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CONTENTS Locating the controls.......................... Using the strap.................................... Inserting the battery............................ Opening the lens shield...................... Checking the battery........................... Loading the film................................... Setting the film speed......................... Holding your camera........................... Viewfinder ............................................ Auto-focus shooting............................
4. Strap Holder 5. Lens Shield Switch 6. Lens Shield 7. Self -timer LED 4www.butkus.org FF-9 shown below FF9s shown below 8. Photocell 9. Distance Measuring Windows 10. Built-in Flash Unit 11. LCD Panel 12. Self-timer Button 13. Viewfinder 14. AF Monitor 15. Flash Ready Lamp 16. Film Take-up Spool 4www.butkus.org 17.
18. Film Guides 19. Mark of the Film Leader Position 20. Manual Film Rewind Button 21. Sprocket 22. Tripod Socket 23. Film Rewind Shaft 24. Battery Compartment Cover 25. Battery Compartment Cover Latch 26. Film Loaded Window 27. Back Cover 28. Film Chamber USING THE STRAP Attaching the Strap 1. Insert the loop at the end of the Strap under the Strap Holder. (Fig. 1) 2. Insert the other end of the Strap through the loop and tie the Strap onto the Strap Holder (Fig. 2) 4www.butkus.
INSERTING THE BATTERY The camera will not operate unless the battery is installed. It is important to make sure that the battery is installed correctly. 1. Push the Battery Compartment Cover Latch by a pen etc. in the direction of the arrow and pull open the cover. (Fig. 3) 2. Insert the 6 volt lithium battery, checking that+ and - on the battery are lined up correctly according to the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. (Fig. 4) 3.
OPENING THE LENS SHIELD 1. Open the Lens Shield by sliding the Lens Shield Switch toward the mark of "C" (opening). (Fig. 7) 4www.butkus.org FF-9s shown below * You can only fire the camera when the Lens Shield is completely open. * To avoid tripping the shutter inadvertently and wasting battery power, always keep the Lens Shield closed when you are not taking pictures. * When the Lens Shield is closed, the Battery Condition Mark will disappear to conserve the battery power.
LOADING THE FILM Always avoid direct sunlight when loading the film. 1. Push the Back Cover Latch downwards to open. (Fig. 11) 2. Load the film cassette into the Film Chamber and pull out enough film leader to extend over the mark of the film leader position (A). (Fig. 12.A, 12.B) 3. Please make sure that the film is within the Film Guides (Fig. 13), and that the film is not slack. (Fig. 14) 4. Press the Back Cover shut so that the Back Cover Latch returns to its original position.
Please reload the film by following steps 1--4 shown above (Fig. 16) * Whether there is film in your camera or not can be confirmed by either the Film Loaded Window or the cartridge symbols in the LCD Panel. (Fig. 17) * Do not use special-purpose films such as 35 mm Instant Reversal Film, etc. because your camera may not be able to transport and expose them properly. * You can load film in your camera although the Lens Shield is closed. However, the LCD display is not shown.
HOLDING YOUR CAMERA 1. Use both hands to steady your camera (Figs. 19, 20) 2. Be caret ul not to place your fingers over the lens flash, or focusing windows. (Fig. 21) * When holding vertically always position it with the flash at the top. VIEWFINDER (Fig. 22) (2) Field of View Frame: The subject (such as people or scenery) that you wish to take should be set within this frame. (2) Parallax Correction Mares: When taking a picture of subject that is between 0.8 m--1.
PRE-FOCUS SHOOTING When the main subject you wish to focus on is not within the Auto-Focus Frame, or if the subject is difficult to focus on, then you should use pre-focus shooting. When the subject is not within the Auto Focus Frame: 1. If you want to photograph two people, there may be cases where neither of them can be within the Auto-Focus Frame in the center of the Viewfinder.
REWINDING THE FILM (AUTO REVERSE) 1. After the end of the film has been reached, the film is automatically rewound. 2. The film rewind is indicated by three dashes flashing in sequence from right to left and the counter gives a subtractive reading. (Fig. 28) 3. When the f ilm is fully rewound, the motor stops automatically and "E' is displayed in the LCD Panel, you can now open the Back Cover to unload the film. (Fig.
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 1. If flash is required, the Flash Unit automatically pops up when the shutter Release Button is pressed halfway and its power source automatically turns on. (Fig. 32) 2. Release the Shutter Release Button completely and wait for the Flash Ready Lamp to become lit. Then take the picture. (Fig. 33) (If the Shutter Release Button is then pressed before the flash is ready, the shutter will be released immediately after the flash becomes fully charged.) 4www.butkus.org 3.
USING THE SELF-TIMER 1. Press the Self-timer Button. The Self-timer LED on the f rant of your camera will light for approximately 8 seconds. Then, the LED will blink for about 2 seconds to indicate that the shutter will release soon. After a total 10 seconds have elapsed, the shutter will release (Figs. 37, 38) * If you wish to clear the self-timer once it has started, close the Lens Shield or press the Self-timer Button again. Using the Self-timer for Flash Photography: a.
Using the Self timer for Pre focus Photography: a. Select the subject you wish to pre-focus on. Move the camera so that it is in Auto-Focus Frame b. Press the Shutter Release Button halfway down to adjust and lock-in the focus. c. While holding the Shutter Release Button halfway press the Self-timer Button to activate the self-timer. d. The focus will remain fixed at the locked-in distance until the photograph is taken.
* The lens will focus at infinity (a) when the shutter is released. * The Flash Unit will not pop up even though the light may be insufficient. (Since the flash will not reach the subject anyway, battery power is conserve). * The Flash Unit will not fire even if the Flash Ready Lamp is lit. (Since the flash will not reach the subject anyway battery power is conserved.
USING THE TV MODE Use this mode to shoot the screen of a computer monitor or television. This mode was used when photo 3 (see on page 12) of the sample collection was taken. 1. Press the Mode Button until the mark is displayed on the LCD Panel. Then, take a picture (Fig. 43) * The Flash Unit does not pop up under the TV Mode * When taking pictures in the TV Mode, the shutter speed will be 1/30 sec. and the F-stop will be 4.
USING THE CONTINUOUS SHOOTING MODE This mode allows you to shoot continuously as long as the shutter is pressed. You can accurately capture the continuous action of car races, competitive sport events, and even the movements of an infant without missing any important moments. This mode was used when photos 4, 5, 6 (see on page 12) of the sample collection was taken. Click here to see photos 1 - 6 1. Press the Mode Button to set your camera in the Continuous Shooting Mode.
3. Push the Mode Button to cancel the Continuous Shooting Mode. Confirm that the mi mark disappears on the LCD Panel. Combining the Continuous Shooting Mode and the Flash: 1. Set your camera to the Continuous Shooting Mode. 2. Press the Shutter Release Button halfway down. 3. If the amount of light is insufficient, the Flash Unit will pop up automatically. 4. After the Flash Ready Lamp lights, press the Shutter Release Button to make the exposure. 5.
1. Set your camera to the Interval Mode. (Fig. 46) 2. Press the Shutter Release Button. After 60 se" coeds, the shutter will release. Then, your camera will automatically make another exposure every 60 seconds until the Interval Mode is cancelled. 3. Press the Mode Button to cancel it, or close the Lens Cover Confirm that the ~ mark disappears. * When the Interval Mode is activated by pressing the Shutter Release Button, the symbol that was displayed on the LCD Panel will blink. (Fig.
USING THE MULTIPLE EXPOSURE (M.E) MODE The multiple exposure capability is used to take several different images on the same film frame. Multiple exposures can be easily produced with this mode, so exercise your imagination to create your own original photographs. This mode was used when photo 10 (see on page 13) of the sample collection was taken. 1. Set your camera to the M.E Mode. The M.E symbol will be displayed on the LCD Panel. (Fig. 48) 2.
* Take care not to expose the camera to sudden changes in temperature, as they may cause condensation on the lens, or other malfunctions. (Fig. 54) * Do not expose the camera for a long period of time in extremely high temperatures, such as in your car or on the beach, as this may Ruin your film, or cause other malfuctions. (Fig. 55) * When using a tripod, do not try to force a long screw into the socket. The screw length should be less than 5.7 mm. (Fig.
MAJOR SPECIFICATIONS: RICOH FF-9 Type: 35 mm lens shutter type with automatic focusing Lens: 35 mm f3.5 Ricoh lens, 4 elements, 4 groups Focusing: Automatic focusing with pre-focusing facility. Distance measuring (shooting) range: 0.8 m - 00 . Distance less than 0.8 m: AF monitor lamp blinks Shutter: Programmed AE type electronic shutter 1/4--1/400 sec. Self-timer: Built-in electronic type with self-timer lamp. Operating delay of approx. 10 sec. Interval Timer: Photography at 60 sec.
