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1. Slide the Power Switch to the Red-eye Reduction mode, then press the Shutter button gently. (Fig. 27) The Red-
eye Reduction Lamp will light. After a brief delay, the flash will fire, and the shutter will be released. The entire 
sequence will take about one second.  
   

* Be sure to hold the camera still after pressing the Shutter Release Bunon until the full cycle is complete and the 
shutter is released.  
   

* You may wish to advise your subjects to wait until the above operation is complete.  
   

FLASH-OFF MODE  
   

This mode forcibly prevents automatic firing of the flash, thus allowing available light photography in museums, 
churches, etc. where flash photography is prohibited.  
   

While pressing the Flash OFF bunon, press the Shutter Release Bunon. (Fig. 28)  
   

* In dim light, the camera's Shutter speed will be automatically reduced. Take particular care in Telephoto (70 
mm) Mode. To prevent a blurry picture, hold the camera steadily and press the Shutter Release Bunon gently.  
   

* To prevent blurry pictures from slow shutter speeds, we recommend the use of a tripod.  
   
   
   

USING THE SELF-TIMER  
   

1. While pressing the Self-timer Button, press the Shutter Release Button. The Self-timer LED on the front of the 
camera will light for approximately 7 seconds. Then, the LED will blink for about 3 seconds to indicate that the 
shutter release soon. After a total of about 10 seconds have elapsed, the shutter will release. (Fig.29)  
   

2. When the self-timer begins, focus and exposure are locked.

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* The self-timer will not operate while the flash is charging.  
   

* If you wish to cancel the self-timer once it has started, slide the Power Switch to "OFF".  
   

Using the Self-timer for Flash Photography:  
   

When the Self-timer Bunon is pressed the Flash Unit will work automatically if there is insufficient light.  
   

Summary of Contents for RZ-770

Page 1: ...mages to appear If they do not all appear Try clicking the browser refresh or reload button or right click on the image choose view image then go back It should now appear To print try printing only 3 or 4 pages at a time Back to main on line manual page If you find this manual useful how about a donation of 3 to M Butkus 29 Lake Ave High Bridge NJ 08829 1701 This will allow me to continue to buy ...

Page 2: ...14 Viewfinder 14 Zooming the lens 14 Auto focus shooting 15 Pre focus Shooting 15 Auto film rewinding 16 Flash photography 16 Red Eye Reduction Mode 17 Flash Off Mode 17 Using the self timer 18 Optional Databack settings 18 Proper care of your camera 20 Major specifications 21 We are most gratified that you have selected a RICOH camera Before using your camera please be sure to read these instruct...

Page 3: ...LOCATING THE CONTROLS 1 Photocell 2 Self timer LED 3 Zoom Button 4 Film Counter 5 Manual Film Rewind Button 6 Shutter Release Button 7 Strap Holder 8 Battery Compartment Cover4www butkus org ...

Page 4: ... Built in Flash 13 Viewfinder Window 14 Lens 15 Power Switch 16 AF Flash Monitor 17 Viewfinder 18 Back Cover Latch 19 Film Loaded Window4www butkus org 20 Back Cover 21 Tripod Socket Images for figures 1 64 and examples 1 8 Click and print each individual page if needed ...

Page 5: ... range Do not hold the camera by the lens Before taking important pictures at weddings on trips abroad etc test the camera and learn how it works CAUTIONS This camera has a high voltage circuit Because it is dangerous do not attempt to take the camera apart If the built in flash does not operate do not touch the internal parts of the camera as it contains a high voltage circuit Take the camera to ...

Page 6: ...ke sure that the battery is installed correctly 4www butkus org 1 To open the Battery Compartment Cover first slide it in the direction of the arrow using a coin etc Fig 3 2 Insert the 3 volt lithium battery CR 123A or DL1 23A checking that and on the banpry are aligned according to polarity diagram inside the battery compartment Fig 4 3 Close the Battery Compartment Cover in the direction of the ...

Page 7: ...nsufficient the shutter may not release or the film may not advance completely In the following cases replace the battery 1 Turning on the Main Switch zoom lens doesn t move to the Wide position 2 While pressing the Flash OFF Button press the Shutter Release Button halfway If the AF Flash Monitor next to the viewfinder blinks it is necessary to replace the banery LOADING THE FILM Always avoid dire...

Page 8: ...pears in the Film Counter Fig 12 5 If number 1 does not appear in the Film Counter the film has not advanced properly Reload the film by following steps 1 4 shown above The shutter will release even H the film has not been loaded properly Therefore make sure 1 is displayed in the Film Counter before shooting Whether there is film in your camera or not can be confirmed by the Film Loaded Window Fig...

Page 9: ...ically sets the correct film speed When using a film without a OX code your camera will automatically set itself to ISO 100 When the film speed is more than ISO 400 set to ISO 400 When it is less than ISO 400 set to ISO 100 HOLDING YOUR CAMERA 1 Always use both hands to steady your camera Fig 15 When holding the camera vertically always position it with the flash at the top Fig 16 Be careful not t...

Page 10: ...ubject should be positioned within these marks Anything outside the marks will not be included in the picture even if you can see it through the viewfinder 4www butkus org 3 Auto Focus Mark The Auto Focus system focuses automatically on any subject that appears within this AF mark ZOOMING THE LENS The built in 35 70 mm zoom lens lets you get closer to your subject without changing your position Th...

Page 11: ...o use the Pre Focus technique see next section to lock the focus on a more normal subject at the same distance While holding focus turn your camera back to the original subject and shoot See PRE FOCUS SHOOTING for more details The minimum shooting distance of this camera is 1 2 m 4 ft However the shutter will release even if you are closer than this distance Blurred pictures are more likely to occ...

Page 12: ...can pre focus again as many times as you wish AUTO FILM REWINDING 1 After the end of the film has been reached the film is automatically rewound 2 You will see the film rewind by returning film counter 3 When the film is fully rewound the motor stops automatically and S appears in the Film Counter Window you can now open the Back Cover to unload the film Fig 25 If you wish to rewind the film befor...

Page 13: ...ng the Green AF Flash Monitor will blink fast and the shutter will be locked Wait until the Green AF Flash Monitor turns on in order to use the flash RED EYE REDUCTION MODE Minimizing the Red Eye Effect Selecting this mode makes it possible to minimize the red eye effect that sometimes occurs when taking portrait photographs with flash This makes it easy for anyone to take natural looking portrait...

Page 14: ...ill be automatically reduced Take particular care in Telephoto 70 mm Mode To prevent a blurry picture hold the camera steadily and press the Shutter Release Bunon gently To prevent blurry pictures from slow shutter speeds we recommend the use of a tripod USING THE SELF TIMER 1 While pressing the Self timer Button press the Shutter Release Button The Self timer LED on the front of the camera will l...

Page 15: ... 1 Display panel 2 Month indication 3 Imprint mark 4 Set button 5 Mode Select button Imprinting mode Examples of date imprinting Fig 31 1 1995 August 26th 2 August 26th 1995 3 26th August 1995 4 26th 15 59 5 No imprinting Selecting imprinting mode Each time the Mode Select button is pressed the display changes as shown below Fig 31 1 Date Year month day 2 Date Month day year 3 Date Day month year ...

Page 16: ...re than 2 seconds until the year digits flash Fig 32 2 When the Mode Select Button is pressed the flashing digits change in the order of year month day hour and minute Fig 33 3 When the digits to be reset flash press the Set Bunon until the desired digits appear When the Set Burton is kept pressed the digits change rapidly Fig 34 4 When you have finished resetting the date and time press the Mode ...

Page 17: ... except when replacing the battery Keep the battery out of reach of children If a child swallows the battery contact your doctor immediately Notes the date imprinting feature At temperatures of below 0 C 32 F the battery performance deteriorates The date imprinting feature may not function correctly and imprinting may become impossible When the battery is replaced the display panel sometimes displ...

Page 18: ...tions Fig 41 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 1 4 inch Fig 42 Do not place the camera near equipment that has strong magnetic fields such as a television or radio Fig 43 MAJOR SPECIFICATIONS Type Fully automatic 35 mm autofocus lens shutter camera with built in zoom lens Lens 35 mm f5 0 70 mm f9 5 zoom lens 6 elements ...

Page 19: ...00 Negative film Wide 1 2 m 3 9 m 4 fl 12 9 fl Tele 1 2 m 2 1 m 4 ft 6 9 ft ISO 400 Negative film Wide 1 2 m 7 8 m 4 ft 25 7 ft Tele 1 2 m 4 2 m 4 fl 13 8 fl Flash Recycle time About 7 sec Power Source 3 V lithium battery x 1 CR1 23A or equivalent 4www butkus org Dimensions 126 mm W x 69 mm T x 44 mm D 5 0 in W x 2 7 in H x 1 7 in D Weight 270 q 9 5 oz without battery ...

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