Ricoh Kr5 Instruction Manual

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Using the Flash5
Lens Compatibility with the Built-in 
Flash
Depending on the lens used with the W, even if a lens without a hood 
is attached, the use of the built-in flash may not be available or may be 
limited due to vignetting.
DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, and FA lenses not listed below can be used without 
problems.
* The following lenses were evaluated without a hood.
Unavailable due to vignetting
Available depending on other factors
Lens Name
DA FISH-EYE 10-17mm F3.5-4.5ED (IF)
DA12-24mm F4ED AL
DA14mm F2.8ED (IF)
FA
300mm F2.8ED (IF)
FA600mm F4ED (IF)
FA250-600mm F5.6ED (IF)
Lens NameRestrictions
F FISH-EYE 17-28mm F3.5-4.5Vignetting may occur if the focal length is less 
than 20 mm.
DA16-45mm F4ED ALWhen the focal length is less than 28 mm or 
when the focal length is 28 mm and the 
shooting distance is 1 m or less, vignetting 
may occur.
DA
16-50mm F2.8ED AL (IF) SDMWhen the focal length is 20 mm or less or when 
the focal length is 35 mm and the shooting 
distance is less than 1.5 m, vignetting may occur.
DA17-70mm F4AL (IF) SDMWhen the focal length is less than 24 mm or 
when the focal length is 24 mm and the shooting 
distance is 1 m or less, vignetting may occur.
DA18-250mm F3.5-6.3ED AL (IF)Vignetting may occur if the focal length is less 
than 35 mm.
FA
28-70mm F2.8ALVignetting may occur if the focal length is 28 
mm and the shooting distance is less than 1 m.
FA SOFT 28mm F2.8 Built-in flash always discharges fully.
FA SOFT 85mm F2.8 Built-in flash always discharges fully. 
						

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Using the Flash5
Using an External Flash (Optional)
Using an optional external flash AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ, AF200FG or 
AF160FC enables a variety of flash modes, such as P-TTL auto flash 
mode, depending on the external flash being used. See the chart below for 
details.
(z: Available #: Restricted×: Not available)
*1 Available only when using a DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, FA, F or A lens.
*2 Shutter speed of 1/90 sec. or slower.
*3 When combined with the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ, 1/3 of the flash discharge can be 
output by the built-in flash and 2/3 can be output by the external flash.
*4 Available only when combined with the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ.
*5 Multiple AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ units, or a combination of an AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ 
unit and the built-in flash is required.
 Flash
Camera FunctionBuilt-in
FlashAF540FGZ
AF360FGZAF200FG
AF160FC
Red-eye reduction flashzz z
Auto flash dischargezz z
After the flash is charged, the camera 
automatically switches to the flash sync speed.zz z
Aperture value is automatically set in e 
mode and b mode.zz z
P-TTL auto flash    z
*1   z*1   z*1
Slow-speed Synczz z
Flash exposure compensationzz z
AF assist light of external flash×z×
Trailing Curtain Sync
*2zz×
Contrast-control-sync flash mode   #*3z#*4
Slave flash×z×
High-speed flash sync×z×
Wireless flash  #
*4   z*5×
Flashes with reversed polarity (the center contact on the hot shoe is minus) 
cannot be used due to the risk of damaging the camera and flash. 
						

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Using the Flash5
You can use [P-TTL Auto] with the AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ, AF200FG or 
AF160FC flash unit. The flash pre-flashes before the actual flash and 
confirms the subject (the distance, brightness, contrast, whether it is 
backlit, etc.) using the camera 16-segment metering sensor. The flash 
output for the actual flash is adjusted based on the information obtained 
from the pre-flash, enabling flash photography with more accurate 
exposure for the subject than with normal TTL auto.
1Remove the cover of the hot shoe and attach the external 
flash.
2Turn on the camera and the external flash.
3Set the external flash mode to [P-TTL auto].
4Confirm that the external flash is fully charged and then 
take a picture.
Using P-TTL Auto Mode
About the Display Panel for AF360FGZ
The AF360FGZ itself does not have the function to set the FORMAT 
size to [DIGITAL]. However, when it is used with a SLR Digital 
Camera, the difference in focal length between a 35 mm camera and 
the W is automatically calculated based on the difference in angle 
of view and is displayed on the panel (when using DA, DA L, D FA, 
FA J, FA or F lens).
The conversion indicator appears and the FORMAT size indicator 
disappears when the exposure metering timer of the W is on (it 
returns to 35 mm format display when the exposure metering timer is turned off). 
* Using wide-angle panel
Lens Focal Length85mm
/77mm50mm35mm28mm
/24mm20mm18 mm
Exposure metering 
timer Off85mm 70mm 50mm 35mm 28mm 24mm
*
Exposure metering 
timer On58mm 48mm 34mm 24mm 19mm 16mm* 
						

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Using the Flash5With the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ, you can discharge the flash to take a 
picture at a shutter speed faster than 1/180 second.
1Remove the cover of the hot shoe and attach the external 
flash (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) to the camera.
2Set the mode dial to b or a.
3Turn on the camera and the external flash.
4Set the external flash sync mode to HSb (high-speed 
flash sync).
5Confirm that the external flash is fully charged and then 
take a picture.
• P-TTL auto is only available with an AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ, AF200FG or 
AF160FC flash unit.
• The b will light in the viewfinder when the flash is ready (fully charged).
• For details such as operation method and effective distance, please refer to 
the external flash manual.
• The flash does not discharge if the subject is bright enough when the flash 
mode is set to C or i. Therefore, it may not be suitable for daylight-sync 
shooting.
• Never press the K/i button when any external flash unit is attached to 
the camera. The built-in flash will hit the external flash. If you want to use both 
at once, set the wireless mode or connect them using the extension cord. 
(p.187).
Using High-Speed Flash Sync Mode
• The b will light in the viewfinder when the flash is ready (fully charged).
• High-speed flash sync is available only when the shutter speed is set faster 
than 1/180 sec.
• High-speed flash sync is not available when the shutter speed is set to h. 
						

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Using the Flash5 By using two external flashes (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) or using the 
built-in flash with one or more external flashes, you can shoot in P-TTL 
flash mode without connecting the flash units with a cord.
First, set the channel for the external flash unit.
1Set the channel for the external flash unit.
2Remove the cover of the hot shoe and attach the external 
flash.
3Turn on the camera and the external flash, and press the 
shutter release button halfway.
The built-in flash is set to the same channel as the external flash unit.
Using Flash in Wireless Mode
• Set the power switch of the external flash to WIRELESS.
• Two or more AF540FGZ/AF360FGZ external flashes are required to use 
high-speed flash sync in wireless mode. This function cannot be used in 
combination with the built-in flash.
• Set the wireless mode of the external flash not directly connected to the 
camera to SLAVE.
Setting the Channel for the External Flash
• When set to r mode, the channel currently set for the built-in flash is 
displayed in the viewfinder for 10 seconds.
• Be sure to set all the flashes to the same channel. Refer to the manual of the 
AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ for details on how to set the channel on the 
external flash. 
						

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Using the Flash5Set the camera to wireless flash mode when using an external flash in 
combination with the built-in flash.
1Press the four-way controller (3).
The [Flash Mode] screen appears.
2Select r and press the 4 
button.
The camera is ready to take a picture.
Using the Built-in Flash in Wireless Mode
When the drive mode is set to i (Remote Control (3s delay)) or the lens 
aperture is not set to the s position, r cannot be selected.
Flash Mode
Wireless Mode
Cancel OK
OKMENU0.0
Changing the Built-in Flash Discharge Method
You can change the built-in flash discharge method used in wireless 
mode.
Set in [17. Flash in Wireless Mode] of the [ACustom Setting 3] menu 
(p.90).
1 On Discharges the built-in flash as a master. (default setting)
2 Off Discharges the built-in flash as a control flash.
HSb (High-speed flash sync) is not available with the built-in flash. 
						

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Using the Flash5  Using a Combination of the Built-in Flash and an External Flash 
Unit
1Remove the external flash unit after the channel is set on 
the camera, and place it at the desired location.
2Set the camera flash to r mode, and press the K/i 
button.
3Confirm that both flashes are fully charged and then take 
a picture.
 Using a Combination of External Flash Units
1Set the wireless mode of the external flash directly 
connected to the camera to [MASTER] or [CONTROL].
2On the wireless remote flash unit, set the wireless flash 
mode to [SLAVE] and set the channel to the same channel 
as the flash directly connected to the camera. Then, place 
it at the desired location.
3Confirm that both flashes are fully charged and then take 
a picture.
Wireless Shooting
MASTERSets the camera to discharge both the flash directly 
connected to the camera and the wireless flash unit.
CONTROLSets the camera to discharge the flash directly connected 
to the camera as a control flash only, not as the main flash.
• The Shake Reduction function is automatically turned off in wireless mode.
• When using multiple AF540FGZ/AF360FGZ external flashes and performing 
high-speed flash sync shooting in wireless mode, set the flash directly 
connected to the camera to high-speed flash sync mode. 
						

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Using the Flash5
Wireless Flash Control (P-TTL Flash Mode)
When using external flash units (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) for 
wireless shooting, the following information is exchanged between 
the flash units before the flash is discharged.
Press the shutter release button fully.
                     È
1 The flash directly connected to the camera emits a control flash 
(relays the flash mode of the camera).
2 The wireless remote flash emits a test flash (relays confirmation 
of subject).
3 The flash directly connected to the camera emits a control flash 
(relays flash output to the wireless remote flash).
* The flash directly connected to the camera will emit a control flash one 
more time after this to relay the flash duration time when HSb (High-
speed sync) is set.
4 The wireless remote flash discharges as the main flash.
When the wireless mode of the external flash directly connected to the 
camera is set to [MASTER] or [17. Flash in Wireless Mode] (p.184) is set 
to [On] for the built-in flash, all the flashes will discharge simultaneously.
Red-Eye Reduction
As with the built-in flash, the red-eye reduction function is available 
with an external flash. However, this function may not be available on 
some flashes or may have restrictions for usage conditions. Refer to 
the chart on p.180.
• The red-eye reduction function works by discharging the flash twice 
even when only an external flash is used. (p.79) 
• If the red-eye reduction function of the built-in flash is used when the 
external flash is set as the slave unit or with the wireless function, the 
pre-flash for red-eye reduction will trigger the external flash. Do not use 
the red-eye reduction function when using a slave unit. 
						

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Using the Flash5 When using the built-in flash with an external flash that does not have a 
wireless flash mode function such as AF200FG, attach the Hot Shoe 
Adapter F
G (optional) to the camera hot shoe and an Off-Camera Shoe 
Adapter F (optional) to the bottom of the external flash, and connect these 
with the Extension Cord F5P (optional) as shown in the illustration below. 
The Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F can be mounted to your tripod using the 
tripod screw.
Only a P-TTL auto flash can be used in combination with the built-in flash.
When combining with the built-in flash
Connecting an External Flash with an 
Extension Cord
Trailing Curtain Sync
When using the built-in flash with an external flash (AF540FGZ or 
AF360FGZ) that is set to the Trailing Curtain Sync mode, the built-in 
flash will also use this mode. Confirm that both flash units are fully 
charged before shooting. 
						

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Using the Flash5You can combine two or more external flashes (AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ or 
AF200FG) or you can use two or more external flashes in combination with 
the built-in flash. You can use the extension cord connection terminal on 
the flash to connect the AF540FGZ. You can connect AF360FGZ or 
AF200FG units as shown in the illustration below. Connect an external 
flash and the Hot Shoe Adapter F (optional) to the Off-Camera Shoe 
Adapter F (optional) and then connect another Off-Camera Shoe Adapter 
F with external flash using the Extension Cord F5P (optional).
Refer to the manual of the external flash for details.
When combining two or more external flashes
Multiple Flash Shooting Using Extension 
Cords
• Do not combine with accessories that have a different number of contacts 
such as a Hot Shoe Grip as a malfunction may occur.
• Combining with flashes from other manufacturers may cause equipment 
breakdown. We recommend using the AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ or AF200FG.
When using multiple external flashes or using an external flash with the built-in 
flash, P-TTL is used for flash control.