera is turned off
and back on after 10 pictures are taken.
• The storage capacity is for reference. For long periods of use, it is recommended that you carry spare
batteries.
• If the batter y starts to run down more quickly even after being charged, the battery has reached the
end of its service life. In this case, replace the battery with a new one.
• The battery may become very hot immediately after operation. Turn the camera off and leave it to
cool down sufficiently before removing the battery.
• If you turn the camera on while charging the battery, the charging is interrupted.
• You can also charge the battery by connecting the camera to a computer using the USB cable. (p.110)
• The battery can also be recharged with the optional battery charger BJ-11.
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Initial Settings
Turn the camera on and make the initial settings.
Turning the Camera On
1 Press the power button.
Getting Started
The power button lamp lights, and then the
status lamp blinks for several seconds.
The first time the camera is turned on after
purchase, the [Language/H] screen appears.
When the power button is pressed again, the
power turns off.
Turning the Camera On in the Playback Mode --------------------------------------------------------
• When g is pressed and held with the camera turned off, the camera turns on in the playback mode.
The following operations are available.
gTurns off the power of the camera.
Press z halfwaySwitches the camera to the shooting mode.
Turning the Camera On with the Wireless LAN Function Enabled ---------------------------------
• When g is pressed and held with the camera turned off until a beep sounds, the camera turns on
in the playback mode with the wireless LAN function enabled. (p.115)
• When the wireless LAN function is enabled using g, the camera is not switched to the shooting
mode even if z is pressed. When performing shooting or other operations, press g to turn
the camera off and press the power button to turn the camera back on.
• The power button lamp can be set to [Off ] in [Power Button Lamp] of the E4 menu. (p.129)
• If no operations are made for about one minute (default setting), the camera turns off automatically
to suppress battery drain. The power saving function can be set in the E7 menu. (p.131)
• The number of images taken on the day (except the deleted images) is displayed when the power
is turned off.
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Setting the Language and the Date and Time
Date Adjustment
You can set the display language for menus and the date and time.
1 Use ab to select a language, and press e.
The selected language is set and the [Date Adjustment] screen appears.
2 Set the display format and the date
and time.
Use cd to select an item and ab to
change the value.
Press f to cancel the setting.
3 Press e.
The date and time are set and the camera is
ready to take a picture.
• If the battery is removed for about five days, the date and time settings will be lost. To retain the
date and time settings, insert a battery with sufficient power for at least two hours, and then remove
the battery.
• You can change the language and the date and time settings in the E10 menu.
Set the Date Format,
Date and Time.
2019
CancelOK
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Formatting a Memory Card
Setup
Format
When using a new memory card or a memory card used with another device,
be sure to format the memory card with this camera. The internal memory
can also be formatted with the same operations.
1 Press f.
The menu appears.
Getting Started
2 Press c twice, and then use ab to
select E.
Format
Create New Folder
Folder Name
File Name
Sequential Numbering
Reset Numbering
Copyright Information
RICOH
R0
3 Press d twice, select [Format], and
press d.
4 Use ab to select [Memory Card] or
[Internal Memory], and press d.
The confirmation screen appears.
5 Use a to select [Execute], and press
e.
The memory is formatted and the screen in
Step 4 reappears.
• You can set the display and operation of [Instant Review] that displays the captured image immediately after shooting in the D3 menu. (p.127)
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Viewing the Captured Images
Review the captured image on the monitor.
1 Press g.
The camera switches to the playback mode
and the last image you took is displayed.
(Single image display)
2 View an image.
The following operations are available.
cd/FlickDisplays the previous or next image.
iDeletes the image. (p.96)
p to the right/Pinch outMagnifies the image.
p to the left/Pinch inIn magnified view: Reduces the image.
abcd/SlideIn magnified view: Moves the magnified area.Press n/Double-tapMagnifies the image with the magnification ([x4], [x8], [x16],
n to the left or right/r Displays the previous or next image.
jSwitches between [Standard Info. Display], [Detailed Info. Display],
kDisplays the playback functions setting screen. (p.91)
[100%]) set in [Quick Zoom] of the D3 menu. (p.127)
In magnified view: Returns to the single image display.
In magnified view: Displays the previous or next image without
changing the magnification.
and [No Information Display].
In magnified view: Switches between [Standard Info. Display] and
[No Information Display].
• If [Focus Magnification] is set to [On] (default setting) in the D3 menu, the image is magnified
centering on the AF point set in shooting.
• Movies cannot be magnified.
• If the image is switched to the previous or next image by flicking on the touch panel, animation is
displayed. The function can be set to [Off] in [Animation Setting] of the E2 menu.
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Taking Still Images
Setting the Exposure Mode
Set an aperture value or shutter speed for shooting. The following settings
can be set.
*1 The Program Shift allows you to select the combination of aperture value and shutter speed.
*1
#
2Automatically set2
Automatically set22
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2: Available #: Conditionally available
*1
#
1 Set the mode dial to J, K, L, or N.
The exposure mode and set value are displayed on the shooting screen.
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800
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value.
The following settings can be changed.
Exposure ModepTurn n to the Left or Right (q)
JProgram shiftExposure compensation
KAperture valueExposure compensation
LShutter speedExposure compensation
NAper ture valueShutter speed
In N mode, the exposure indicator is displayed. As a guide, the exposure is correct
when the exposure indicator is in the center.
When the exposure value is in the range of
±2 EV, the indicator changes according to the
exposure value. The indicator turns red when
the values are outside this range. When the
ISO sensitivity is set to ISO AUTO, the exposure compensation can be adjusted using
r.
• The sound volume at the start of movie playback can be set in [Playback Sound Volume] of the C3
menu.
• In [Movie Edit] of the C2 menu, a movie file can be divided into multiple segments or clipped.
(p.108)
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Setting the Focus
Setting the Focus Mode
Measures the distances from 5 × 5 AF areas and focuses to the optimum AF area.
Auto-area AF
(Default setting)
Focuses to the selected AF areas. (p.59)
Select AF
Pinpoint AF
Tracking AF
Continuous AF
MF
Snap
Z
Focuses on a smaller area than [Select AF]. (p.59)
Tracks the subject and continually focuses. (p.59)
When z is pressed halfway, the subject inside the frame in the center of the
monitor is set as the target to be tracked, and a green target symbol appears. When
a tracking target cannot be found, the frame turns red.
Keeps focusing while z is pressed halfway. (p.59)
[Focus-priority] or [FPS-priority] can be set in [AF.C Setting] of the A1 menu.
Focuses manually. (p.60)
Fixes the focus to the set distance.
Set a distance in [Snap Focus Distance] of the A1 menu.
Turn p while pressing a to change the set distance.
Fixes the focus distance at infinity. This is useful for shooting distant scenes.
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1 Select [Focus] in the A1/B1 menu, and press d.
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400
1/400
2 Use ab to select a setting.
In B mode, select from [AF], [MF], [Snap],
and [Z].
3 Press e.
4 Press f.
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The focus mode icon appears on the shooting screen.
• When [Focus] is set to [MF], pressing a enables focus distance adjustment. (p.60) To enter the
macro mode, set [Macro Mode] in the A4/B4 menu.
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ton (Full Press Snap)
While pressing z halfway operates autofocus, pressing z fully
quickly performs shooting at the set focal distance. This function is called
“Full Press Snap”. The camera focuses at the distance set in [Snap Focus Distance] of the A1/B1 menu.
Set [Full Press Snap] of the A1 menu.
When set to [On], the icon and shooting distance are displayed on the shooting screen.
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1.5m
OnPerforms shooting by focusing at the distance set in [Snap Focus Distance] when
• When noise reduction is set, it may take longer than normal to save images.
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Setting the White Balance
Make adjustments to the white balance so that white subjects will appear
white under any kind of light.
If the white balance is not how you thought it would be when shooting
an object of a single color or when shooting under multiple light sources,
change the setting.
Adjusts the white balance automatically.
Auto White Balance
Automatically optimizes the white balance to match each of the separate areas
of light even when multiple light sources are mixed together, such as sunlight
Multi Auto White Balance
Daylight
Shade
Cloudy
Fl. - Daylight Color
Fl. - Daylight White
Fl. - Cool White
Fl. - Warm White
Tungsten
CTE
and flash.
This cannot be selected in B mode.
Used when shooting in daylight under clear skies.
Used when shooting in shade.
Used when shooting in daylight under cloudy skies.
Used with daylight fluorescent lighting.
Used with neutral white fluorescent lighting.
Used with cool white fluorescent lighting.
Used with warm white fluorescent lighting.
Used with incandescent lighting.
Exaggerates the color of the light source to leave the color of the subject.
Use this setting when you want to emphasize the color used for most part of the
image.
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Set the white balance manually. (p.72)
Multi Auto
White Balance Settings
Daylight
Manual White Balance
Set the color temperature between 2500 to 10000 K. (p.73)
Color Temperature
1 Press t (b) in the shooting mode.
The [White Balance] screen appears.
2 Use ab to select a setting.
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If no compensation is required, proceed to
Step 6.
Refer to p.72 for details on [Manual White
Balance] and p.73 for [Color Temperature].
3 Press h.
4 Use abcd to fine-tune the color.
5 Press e.
The screen in Step 2 reappears.
White Balance
Cancel
G1:A1
CancelOK
OK
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6 Press e.
F5.6
400
1/400
The white balance icon appears on the shooting screen.
• When using the flash, pic tures are taken while automatically changing flash exposure.
±0.3
0−+
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Shooting While Merging Images Together (Multi-expo-
Multi-exposur
Drive
sure)
1 Select [Multi-exposure] in Step 3 on
p.74, and press h.
The detailed setting screen appears.
2 Use abcd to change the setting.
Composite Mode[Average]: Creates a composite image with the average exposure.
[Additive]: Creates a composite image with the cumulatively added
exposure.
[Bright]: Creates a composite image replacing only the portions that
are brighter compared with the first image.
Save Interim ImagesSpecifies whether to save unprocessed images and images in the
middle of processing.
Images in the middle of processing are saved in JPEG format.
e
Composite Mode
Save Interim Images
CancelOK
Multi-exposure
Composite Mode
Save Interim Images
Average
3 Press f.
The [Drive] screen reappears.
4 Press e.
The shooting screen reappears.
5 Take the first image.
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6 To take the next image, select [Next
shot], and then press e.
To retake the image, select [Retake shot].
7 Take the next image.
Repeat Steps 6 and 7.
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To return to the previous merged image, select [Retake shot].
• For each interval shooting, a new folder is created and the captured images are saved there.
• If shooting is per formed with “Full Press Snap” when [Focus] (p.57) is set to [MF], [Snap], or [
in the A1 menu, the focus is fixed at the position of the first shot.
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• The use of the battery with sufficient power or the optional AC adapter (D-AC166) is recommended.
Z]
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Recording Star Trails (Interval Composite)
Drive
Interval Composite
1 Mount the camera on a tripod, and take a test shot.
Set the exposure, focus mode, and white balance, and then check the composition. Images are merged with this exposure setting.
2 Select [Interval Composite] in Step 3
on p.74, and press h.
The detailed setting screen appears.
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Now
00:00
3 Use abcd to change the setting.
Shooting Period
Start Interval
Start Time
Save Interim Images
CancelOK
Interval Composite
Shooting Period
Start Interval
Start Time
Save Interim Images
00h10m
Now
00:00
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Shooting PeriodSpecifies the shooting period to [Z] or in the range from 10 minutes
to 24 hours.
Start IntervalSpecifies whether to take the first image immediately or at the set
time.
Start TimeSpecifies the time when [Start Inter val] is set to [Set Time].
Save Interim ImagesSpecifies whether to save unprocessed images and images in the
middle of processing.
Images in the middle of processing are saved in JPEG format.
4 Press f.
The [Drive] screen reappears.
5 Press e.
The shooting screen reappears.
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6 Take the first image.
Images are taken continuously at the shortest interval.
To check the images being merged, press z halfway.
If z is pressed fully, the images merged up to that point are saved as they
are, and the interval composite shooting starts with a new image.
To cancel shooting, press e.
• For each interval composite, a new folder is created and the images are saved there.
• The values of the following settings are fixed when the first image is taken.
• ISO sensitivit y, shutter speed, and aperture value when ISO AUTO is set
• White balance value when the white balance is set to [Auto White Balance]
• D uring shooting in a dark location, using the optional external viewfinder (GV-1/GV-2) is convenient.
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Using the Self-timer
Self-timer
10sec.
In the drive modes other than [Continuous
Shooting], [Self-timer] can be used.
The self-timer can be set to [10sec.] or [2sec.].
The AF assist light blinks during the countdown for self-timer shooting.
• This function can be registered to [Fn Button Setting] in the D2 menu. (p.123)
Reducing Moiré (AA Filter Simulator)
A moiré reduction effect simulating that of a
low-pass filter can be achieved with [AA Filter
Simulator] of the A4 menu.
[High], [Low], or [Off] can be selected.
• When shooting with a fast shutter speed or using a flash, the full effect of this func tion may not be
achieved.
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Setting the Image Atmosphere (Image Control)
Images with varied saturation and contrast can be taken.
The settings such as the hue can be changed to take distinctive images.
Takes images with normal image quality.
Standard
Takes images with sharp and vivid colors.
Vivid
Takes a black and white image.
Monotone
Takes a black and white image that gives soft impression.
Soft Monotone
Takes a black and white image that gives hard impression.
Hard Monotone
Takes a black and white image with stronger contrast. Makes it possible to take
Hi-Contrast B&W
Positive Film
Bleach Bypass
Retro
HDR Tone
Custom1
Custom2
images with a grainy feel, such as that created with ultra-high-sensitivity film in
a film camera or with push processing film at the development stage.
Takes highly saturated images like those taken with positive film.
Takes images with low saturation and high contrast.
Takes images that look like old photos.
Takes images finished like a painting with enhanced fine contrast.
Two settings can be registered.
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1 Select [Image Control] in the A6/B6 menu, and press d.
Image Control
Standar
Standard
Satur
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1/400
The [Image Control] screen appears.
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2 Use ab to select an image.
Proceed to Step 6 if you do not need to
change the parameters.
d
CancelOK
3 Press h.
The detailed setting screen appears.
4 Use abcd to change the setting.
Available parameters vary depending on the
selected image.
• If [Shake Reduction] is set to [Fn Button Setting] in the D2 menu, the Shake Reduction function can
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be turned on and off with button operation only. (p.123)
• When [Self-timer] is set in [Drive Mode], [Shake Reduction] is automatically set to [Off ]. To fix the
setting to [On], set [Auto SR Off] to [Disable Auto SR Off] in the A7 menu.
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Playback Functions
Delete
Using the Playback Functions
You can set the playback functions from the C menu or on the playback
functions setting screen.
Press k in the playback mode to display the
playback functions setting screen. The C1/C2 menu settings can be set on the playback
functions setting screen.
• The playback functions that are not supported by the displayed image cannot be used.
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Changing the Playback Method
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/
100-0630
1/2400 F5.6EV+0.7
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10:00
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Displaying Multiple Images
You can display multiple images in the thumbnail view.
1 Turn p to the left once in the single
image display of playback mode.
Multiple images are displayed.
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The following operations are available.
abcdMoves the selection frame.
jSwitches between 20-image view and 48-image view.
iDeletes the selected image.
kDisplays the playback functions setting screen.
2 Press e.
The selected image is displayed in the single image display.
• Rotation direction cannot be changed when the write-protect switch on the memor y card is locked
or for the following images.
• Movies
• Protected images
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Connecting the Camera to an AV Device
Connect the camera to an AV device such as T Vs to display Live View images
while shooting or to play back images.
Prepare a commercially available conversion cable that is suitable for the device connected to the camera.
1 Turn the AV device and camera off.
2 Open the terminal cover of the
camera, and connect the conversion
cable to the USB terminal.
3 Connect the other end of the conversion cable to the input
terminal on the AV device.
For details, refer to the operating manual for the AV device.