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Pull tapered end of film across back of camera and 
insert into and through the slit of Film Take-up 
Spool (U) (Fig. 3). Rotate Film Take-up Spool (U) 
in direction of are row to take up film slack . . . 
check to see that sprocket holes in film have 
engaged both sets of Sprocket Teeth (V).  

Close the camera teach and snap it shut. Advance 
Film Wind Lever (D) twice, depressing Shutter 
Release Button (B) each time. Advance Film Wind 
Lever once more and Film Counter (E) will be 
automatically set to "1", ready for your first picture 
(Fig. 4) 

   

   

Correct exposure

  

   

Open Electric-eye Battery Chamber (Z) with a coin by turning the 
cover counterclockwise, put a mercury battery with the plus "+" side 
up and replace the cover (Fig 5). The mercury battery is the power 
source for the electric-eye and will last for a year approximately. For 
replacement use 1.35v type Eveready EPX 675, Mallory, PX675 or 
equivalent.

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To set the exposure meter for the film you are using, turn Film Speed Selector (O) either to the left or right until 
the same film speed number as your film appears in Film Speed Window (N) (Fig. 6). Check the instruction 
sheet packaged with your film for the correct film speed setting. Next set Auto/Manual Ring (G) at "A" (Auto). 
Your camera is now set for automatic exposure control  (Fig. 7).  

Summary of Contents for Caplio 500G wide

Page 1: ...e address for a check M O or cash Back to my main Camera Manual page Features you ll like Compact and light weight Ricoh 500G is so small that you can carry it in your pocket with ease Nevertheless it...

Page 2: ...nables you to use direct contact type flash unit electronic flash unit without difficulty Principal Parts A Direct Contact Accessory Shoe B Shutter Release Button C Cable Release Socket D Film Wind Le...

Page 3: ...ind Button Y Tripod Screw Z Electric eye Battery Chamber Film loading Always camera in shade never in bright or direct sunlight 4www butkus org Pull Film Rewind Knob Q up until camera back clicks open...

Page 4: ...terclockwise put a mercury battery with the plus side up and replace the cover Fig 5 The mercury battery is the power source for the electric eye and will last for a year approximately For replacement...

Page 5: ...0 1 60 second is recommended for subject not in motion Where motion exists a shutter speed ranging from 1 125 to 1 500 should be used Look into the viewfinder and you will observe two red zones one at...

Page 6: ...the picture hold the camera either vertically or horizontally as steady as you can and press Shutter Release Button B slowly and smoothly all the way down Flash pictures Your camera has synchronizati...

Page 7: ...lens diaphragm to The flash will also show you the range in distance you can photograph This is usually 4 feet to some 15 feet or more Some flash units have two or three F stops to choose from Dependi...

Page 8: ...s time to rewind When the camera is not in use set Shutter Speed Ring at B bulb and protect lens with lens cap which will prevent unnecessary consumption of exposure meter battery Protect your camera...

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