Ricoh 500GX User Manual

English
from
the
lens
(Fig.22).
When
you
press
Shutter
Release
Button
(F),
there
will
be
about
8-second
delay
before
the
Self-timer
automatically
releases
the
shutter.
The
camera
should
be
placed
on
a
tripod
or
other
sturdy
support.
#Do
not
move
Selltimer
Lever
(J)
while
Shutter
Release
Button
(F)
is
depressed
Unloading film
Always
unload
your
camera
in
the
shade,
never
in
bright
or direct light
After
the
last
picture
on
the
roll
has
been
taken,
press
Film
Rewind
Button
(DD).
(Fig.23)
Lift
up
the
crank
on
Film
Rewind
Knob
(U)
and
rotate
the
crank
clockwise
until
the
entire
roli
of
film
has
been
rewound...
tension
on
the
crank
will
decrease
noticeably
(Fig.
24).
Open
the
camera
back,
pull
up
Film
Rewind
Knob
(U)
and
remove
the
film
cartridge,
Push
Film
Rewind
Knob
(U)
down
all
the
way
and
return
the
crank
to
its
original
position
Do
not
press
Film
Rewind
Button
(DD)
while
you
are
taking
pictures
(0)
Tips
tor
better
pictures.
"Read
this
instruction
book
carefully
before
you
operate
your
camera
ж
Before
you
attach
the
hand
strap
to
the
camera.
read
the
instruction
sheet
packaged
with
the
hand
strap
to
Know
how
to
attach
it
correctly.
*
Before
you
go
on
a
trip
or
photograph
a
special
event,
shoot
a
practice
roll
of
film
Keep
your
fingers
and
the
neckstrap
clear
of
the
lens
and
Electric
Eye
(0).
For
cleaning.
gentiy
wipe
them
with
a
soft,
clean,
lintless
cloth
or
а
lens
cleaning
paper.
*Do
not
wipe
the
camera
body
with
Chemicals,
such
as
à
benzine,
thinner
etc.
except
for
alcohol
a
Engish
+оо not touch Flash Socket (AA). Keep it clean from
dust, etc.
+оо not load the camera at the places of excessively
high
temperature
and
humidity.
“Be careful that correctly exposed pictures may not
be taken under the backlit condition.
+ When you reach the end of the roll of film [check Film
Counter (G)], Film Wind Lever (D) becomes harder to
‘advance’ do not try for ` Just one more shot it is time
to rewind
Protect your camera from dust, ditt, rain, dampness
and rough handling. Do not expose your camera to
‘excessively high or low temperatures.
Put the lens cap to protect the lens.
* When your camera is not in use for a long time, put the
lens cap. remove the mercury battery or set Shutter
Speed Ring (R) at B (bulb) on Shutter Speed Ring (R)
to prevent drain of the mercury battery. Place your
‘camera in the carrying case and store it in a dry, cool
place.
200 not attempt to repair your camera. If service is
necessary, get in touch with your dealer or authorized
Ricoh service station.
Shooting with a filter
You can use any screwin type 46mm filter. Exposure
compensation is not necessary because the filter will
cover both the lens and Electric Eye (0)

Ricoh 500GX Specifications

General

Brand	Ricoh
Model	500GX
Category	Digital Camera
Language	English