Ricoh GR LENS A12 50mm, GXR body, GXR MOUNT A12, LENS A16 24-85 mm, LENS P10 Owner's Manual

GR LENS
A12 50mm F2.5 MACRO

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, conrm 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 refer to this lens as the “camera unit” and 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 aect 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 dierent outlet.

© 2009 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 eort 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 specic 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 signicant 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 re or electric shock.

Do not use the equipment near ammable gases, gasoline, benzene, thinner or
similar substances to avoid the risk of explosion, re 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.

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Table of Contents

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

Introduction ............................................................................................................................3

Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................ 6

Parts of the Lens .................................................................................................12

Shooting ...............................................................................................................13

Mode P: Program Shift ......................................................................................................13

Mode M: Manual Exposure ..............................................................................................15

Settings ................................................................................................................16

[Picture Quality/Size] Setting (Shooting Menu) ......................................................16

Photographs ...............................................................................................................17

Movies ...........................................................................................................................18

[ISO Setting] Setting (Shooting Menu) .......................................................................19

[Reg. My Settings] (Key Custom Options) ..................................................................20

[Digital Zoom Image] Setting (Setup) .........................................................................20

Focus Ring Settings (Setup) ............................................................................................21

Specications ......................................................................................................22

Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity ..................................................................28

Precautions for Use ............................................................................................................30

Equipment Care and Storage .........................................................................................31

Warranty and Servicing ....................................................................................................32

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Parts of the Lens

1 2

4

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1 Connector

2 Focus ring

3 Lens

4 Built-in hood

Shooting

Mode P: Program Shift

The following shows the approximate ranges available for shutter speed
and aperture combinations. The actual values may vary depending on EV
(exposure value).
In these examples, the ash mode is set to [Flash O], and the ISO setting is
set to [ISO200].

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Ev5

Ev6

Ev7

Ev4

Ev3

Ev2

Ev1

Ev0

Ev-1

Ev-2

Ev-3

F16

F22

F11

F8.0

F5.6

F4.0

F2.8

F2.0

F1.4

F1.0

2 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

Ev8 Ev9 Ev10 Ev11 Ev12 Ev13 Ev14 Ev15 Ev16 Ev17 Ev18 Ev19 Ev20

F22.0

F2.5

Mode M: Manual Exposure

If [Auto] or [Auto-Hi] is selected for ISO Setting, ISO will be xed at 200
while the camera is in manual exposure mode.

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Settings

[Picture Quality/Size] Setting (Shooting Menu)

The following picture quality, image size and aspect ratio options are
available for the [Picture Quality/Size] setting in the shooting menu.

A photograph‘s le size will depend on the combination of picture quality
and image size used. When recording movies, you can select the movie size.

Photographs

Item Aspect ratio Compression Image size (pixels)

RAW 16:9 *

L (Large) 16:9 *

M (Middle) 16:9 *

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FINE/NORMAL/VGA *14288 × 2416

4:3 FINE/NORMAL/VGA *13776 × 2832

3:2 *

1:1 *

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FINE/NORMAL/VGA *14288 × 2848

FINE/NORMAL/VGA *12848 × 2848

FINE/NORMAL 4288 × 2416

4:3 FINE/NORMAL 3776 × 2832

3:2 *

1:1 *

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FINE/NORMAL 4288 × 2848

FINE/NORMAL 2848 × 2848

FINE/NORMAL 3456 × 1944

4:3 FINE/NORMAL 3072 × 2304

3:2 *

1:1 *

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FINE/NORMAL 3456 × 2304

FINE/NORMAL 2304 × 2304

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Item Aspect ratio Compression Image size (pixels)

5M 4:3 FINE 2592 × 1944

3M 4:3 FINE 2048 × 1536

1M 4:3 FINE 1280 × 960

VGA 4:3 FINE 640 × 480

*1 When [RAW] is selected, this is the setting used for the JPEG copy.
*2 Depending on the area photographed, black bands may appear on the top and bottom

of the picture display.

*3 Depending on the area photographed, black bands may appear at the right and left sides

of the picture display.

Movies

Item Movie size

HD1280 1280 × 720

VGA640 640 × 480

QVGA320 320 × 240

[ISO Setting] Setting (Shooting Menu)

• When [Auto] is selected and the ash is used, the sensitivity used will
gain up to ISO800 equivalent.

• When [Auto] is selected and the ash is not used, the range of the
sensitivity used will be as follows.

Picture size (pixels)

RAW 200 200 400

L 200 200 400

M 200 200 400

5M 200 200 400

3M 200 200 400

1M 200 200 400

VGA 200 200 400

Default Minimum Maximum

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[Reg. My Settings] (Key Custom Options)

In [Reg. My Settings], you can also set [Focus Ring Settings] options in
the setup tab. For other options available, refer to the “Camera Body User
Guide”.

[Digital Zoom Image] Setting (Setup)

The size of the recorded image varies depending on the auto resize zoom,
as follows.

Zoom ratio Image size (pixels) Zoom ratio Image size (pixels)

Approx. 1.0 ×

Approx. 1.2 ×

Approx. 1.5 ×

L Approx. 1.8 × 3M

M Approx. 3.0 × 1M

5M Approx. 5.9 × VGA

Focus Ring Settings (Setup)

In [Focus Ring Settings], you can set either a mode that enables functions
for both autofocus and manual focus or a mode that enables functions for
manual focus only.

When [AF + MF] is selected, after the shutter button is pressed down
halfway to set the focus, the focus can be ne tuned by turning the focus
ring.

Item

AF + MF MF Only

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

If the shutter button is re-pressed after ne tuning, autofocus will activate
and ne adjustment will be cancelled.

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Specications

Specications are given for the camera unit mounted on a GXR body.

Eective pixels Approximately 12.3 million

Image sensor 23.6 mm × 15.7 mm CMOS (total pixels: approx. 12.9 million)

Lens Focal length 33 mm (35-mm format equivalent: 50 mm)

Aperture
(f-number)

Focus range
(from lens)

Construction 9 elements in 8 groups (1 aspherical lens elements with 2

Filter diameter 40.5 mm

Zoom 4.0 × digital zoom (photographs), 3.6 × digital zoom (movies);

Focus mode Contrast AF-based multi and spot AF; MF; Snap; ∞ (focus lock

f/2.5 – f/22
(ND lter used for apertures of f/22 in auto shooting mode)

Approx. 30 cm – ∞

Approx. 7 cm (0.5 × optical zoom) in macro mode

surfaces)

approx. 5.9 × auto resize zoom (VGA)

and AF-assist)

Shutter
speed

Exposure
control

ISO sensitivity
(Standard Output Sensitivity)

White balance Auto, Multi-P AUTO, Outdoors, Cloudy, Incandescent Lamp,

Flash Range

Shooting mode Auto, program shift, aperture priority, shutter priority, manual,

Photographs 1/3200 – 180 s (upper and lower limits vary according to

Movies 1/30 – 1/2000 s

Metering TTL-CCD metering in multi (256-segment), center-weighted,

Mode Program AE, aperture priority AE, manual exposure, shutter

Exposure
compensation

(built-in ash)

shooting and ash mode)

and spot modes with autoexposure lock

priority AE, move target function

Manual (+4.0 to -4.0 EV in increments 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV), auto
bracketing (-2 EV to +2 EV in increments 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV)

Auto, Auto-Hi, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO 3200

Fluorescent Lamp, Manual Settings, Detail; white balance
bracketing

Approx. 20 cm – 3.0 m (ISO auto)

scene (movie, portrait, sports, landscape, nightscape, skew
correction), “My Settings”

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Continuous
mode

Compression *

Image size
(pixels)

Number of
pictures shot
in Continuous
(Picture Size:
RAW)

Number of
pictures shot
in M-Cont Plus
(1 set)

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Photographs 4288 × 2416, 3776 × 2832, 4288 × 2848, 2848 × 2848,

Noise Reduction o or on (Weak): 4 pictures,
Noise Reduction on (Strong): 3 pictures

HI (1280 × 856) : 30 pictures (24 Frames/Sec),
LO (4228 × 2848) : 15 pictures (3 Frames/Sec)

FINE, NORMAL, RAW (DNG) *

3456 × 1944, 3072 × 2304, 3456 × 2304, 2304 × 2304,
2592 × 1944, 2048 × 1536, 1280 × 960, 640 × 480

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Movies 1280 × 720, 640 × 480, 320 × 240

File size
(approx.)

RAW 16:9 NORMAL: 17,800 KB/frame, FINE: 19,515 KB/frame,

VGA: 15,587 KB/frame

4:3 NORMAL: 18,387 KB/frame, FINE: 20,157 KB/frame,

VGA: 16,124 KB/frame

3:2 NORMAL: 20,946 KB/frame, FINE: 22,967 KB/frame,

VGA: 18,337 KB/frame

1:1 NORMAL: 13,991 KB/frame, FINE: 15,333 KB/frame,

VGA: 12,273 KB/frame

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File size
(approx.)

Battery life
(based on CIPA standard)

L 16:9 NORMAL: 2,222 KB/frame, FINE: 3,816 KB/frame

4:3 NORMAL: 2,315 KB/frame, FINE: 3,960 KB/frame

3:2 NORMAL: 2,615 KB/frame, FINE: 4,493 KB/frame

1:1 NORMAL: 1,761 KB/frame, FINE: 3,009 KB/frame

M 16:9 NORMAL: 1,475 KB/frame, FINE: 2,509 KB/frame

4:3 NORMAL: 1,574 KB/frame, FINE: 2,662 KB/frame

3:2 NORMAL: 1,744 KB/frame, FINE: 2,968 KB/frame

1:1 NORMAL: 1,186 KB/frame, FINE: 2,003 KB/frame

5M 4:3 FINE: 2,287 KB/frame

3M 4:3 FINE: 1,474 KB/frame

1M 4:3 FINE: 812 KB/frame

VGA 4:3 FINE: 197 KB/frame

DB-90: approx. 320 shots *

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Dimensions (W × H × D) Camera unit only:

Weight (approx.) Camera unit only: 263 g (not including the lens cap or

Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C

Operating humidity 85% or less

Storage temperature –20 °C to 60 °C

*1 The options available vary with image size.
*2 A JPEG le is also recorded (the JPEG le may be a FINE- or NORMAL-quality le with

the dimensions as the RAW le or a VGA le 640 × 480 pixels in size). RAW les use the
standard DNG format promoted by Adobe Systems, Inc.

*3 For reference only; actual number of shots varies greatly according to how camera is

used. We recommend that you carry spare batteries when in use for extended periods.

68.7 mm × 57.9 mm × 71.3 mm (including the lens barrel;
excluding the connector)
When mounted on the camera body:

113.9 mm × 70.2 mm × 77.1 mm (including the lens barrel)

connector cap)
When mounted on the camera body: 423 g (not including the
battery, memory card, neck strap, connector cap, or lens cap)

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Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity

The following values are given as a reference of the storage capacity of the
internal memory and memory cards of various sizes, by picture quality and
image size, when using the FINE picture quality.

Photographs

Compression I mage size

RAW *
FINE

L
FINE

(pixels)

4288 × 2416 4 49 100 197 404 810 1625

3776 × 2832

4288 × 2848

2848 × 2848

4288 × 2416

3776 × 2832

4288 × 2848

2848 × 2848

Internal

1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB

memory

4 47 97 191 391 784 1573

3 42 85 168 343 688 1380

5 63 128 251 513 1029 2065

21 235 476 935 1912 3830 7684

20 227 462 907 1854 3715 7453

18 200 407 799 1633 3272 6565

27 299 608 1195 2442 4893 9815

Compression I mage size

M
FINE

5M/FINE 2592 × 1944 34 373 758 1490 3045 6101 12238

3M/FINE 2048 × 1536 53 581 1182 2321 4744 9503 19063

1M/FINE 1280 × 960 96 1059 2118 4160 8505 17039 34181

VGA/FINE 640 × 480 395 4316 8778 17237 35231 70579 141581

* When [RAW] is selected, this is the compression used for the JPEG copy.

(pixels)

3456 × 1944

3072 × 2304

3456 × 2304

2304 × 2304

Internal

1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB
memory

32 357 724 1419 2902 5814 11662

30 337 683 1341 2741 5491 11014

27 302 614 1206 2466 4941 9913

41 447 903 1774 3627 7267 14578

Movies

Image size (pixels) Internal memory 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB

1280 × 720
24 frames/second

640 × 480
24 frames/second

320 × 240
24 frames/second

21sec. 3min.

1min. 11min.

2min.
25sec.

49sec.

2sec.

26min.
24sec.

7min.
46sec.

22min.
27sec.

53min.
43sec.

15min.
58sec.

46min.
10sec.

110min.
27sec.

31min.
10sec.

90min.
7sec.

215min.
35sec.

62min.
26sec.

180min.
32sec.

431min.
52sec.

125min.
15sec.

362min.
9sec.

866min.
19sec.

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Precautions for Use

• The warranty supplied with this product is only valid within the country of purchase.

• Should the product fail or malfunction while out of the country, the manufacturer
assumes no responsibility for servicing the product locally or bearing any
expenditure incurred thereby.

• Do not drop the equipment or subject it to physical shocks.

• When carrying the equipment, be careful that it does not strike other objects.
Particular care is required to protect the lens.

• Abrupt changes in temperature may cause condensation, resulting in visible
condensation inside the lens or malfunction of the equipment. This can be avoided
by placing the equipment in a plastic bag to slow the temperature change, and
removing it only after the air in the bag has reached the same temperature its
surroundings.

• Keep the equipment dry and avoid handling it with wet hands. Failure to observe
these precautions could result in malfunction of the equipment or electric shock.

• Keep the connector clean.

Tip: Avoiding Condensation --------------------------------------------------------

Condensation is particularly likely to occur if you move to an area with a
sharply dierent temperature, if humidity is high, in a cold room after the
heater has come on, or where the camera is exposed to cold air from an air
conditioner or other device.

Equipment Care and Storage

Caring for the Equipment

• Photographs can be aected by ngerprints and other foreign matter on the
lens. Avoid touching the lens with your ngers. Remove dust or lint with a
blower from a camera supply store, or gently clean the lens with a soft, dry
cloth.
Clean the equipment thoroughly after using it at the beach or handling

•
cosmetics. Do not expose the equipment to volatile substances such as
thinner, benzene, or pesticides. Failure to observe this precaution could result
in damage to the equipment or its nish.
In the unlikely event of malfunction, visit a Ricoh Repair Center.

•
This equipment is a high precision device. Do not disassemble.

•

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Storage

Do not store the camera where it will be exposed to: extreme heat or humidity;
large changes in temperature or humidity; dust, dirt, or sand; severe vibration;
prolonged contact with chemicals, including mothballs and other insect
repellent, or with vinyl or rubber products; strong magnetic elds (for example,
in the vicinity of a monitor, transformer, or magnet).

Warranty and Servicing

1. This product is backed by a limited warranty. During the warranty period
mentioned in the Warranty supplied with your equipment, any defective
parts will be repaired free of charge. In the event of equipment malfunction,
contact the dealer from which you purchased the equipment or your nearest
Ricoh Repair Center. Please note that you will not be reimbursed for the cost of
bringing the equipment to the Ricoh Repair Center.

2. This warranty does not cover any damage resulting from:
1 failure to follow the instructions in the instruction manual;
2 repair, modication or overhaul not conducted by an authorized service

center listed in the instruction manual;

3 re, natural disaster, act of God, lightning, abnormal voltage, etc.;

4 improper storage (noted in the “Camera Body User Guide”), leaking

of battery and other uids, mold, or otherwise insucient care of the
equipment.

5 submergence in water (ooding), exposure to alcohol or other beverages,

inltration of sand or mud, physical shock, dropping of the equipment, or
pressure on the equipment, and other unnatural causes.

3. After the warranty period has passed, you will be liable for all repair fees,
including those incurred at an authorized service center.

4. You will be liable for all repair fees, even within the warranty period, if the
warranty card is not attached or if the distributor’s name or the purchase date
have been changed or are not indicated on the card.

5. Expenses for overhaul and thorough inspection by special request of the
customer will be charged to the customer, whether or not they are incurred
during the warranty period.

6. Any consequential damages arising from failure of the equipment, such as
expenses incurred in taking pictures or loss of expected prot, will not be
reimbursed whether they occur during the warranty period or not.

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7. The warranty is only valid in the country in which the equipment was
purchased.
* The above provisions refer to repairs oered free of charge, and do not limit

your legal rights.

* The intention of the above provisions is also described in the warranty card

provided with this equipment.

8. Parts essential to the servicing of the equipment (that is, components required
to maintain the functions and quality of the equipment) will be available for a
period of ve years after the equipment is discontinued.

9. Please note that if the equipment is seriously damaged by ooding,
submergence, inltration of sand or mud, violent shocks or dropping, it may
not be repairable, and restoration to its original condition may be impossible.

Notes -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• Before sending the camera in for repair, check the camera body and read
the instruction manual again to ensure proper operation.

• Some repairs require a signicant amount of time to complete.

• When sending the equipment to a service center, please include a note
which describes the defective part and the problem as precisely as
possible.

• Remove all accessories not related to the problem before sending the

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camera to the service center.

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