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Table of Contents: EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM ATTACHING THE VIEWFINDER CAP AND STRAP B (BULB) SETTING CHANGING LENSES FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY (1) INSERTING THE BATTERIES With flash Units Other Than the SPEEDLITE 180 & 240 INSERTING THE FILM MULTIPLE EXPOSURE PHOTOGRAPHY SETTING THE FILM SPEED VIEWFINDER INFORMATION AE (AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE) PHOTOGRAPHY SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY AND USAGE OF THE VIEWFINDER CAP DEPTH OF FIELD INFRARED PHOTOGRAPHY F-STOP REFERENCE TABLE SPECIAL ACCESSORIES MANUAL PHOTOGRAPHY USIN
FOCUSING PROPER CARE OF YOUR CAMERA AE LOCK SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS NOMENCLATURE
16. Depth of Field Scale 1. Shutter Speed Index Line 2. Shutter Speed Dial Release Button 3. Shutter Release Button 4. Shutter Speed Dial 5. Film Advance Lever 6. Exposure Counter 7. Depth of Field Preview Lever 8. Strap Eyelet 9. Self-Timer Indicator Light 10. Exposure Indication Switch 11. Lens Release Lever 12. Lens Locator Mounting Node 13. Flash Synchro Terminal 14. Focusing Ring 15. Distance Scale 17. F-Stop Ring 18. AE Lock Button 19. Aperture Relay Port 20. Film Speed Index Line 21.
38. Film Pressure Plate 32. Battery Compartment Cover 39. Back Cover 33. Tripod Socket 40. ASA/DIN Conversion Table 34. Winder Contact 41. Film Take-up Spool 35. Film Rewind Release Button 42. Sprocket 36. Winder Coupler 4www.butkus.org 43. Multiple Exposure Button 37. Winder Positioning Hole 44.
Viewfinder Cap For instructions on how to use the Viewfinder Cap. read the section on Self-Timer Photography and Usage of the Viewfinder Cap. (Fig. 1) 1. Slip the Viewfinder Cap on to the strap (Fig. 2) 2. Put the strap Eyelet and adjust it to the correct length. (Fig. 3) CHANGING LENSES To remove the lens from the camera 1. Keep the Lens Release Lever pressed in. and turn the lens in the direction of the arrow. (counterclockwise) (Fig.
1. Line up the red dot on the lens mount with the matching red dot on the camera body, or alternatively, match the red (!) mark on the Depth of Field Scale to the red dot on the camera body. (Fig. 5) 2. When the lens has engaged, turn it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place. (clockwise) (Fig. 6) * For convenience when mounting the lens in the dark, you can line up the Lens Locator Node with the Lens Release Lever.
not operate. If the camera will not operate check that the batteries are installed correctly. If they are the batteries are probably dead. Replace them with new batteries. * When the voltage of the batteries is getting low, the BAT ( Battery Low Warning Signal) in the Viewfinder will blink on and off. Please change the batteries without delay. INSERTING THE FILM (Always avoid direct sunlight when inserting the film.) 1 Pull up the Film Rewind Knob until the Back Cover snaps open. (Fig. 9) 2.
5. Close and press the Back Cover firmly to lock it. Unfold the Film Rewind Crank and turn it gently in the direction of the arrow until the slack in the film has been taken up (Fig. 13) 6. Advance the film and press the Shutter Release Button a few times until the number "1''appears in the Exposure Counter. As you advance the Film Advance Lever, the Film Rewind Knob rotates indicating that the film is properly advancing. (Fig. 14) * When inserting the film.
SETTING THE FILM SPEED The film speed is the basic element for determining the exposure, so please be sure to set the film speed correctly. The film speed or ASA/D!N is listed on the film box. Pull the Film Speed Indicator outer ring up, and set it against the film speed number you are using. (Fig. 15) For example. if the film speed is ASA 100, set the indicator on the Film Speed Dial to 100. EXPOSURE INDICATION SWITCH When you press the Exposure Indication Switch.
1. Microprism Band 2. Split-image Spot 3. Shutter Speeds 4. F-Stop Number 5. Exposure Adjustment 6. Bulb 7. Manual 8. 0verexposure 9. Shutter Speed Indicator (pulsates when on AE lock) 10. Slow Shutter 4www.butkus.org 11. Long Time Exposure 12. Underexposure 13. Battery Low Warning Signal 14. Flash Ready LED Light The Shutter Speed. Slow Shutter and Long Time Exposure indications are always present in the viewfinder.
the nature of the liquid crystal. and not to any camera malfunction. * When using a polarizing filter, depending on the angle of rotation, there may be cases in which you cannot see the liquid crystal indicators. AE (AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE) PHOTOGRAPHY Your XR-7 enables you to use automatic exposure where the shutter speed is automatically selected, or manual exposure where you may select the shutter speed yourself. 1. Set the "A on the Shutter Speed Dial against the Shutter Speed Index Line. (Fig. 17) 2.
5. When the (arrow up) "overexposure mark" or the (down arrow) "Underexposure mark" appears, you should select another f-stop number, as the exposure is incorrect. 4www.butkus.org * When set to A . the Shutter Speed Dial is locked into position. F-STOP REFERENCE TABLE Lighting Conditions F-Stop Number Indoors F/2 - 2.8 Outdoors, cloudy F/4 - 5.
1. Press the Shutter Speed Dial Release Button, and set the Shutter Speed Dial to the desired shutter speed. (Fig. 20) 2. The letter "M" in the Viewfinder will pulsate to indicate Manual mode. (Fig. 21) 3. If the (Up arrow) "Overexposure mark" or the (down arrow) "Underexposure mark" pulsates, you should select another f-stop number as the exposure is incorrect. If the Up or the down marks do not disappear. even after selecting a different f-stop number, you should select a different shutter speed. (Fig.
2. The index finger of your right hand should rest lightly on the Shutter Release Button. while your right hand holds the camera body lightly. 3. Your right arm should be in a comfortable position. 4. Keep your left arm resting lightly against your body, and the camera should just touch your forehead when you look through the viewfinder. * It is important to shoot with the correct body posture, to avoid blurred or tilted shots.
When the split image in the Split-image Spot forms a single image, the subject is in focus. Microprism Focusing When the subject loses its "shimmering" effect and becomes very sharp, the subject is in focus. REWINDING THE FILM * (Always avoid direct sunlight when unloading the film). * After the last picture on the roll of film has been taken, rewind the film. 1.
the camera, and it will remain locked into position. (Fig. 26) 2. Unfold the Film Rewind Crank and turn it in the direction of the arrow. When the film has been completely rewound. the tension of the Film Rewind Crank is released and it will revolve freely. (Fig. 27) 3. Pull up the film rewind Knob to its fullest extent and the Back Cover will open. (Fig. 28) Remove the film. push the Film Rewind Knob back into position and close the Back Cover.
This camera has an AE Lock system. When shooting against the light on automatic exposure. the difference in the brightness of the background and the subject means that you cannot obtain a correct exposure of the subject. In this case, you should use the AE Lock which retains the exposure of the subject regardless of the changes in the background lighting conditions. The exposure will not change until you cancel the AE Lock. 4www.butkus.org 1. Move up close to the subject to measure the exposure.
more by the background light than the light of the subject itself. This will result in under (or over) exposed pictures. In these cases. you should use the Exposure Adjustment system. You can also use the system when you wish to create a deliberate effect of over (or under) exposure. 1. Turn the Film Exposure Compensation Dial to set the required number against the Exposure Compensation Index Line. (Fig.
numbers in indicated * Be sure to set it back to the "O" position after use B (BULB) SETTING The B setting is used for shooting night scenes or long time exposures. 1. Keep the Shutter Speed Dial Lock Release Button Pressed down and set the ''B'' against the Shutter Speed Index Line. The "B" mark in the Viewfinder will pulsate to indicate that the shutter speed is set to B (bulb). (Figs. 31 & 32) 2. When you press the Shutter Release Button. the shutter will remain open as long as the button is pressed.
The RICOH SPEEDLITE 180 and 240 are available exclusively for use with this camera. With-these flash units, you can leave the shutter speed set on ''A''. Also the Flash Ready red LED light conveniently lights up in the Viewfinder, so that you don't have to take your eye away from the Viewfinder to see that the flash has recycled. 1. Attach the flash unit to the camera Hot Shoe. (Fig. 33) 2.
* Do not use other makes of flash units that have special signal pins exclusively for their cameras, as this will result in incorrect exposure and may damage the circuitry of the camera. * If the Shutter Release Button is pressed before the Flash Ready LED Light Lights up. the shutter speed will be the one indicated by the Shutter Speed Indicator. FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY (2) 1. Set the Shutter Speed Dial to the synchronizing speed of 1/125 sec. (Fig.
Take the second exposure. Repeat actions 3. & 4. if you wish to continue adding exposures to the frame. At this time. the Exposure Counter will not advance. * Better results can generally be obtained by taking subjects that include a large area of darker parts. * When multi-exposure shots are not required, be sure to slide the ME Lock Lever back into normal position. It is better to inform the camera shop that you have taken multiple exposures when you take your film for printing.
1. After advancing the film, press the Self-Timer Switch (Fig. 40). 2. The Self-Timer Indicator Light will pulsate with an electronic sound. and about 10 seconds later. the shutter will be released. (Fig. 41) 3. If you wish to cancel the self-timer once it has started operating. set the Shutter Speed Dial to L or B. * If the film has not been advance. the self-timer will not operate. Viewfinder Cap When using the self-timer with the A (Auto) setting.
When you focus on a specific subject, a distance in front of and behind the subject will appear acceptably sharp in your picture. This area is called the "DEPTH OF FIELD". The depth of field can be determined in the following ways: 1. Each lens has a depth of field scale. For example with a distance of 3m/9.8 ft and using f/16. the area within the two f/16 marks on the scale (about 2m/6.6 ft ~ 8m/26.3 ft) will be in sharp focus. (Fig. 43) 2.
Taking Infrared Photographs 1. Attach the red filter, and focus on the subject. 2. Shin that distance to the infrared index mark. According to the instructions enclosed with the film, set the f-stop and release the shutter. (Figs. 45 & 46) * Infrared light rays are invisible to the eye and the light meter, so please refer to the instructions with the film for setting the fstop numbers. SPECIAL ACCESSORIES If you attach the RICOH XR WINDER 2 to this camera, the film can be advanced automatically.
USING A P-MOUNT ADAPTOR If you wish to use P-mount type lenses (screw mount), use the optional P-Mount Adaptor to enable you to use many screw mount lenses. In this case, the exposure metering system will become a metering type. (Fig. 48) PROPER CARE OF YOUR CAMERA * Never touch the surface of the lens with your fingers. * If the lens is dirty, either use a blower to blow the dust away or wipe it gently with a son cloth. * Camera malfunction can be caused by shock. humidity, salt air etc.
* 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. ). * Do not place the camera near equipment that has strong magnetism such as television or radio. * Remove the batteries before storing the camera. and keep it in a place free of dust and humidity. * Do not attempt to disassemble or repair your camera yourself. If service is necessary, bring it to your dealer or send it to the authorized Ricoh distributors.
Flash Terminal: X synchro contact Accessory Shoe: Hot Shoe (with Flash Ready Signal Contact) Flash Synchro Terminal Exposure Adjustment: Exposure adjustment system ( + 2 ~ - 2, in 1/3 steps) AE Lock System (Memory) Film Advance: Single stroke film advance lever with 135° winding angle and 35° stand-off. Automatic winding possible by mounting XR Winder-2 Exposure Counter: Additive. automatic resetting Film Rewind: Film Rewind Crank system Mirror: Quick return mirror Back Cover: Hinged type.
