Ricoh GX200 User Guide
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Camera User Guide This manual is for GX200 and GX200 VF KIT. GX200 VF KIT is supplied with an LCD viewfinder (VF-1). The serial number of this product is given on the bottom face of the camera. Basic Operations If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. This section provides - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 2
purposes, without the consent of the copyright holder is prohibited. Ricoh Co., Ltd. assumes no liability for failure to record or play back images caused by malfunction of this product. This product is manufactured to local specifications and the warranty is valid within the country of purchase - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 3
throughout this instruction manual and on performed. The symbol alerts you to prohibited actions. The symbol may be combined with other symbols to indicate that a specific not attempt to disassemble, alter or directly solder the battery. Do not put the battery in a fire, attempt to heat it, use - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 4
object, water, liquid or other foreign object gets into the camera. Remove the battery and memory card as soon as possible, being careful to avoid electric to prevent the battery from leaking, overheating, igniting or exploding. • Do not use a battery other than those specifically recommended for the - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 5
or AC adapter with commercially available electronic transformers when traveling abroad. Observe the following precautions to ensure safe use of this unit. Caution Contact with fluid leaking from a battery can lead to burns. If part of your body comes in contact with a damaged battery, rinse - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 6
Using These Manuals The following two manuals are included with your GX200/GX200 VF KIT. "Camera User Guide" (This booklet) This guide explains the usage and functions of the camera. It also explains how to install the provided software on your computer. * The "Camera User Guide" (English edition) - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 7
manually set the aperture value and shutter speed. This small, compact, and lightweight camera has advanced modes that rival those of digital SLR cameras to perform high quality image processing on a computer with minimal image quality deterioration (requires image editing software that supports DNG - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 8
the hood & adapter). Enhance your photographic experience with a variety of optional accessories, including an external viewfinder, cable switch, and self retaining lens cap. *Equivalent to that on a 35 mm camera Electronic level function to help keep the image level (P.67) The camera is equipped - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 9
. This eliminates concerns about the batteries running out while you're traveling. Irodio Photo & Video Studio software for browsing, viewing, and editing still images and movies (P.221) This software enables you to view, organize, and perform simple editing (supporting DNG file format) of shot - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 10
read this section. Packing List 16 Optional Accessories 19 Camera System and Accessories 22 Names of Parts 23 How to Use the Mode Dial 25 How to Use the Up-down Dial and ADJ. Lever 26 Picture Display 28 Getting Ready 32 About the Battery 32 SD Memory Card (available in stores 34 Charging - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 11
71 Read this section when you want to learn more about the different camera functions. 1 Various Shooting Functions 72 Using the ADJ. Lever 72 the Menu 103 Choosing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size (Pic Quality/Size 105 Changing the Focusing Mode (Focus 108 Manual Focus Shooting (MF 109 - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 12
Effect for Black-and White Images (B&W (TE)) ......120 Customizing the Picture Quality (Setting1, Setting2 122 Correcting Distorted Images While Shooting (Distortion Corr 123 Adjusting the Light Intensity of the Flash (Flash Expo. Comp 124 Setting the Flash Amount in Manual Flash Mode (Man. Flash - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 13
Size (Resize 164 Copying the Contents of the Internal Memory to an SD Memory Card (Copy To Card 166 Straightening Skewed Images (Skew Correction 167 Correcting the Image Brightness and Contrast (Level Compensation 169 Correcting Images Automatically (Auto 170 Correcting Images Manually (Manual - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 14
(Digital Zoom Video Out Mode 217 6 Downloading Images Manual (Software Version)] is Clicked 225 When [Browse CD-ROM Content] is Clicked 226 Uninstalling the Software 227 Downloading Images Using the RICOH Gate La 229 Downloading Images Without Using RICOH Gate La 230 Disconnecting the Camera - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 15
234 7 Appendices 235 Troubleshooting 235 Error Messages 235 Camera Troubleshooting 236 Software and Computer Troubleshooting 243 Specifications 245 Number of Images That Can be Stored in Internal Memory/ SD Memory Card 248 Optional Accessories 249 Using the AC Adapter (sold separately 250 - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 16
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time, read this section. Packing List 16 Camera System and Accessories 22 Names of Parts 23 How to Use the Mode Dial 25 How to Use the Up-down Dial and ADJ. Lever 26 Picture Display 28 Getting Ready 32 Basic Shooting 43 Playing Back Images 55 Deleting Files 60 Changing the Display with - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 18
is provided on the bottom face of the camera. Battery Charger Hot Shoe Cover Included with the camera. Handstrap USB Cable (mini-B type) Used to connect the camera to a computer or direct printcompatible printer. Lens Cap Lens Cap Strap AV Cable Used to view your images on a TV. Warranty 16 - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 19
possible to display the Software User Guide. (Only on computers with Acrobat installed.) Caution The CD-ROM supports the following languages. Operations are the camera Thread the small end of the strap through the strap eyelet on the camera and loop the ends as shown. Attaching the lens cap strap - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 20
If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. About GX200 VF KIT In addition to the items included with GX200, the following items are included. • LCD viewfinder (VF-1) • VF-1 case • VF-1 user guide • VF-1 warranty • Turn the camera off when attaching the LCD viewfinder. 18 - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 21
Accessories AC Adapter (AC-4c) Used for power supply from a household outlet to the camera. Use this adapter for long periods of playback or when transferring images to a computer. LCD Viewfinder (VF-1) LCD viewfinder attaches to the hot shoe. The LCD viewfinder (VF-1) is included in the GX200 VF - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 22
(ST-2) from the connector and attach it as shown in the figure. If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Note For information on optional accessories, see P.249. • For the latest information on optional accessories, see the Ricoh website (http://www.ricohpmmc.com/). 20 - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 23
ring cap when using the wide conversion lens, tele conversion lens, self retaining lens cap or hood & adapter. Removing the ring cap With the ring cap removal button pressed, turn the ring cap counterclockwise while the camera is turned off and remove from the camera body. Ring cap removal button - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 24
terminal. Cable Switch (CA-1) Rechargeable Battery (DB-60) (supplied) Battery Charger (BJ-6) (supplied) AC Adapter (AC-4c) Optional accessories Commercially available * The LCD viewfinder (VF-1) is included in the GX200 VF KIT. For information on how to use the VF-1, refer to the user guide. 22 - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 25
Names of Parts Camera Front View 91 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 15 If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 10 11 12 Item Name 1 Up-down Dial 2 Mode Dial 3 Shutter Release Button 4 POWER Button 5 Flash Cover 6 Hot - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 26
camera for the first time, read this section. 16 17 19 20 21 15 13 12 11 Item Name 1 Picture Display 2 Auto Focus/Flash Lamp 3 AV Output Terminal 4 USB Terminal 5 VF/LCD button 6 ADJ. Lever 7 z (Telephoto DC input) Cable Cover 19 Release Lever 20 Battery/Card Cover 24 21 Tripod Screw Hole Refer - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 27
mode before shooting still images or movies. 1 Turn the mode dial to the symbol of the function you want to use. If you are using the camera for the first the aperture value, and then the camera automatically sets the optimal shutter speed. Allows you to manually set the aperture value and shutter - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 28
camera for the first time, read this section. How to Use the Up-down Dial and ADJ. Lever You can use the up-down dial and ADJ. lever to easily perform Priority Allows you to change the - P.87 Mode (A) aperture value. Manual Exposure Allows you to change the Allows you to change the P.89 Mode - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 29
change the Same as #$ buttons. display magnification. Same as !" buttons. Same as #$ buttons. Allows you to change the Displays the previous or display magnification. next image enlarged. Refer to P.94 P.58, 55 P.57 P.58 If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 27 - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 30
If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Picture Display Example of Picture Display when Shooting Pictures 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 33 18 +0.7 19 X4 . 0 20 9999 1280 16 17 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Shtr Btn:Start Movie Mode 30 F2.5 31 1/15 32 ISO-154 26 Still Image Mode 28 - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 31
, 125 19 Digital Zoom Magnification P.48 20 Zoom Bar P.48 Item Name 21 White Balance Mode/ White Balance Compensation 22 Exposure Metering Mode 23 Auto Bracket 24 Image Settings 25 Exposure Compensation 26 ISO Setting 27 Conversion Lens Type 28 Battery Symbol 29 Level Indicator 30 Camera Shake - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 32
00 Movie Mode Item Name Refer to Item Name 1 Protect P.158 9 Image Size 2 DPOF P.161 10 File No. 3 Mode Types - 11 Battery Symbol 4 Playback Data Source P.56 12 Date at Shooting 5 Number of messages to inform you of operational instructions or the camera's status while in use. 30 - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 33
or AAA Oxyride batteries, depending on the type of batteries and usage conditions, may not appear, or or may instantaneously appear. Check your batteries beforehand. • If you are using the AC adapter, may appear. This does not indicate a malfunction and you can continue to use the camera. 31 - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 34
you use the rechargeable battery when using the camera for a long time. • AAA Oxyride Batteries (available in stores) These are not rechargeable batteries, but they can be used longer in a digital camera than AAA alkaline batteries. • AAA Nickel-metal Hydride Batteries (available in stores) These - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 35
may not supply power immediately after they are purchased or when left unused for more than a month. In such a case, recharge the batteries two or three times before use. The batteries self-discharge with time even if the camera is not used, so recharge them before use. • The life of an AAA alkaline - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 36
a computer or other digital camera, you must format the card with this camera prior to use. (GP.186) Where images are recorded When no SD memory card is loaded, the camera records images to the internal memory; when an SD memory card is loaded, it records images to the SD memory card. When no SD - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 37
If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Write-protecting your images Move the write-protection switch on the SD memory card to LOCK to prevent your still images from being accidentally erased or the card from being formatted. If you unlock the card (by returning the - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 38
If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Charging the Rechargeable Battery The rechargeable battery needs to be charged before use. The battery is not charged at the time of purchase. 1 Insert the battery into the battery charger, making sure that the and markings on the - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 39
on, make sure it is turned off before loading the battery and card. 1 Slide the release lever toward "OPEN" to open the battery/ 1 card cover. If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 2 2 Make sure the SD memory card is facing the right way and then push the card - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 40
Slide the release lever toward "OPEN" to open the battery/card cover. Push in the SD memory card and gently release to eject it. Pull the card out of the camera. Removing the Rechargeable Battery Slide the release lever toward "OPEN" to open the battery/card cover. Press and release the latch. The - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 41
. Turning the Power On/Off Turn the camera on. 1 Press the tabs on both sides of the lens cap, and remove the lens cap. 2 Press the POWER button. • After the start sound, the auto focus/ flash lamp blinks for several seconds. Using the Camera in Playback Mode • Pressing the 6 (Playback) button - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 42
[WIDE[DW-6]] or [TELE[TC1]], and then press the MENU/OK button. You cannot shoot without selecting a conversion lens. (GP.189) • After the camera is turned on, it may take longer for the camera to become ready for shooting when using the flash than when not using the flash. Auto power off If - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 43
If you are using the camera for the first time, read OK button. • When the MENU/OK button is pressed, the language setting is cancelled and the video signal format-setting screen appears. 2 Press the !"#$ buttons to select a language. 3 Press the and Time (Date Settings)" (P.215) in this guide. 41 - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 44
the camera for the hh:mm 2008/01/01 00:00 Cancel Ok Note • If the battery is removed for more than one week, the date and time settings will must be made again. • To retain the date and time settings, load a battery with adequate remaining power for more than two hours. • The set date and time - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 45
Hold the camera as shown below for best results. 1 Hold the camera with both hands and lightly press both elbows against your body. 2 Put your finger on the shutter release button. Caution When you are shooting, be careful not to obstruct the lens or flash with your fingers, hair, or the strap - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 46
for the first time, read this section. Preventing camera shake If you move the camera when pressing the shutter release button, the still image might not come out clearly due to camera shake. Camera shake tends to occur in the following cases: • When shooting in a dark place without using the - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 47
photo after focusing. (Focus Lock) 1 Press the POWER button to turn the camera on, and turn the mode dial to 5. 2 Put the subject of your the center of the screen and press the shutter release button halfway. • The camera focuses on the subject and the exposure and white balance are fixed. • If - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 48
If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Shooting range 4 Gently press the shutter release button all the way. • The still image you have taken appears momentarily on the picture display and is recorded to the internal memory or SD memory card. Focusing • The color of - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 49
• The J symbol indicates that camera shake may occur. Hold the camera still and focus the camera again. • The flash fires a pre-flash to increase the AE (Auto Exposure) accuracy (except when the flash mode is set to [Manual Flash] GP.51). • You can set the time the still image you have taken appears - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 50
-angle) button allows you to take a wideangle picture. Wide-angle Telephoto 1 With the camera ready to shoot, press the z or Z button. • You can Quality/Size] is set to 4000 × 3000, you can also set [Digital Zoom Img] to [Auto Resize]. (GP.204) This function is not available when [Pic Quality/Size] - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 51
approximately 1 cm (0.4 in.) away from the front of the lens. 1 With the camera ready to shoot, press the N button. • N is Telephoto Distance Approx. 1 cm (from the front of the lens) Approx. 4 cm (from the front of the lens) Shooting Range Approx. 29 mm × 22 mm Approx. 25 mm × 19 mm (when digital - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 52
Nightscape Text Mode Skew Correct Mode Zoom Macro Macro Shooting Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Enabled Enabled Macro shooting only If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 50 - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 53
cm to 5.0 m (from the front of the lens) Telephoto Approx. 15 cm to 3.0 m (from the front of the lens) Flash Modes Flash Off The flash will not fire. Synchro. Manual Flash The flash fires with the shutter speed slowed. This is useful when taking portrait pictures in a nightscape. Camera shake - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 54
the flash is charged, the lamp turns off and the camera is ready to shoot. Note When you are finished using batteries, the picture display turns off when the flash is charging. • The flash fires a pre-flash to increase the AE (Auto Exposure) accuracy (except when the flash mode is set to [Manual - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 55
lens, tele conversion lens, and hood. • You cannot use the internal flash when the LCD viewfinder is tilted. To use the internal flash with the LCD viewfinder attached, reposition the angle of the LCD viewfinder. • The flash amount is not adjusted automatically when the flash mode is set to [Manual - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 56
the symbol indicates the number of seconds. In this case, if you press the shutter release button, the camera shoots after 10 seconds. • Each press of the light lights when the self-timer starts. Note The camera remains in self-timer mode even after the image is shot. To cancel the self-timer, press - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 57
10 frames backward. If there are less than 10 images, the first image is displayed. • Press the " button to display the image 10 frames forward. If there are less than 10 images, the last image is displayed. • To switch the camera from playback mode to shooting mode, press the 6 button again. 10 - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 58
(RAW12M/RAW3:2/RAW1:1) shot with [Pic Quality/ Size] set to RAW mode, the JPEG file recorded at the same time as the DNG file is displayed. A symbol appears on the screen indicating RAW mode. • When an LCD viewfinder is attached and [Playback Screen] is set to [VF] in the setup menu, the playback - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 59
If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Grid View (Thumbnail Display) When playing back images on the picture display, the playback screen can be divided into 20 frames (grid view). The grid view allows you to select an image to enlarge or delete. 1 Press the 6 (Playback) - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 60
If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Enlarging Images You can enlarge a still image displayed on the picture display. Image Size 640 × 480 1280 × 960 Image sizes other than those above Enlarged View (maximum magnification) 3.4× 6.7× 16× 1 Press the 6 (Playback) - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 61
are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Note When [LCD Confirm.] is set to [Hold] on the setup menu (GP.208), the image displayed on the screen after being taken can be enlarged. • Movies cannot be enlarged. • For information on displaying S-Cont or M-Cont images enlarged, see - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 62
If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Deleting Files You can delete unwanted or failed files from the SD memory card or internal memory. Note When [LCD Confirm.] is set to [Hold] on the setup menu (GP.208), the image displayed on the screen after being taken can be - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 63
the camera for the first time, read this section. Deleting All Files 1 Press the 6 (Playback) button. 2 Press the D (Delete) button. 3 Press the !" buttons to select [Delete All]. 4 Press the MENU/OK button. Finish • You are prompted to confirm that Delete One you want to delete all images. If - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 64
If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Specifying Individual Files to be Deleted 4 Press the !"#$ buttons to Delete select the file you want to delete - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 65
If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Specifying a Range of Files to be Deleted 4 Press the ADJ. lever. • Press the ADJ. lever again to return - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 66
turns the picture display off. Some camera operations are not available when the picture display is off. Pressing the VF/LCD button again turns the picture display on. When a LCD viewfinder is attached, pressing the VF/LCD button switches between the LCD viewfinder and the picture display. Shooting - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 67
conversion lens is attached to the camera During Playback Mode Normal Symbol Display Histogram 3/6 3/6 2008/07/01 12:00 2008/07/01 12:00 No Display White Saturation Highlights Display Press the DISP. button to change the display. Displaying the playback screen on the LCD viewfinder When - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 68
If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. White Saturation Highlights Display The white saturation areas of the image flash in black. White saturation is the loss of grayscale that indicates the color shading in an image in which very bright areas of the subject are - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 69
] is set to on in the setup menu or by pressing and holding the DISP. button (GP.202), the camera uses a level indicator and level sound to let you know whether the image is level during shooting. The level indicator is displayed during normal symbol display and histogram. This is useful for - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 70
If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Level indicator display When level When tilted to the right Green Orange When level status cannot be When the camera is held determined vertically Red 68 - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 71
the image is vertically level. Caution • If the camera is tilted too far forward or backward, or it cannot be determined whether the camera is level, the level indicator becomes red. • During grid guide, no display, or when the picture display is turned off (except when an LCD viewfinder is - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 72
If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Histogram When Histogram and highlights (bright areas)). By using the histogram, you can determine the brightness of an image without being affected by the brightness around the picture display. This also helps you correct for - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 73
learn more 2 about the different camera functions. 3 1 Various Shooting Functions ..... 72 4 2 Shooting/Playing Back Movies 151 3 Other Playback Functions....... 155 5 4 Direct Printing 177 5 Changing Camera Settings........ 183 6 Downloading Images to Your 6 Computer 218 7 Appendices - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 74
press the #$ buttons to select the desired item. • The screenshots below are examples of the screen display when [Expo. Cmp], [Wht. Bal.], [ISO], and [Quality] are assigned to [ADJ Lever Set.1] to [ADJ Lever Set.4]. • The fifth function (AE/AF Target Shift) is fixed and cannot be changed from the - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 75
or the MENU/OK button to set the setting. Functions That Can Be Assigned to [ADJ Lever Set] Expo. Cmp, Wht. Bal., WB Correct, ISO, Quality, Focus, Image, Expo. Met., Cont Mode, Auto BKT, Flash Comp, Flash Amt. Note 1 • The functions that can be set with the ADJ. lever in scene mode - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 76
Various Shooting Functions Changing the Text Density (Scene Mode) By pressing the ADJ. lever, you can change the shading of text for shooting with [Text Mode] (GP.94) in scene mode. You can select from [Deep], [Normal] and [Light]. To change the setting, use the shooting menu or the ADJ. lever. - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 77
pressing the ADJ. lever, you can shift the target for the automatic exposure (AE) and/or the auto focus (AF) without having to move the camera when taking a picture. This is particularly useful when you are using a tripod to take pictures. Available Settings Description AE/AF AE and AF are set - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 78
6 Half-press the shutter release button. • If [AE/AF] is selected, the Spot AE/Spot AF position is displayed. • If [AF] is selected, the Spot AF position is displayed. • If [AE] is selected, the Spot AE position and focusing frame are displayed. 7 Gently press the shutter release button all the way. - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 79
MF Switching between auto focus and P.79 manual focus AF/Snap Switching between auto focus and Quality, Focus, Image, Expo. Met., Cont function Mode, Auto BKT, Flash Comp, Flash Amt. *1 Image quality when [B&W] is set in [Image Settings] (GP.119) *2 Image quality when [B&W (TE)] is set in [Image - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 80
Mode Zoom Macro Various Shooting Functions AF/MF AF/Snap AE Lock JPEG>RAW Color>B&W Color>TE Expo. Cmp Wht. Bal. WB Correct ISO Quality Focus Image Expo. Met Cont Mode Auto BKT MoveTarget Flash Comp Flash Amt. O - - - - - OO OOO - O - O - OOOOOOO - OOOO - - O OO OO - OOOO - OO OOOOO - OO O OO - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 81
/2 Button] to [AF/MF] on the setup menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.195. 2 With the camera ready to shoot, press the Fn1/Fn2 button. cm 30 F2.5 • When the focus mode changes to 10 manual focus, the [MF] symbol appears at the upper right of the 3 1 Hold[OK]: screen. • When the - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 82
manual focus, see P.109. • You can also use the shooting menu to make the [Focus] setting. (GP.108) • You can press the Fn1/Fn2 button to switch AF/MF and lock the focus at the focus lock position (AF Lock). Use the following operating procedure. 1 With the camera . 1 3 The camera is set to MF - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 83
and Snap. Pressing the Fn1/Fn2 button switches between auto focus and manual focus depending on the [Focus] setting on the shooting menu (GP.108 on the setup menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.195. 2 With the camera ready to shoot, press the Fn1/Fn2 button. • When the focus mode changes to - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 84
the setup menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.195. 1 2 Check that the camera is ready to shoot. 3 Put the subject of your photo in the center of the screen even after you shoot a picture. • The AE lock does not work in manual exposure mode even if the Fn1/Fn2 button is assigned to [AE Lock]. - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 85
Fn2 button. • The camera switches to RAW mode with the same image ratio and [RAW] is displayed in orange on the screen. • Pressing the Fn1/Fn2 button again returns to JPEG mode. Caution Pressing the Fn1/Fn2 button does not switch to JPEG mode in the following cases. • [Pic Quality/Size] is set to - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 86
or [Color>TE] (GP.195) and then pressing the Fn1/Fn2 button with [Image Settings] set to a setting other than [B&W] or [B&W (TE)] allows you on the setup menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.195. 2 With the camera ready to shoot, press the Fn1/Fn2 button. • The setting switches to [B&W] or - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 87
(AE) and/or the auto focus (AF) without having to move the camera when taking a picture. This function is the same as the ADJ. lever's the setup menu. 1 • For the operating procedure, see P.195. 2 With the camera ready to shoot, press the Fn1/Fn2 button. • The target shift screen appears. 3 - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 88
Expo. Cmp, Wht. Bal., WB Correct, ISO, Quality, Focus, Image, Expo. Met., Cont Mode, Auto BKT, Flash Comp , Flash Amt. 1 Set [Set Fn1/2 Button] to one of the above items on the setup menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.195. 2 With the camera - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 89
to manually set the aperture value. Once the aperture value is set, the camera telephoto shooting: 4.4 to 15.8 Note • Depending on the set aperture value, the image may be overexposed and the [!AE] symbol will appear when shooting in particularly bright places. In this case, - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 90
Various Shooting Functions 1 Turn the mode dial to A. • The mode symbol appears on the picture display, and the current 1 aperture value is displayed in orange on the right edge of the screen. 2 Rotate the up-down dial to change the aperture value. 3 Half-press the shutter release button. • - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 91
and Shutter Speed (M: Manual Exposure Mode) Setting the mode dial to M (manual exposure mode) allows you to manually set the aperture value speeds allow you to capture a sharp image of a fastmoving subject. Slower shutter speeds allow you to capture an image with a flowing effect and emphasize the - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 92
Various Shooting Functions 1 Turn the mode dial to M. • The mode symbol appears on the picture display, and the current 1 aperture value, shutter speed, and exposure value indicator are displayed on the right edge of the screen. M F2.5 1/60 • When the exposure value is in the range of -2EV - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 93
case, camera shake may occur. Hold the camera steady with two hands or use a tripod when shooting. • While shooting with a slow shutter speed, the picture display turns off. • When the ISO setting is set to [Auto] or [Auto-Hi] in manual Therefore, the time until image recording is complete is about - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 94
Shooting with an Combined Aperture Value and Shutter Speed (P: Program Shift Mode) Setting the mode dial to P (program shift mode) allows you to shoot with a set combination of the aperture value and shutter speed. 1 Use the up-down dial to set the program shift mode. 1 Turn the mode dial to P. • - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 95
area indicated in gray. This changes depending on the exposure value (Ev). Ev8 Ev9 Ev10 Ev11 Ev12 Ev13 Ev14 Ev15 Ev16 Ev17 Ev18 Ev19 Ev7 : Telephoto : Wide-angle Ev6 Ev5 Ev4 Ev3 Ev2 Ev1 Ev0 F16 1 F11 F8 F5.6 F4 F2.8 F2 F1.4 F1 2 1 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/15 1/30 1/60 1/125 1/250 1/500 1/1000 - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 96
to make it look as if it were shot squarely. For detailed operations, see P.97. In skew correction mode, select [N1280] or [N640] for [Pic Quality/Size]. 94 (GP.105) - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 97
the shading of text. (GP.74) You can set the image size to either 4000 × 3000 or 2048 × 1536 pixels. (GP.105) Note For information on the shooting menu items in scene mode, see P.102. 1 Turn the mode dial to SCENE. 1 • The camera is ready to shoot and the selected scene mode is - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 98
Various Shooting Functions When you want to change shooting menu in scene mode, or setup menu settings Press the MENU/OK button in shooting mode, and then press the ! button once or twice to select the [MODE] tab. Then, press the $ button once for the shooting menu, and twice for the setup menu to - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 99
large as possible, position it so that the entire portion of the subject is visible on the picture display. • The camera may fail to recognize the subject in the following cases: • When the image is out of focus • When four edges of the subject are not clearly visible • When it is hard to - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 100
The camera is OK button. 5 Press the z (Telephoto) button or Z (Wide-angle) lens) Shooting range: Approx. 17 mm × 13 mm (when digital zoom is not used) Shooting range: Approx. 4.2 mm × 3.2 mm (when 4.0× digital zoom is used) • If [Pic Quality/Size] is set to 4000 × 3000, you can also set [Digital - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 101
mode setting registered to [Reg. My Settings] button to shoot the picture. A F2.5 Note • You can change the camera settings set in my settings mode. Turning the mode dial or turning the camera off returns to the original MY1/MY2/MY3 settings. • You can switch shooting modes in my settings mode - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 102
to Various Shooting Functions Pic Quality/Size Focus RAW(12M), RAW3:2(10M ], Continuous, S-Cont, M-Cont P.112 Image Settings Auto Levels, Hard, [Normal], [Off], Date, Time P.136 Camera Shake Cor Exposure Comp.(*1) [On], Lamp), (Fluorescent Lamp), (Manual Settings), (Detail) P.140 White - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 103
Various Shooting Functions (*1) This setting cannot be displayed when the mode dial is set to M. (*2) This setting can be displayed only when the mode dial is set to 5. (*3) This setting can be displayed only when the mode dial is set to A. (*4) This setting can be displayed only when the mode dial - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 104
Setting Refer to Movie Portrait Sports Landscape Nightscape Text Mode Skew Correct Mode Zoom Macro 1 Pic Quality/Size Density Size Movie Size Frame Rate Focus Exposure Metering Continuous Mode Image Settings Distortion Corr. Flash Expo. Comp. Man. Flash Amount Synchro Settings Auto Bracket Noise - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 105
Shooting Functions Using the Menu In the instructions of this manual, the menu selection is confirmed when you 5 Press the MENU/OK button. • The setting is confirmed, the shooting menu disappears and the camera is ready to shoot. • Pressing the # button in Step 5 confirms the setting and the - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 106
Various Shooting Functions Changing the display Press the # button to select a tab on the left of the screen. (If the ADJ. lever or the DISP. button is pressed at this point, the display returns to the screen shown in Step 1.) • Press the !" buttons to change screens. • Press the $ button to - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 107
Picture Quality Mode/ Image Size (Pic Quality/Size) The file size of a shot still image depends on the picture quality mode and image size settings. For movies, choose the movie size. Figures inside the bold frame indicate those shown on the screen. Still Images 1 Image Size Picture Quality Mode - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 108
the number of frames for movies. (GP.152) Note • The number of images that can be stored in the internal memory or SD memory card 1 depends on the [Pic Quality/Size] setting. (GP.248) • There are three picture quality modes: Normal mode (N), Fine mode (F), and RAW mode. Normal mode: The - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 109
1 Displaying the shooting menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.103. 2 Press the " button to select [Pic Quality/Size] and press the $ button. 3 Press the !" buttons to select the desired setting. 1 Still Images 4 Press the MENU/OK button. • The setting appears on the screen. Movies 107 - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 110
Spot AF Selects one AF area at the center of the picture to allow the camera to focus on this area automatically. MF (Manual Focus) Enables you to adjust the focus manually. Snap A (Infinity) Fixes the shooting distance to a short distance (approx. 2.5 m (8.2 ft.)). Fixes the shooting distance - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 111
Various Shooting Functions Manual Focus Shooting (MF) If the camera fails to focus automatically, you can focus manually (MF: Manual Focus). Manual focus enables shooting at a fixed distance. Note • In scene mode, manual focus can be used when [Zoom Macro] or [Skew Correct Mode] is selected. - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 112
5 Press and hold the MENU/OK button as required. • Pressing and holding the MENU/OK button enlarges only the center of the screen. • Pressing and holding the MENU/OK cm 30 F2.5 button again returns to normal 10 display. 3 1 Hold[OK]: 1 6 Press the !" buttons to adjust the focus. • - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 113
is metered to determine the overall exposure value. Center The entire image is metered, with emphasis on the center, to determine the exposure of the center and surroundings are different. Spot Only the center of the image is metered to determine the exposure value. Use this setting when you want - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 114
take 16 consecutive shots at intervals of 1/ 7.5 seconds in about 2 seconds. The 16 still images are grouped together as a set and are recorded as one image file (4000 × 3000 pixels). M (Memory-reversal)-Cont The camera memorizes the scene while you hold down the shutter release button, and once you - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 115
. 6 Release your finger from the shutter release button to stop taking pictures. • To playback consecutive images shot in multi-shot mode, switch the camera to playback mode (GP.55) and select the still image you want to play back with the #$ buttons. S-Cont (S Multi-Shot) 5 Compose your picture and - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 116
camera stops shooting and the 16 still images (in the previous 2 seconds) are recorded as one still image. Caution • When [Pic Quality/Size] and the last four digits of the file number exceed [9999] during multi-shot, a separate folder is created in the SD memory card and successive pictures - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 117
• The storage capacity of images in the multi-shot mode with the internal memory are as shown in the table below. [Pic Quality/Size] [RAW/JPEG Setting] Storage capacity of multi-shot mode RAW(12M) Fine 2 Normal 2 N640 3 RAW3:2(10M) Fine 2 Normal 3 1 N640 3 RAW1:1(9M) Fine 3 - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 118
viewing the image in enlarged display mode. 1 To view a frame from an S-Cont or M-Cont still image in enlarged still image. 3 Press the 8 (Enlarged View) button. • The first frame of the consecutive images is the bottom of the screen, displaying the grid guide, and hiding the display. (GP.64) • - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 119
sharpness, color and color depth. You can select from the following picture quality settings. Various Shooting Functions Picture Quality Modes 1 Type Description Auto Levels The camera automatically corrects image tone when images are recorded in order to reduce areas that are overly bright or - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 120
[Auto Levels] is selected, the exposure correction may not be effective and the color tones may be partially different from those of other settings for [Image Settings]. Various Shooting Functions 118 - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 121
Various Shooting Functions Setting the Black-and-White Picture Quality (B&W) 1 Displaying the shooting menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.103. 2 Press the " button to select [Image Settings] and press the $ button. 1 3 Press the !" buttons to select [B&W] and press the $ button. • - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 122
Settings] and press 1 the $ button. 3 Press the !" buttons to select [B&W (TE)] and press the $ button. • The [Image Settings] screen appears. 4 Press the !" buttons to select [Toning Effect] and press the $ button. 5 Press the !" buttons to select from [Sepia], [Red], [Green], [Blue], or - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 123
Various Shooting Functions 8 Press the MENU/OK button. • The symbol appears on the screen. 1 Note Assigning the Fn1/Fn2 button to [Color>TE] (GP.195) allows you to switch between color and black-and-white (TE) mode by pressing the Fn1/Fn2 button. (GP.77) 121 - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 124
Various Shooting Functions Customizing the Picture Quality (Setting1, Setting2) 1 Displaying the shooting menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.103. 2 Press the " button to select [Image Settings] and press 1 the $ button. 3 Press the !" buttons to select [Setting1] or [Setting2]. 4 - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 125
MENU/OK button. • The symbol appears on the screen. Caution When [Pic Quality/Size] is set to RAW mode, you cannot use distortion correction for DNG or will still appear when the image is played back even if distortion correction was not carried out. • The corrected image will not be displayed on - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 126
/OK button. • The setting appears on the screen except when the flash mode is set to [Flash Off] and [Manual Flash]. To Shoot 124 Note When the flash mode is set to [Manual Flash], the [Man. Flash Amount] setting (GP.125) will be enabled, the [Flash Expo. Comp.] setting will no longer - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 127
be enabled. • The [Man. Flash Amount] setting and the actual flash amount may differ slightly in some cases. Caution The flash amount is not adjusted automatically when the flash mode is set to [Manual Flash]. Do not fire the flash near eyes (especially of infants) or at people who are driving, etc - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 128
Various Shooting Functions Setting the Flash Timing (Synchro Settings) You can select the timing for which the flash fires from the two settings shown below. The default setting at the time of purchase is [1stCurtain]. 1 Setting 1stCurtain Description The flash fires right after the exposure - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 129
appears on the screen. 5 Press the shutter release button to shoot the picture. Recording • The screenshot to the right shows the images shot with the [ON ±0.3] setting. Three consecutive shots are taken at -0.3 +0.3 ±0, -0.3EV, and +0.3EV based on the set exposure compensation setting - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 130
Shooting Consecutively with Different White Balance (WB-BKT) The white balance bracket function automatically records three images - a reddish image, a bluish image, and an image of the current white balance. This is useful if you cannot determine the appropriate white 1 balance. 1 Displaying the - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 131
Various Shooting Functions Note This function is not available when [Pic Quality/Size] is set to RAW mode. • This function is not available during multi-shot shooting. • The flash cannot be used. • If [Image Settings] is set to [B&W], the white balance bracket function can be set but it does not - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 132
Bracket) When [CL-BKT] is selected and a still image is shot, the camera records three images - a black-and-white image, a color image, and a black-and-white (TE) image, or the camera records two images - a black-and-white image and a color image. Before taking 1 a picture, use [CL-BKT B&W (TE)] on - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 133
is set to [B&W (TE)] on the shooting menu, a black- B&W and-white image, a color image, and a black-and-white (TE) image are recorded even if [CL-BKT B&W (TE)] is set to [Off]. Note • This function is not available when [Pic Quality/Size] is set to RAW mode. • This function is not available - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 134
you to set noise reduction to be carried out with priority when shooting still images. Available Settings Description 1 Off Image noise reduction is not carried out with priority. ISO 401> When shooting still images, noise reduction is carried out with priority when the ISO sensitivity is 401 - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 135
priority over other image processing functions. As a result, image definition may be diminished in some cases depending on the subject. • In scene mode, noise reduction is only available when [Zoom Macro] is set. • Noise reduction is not available for DNG files if [Pic Quality/Size] is set to - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 136
Shooting Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals (Interval) You can set the camera to automatically take pictures at fixed intervals. You can set the shooting interval from 5 seconds to 3 hours in increments of 5 seconds. 1 1 Displaying the shooting menu. • - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 137
battery with adequate remaining power or the AC adapter 1 (sold separately) is recommended. • If you press the shutter release button during interval shooting, the camera to [Continuous] or [M-Cont]. • An SD memory card with sufficient available memory or a high speed memory card is recommended. 135 - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 138
Imprint) You can insert the date (YY/MM/DD) or the date and time (YY/MM/ DD hh:mm) at the lower right of a still image. 1 Displaying the shooting menu. 1 • For the operating procedure, see P.103. 2 Press the " button to select [Date Imprint] and press the $ button. 3 Press the !" buttons to - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 139
/OK button. • The symbol appears on the screen. Caution • In multi-shot mode or manual exposure mode, when the shutter speed is set to 1 or more seconds, the camera shake correction function cannot be used. When the camera shake correction function is turned on in multi-shot mode or the shutter - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 140
and lower (-) makes the picture darker. For backlighting When the background is particularly bright, the subject will appear dark (underexposed). In this case, set the exposure level higher (+). When your subject is whitish The entire picture will turn out dark (underexposed). Set the exposure level - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 141
the ADJ. lever or the MENU/OK button. • The setting appears on the screen. Caution 1 • This function is not available in manual exposure mode. • When shooting in particularly bright places, you may not be able to correct the exposure level. In that case, the [!AE] symbol appears on the screen. 139 - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 142
[Auto]. Normally you do not need to change the setting, but if the camera is having difficulty determining the white balance when shooting an object of 1 a single white balance fails to adjust properly. Adjust the white balance manually. GP.142 Detail Select from among 16 levels including values - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 143
appears on the screen. 1 Caution The white balance function is not available when [Image Settings] is set to [B&W] or [B&W (TE)], or scene mode is set to not be adjusted correctly for a subject that is mostly dark. In this case, add something white to the subject. • When shooting with the flash, - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 144
until the white balance menu appears. 1 3 Press the !" buttons to select [M]. 4 Point the camera at a piece of paper or something white under the lighting conditions for your picture. 5 Press the DISP. button. Manual Settings: Set Next Item Ok • The white balance is set. 6 Press the MENU/OK - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 145
Various Shooting Functions Setting the White Balance Details (Detail) 1 In shooting mode, press the ADJ. lever. 2 Press the ADJ. lever left or right, or press the #$ buttons until the white balance menu appears. 3 Press the !" buttons to select [CT] and press the DISP. 1 button. • The white - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 146
Various Shooting Functions Correcting the White Balance Mode Color Tone (White Bal. Comp.) The white balance mode color tone set in [White Balance] (GP.140) can be corrected to green, magenta, blue or amber. After this, even if the white balance mode is changed, the same value will be applied to - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 147
Reset Move Slctn Ok • The white balance compensation is not available when [Image Settings] is set to [B&W] or [B&W (TE)]. • In scene . • Depending on the subject, there may be no correction effect in some cases. • The correction value may differ with [White Balance Compensation] in the playback - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 148
ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600 When ISO setting is set to [Auto], the camera automatically changes the sensitivity according to the distance, brightness, macro settings, and quality/size. Usually, use the camera in the [Auto] mode. When the ISO setting is set to [Auto-Hi] (auto high sensitivity - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 149
may appear grainy. • The camera can reduce image noise depending on the ISO sensitivity 64 64 154 64 64 154 When the flash is used Zoom Wide-angle Telephoto Default sensitivity 100 238 Minimum sensitivity Maximum sensitivity 100 400 100 400 • cases (when using the flash, etc.). 147 - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 150
the $ button. • A confirmation message appears. 4 Press the $ button to select [Yes] and then press the MENU/OK button. • The display indicates the camera is restoring the initial settings. Once it is finished, the display returns to the shooting mode screen. Note For a list of functions whose - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 151
image may be overexposed and the [!AE] symbol will appear when shooting in particularly bright places. In this case, select a higher aperture 1 value (closing the aperture), or set [Auto Aper. Shift] to [On]. When [Auto Aper. Shift] is set to [On], in aperture priority mode, the camera - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 152
Various Shooting Functions Changing the Shooting Mode When in My Settings Mode (Switch Shooting Mode) You can switch shooting modes in my settings mode (GP.99) without turning the mode dial. 1 1 Turn the mode dial to MY1/ A MY2/MY3. • The symbol for the shooting mode F2.5 registered to [Reg. - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 153
shoot movies with sound. You can set the image size to 640 × 480 or 320 × 240 AVI file. 1 Turn the mode dial to SCENE. • The camera is ready to shoot and the 2 selected scene mode is displayed maximum recording time per shooting depends on the size of your SD memory card. (GP.153) Even if you - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 154
from those in still image mode. (GP.102) • Depending on the remaining battery level, the battery may become depleted during movie shooting. Use of a battery with adequate remaining power or the AC adapter 2 (sold separately) is recommended. • Use of a high speed SD memory card with sufficient - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 155
Movie frames Movies consist of many frames whose images appear to be moving when displayed at high speed. Note • Movie recording time may vary depending on the capacity of the recording destination (internal memory or SD memory card), shooting conditions, and the type and manufacturer of the SD - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 156
last movie shot is displayed. • The first frame of the movie is displayed as a still image. 2 Select the movie you want to view using the !"#$ buttons. 2 • Press the $ next images when an enlarged still image is displayed, the images will return to actual size when the movies is displayed. 154 - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 157
/Cancel All Files, P.161 Select Multi-Files 3 Resize 1280, 640 P.164 Copy To Card P.166 Skew Correction P.167 Level Compensation Auto, Manual P.169 White Balance Compensation P.173 Note The setup menu can be accessed from within the playback menu. (GP.183) Other Playback Functions - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 158
Using the Menu 1 Press the 6 (Playback) button to select the playback mode. 2 Press the MENU/OK button. • The playback menu appears. The menu items are provided on two screens. 3 Press the !" buttons to select the desired item. • If the ADJ. lever or the DISP. button is pressed at this point, - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 159
Automatically (Slide Show) You can display the recorded still images and movie files sequentially on the screen. This is called slide show in progress, press any button on the camera. The slide show repeats itself until stopped. Note Each still image is displayed for three seconds. • For movies, - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 160
files from being accidentally deleted. Caution Protected files cannot be deleted normally. However, they will be deleted if you format the memory where the files are stored. Protecting a File 1 Press the 6 (Playback) button. • The last file recorded is displayed. 3 2 Press the !"#$ buttons to - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 161
Note To unprotect a file, display the file you want to unprotect and perform Steps 3 to 5. Protecting All Files To protect all your files, follow the steps below. 1 Press the 6 (Playback) button. 2 Press the MENU/OK button. • The playback - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 162
can deselect by selecting the file and pressing the MENU/OK button again. 8 Press the DISP. button. • The display indicates that the selected images are being processed; once finished, the display returns to the thumbnail display screen. Note • To unprotect multiple files, follow the same steps - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 163
you take them to a store that offers a digital camera print service. To use a print service, you must make print settings on your camera. These settings are called Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) settings. The DPOF setting specifies one print per still image. When making DPOF settings in grid view - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 164
Other Playback Functions Note To remove the DPOF setting, display the still image with the DPOF setting and perform Steps 3 to 5. Setting DPOF for All Still Images To apply DPOF settings to all your still images, follow the steps below. 1 Press the 6 (Playback) button. 2 Press the MENU/OK - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 165
! button to increase the number of copies, or press the " button to decrease the number of copies. 7 Press the !"#$ buttons to select the next still image for which you want to make the DPOF setting. 8 Press the !" buttons to set the number of copies to print. • Press the ! button to increase - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 166
borders on the left and right. • You can also change the image size during shooting. (GP.105) To change the image size, follow the steps below. 1 Press the 6 (Playback) button. 2 Press the !"#$ buttons to display the file with the image size you want to change. 3 Press the MENU/OK button. • The - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 167
5 Press the !" buttons to select [1280] or [640]. 6 Press the MENU/OK button. • Messages appear during the Finish correction process, and then the 1280 corrected image is recorded. The 640 original image remains unchanged. Select 3 Other Playback Functions 165 - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 168
Card (Copy To Card) You can copy all movies, still images, and sound data stored in the internal memory onto an SD memory card at once. 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Insert an SD memory card. 3 Turn the camera on. 4 Press the 6 (Playback) button. 3 5 Press the MENU/OK button. • The playback menu appears - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 169
being corrected, and then the corrected image is recorded. The original image remains unchanged. Caution • You can use skew correction for still images shot with this camera. • You cannot use skew correction for movies or images taken with S-Cont or M-Cont. • For images shot in RAW mode (GP.105 - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 170
The image size does not change for skew corrected images. • If the image size is large, skew correction will take time. Resize the image (GP.164) before performing skew correction to speed up the process. • The following table shows the approximate time required for skew correction. Image Size 4000 - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 171
and Contrast (Level Compensation) You can use either [Auto] or [Manual] mode to correct the brightness and contrast in still images you have shot and then record the corrected images. [Manual] mode allows you to correct the image by adjusting the histogram. Note See P.70 for more information on - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 172
to select [Auto] and press the $ button. • The [Level Compensation] screen Level Compensation Auto appears. The original image appears at the upper left of the screen and the corrected image is shown on the right. 3 • If you select a file that cannot use level compensation, an error message - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 173
Playback Functions Correcting Images Manually (Manual) 5 Press the !" buttons to select [Manual] and press the $ button. • The [Level Compensation] screen appears. The original image appears at the upper left of the screen, the histogram is at the lower left, and the corrected image is shown on - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 174
have any effect for images shot using [Text Mode] in scene mode, or images shot when [Image Settings] is set to [B&W] or [B&W(TE)]. • While you can use level compensation repeatedly, the image is recompressed each time and there will be some decline in image quality. Other Playback Functions 172 - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 175
playback menu appears. 4 Press the " button to select 3 [White Balance Compensation] and press the $ button. • The [White Balance Compensation] screen appears. The original image appears at the upper left of the screen, the white balance compensation map is at the lower left, and the corrected - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 176
shot using [Text Mode] in scene mode, or images shot when [Image Settings] is set to [B&W] or [B&W(TE)]. • While you can use white balance compensation repeatedly, the image is recompressed each time and there will be some decline in image quality. • You can correct the white balance when shooting - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 177
plug of the AV cable to the audio input terminal 3 (white) of the TV unit and the yellow plug to the video input terminal (yellow). Audio input terminal (white) 2 Make sure that the camera is off. 3 Open the terminal cover. 4 Securely connect the AV cable to the AV output terminal on the - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 178
LCD viewfinder disappear and the speaker output turns off. • Do not force the AV cable into the terminal. • Do not apply excessive force with the AV cable connected. • When using the AV cable, do not move the camera with the AV cable. Note 3 • You can connect the AV cable to the Video In - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 179
from your digital camera without using a computer. Caution You cannot print movies (.AVI files) with this function. • For images shot in camera uses PictBridge, an industry standard for direct printing. • Your printer must be compatible with PictBridge to use the direct print function. For 4 support - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 180
into the terminal. • Do not apply excessive force with the USB cable connected. • When using the USB cable, do not move the camera with the USB cable. Note To disconnect the camera from the printer, check that the camera is turned off after printing is finished, and disconnect the USB cable. 178 - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 181
Direct Printing Printing Still Images You can print still images from the camera with a PictBridgecompatible printer. Still images are sent from the internal memory when no SD memory card is loaded or from an SD memory card when one is loaded. Caution Do not disconnect the USB cable during - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 182
items can be selected. Each item is available only when supported by the printer connected to the camera. Direct Printing Item Name Description Paper Size Sets the paper size. Paper Type Sets the paper type. Layout Sets the number of images printed on a sheet of paper. The number of - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 183
[Set] and press the MENU/OK button. • To use the settings last set the next time the camera is connected to the printer, select [Cancel]. 10 Press the MENU/OK button. • The selected still images are sent to the printer and the [Sending...] screen appears. • Pressing the DISP. button cancels the - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 184
. • Pressing the DISP. button cancels the operation. • When all the selected still images have been sent from the camera to the printer, the camera display returns to the direct print playback mode screen. Note Only images with a printer symbol ( ) are printed. If you cancel printing and then try - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 185
in the table below. Changing Camera Settings Setting Format [Card] Format [Internal] LCD Brightness Conversion Lens Reg. My Settings Step Zoom 195 Color>B&W, Color>TE, Expo. Cmp, Wht. Bal., WB Correct, ISO, Quality, Focus, Image, Expo. Met., Cont Mode, Auto BKT, MoveTarget, 5 Flash Comp, Flash - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 186
P.215 , English, Deutsch, Français, Italian, P.216 Español, , , , Video Out Mode * NTSC, PAL P.217 * The default setting varies depending on where you purchased the camera. Using the Setup Menu In the instructions of this manual, the menu selection is confirmed when you "Press the MENU/OK - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 187
6 Press the MENU/OK button. • The setup menu disappears and the camera is ready for shooting or playback. • The setup menu may appear depending on the setting. In this case, press the MENU/OK button again to return to the shooting or playback screen. • Pressing the # button in Step 6 confirms the - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 188
message [Card Error] is displayed when an SD memory card is loaded into the camera or the card has been used with a computer or other digital camera, you must format the card with this camera prior to use. Formatting is the process of preparing a card so image data can be written on it. Caution If - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 189
in the memory. If you have images in the internal memory that you do not want to delete, copy the images to the SD memory card before formatting the internal memory. (GP.166) To format the internal memory, follow returns to the setup menu. 4 Press the MENU/OK button. Changing Camera Settings 187 - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 190
the MENU/OK button. • The display returns to the setup menu. 5 Press the MENU/OK button. Caution You cannot adjust the brightness of the LCD viewfinder. Changing Camera Settings 188 - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 191
times. This is useful when frequently using both the DW-6 and TC-1 lenses. • When the camera is turned on with a conversion lens attached • When the conversion lens is attached to the camera 1 Display the setup menu. 5 • For the operating procedure, see P.184. 2 Press the " button to select - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 192
at the lower 5 right of the picture display. Caution • When [Conversion Lens] is set to [TELE[TC-1]], even if the wide conversion lens (DW- 6) is attached, the camera will recognize the attached lens as the tele conversion lens (TC-1). In addition, the opposite will be the same. • When - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 193
to select [Reg. My Settings] and press the $ button. 5 • A confirmation message appears. 4 Select the setting, and then press the MENU/OK button. • The current camera settings are registered and the display returns to the setup menu. • If you do not want to register them, press the DISP. button - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 194
SCENE) Focal distance used in manual focus Scene Mode Macro Flash Mode Zoom position Self-Timer DISP. Mode Pic Quality/Size Focus Exposure Metering Continuous Mode Image Settings Flash Expo. Comp. Man. Flash Amount Auto Bracket WB-BKT CL-BKT 5 Date Imprint Camera Shake Cor Exposure Cmp White - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 195
levels (24, 28, 35, 50, 72 mm*). * Equivalent to that on a 35mm camera Available Settings On (Step zooming on) Off (Step zooming off) *Default setting 1 Display conversion lens attached are 45 mm, 53 mm, 64 mm, 92 mm, and 135 mm (Telephoto side) equivalent. With the tele conversion lens attached, - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 196
the " button to select [ISO Auto-High] and press the $ button. 3 Press the !" buttons to select 5 the desired setting. 4 Press the MENU/OK button. Note Images shot with a higher sensitivity may appear grainy. Changing Camera Settings 194 - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 197
auto focus and P.79 manual focus. AF/Snap Switching Quality, Focus, Image, Expo. Met., function. Cont Mode, Auto BKT, Flash Comp, Flash Amt. *1 Image quality when [B&W] is set in [Image Settings] (GP.119) *2 Image quality when [B&W (TE)] is set in [Image Settings] (GP.120) Changing Camera - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 198
Fn1 Button] or [Set Fn2 Button] and press the $ button. 3 Press the !" buttons to select the desired setting. 4 Press the MENU/OK button. 5 196 Changing Camera Settings - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 199
" button to select [Fn Set. My Set.] and press the $ button. 3 Press the !" buttons to select 5 the desired setting. 4 Press the MENU/OK button. Changing Camera Settings 197 - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 200
the shutter release button is pressed. : Sound when the shutter release button is half-pressed and the camera focuses on the subject. : Error sound indicating an operation that cannot be performed. : When [Level Setting] is set to [Sound] or [Disp + Snd] (GP.202), the sound is continually emitted - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 201
sound is not emitted, even when [Level Setting] is set to [Disp + Snd] or [Sound] and [Vol. Settings] is set to [ ] (Mute) (GP.202). Changing Camera Settings 199 - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 202
use [ADJ Lever Set.1] to [ADJ Lever Set.4] to assign a camera function that can be activated by pressing the ADJ. lever. For information Correct ISO *Default setting for [ADJ Lever Set.3] Quality *Default setting for [ADJ Lever Set.4] Focus Image Expo. Met. 5 Continuous Auto BKT Flash Comp - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 203
, see P.184. 2 Press the " button to select [ADJ Shutter] and press the $ button. 5 3 Press the !" button to select [On]. 4 Press the MENU/OK button. Changing Camera Settings 201 - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 204
Changing the Level Confirmation Setting (Level Setting) When [Level Setting] is set to on, the camera uses a level indicator and sounds to let you know whether the image is level during shooting. You can select from the following level confirmation settings. For information on how to use the level - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 205
[On], the AF auxiliary light lights and the auto focus distance is measured when shooting in dark surroundings and when it is difficult for the camera to measure the auto focus distance. To change the AF auxiliary light setting, follow the steps below. 1 Display the setup menu. • For the operating - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 206
and record a shot image. Conventional digital zoom enlarges a portion of an image to a set magnification. Whereas, auto resize zoom saves the cropped portion of the image, the image quality is not decreased, however the image size may become smaller. The image recording size changes depending on the - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 207
[Skew Correct Mode]. If [Auto Resize] is set in these situations, the digital zoom is activated instead. • This function is not available when [Pic Quality/Size] is set to RAW mode. 5 • When the auto resize zoom is used and picture quality is set to Fine mode, it will switch to Normal mode when - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 208
Changing the Auto Power Off Setting (Auto Power Off) If you do not operate the camera for a set period of time, it shuts off automatically to conserve battery power (Auto Power Off). By default, auto power off is set to one minute, but you can change this setting. Available Settings Off (Auto - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 209
to select [Playback Screen] and press the $ button. 3 Press the !" buttons to select 5 the desired setting. 4 Press the MENU/OK button. Note When the viewfinder is attached, you can press the VF/LCD button to switch between the viewfinder and the picture display. Changing Camera Settings 207 - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 210
the desired setting. 4 Press the MENU/OK button. Changing Camera Settings Note When [LCD Confirm.] is set to [Hold], the displayed image can also be enlarged (GP.58) or deleted (GP.60). • When [Pic Quality/Size] is set to RAW mode, the image will be only displayed for confirmation after it is - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 211
to [On], the direction of the playback image will be as follows. When you play back images with the camera held horizontally: Images shot with the camera held horizontally will appear with the same horizontal orientation. Images shot with the camera held vertically will automatically be rotated to - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 212
playing back a slide show or viewing camera images on a TV, the camera is detected as being in the horizontal position even when [Auto Rotate] is set to [On]. In this case, when you play back images with the camera positioned vertically, images shot horizontally are not automatically rotated. The - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 213
Bracket] is set to [CL-BKT] and a still image is shot (GP.130), the camera records three images - a black-and-white image, a color image, and a black-and-white (TE) image, or the camera records two images - a black-and-white image and a color image. Before taking a picture, use [CL-BKT B&W (TE)] on - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 214
quality: Fine mode; Image size: Recorded at the same size as the RAW format file. Picture quality: Normal mode; Image size: Recorded at the same size as the RAW format file. Picture quality: Normal mode; Image size: Recorded at 640 × 840. However, image size /OK button. Changing Camera Settings 212 - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 215
SD memory cards, you can set your camera to continue consecutive numbering from the previously loaded card. Available Settings Description On (Continue numbering) File names are automatically assigned to still images you take, in *Default setting the format of "R" followed by seven digits, from - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 216
memory, files are assigned consecutively numbered file names, just as if [Sequential No.] is set to [Off]. • When images are transferred to a computer using RICOH saved. In this case, move image data from the SD memory card to the memory of the computer or a storage medium, and then format the - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 217
can shoot still images with the time " button to select [Date Settings] and press the $ button. Changing Camera Settings 3 Press the !"#$ buttons to set the year, month, date menu. 6 Press the MENU/OK button. Note • If the battery is removed for more than one week, the date and time - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 218
For the operating procedure, see P.184. 2 Press the " button to select [Language/N] and press the $ button. • The language selection screen appears. Changing Camera Settings 3 Press the !"#$ buttons to select the desired setting. 4 Press the MENU/OK button. • Once you have set the language, the - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 219
Changing the Playback Method for Viewing on TV (Video Out Mode) You can view your still images and movies on a television screen by connecting your camera to a television with the AV cable that came with your camera. (GP.175) Your camera is set to NTSC video format (used in North America and other - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 220
to download images from the camera to your computer, see the 6 "Software User Guide" available from the supplied CD-ROM. For how to display the "Software User Guide", see P.225. • The Caplio Software contained in the CD-ROM can be used with the Ricoh digital camera series GX200, GR DIGITAL, etc - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 221
Downloading Images to Your Computer System Requirements for Using the supplied CD-ROM The following environments are necessary for using the supplied CD-ROM. Please check your computer, or the computer's user manual. Operating Systems Supported Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4 Windows Me - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 222
Desk Top Binder Lite. P.224 Browse User's Manual (Software Version) Click this to display the "Software User Guide" (PDF). P.225 Browse CD-ROM Content Click this to display the list of files contained on the P.226 CD-ROM. Go to Adobe Digital Imaging Displays the home page of Adobe Systems Inc - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 223
software will be installed: Software RICOH Gate La Irodio Photo & Video Studio USB Driver WIA Driver Description Downloads images collectively to your computer. Shot images can be displayed, managed, or edited. Used to connect an earlier model Ricoh camera to a computer running Windows 98 - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 224
Downloading Images to Your Computer Here is an example of the Windows XP screen. 1 Start your computer and insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 225
Images to Your Computer 5 Confirm where you want to install and then click [Next]. • The [Select Program Folder] screen appears. 6 Confirm the destination location and then click [Next]. • The Irodio Photo & Video Studio installer starts. Install Irodio Photo & Video for RICOH Gate La for DSC. Note - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 226
camera. Used to connect an earlier model Ricoh camera to a computer running Windows XP/Vista. Not available with this camera. DeskTopBinder Lite is used for managing business documents. As well as still images captured with a digital camera the Auto Document Link Guide. Here is an example of - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 227
Downloading Images to Your Computer 2 Click [Installing . • When the screen where you verify digital ID is displayed, click [OK]. Caution DeskTopBinder the computer with the camera connected. When [Browse User's Manual (Software Version)] is Clicked The "Software User Guide" (PDF file) on - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 228
Images below. Caution Do not install the software when the camera is connected to your computer with a USB cable. Video Studio alone, double-click "Irodio Photo & Video Studio.exe" in the Irodio Photo & Video Studio folder. Acrobat Reader Acrobat Reader is required to display the operation manual - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 229
Acrobat Reader by following the messages displayed. Downloading Images to Your Computer Uninstalling the Software Caution For Windows Irodio Photo & Video Studio and the DeskTopBinder Lite and then uninstall either one, camera connection to the computer may fail. In this case, uninstall both - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 230
Images to Your Computer Irodio Photo & Video Studio 1 Click [Start] on the Windows task bar. 2 Select [Settings]-[Control Panel] ([Control Panel] for XP/Vista). 3 Double-click the [Add/Remove Programs] icon (or the [Add or Remove Programs] icon in Windows XP). 4 Select [Irodio Photo & Video - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 231
transfer is completed, disconnect the camera and the computer. (GP.232) 6 Note For how to use RICOH Gate La, refer to the "Software User Guide" (PDF file) contained in the provided CD-ROM. (GP.225) • If image transfer does not begin, re-start your computer and perform Steps 1 to 5 again. Caution - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 232
to Your Computer Downloading Images Without Using RICOH Gate La You can download images from the camera to a computer without having to use software. 1 Make sure that the camera power is off. 2 Connect the accessory USB cable to a USB port of your computer. 3 Connect the USB cable to the USB - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 233
Use a card reader that is compatible with your computer's operating system and the size of the SD memory card. Caution If you connect the camera or a card reader to a computer and then directly display, edit 6 or save SD memory card images on the computer, you may no longer be able to play back the - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 234
Downloading Images to Your Computer Disconnecting the Camera from Your Computer Perform the following operations when disconnecting the camera from your computer. (The display is an example of Windows XP. The terms are different for other operating systems but the operations are the same.) 1 - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 235
cannot be used with Macintosh, it is possible to display the Software User Guide. (Only on computers with Acrobat installed.) Downloading Images to Your Computer 1 Make sure that the camera power is off. 2 Connect the accessory USB cable to a USB port of your computer. 6 3 Connect the USB cable to - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 236
disconnect the USB cable during image downloading. Make sure that downloading has completed, disable the connection, and then disconnect the cable. • When you connect your camera to a Macintosh computer, a file called "Finder .DAT/ DS_Store" may be created in your SD memory card, which will appear - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 237
7 Appendices Troubleshooting Error Messages If an error message is displayed on exceeded. Select an image P.181 and set the number to 0. Format internal memory You must format the internal memory. P.187 Format card The card is not formatted. Format the card with this camera. P.186 7 Card - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 238
Camera Troubleshooting Power Supply Appendices Problem Cause Solution Refer to The camera does not turn Battery is not loaded or is on. exhausted. Load the battery correctly. When P.37 using the dedicated rechargeable P.36 battery or AAA nickel-metal P.32 hydride batteries, charge the - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 239
Turn the camera on or adjust the P.39 brightness of the picture display. P.188 The picture display is off. Press the VF/LCD button to turn P.64 the picture display on. Display has been switched to the Press the VF/LCD button to P.24 LCD viewfinder. switch to the picture display. The VIDEO/AV - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 240
to cancel flash off. Battery is exhausted. When using the dedicated rechargeable battery or AAA nickel-metal hydride batteries, charge the batteries as required. When using AAA alkaline batteries or AAA oxyride batteries, replace them with new batteries. Use the AC adapter as required. P.36 P.32 - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 241
Problem Cause Solution Refer to Even though the flash The distance to the Do not press or cover the flash P.51 cover. Also, return the LCD viewfinder to the original angle, and adjust to open the flash. The image is too bright. The light intensity of the flash is not appropriate. Adjust - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 242
. P.175 The [Video Out Mode] setting is Set it to the correct format. incorrect. P.217 The playback screen displays in Set [Playback Screen] to [LCD]. P.207 the LCD viewfinder. The contents of the SD No SD memory card is loaded, or Load a card with stored images. P.37 memory card cannot be an - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 243
SD memory card is locked. Solution When using the dedicated rechargeable battery or AAA nickel-metal hydride batteries, charge the batteries as required. When using AAA alkaline batteries or AAA oxyride batteries, replace them with new batteries. Use the AC adapter as required. Turn the camera back - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 244
battery or AAA nickel-metal hydride batteries, charge the batteries as required. When using AAA alkaline batteries or AAA oxyride batteries, replace them with new batteries. Use the AC adapter as required. P.36 P.32 P.250 Camera mute. P.199 Images do not appear on The [Video Out Mode] setting - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 245
Software and Computer Troubleshooting For details about the software, refer to the "Software User Guide" (PDF file). Warning Messages Under Windows XP Service Pack 2 and Windows Vista When software for your Ricoh digital camera is used on a computer with Windows XP Service Pack 2 or Windows Vista - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 246
Appendices 3 Click the [Exceptions] tab. 4 Check that the software is in [Programs and Services]. 5 Click [Add Program] to add software that uses the network. If you clicked [Ask Me Later]: Each time the program is activated, the [Windows Security - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 247
Specifications Appendices Image Sensor Approx. 12.1 million effective pixels (Approx. 12.4 million total pixels), 1/1.7" CCD Lens Focal Length 5.1 to 15.3 mm (equivalent to 24 to 72 mm on a 35-mm camera Picture Quality Mode*1 Auto shooting mode/Program shift mode/Aperture priority mode/Manual - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 248
Battery × 2 AC adapter (AC-4c Optional): 3.8 V Usage time of DB-60: approx. 350 pictures; Usage time of AAA alkaline batteries: approx. 45 pictures*7 (based on CIPA standard) 111.6 mm (W) × 58.0 mm (H) × 25.0 mm (D) (excluding projecting parts) Camera: approx. 208 g (excluding battery, SD memory - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 249
Appendices *1 The picture quality mode that can be set varies depending on the image size. *2 A JPEG file in Normal 640 or in Fine/Normal mode with the same size as the RAW file is recorded at the same time. The DNG file format is a RAW image file format and is the standard format of Adobe Systems - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 250
Can be Stored in Internal Memory/SD Memory Card The following table shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded in the internal memory and onto an SD memory card at various image size and picture quality settings. Mode Pic Quality/ Size Internal Memory 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 251
camera. Use with the hood & adapter (case included). Hood & Adapter HA-2 Includes a hood to protect the lens from sunlight and an adapter for φ43-mm general-use filters. These can be used to enhance the shooting quality when the subject is backlit. LCD Viewfinder VF-1 An electrical viewfinder - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 252
viewing still images for a long time, or when connecting to your computer, use of the AC adapter (sold separately) is recommended. If you have already used this camera, make sure it is turned off before loading the AC adapter. 1 Slide the release lever toward "OPEN" to open the battery/ 1 card - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 253
Appendices Disconnecting the AC Adapter Make sure the camera is turned off before disconnecting the AC adapter. 1 Unplug the power plug from the outlet. 2 Slide the release lever toward "OPEN" to open the battery/card cover. 3 Remove the AC adapter from the camera. 4 Close the battery/card cover - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 254
camera. Caution • Camera shake may occur when using slower shutter speeds. • When using a commercially-available external flash, make sure the flash has the following specifications • You cannot use the LCD viewfinder when an external flash is attached. view of the shooting lens. • Use an - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 255
reset to its default when the camera is turned off. O : setting is saved × : setting is reset Type Function Default Settings Shooting options Pic Quality/Size O N4000(12M) Focus O Multi AF Exposure Metering O Multi Continuous Mode × Off Image Settings O Normal Distortion Corr. O Off - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 256
the LCD Brightness setup menu Conversion Lens OO Start Sel. Reg. My ADJ Lever Set. 4 O Quality ADJ Shutter O Off Level Setting O Off AF Aux. Light O On Digital Zoom Img O Normal Auto Power Video Out Mode OO* O* * The default setting varies depending on where you purchased the camera. - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 257
Appendices Using Your Camera Abroad AC Adapter (Model AC-4c), Battery Charger (Model BJ-6) This AC adapter and the battery charger can be used in regions with a current of 100-240V, 50Hz/60Hz. If you are going to travel to a country that uses a different shaped - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 258
out of the bag after the temperature difference from the atmosphere has decreased to a fairly small amount. If condensation occurs, remove the battery and memory card, and wait until the moisture has dried before using the camera. • To avoid damaging the connectors, do not put any objects into the - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 259
etc. get onto the lens, picture quality will suffer. • When dust or dirt does get on the lens, do not touch it batteries if you are not going to use the camera for a long period of time. Precautions regarding care of your camera 1. Be sure to turn the power off. 2. Remove the batteries or AC adapter - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 260
the instruction manual again to ensure proper operation. • Some repairs require a significant amount of time to be completed. • When sending the camera to a service center, please include a note which describes the defective part and the problem as precisely as possible. • Remove all accessories not - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 261
to comply with FCC emission limits. (FCC 15.27) An AC adapter with a ferrite core must be used for RF interference suppression. COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT Product Name: DIGITAL CAMERA Model Number: GX200 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 262
charger 16, 36 Battery level indication 31 Battery/Card cover ........ 24, 37, 250 C Camera shake 44 Camera Shake Cor 137 Card Reader 231 CD-ROM 17, 220 CL-BKT B&W (TE 211 Color bracket (CL-BKT 130 260 Color>B&W 84 Color>TE 84 Continuous 112 Conversion Lens 189 Copy To Card 166 D Date - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 263
Hood & adapter 19, 249 Hot shoe 23, 252 I Image Settings 117 Internal memory 34 Interval 134 Irodio Photo & Video Studio 221, 226, 228 ISO Auto-High 194 ISO Setting 146 J JPEG>RAW 83 L Landscape 94 Language/N 41, 216 LCD Brightness 188 LCD Confirm 208 LCD viewfinder 19 Lens 23 Level - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 264
T Tele conversion lens 19, 189 Telephoto/Enlarged view button 48, 58 Terminal cover 24, 175, 178, 229, 230 Text Mode 95 Tripod screw hole 24 U Up-down dial 23, 26 USB cable 16, 178, 229, 230 USB Driver 221, 224 USB terminal 24, 178, 229 V VF/LCD button 24, 64 Video Out Mode 217 - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 265
Telephone Support Numbers in Europe UK (from within the UK) 02073 656 580 (from outside of the UK) +44 2073 656 580 Deutschland (innerhalb Deutschlands) 696 33 451 +39 02 696 33 451 España (desde España) (desde fuera de España) 91 406 9148 +34 91 406 9148 http://www.service.ricohpmmc.com/ - Ricoh GX200 | User Guide - Page 266
loads of digital cameras, Ricoh is also trying to solve the great subjects of "Saving energy by reducing power consumption" and "Reducing environment-affecting chemical substances contained in products". If a problem arises First of all, see "Troubleshooting" (GP.235) in this manual. If the
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Camera User Guide
Basic Operations
If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
This section provides a basic overview of how to turn on the camera, take
pictures and play back pictures.
Advanced Operations
Read this section when you want to learn more about the different
camera functions.
This section provides more detailed information about the functions used to
take pictures and play back pictures, as well as information on how to
customize the camera settings, print pictures, and use the camera with a
computer.
The rechargeable battery needs to be charged before use. The battery is not
charged at the time of purchase.
This manual is for GX200 and
GX200 VF KIT. GX200 VF KIT is
supplied with an LCD
viewfinder (VF-1).
The serial number of this
product is given on the bottom
face of the camera.