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FAQ for RICOH GR


What are difference for GR, GR Digital Ⅳ and GXR+A12 28mm ?


The difference are described as below.

<Image sensor / Lens>
Items GR GR DIGITAL IV GXR
GR LENS A12 28mm
Number of effective pixels
（Total pixels）		 Approx. 16.2 megapixels
(16.9 megapixels）		 Approx. 10.0 megapixels
（10.4 megapixels）		 Approx. 12.3 megapixels
（12.9 megapixels）
Image sensor CMOS
23.7 x 15.7 mm		 1/1.7type
Primary color CCD		 CMOS
23.6 x 15.7 mm
Focal length（35 mm film cameras equivalent） f = 18.3mm
（28 mm）		 f = 6.0mm
（28 mm）		 f = 18.3mm
（28 mm）
F-Aperture F：2.8 ～ 16 F：1.9 ～ 9*2 F：2.5 ～ 22*1
Shooting distance
（From the front edge of the lens）		 Approx. 0.3 m ～ ∞(Infinity) Approx. 0.2 m ～ ∞
Macro Distance range
（From edge of lens）		 Approx. 0.1 m ～ ∞ Approx. 0.01 m ～ ∞ －
Lens structure
（aspherical lens）		 7 elements in 5 groups
（2 surface 2elements）		 8 elements in 6 groups
（2 surface 2elements）		 9 elements in 6 groups
（2 surface 2elements）
Digital Zoom ratio No digital zoom 4x
Auto re-size zoom No re-size zoom 5.7x (VGA） 5.9x (VGA））
*1…F8.0 - F11 displays in the Auto shooting mode: Being used by a combination of aperture and ND filter.
*2…F22 displays in the Auto shooting mode: Being used by a combination of aperture and ND filter.

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<Shooting Function>
Items GR GR DIGITAL IV GXR
GR LENS A12 28mm
Engine GR ENGINE V GR ENGINE IV GR ENGINE III
AF system CCD contrast AF Hybrid AF *b1
(CCD contrast AF / External AF)		 CCD contrast AF
Display for External AF distance － Yes －
Camera shake compensation － Image sensor shift system －
Level setting Horizontal / Tilt Horizontal / Tilt Horizontal
Effect OFF / B&W / B&W(TE) / Hi Contrast B&W / Cross Process / Positive Film / Bleach Bypass / Retro / Miniaturize / High Key －
SCENE Modes -
*1		 Dynamic Range
Interval Composite
Skew Correct Mode
Movie		 Movie
Portrait
Sports
Landscape
Nightscape
Skew Correct Mode
Miniaturize
High Contrast B&W
Cross Process
Toy Camera
Soft Focus
Image settings Vivid / Standard / Setting 1 / Setting 2 Vivid / Standard / Setting 1 / Setting 2 / B&W / B&W(TE) / Hi-Contrast B&W / Cross Process / Positive Film / Bleach Bypass Vivid / Standard/ Natural / B&W / B&W(TE) / Setting 1/ Setting 2
Dynamic range compensation OFF / AUTO / Weak / Medium / Strong OFF / AUTO / Weak / Medium / Strong －
Auto Bracket Off / AE-BKT±1/3EV /
AE-BKT±1/2EV /
WB-BKT / WB-BKT Preset / Effect-BKT /
DR-BKT / CONTRAST-BKT		 Off / AE-BKT±1/3EV /
AE-BKT±1/2EV /
WB-BKT / Image setting-BKT / DR-BKT / CONTRAST-BKT		 AE-BKT±1/3EV /
AE-BKT±1/2EV /
WB-BKT / Color-BKT
Multiple Exposure YES －
B(Bulb) YES
B(Bulb）/ T（Time）
Interval Shooting YES
Shooting Mode Auto / Program shift AE / Aperture priority AE / Shutter priority AE / Shutter & Aperture priority AE / Manual exposure / Movie / My Setting （MY1• MY2• MY3) Auto / Program shift mode / Aperture priority / Shutter priority / Manual Exposure Mode / SCINE Mode / My Setting Mode（MY1• MY2• MY3)
Metering Mode Multi / Center-weighted / Spot
Exposure control Mode Program AE / Aperture priority AE / Shutter priority AE / Shutter aperture priority AE / Manual exposure Program AE / Aperture priority AE / Shutter priority AE / Manual exposure
Exposure Compensation +4.0 ～ -4.0
in increments of 1/3EV		 +2.0 ～ -2.0
in increments of 1/3EV		 +4.0 ～ -4.0
1/3EV or 1/2EV
ISO sensitivity AUTO / AUTO-HI
ISO 100 - ISO 25600
(Option of 1EV or 1/3EV step)		 AUTO/AUTO-HI
ISO 80 - 3200
(Option of 1EV or 1/3EV step)		 AUTO/AUTO-HI
ISO 200 - 3200
(Option of 1EV or 1/3EV step)
Focus modes Multi AF / Spot AF /
MF / Snap / ∞ /
Subject tracking AF /
Face recognition priority (Only in Auto mode) /
Continuous AF *2		 Multi AF / Spot AF /
MF / Snap / ∞ /
Subject tracking AF		 Multi AF / Spot AF /
MF / Snap / ∞
Full press snap OFF / ON / ON with AUTO-HI ISO
Snap focus distance 1m / 1.5m / 2m / 2.5m / 5m / ∞ 1m / 1.5ｍ / 2m / 2.5m / 3m / 3.5m / 5m / ∞ 1m / 1.5ｍ / 2m / 2.5m / 3m / 3.5m / 5m / ∞
Auto aperture shift Yes
Available shutter speed (movie) 1/60sec. ～ 1/2000sec. 1/30sec. ～ 1/2000sec.
Available shutter speed (Shutter priority mode） 8 sec. ～ 1/4000sec. 8 sec. ～ 1/2000sec. 15 sec. ～ 1/3200sec.
Shutter speed auto shift Yes Yes Yes
Available shutter speed
(Manual mode)		 Bulb / Time /
300 sec. ～ 1/4000sec. 		Bulb / Time /
180 sec. ～ 1/2000sec. 		Bulb / Time /
180 sec. ～ 1/3200sec.
AE / AF Target shift AE/AF • AF • AE
Noise reduction OFF / Auto / MANUAL(Weak / medium / strong) OFF / weak / strong / MAX OFF / weak / strong / MAX / AUTO
ISO setting for Noise Reduction 3 steps optional setting ISO201 or over / ISO401 or over / ISO801 or over / ISO1600 ISO201 or over / ISO401 or over / ISO801 or over / ISO1601 or over / ISO3200
White Balance AUTO / Multi-P AUTO / Outdoors / Shade / Cloudy / Incandescent 1 / Incandescent 2 / Daylight Fl / Neutral white Fl / Cool white Fl / Warm white Fl / Detail / Manual AUTO / Multi-P AUTO / Outdoors / Cloudy / Incandescent 1 / Incandescent 2 / Fluorescent / Manual / Detail AUTO / Multi-P AUTO / Outdoors / Cloudy / Incandescent 1 / Incandescent 2 / Fluorescent / Manual / Detail
Continuous shooting OFF / Continuous
(C-AF continuous *3 available)		 OFF / continuous / AF Continuous / S Continuous / M continuous OFF / continuous / M continuous plus
Number of continuous shooting at RAW mode Max 4 Frames (RAW/RAW+) Max 5 Frames Max 4 Frames
Movie size 1920 x 1080 / 1280 x 720 /
640 x 480		 640 x 480 / 320 x 240 1280 x 720 / 640 x 480 /
320 x 240
Flash range Approx. 0.2 - 3.0 m ( ISO AUTO )
Flash compensation ±2.0 EV ( 1/3 EV steps)
Flash sync. setting 1st curtain / 2nd curtain
Manual flash amount FULL, 1/1.4 - 1/64
•*1: You can select some GR's function from the other menu.
　　• The [Interval composite] can be selected from [Shooting mode] menu.
　　• The [Skew correction] can be done by [Playback mode] menu.
　　• The [Movie] can be selected by Mode dial.
　　The Dynamic range is not supported for GR.
•*2: While the AF button is pressed, Continuous AF will be active, continuously focusing on the subject, regardless of the [Focus] setting.
•*3: If the shutter release button is pressed all the way while pressing the AF button, continuous shooting will be carried out following the
　　[C-AF Continuous Setting] in the [Key Custom Option] menu. Continuous shooting will end once the AF button is released.

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<Button / Key setting / Other function>
Items GR GR DIGITAL IV GXR
GR LENS A12 28mm
My setting 3 settings on Mode dial
My Setting BOX*1 Yes (up to 6 settings) Yes (up to 12 settings) Yes (up to 6 settings)
My setting card - Yes (up to 6 settings) -
ADJ. Lever settings 5 settings 4 settings 4 settings
Fn button Fn1 / Fn2 / Effect Fn1 / Fn2
Fn button pair settings - Yes (up to 4 settings) -
ADJ. Direct ISO control Yes Yes Yes
Grid guide display 3 types
*1: The contents of [My setting] can be assigned to [My setting box] and recall them to MY1 - MY3.

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<Playback Function>
Items GR GR DIGITAL IV GXR
GR LENS A12 28mm
Thumbnail view 20 frames / 81 frames 20 frames / 81 frames
Calendar view
20 frames w/Date		 20 frames / 81 frames
20 frames w/Date
LCD Brightness adjustment AUTO / MANUAL AUTO / MANUAL MANUAL
Image automatic rotation Yes, in playback
Display of enlarged image Yes, available 16x, 6.7x and 3.4x according to image size
RAW development Yes -
Image brightness and contrast correction AUTO / MANUAL
White balance (color tone) correction Green / Magenta / Blue / Amber
Display of Details + Histogram Yes
Skew correction Yes
Resize images Yes
Save still image from Movie Yes -
One press zoom Yes

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<Others>
Items GR GR DIGITAL IV GXR
GR LENS A12 28mm
Image LCD 3.0”
Approx. 1,230,000 dots Approx. 920,000 dots
Language Japanese and English
Power saving mode Auto Power Off
Sleep mode
LCD Auto dim		 Auto Power Off
Sleep mode
Recording Media SD / SDHC / SDXC card
Built-in Memory (Approx. 54MB )
Eye-Fi card *1		 SD / SDHC card
Built-in memory (Approx. 40MB )
Eye-Fi card *1		 SD / SDHC card
Built-in memory (Approx. 86MB )
Battery DB-65（included） DB-65（included） DB-90（included）
Battery Charge Camera（USB charge)
/ Battery charger 		Battery charger
Battery Charger BJ-6（Optional） BJ-6（included） BJ-9（（included）
AC Adapter AC-5c（Optional） AC-4c（Optional） AC-5（Optional）
Dry cell battery - AAA Battery x2 -
Shooting capacity with DB-65 *2 Approx. 290 pictures Approx. 390 pictures Approx. 320 pictures
Dimensions 117.0mm x 61.0mm x 34.7mm 108.6mm x 59.8mm x 32.5mm 113.9mm x 70.2mm x 55.6mm
Weight *3 Approx. 215g Approx. 190g Approx. 370g
Output terminal (interface) Common terminal for USB / AV OUT
HDMI Micro output terminal		 USB port
AV out terminal
HDMI output terminal
PictBridge - Yes
*1: It is X2 series of SD cards from Eye-Fi that have been confirmed to work with the GR DIGITAL IV.
　　Eye-Fi website
*2: Number of pictures measured using CIPA standard parameters. Actual performance may vary according to usage conditions
*3: It is not included battery and SD card.

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<Optional accessories>
Items GR GR DIGITAL IV GXR
GR LENS A12 28mm
Wide conversion lens*1 GW-3 GW-2 －
Hood and adapter GH-3 GH-2 －
Lens hood －
（Included with GH-3）		 －
（Included with GH-2）		 LH-1
External viewfinder GV-1*2
GV-2*3
Electronic viewfinder - － VF-2
Soft case GC-5 GC-3 / GC-4 SC-55L
Neck strap GS-1 / GS-3 / ST-1 GS-1 / ST-2 ST-3
Hand strap GS-2 －
Jacket GC-6 －
External TTL flash GF-1*4 GF-1*4 GF-1*4
HDMI cable HC-1 HC-1 No option（Type C）
AV cable AV-1 AV-1 AV cable（included）
Cable switch CA-2 CA-1
Lithium-ion rechargeable battery DB-65 DB-90
Battery charger BJ-6 (for DB-65) BJ-9(for DB-90)
Metal lens cap － GL-1 －
*1: Required Hood & Adapter to use Wide conversion lens.
*2: It has the two frames that are equivalent to 28 mm and 21 mm (on 35 mm film cameras).
*3: It has the frame that is equivalent to 28 mm frame (on 35 mm film cameras). Also the four protrusions on the inner side of the 28 mm frame
　　indicates the aspect ratio of 1:1.
*4: This can be connected to the hot shoe.

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<Connection with PC>
• Only the USB connection is available. Serial connection is not supported.
• It is required a computer that is pre-installed with a supported OS version in the following chart, and that has a USB port as standard.

<PC Connections / Mass storage compatibility>
Items GR GR DIGITAL IV GXR
GR LENS A12
28mm
PC Interface USB 2.0 / Mass storage
Windows 8 (64Bit) Yes
Windows 8 (32Bit) Yes
Windows 7 (64Bit) Yes
Windows 7 (32Bit) Yes
Windows Vista (64Bit) Yes
Windows Vista (32Bit) Yes
Windows XP (32Bit) Yes
MacOS X  10.5 ～ 10.8 Yes

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<Software that supplied with the camera>
The CD-ROM come with GR is contained with 「SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 LE for PENTAX RICOH IMAGING」.
Supported OS are followings.
Windows Windows 8（32bit / 64bit）
Windows 7（32bit / 64bit）
Windows Vista（32bit / 64bit）
Windows XP（SP3 or late, Home / Pro 32bit）
Macintosh Mac OS X 10.8 / 10.7 / 10.6 / 10.5

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General function and specification

What accessories are provided with this camera?


The following accessories are providing with this camera.
• Hand Strap
• USB cable
• Rechargeable lithium-ion battery DB-65
• USB power adaptor AC-U1
• Hot shoe cover (Attached to camera)
• CD-ROM
• Instruction manual
* No camera case, AV cable, HDMI cable or SD (SDHC) Memory Cards are included with the camera.
What are the optional accessories for this camera?


The optional accessories are as follows:
• Rechargeable Battery (DB-65)　
• Battery charger (BJ-6)　
• AC adapter (AC-5c)
• External viewfinder (GV-1)
• External mini viewfinder (GV-2)
• External TTL flash (GF-1)
• Hood and adapter (GH-3)
• Wide-angle conversion lens (GW-3)
• Soft Case (GC-5)
• Jacket (GC-6)
• Neck strap (GS-3)…GR logo
• Neck strap (ST-2)…RICOH logo
• Hand strap (GS-2)…GR logo
• Cable switch (CA-2)
• HDMI Cable (HC-1)
• AV Cable (AV-1)
Are there any other necessary items that are not included in the kit?


The kit does not come with an SD Memory Card, so please prepare an SD Memory Card with the necessary capacity.
You can use the optional HDMI Cable (HC-1) or a commercially available micro HDMI cable (type D) to connect and play back recorded images or movies on a TV screen or other AV device.
What is the material of camera body.


It is a magnesium alloy
Does the camera have an optical viewfinder?


The camera itself does not have a built-in optical viewfinder.
However, there is a dedicated external optical viewfinder GV-1 and GV-2 available.
Does the camera have a zoom function?


No. However, there is a Crop function that can be set at 35mm from original 28mm, and added 47mm by firmware version up.
What is a [Crop] function ?


In the [Shooting] menu, if [Crop to 35mm] is set to [On], the normal 28mm angle of view will change to 35mm, and the screen display will also change. In this case, [L] cannot be selected, and RAW files will be recorded as [M].
In the [Key Custom Options] menu, if [Crop to 35mm] is set in [Set Fn Button], 28mm/35mm can be switched using a button only.
Is there any function to reduce camera shake?


No.
What is the recording format?


Still: JPEG (Exif 2.3) , RAW(based on DNG)
Movie: MOV(Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H264, Sound: PCM(mono))
What is the RAW image development ?


In the Playback Mode, you can convert RAW images into JPEG format and then save them as new files.
At the Playback setting Menu, select [RAW Development] to save the JPRG image.

The following setting are available when developing.
• Picture Size　• White Balance　• Brightness Compensation　• Effect　• Image Settings
• Dynamic Range Compensation　• Color Moiré Correction　• Noise Reduction　• Color Space Setting
• The setting that were set at the time of shooting are initially selected.

Memory Card/Battery

Which SD Memory Cards have been tested for compatibility?


Compatibility with this camera has been tested with memory cards from the following manufacturers:
- Panasonic / Toshiba / SanDisk
　SD Memory Cards with capacities up to 2 GB
　SDHC Memory Cards with capacities up to 32 GB
　SDXC Memory Cards with capacities of 64 GB/128 GB
　Eye-Fi card with x2 series.

  • * "Recommended" denotes only that the operation of the product has been checked by RICOH IMAGING and in no way constitutes a guarantee to customers that the product is suited to their requirements.
  • * If saving movie images using a Class 6 or faster SD (SDHC) Memory Card, it gives no noticeable improvement in the continuous shooting speed but faster SD (SDHC) Memory card is recommended.
  • * The GR has 54MB built in memory.
Can the UHS-I memory card be used?


Yes. It can be used UHS-I SD (SDHC, SDXC) card.
Can the Micro SD (SDHC, SDXC) memory card be used?


No guarantee of proper operation with SD card adapter.
Please use SD (SDHC, SDXC) card.
When using SD (SDHC) Memory Cards, what should I do first?


Card that are unused or that have been used on other devices, such as another camera or a computer, must first be formatted on the GR.
* Please note that formatting will delete any data recorded on the card.
* When using a new Eye-fi card, copy the install file of Eye-Fi Manager stored on the card to your computer before you format the card.
What kind of battery does the camera use?


The rechargeable lithium-ion battery DB-65 only.
The DB-60 or dry cell can't be used for GR.
How long can the rechargeable lithium-ion battery DB-65 be used for?


Number of still images shot: Approx. 290
  • * The number of still images shot is measured in conditions that comply with CIPA standards.
    (Includes: With a 50% flash use rate and the LCD monitor ON at 23°C.)
  • * The playback time, movie recording time and audio recording time are based on the result of in-house testing. It is result of a measurement and not guarantee for using time and number of still images.
  • * Note: CIPA standards are standards formulated by the Camera and Imaging Products Association.
How to charge the rechargeable battery DB-65?


  • *While the battery set in the camera, connect USB cable with the USB Power Adapter(AC-U1) and then plug into the consent. The charging time approx. 3 hours. (Room temperature: 25C)
  • *Also you can charge the battery by PC with USB cable. The charging time approx. 5 hours.
  • *Remove the battery from camera and charge it with the Battery Charger(BJ-6).

The charging time approx. 2.5 hours.
Can rechargeable battery DB-60 be used to GR?


No. Use the rechargeable battery DB-65 only.
Can dry battery be used to GR?


No. Use the rechargeable battery DB-65 only.
Is there an AC adapter for the camera?


There is the optional AC adapter [AC-5c]
When the battery is removed, how long is the date set in the camera retained? And does the internal clock keeps running?


Once a fully charged battery has been loaded and left in the camera for at least 2 hours, data in the camera remains backed up for approximately 5 day when the battery is removed.
The clock also continues to run while the data is backed up.
* It is result of a measurement and not guarantee for back up time.

Shooting/Playback

How to operate the Macro mode.


If you set Macro Mode by pressing the Macro button, you can shoot the subject as close as approx. 10cm (shooting range: approx. 12x8cm) away from the front edge of the lens. If you press Macro button once again, Macro mode will be cancelled.
* At the Auto shooting mode, Auto Macro is set and the Macro button is invalid.
* When [focus] is set to [MF], use the up-down dial to adjust the focus
Can GR take black and white image?


Yes. There is [Effect] in shooting set menu, you can choose [Black & White], [B&W (TE)] or [Hi-Contrast B&W].
[Black & White]: Takes black and white image
[B&W (TE)]: Adds tint to black and white image.
[Hi-Contrast B&W]: Takes images with stronger contrast than [Black & White]. Makes it possible to take images with a grainy feel, such as that created by using ultra-high –sensitivity film. In a film camera or by push processing film at the development stage
What is the [Dynamic Range Compensation]?


You can expand an image gradation to make the bright and dark portions of an image clearly visible.
You can select from [Off], [Auto], [Weak], [Medium] and [Strong].

When dynamic range compensation is set, available ISO sensitivity is limited.
Setting ISO Step Setting [1EV] ISO Step Setting [1/3EV]
Min. Max. Min. Max.
Auto
Weak
Medium
Strong 		ISO 400
ISO 200
ISO 200
ISO 400 		ISO 6400
ISO 12800
ISO 12800
ISO 6400 		ISO 320
ISO 160
ISO 200
ISO 320 		ISO 8000
ISO 16000
ISO 12800
ISO 8000
  • • If dynamic range compensation is set, the [Auto-Hi] setting of the ISO sensitivity works as [Auto].
  • • When [ISO Setting] is set to [Auto], shooting may be performed with a lower ISO sensitivity than the minimum sensitivity listed above depending on the shooting conditions.
  • • When [Dynamic Range Compensation] is set to [Strong], noise tends to occur more easily in images.
  • • [Dynamic Range Compensation] cannot be set in the following cases.
    　Continuous Mode
    　Multiple Exposure Shooting
    　Interval Shooting
    　Interval Composite
  • • When the shooting location is too bright or too dark, dynamic range compensation may not be effective.
  • • When using dynamic range compensation, it is recommended to set [Exposure Metering] of the [Shooting] menu to [Multi].
What is the [Aperture Preview]?


You can check the depth of field before shooting the image.
  • • If you press and hold [Effect] button when the aperture value is displayed on the shooting screen (such as when the shutter release button is pressed halfway), the aperture value set when shooting operates, and you can check the depth of field. When you release the [Effect button], the Aperture Preview mode is canceled.
  • • In the Aperture Preview mode, the shutter release button cannot be pressed fully, and the aperture value cannot be changed.
  • • Because the Aperture Preview is used for checking the depth of field, it may not function properly with AE.
What is the function of [AF Button]?


AEL/AFL: AE lock or AF lock is available in place of pressing the shutter release button halfway.
C-AF: While the AF button is pressed, “Continuous AF” which continuously focuses on the subject will be active, regardless of the [Focus] setting.
What is the function of [Interval Shooting]?


The camera takes pictures automatically at fixed intervals and number of pictures.
In the [Shooting] menu, select [Interval Shooting] and you can set the shooting interval from 1 second, 2 seconds or between 5 seconds and 60 minutes (in 5 seconds increments) and value of number of pictures from 1 to 99 or ∞.
* It is recommended to use the battery with sufficient power or optional AC Adapter(AC-5c).
* It is recommended to use a memory card with sufficient free space and a high speed memory card.
What is the function of [Interval Composite (Star Trails)]?


A series of continuous images taken at set intervals is merged in such a way that the bright areas remain.
Use this function when you want to record the trails of light formed by stars or the moon during nightscape shooting at a fixed position.
• Interval: Set the shooting interval from the shortest value (Min.) up to 60 minutes.
• Save interval Composite Img.: Sets how the images are saved.
　　[Off]: Saves only the merged image.
　　[Save Each Image]: Saves both the unmerged image and merged image in JPEG format
　　[Save in process]: Saves each image at the point it is merged in JPEG format
* Please mount the camera on a tripod
* The flash cannot be used with this function.
* Set the mode dial to Av, Tv, TAv or M.
* It is recommended to use the battery with sufficient power or optional AC Adapter(AC-5c).
* It is recommended to use a memory card with sufficient free space and a high speed memory card.
What is the function of [B (Bulb)] and [T (Time)]?


You can select B (Bulb) and T (Time) for the shutter speed in M mode.
B (Bulb): The image continues to be exposed while the shutter release button is pressed.
　　　　　The exposure ends when the shutter release button is released.
T (Time): The exposure begins when the shutter release button is pressed/
　　　　　The exposure ends when the shutter release button is pressed again.
  • * Please mount the camera on a tripod
  • * Operation is also possible using the optional cable switch (CA-2).
  • * The following function are not available at [B] and [T] setting.
    　• Self -timer
    　• Continuous Mode
    　• Auto Bracket
    　• Interval Shooting
    　• Interval Composite
    　• One Press M Mode
  • * In either mode, the camera automatically stops shooting once the limit has been reached.
    　ISO sensitivity and Shutter speed limit
    　ISO 100 to ISO 3200: 320 sec.
    　ISO 3201 to ISO 25600: 32 sec.
  • * When [Slow Shutter Speed NR] of the [Shooting] menu is set to [On], noise reduction processing is carried out depending on the combination of the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed setting. If this is the case, it takes longer time to save the processed image than usual.
    　ISO sensitivity and Shutter speed at the start of processing
    　ISO 3200 or less: 8 sec. or more
    　ISO 3201 or more: 4 sec. or more
  • * When using B/T, and [continuous Mode] is set in the [Shooting] menu, B/T is canceled, and the shutter speed for continuous shooting is set to 300 seconds. If [Continuous Mode] is set first, B/T cannot be set.
What is the function of [Slow Shutter Speed NR]?


When [Slow Shutter Speed NR] of the [Shooting] menu is set to [On], noise reduction processing is carried out depending on the combination of the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed setting. If this is the case, it takes longer time to save the processed image than usual.
　ISO sensitivity and Shutter speed at the start of processing
　　ISO 3200 or less: 8 sec. or more
　　ISO 3201 or more: 4 sec. or more
How to operate [ND Filter]?


You can decrease the brightness by using ND filter, so, it is useful that when you like to slower the shutter speed without changing the aperture.
With [ND Filter] in the [Shooting] menu, you can set whether or not to always use the camera's internal ND filter
OFF: Depend on the [ND Filter Setting] in the [Setup] menu, the ND filter will work as below.
　　 [Auto]: The ND filter is used when the exposure is outside the linked range. The ND filter is used if the icon is displayed on the shooting screen
　　　　 　 when the shutter release button is depressed halfway. The ND filter is not used in P and M modes.
　　 [Manual]: The ND filter is not used.
ON: The ND filter is always used. The icon is displayed on the shooting screen.

  • * If [ND Filter] is set to the Fn1, Fn2 and Effect buttons in the [Key Custom Options] menu, [OFF] and [ON] for the ND filter can be switched with button operation only.
What is the Effect function?


The settings such as the hue can be changed to take distinctive images.
  • • Black & White: Takes a black and white image.
  • • B&W (TE): Adds tint to black & white images.
  • • Hi-Contrast B&W: Takes images with stronger contrast than [Black & White]. Makes it possible to take images with a grainy feel, such as that created by using ultra-high-sensitivity film, in a film camera or by push processing film at the development stage.
  • • Cross Process: Takes images with tones that differ from the actual colors.
  • • Positive Film: Takes highly saturated images like those taken with positive film.
  • • Bleach Bypass: Takes images with low saturation and high contrast.
  • • Retro: Takes images that look like old photos.
  • • Miniaturize: Takes images that make the landscape look as if it has been miniaturized. The position and range of blurring in the image can be set.
  • • High Key: Takes images with a bright atmosphere.-----*Added Firmware version up
  • • Shift Crop: Cuts out the upper or lower area of the image with a ratio of width to length of 1:1 when the camera is held vertically.----- *Added Firmware version up
  • * If [Effect] is set, the setting for [Image Settings] are invalid.
  • * Settings made in [Effect] are not applied to RAW images.
Continuous Shooting


Set [Continuous Mode] of the [Shooting] menu to perform continuous shooting.
The autofocus is fixed in the first frame.
  • * If the shutter release button is pressed fully while pressing the AF button, continuous shooting can be performed following the [C-AF Continuous Setting] of the [Key Custom Options] menu.
  • * The maximum number of pictures that can be taken continuously for one press of shutter release button is 999.
  • * If the [Picture Format] of the [Shooting] menu is set to RAW or RAW+, the continuous shooting stops when the camera memory capacity for processing reaches full.
  • * The flash cannot be used with this function.
  • * It is recommended to use a memory card with sufficient free space and a high speed memory card.
How to set the noise reduction?


In the [Shooting] menu, select [ISO Setting/NR], then you can select [Off], [Auto] or [Manual].
If the [Manual] is selected, you can set each sensitivity for [Strong], [Medium] and [Weak].
What is [Focus Assist] function?


Intensifies the outlines and contrast inside the area, making it easier to adjust the focus.
[Shooting] > [FA/Move Target] > [Fn2 ]> [Focus Assist Setting], following setting can be set.
　[MODE 1]: Emphasizes edges.
　[MODE 2]: Emphasizes outlines
　[MODE 3]: Inverts black and white for MODE 1.
　[MODE 4]: Inverts black and white for MODE 2
Does GR have a function of [Multiple Exposure shooting]?


Yes it does. It takes images while merging them together. Up to five images can be merged.
It is also possible fine setting such as below.
　* Merged images while adjusting the exposure value depending on the number of images.
　* Saves each unmerged image.
　* Saves each merged image.
　* Can retake the last captured image.
In the [Shooting] menu, you can select [Multiple Exposure Shooting].
Can we adjust the intensity of flash?


Yes you can adjust it in [Flash Exposure compensation] of the [Shooting] menu.
The intensity can be set in the range from -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV in increments of 1/3 EV.
* When the flash mode is set to [Manual Flash], the value set for [Flash Exposure Compensation] in invalid.
* If the ISO sensitivity is set to [Auto], the range of the flash light will reach is approximately 20 cm to 3.0 m from the front edge of the lens.
Setting the Flash Intensity for Manual Flash


The intensity of the internal flash can be set for when the flash mode is set to [Manual Flash].
To set amount of intensity, select [Manual Flash Amount] in the [Shooting] menu.
You can select from following fractions of the flash intensity.
[Full(1/1)], [1/1.4], [1/2], [1/2.8], [1/4], [1/5.6], [1/8], [1/11], [1/16], [1/22], [1/32] and [1/64].
About Recording Movies


Movies with sound can be recorded.
Movies are recorded as MOV files.
The frame rates (frames/second) can be selected depend on the [Still Image Size] setting.
Still Image Size
　Full HD (1920x1080) ---- 30/25/24(frames/second)
　HD (1280x720) ---- 60/50/30/25/24(frames/second)
　VGA (640x480) ---- 30/25/24(frames/second)

* If the camera is operated while shooting, the operation sounds are also recorded.
* The following functions are not available in Movie mode.
　Flash, FA (Focus Assist) and Move target.
* Each movie can be a maximum of 25 minutes long or up to 4 GB in size.
* The maximum recording time per shooting depends on the capacity of the memory card.
　Shooting may end even before the maximum recording time is reached.
* Use a memory card of speed Class 6 or higher for recording movies.
* Use the battery with sufficient power.
* Recording format is MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H264, with monaural sound).
Which OS are confirmed functions with USB (PC) connection.


Following OS are confirmed function.
Windows: Windows XP / Windows Vista® (32/64bits)/ Windows® 7 (32/64bits)/ Windows® 8 (32/64bits)
Macintosh： OS X10.5 / 10.6 / 10.7 / 10.8
How to transfer images to PC?


Connect the camera to PC with the USB cable that contained with camera.
The PC then recognized the memory of the camera automatically as the removable disc.
Double click the icon of the removable disc to open the folder, and copy the image file to PC.
* You can transfer the image from camera to PC without any software.
Can this camera use as PC camera?


No, it cannot.
Is there any application software included with the camera?


The [SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 LE for RICOH IMAGING] is contained in the CD-ROM for edit the image and develop the RAW file.
* The software for transfer the image is not included.

Print Connection

Does the camera support the [PictBridge]?


No, it doesn't.

Others

Can cable switch be used for GR?


Yes. It can be used optional cable switch [CA-2].
It is capable with B(Bulb) and T(Time) exposure.
* Length of cable switch(CA-2) is about 65cm
What is the Wide Conversion Lens GW-3?


The GW-3 is the wide conversion lens(x0.75) for GR.
It is used with optional Hood & Adapter GH-3 as a set.

* Set [Conversion Lens]of the [Setup] menu to [Wide] when using the conversion lens.
* The GW-1 and GW-2 which are used for former GRs (GR Digital, II, III and IV) are not usable for GR because of the diameter of the Adapter.
Can movies be watched on a television with High-definition movie?


Yes. You can watch the High-definition movie by using a commercially available HDMI cable (Type D) to connect the camera to a device with an HDMI terminal.
* The HDMI cable is not included in the kit.
* When connect HDMI cable to the camera, the camera will be set at Play back mode and the LCD monitor will be turned off automatically.
Is there any cable for connect analogue TV?


Yes, there is optional AV Cable (AV-1).
It can be selected from NTSC system and PAL system.
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