Ricoh XR-2s User manual
Ricoh XR-2s
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DESCRIPTION OF PARTS
1. Film Rewind Knob/Back Cover Lock Release Knob
2. Film Rewind Crank
3. Film Speed Dial (ASA)/Exposure Compensation
Dial
4 Film Speed Lock Button
5. Flash Ready Signal Contact
6. Hot Shoe/Flash Contact
7. Shutter Speed Index Line
8. Shutter Speed Dial
9. Automatic Exposure
Lock Button
10. Cable Release Socket
11. Shutter Release
Button
12. Shutter "ON-OFF''
Index Mark
13. Film Advance Lever
14. Battery Check Ring
15. Exposure Counter
16. Neck Strap Eyelet
17. Self-timer Lever
18. Depth of Field Preview Button
19. Lens Release Lever
20. Lens Locator Node
21. Focusing Ring
22. Distance Scale
23. Depth of Field Scale
24. F-Stop Ring
25. Aperture Relay Port
26. Sprocket Teeth
27. Multi-exposure Button
28. Multi-exposure Lock Lever
29. Viewfinder Eyepiece Blind Lever
30. Viewfinder Eyepiece
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31. Flash LED
32. Film Rail
33. "X" Flash Terminal
41. Winder Coupler
42. Positioning Hole
45. Film Pressure Plate
34. Film Rewind Shaft
35. Film Chamber
36. Battery Compartment Cover
37. Tripod Socket
38. Winder Contacts
39. Shutter Release Connection
40. Film Rewind Release Button
43. Film Take-up spool
44. Back Cover
46. Microprism-image Band
47. Split-image Spot
48. Exposure Meter Needle
49. Shutter Speed Indicator
50. Battery Power Check Zone
51. Aperture Readout Window
We are most gratified that you have selected the XR-2s which we are sure will give you many delightful! years
of picture-taking pleasure.
The XR-2s is a 35 mm fully automatic electronically controlled exposure system (aperture-priority) SLR
camera which assures you of superb optics and outstanding mechanical performance and reliability and which
will justify your choice for years to come.
Before Using Your XR-2s
Please read this instruction booklet carefully and familiarize yourself with the equipment and its features
thoroughly. Your pleasure in using your XR-2s will be greater if you know your camera properly.
If you press a shutter release button without batteries in the camera, a mirror will stay up. Therefore.
please do not forget to insert batteries into the camera first.
BATTERY LOADING
The built-in through-the-lens CdS exposure metering system of your XR-2s operates on power activated by two
1.5V LR-44 alkaline batteries. which are supplied together with your camera.
1. Remove Battery Compartment
Cover (36) by unscrewing it
counterclockwise with a coin (Fig. 1)
2. Place the two batteries into the
compartment with the plus (+) side
down, as illustrated in the battery
holder of Battery Compartment Cover
(36) (Fig. 2). Make sure that the
batteries are correctly placed. If
incorrectly placed, Exposure Meter
Needle (48) in the viewfinder will not
move at all.
3. Replace Battery Compartment Cover (36) by screwing it clockwise until it stops but do not force. Tips for
Better Results
* If the shutter release button is pressed when there are no batteries or they are worn out, the mirror will stay up
and the shutter cannot be released. To put the mirror back'. to its proper position, turn the shutter speed dial to
"X" or "B'', and be sure to insert new batteries immediately. If you wish to take pictures without using batteries,
use ''X" (1/90 sec.) or "B.".
* Before loading, wipe off the surfaces of the batteries with a clean and dry cloth to ensure they are free of
fingerprints or stains.
* When your camera is not used for a long period, remove the batteries and keep them in a cool, dry place.
* The batteries will last for about half a year in normal use.
* The batteries may explode if disposed of in fire.
BATTERY CHECK
Check the power of the silver-oxide batteries after loading them.
1. Turn Battery Check Ring (14)
clockwise until it stops (Fig. 3)
2. If Exposure Meter Needle (48) in
the viewfinder swings into Battery
Power Check Zone (50), the batteries
have sufficient power (Fig. 4).
3. If Exposure Meter Needle (48) does not move or stays below Battery Power Check Zone (50), the batteries
must be replaced. For replacement, use two new Mallory MS76, Eveready S76 or equivalent.
Tips for Better Results * Do not turn Battery Check Ring (14) often in order to avoid unnecessary consumption
of the batteries.
FILM LOADING
Your XR-2s is designed to accept any standard 35 mm color or black and white film roll in cartridge. (12, 20,
24 or 36 exposures).
1. First of all, press Shutter
Release Button (11) to see that
the shutter has been released.
(Refer to
"METER/SHUTTER ON/OFF
CONTROL'').
2. Pull up Film Rewind Knob
(1) until Back Cover (44) snaps
open (Fig. 5). Then, pull it out
all the way to allow for
insertion of the film cartridge.
3. Swing open Back Cover (44) and place a film cartridge into Film Chamber (35) (Fig. 6).
4. Push down Film Rewind Knob (1)
to its original position by turning
Film Rewind Crank (2) clockwise or
counterclockwise so that Film
Rewind Shah (34) engages the film
cartridge and that the film cartridge
is seated in place (Fig. 7).
5. Draw the film leader across the
camera back and insert it into one of
the slits of Film Take-up Spool (43)
(Fig. 8). To bring the slit into a
convenient position, rotate Film
Take-up Spoof (43) in the direction
of arrow with your finger.
6. Rotate Film Take-up Spool (43)
by advancing Film Advance Lever
(13) to take up any slack in the film
and check to see that the film tip is
firmly hooked onto Film Take-up
Spool (43) (Fig. 9) and that sprocket
holes on the film are fully engaged
on Sprocket Teeth (26) (Fig. 10).
7. Close and press Back Cover (44)
firmly until it snaps shut.
8. Advance Film Advance Lever
(13) two or three times, after
depressing Shutter Release Button
(11) each time, until the number "1"
is opposite the index line in
Exposure Counter (15) (Fig. 11),
because the first portions of the film
can not be used for picture taking as
they have already been exposed to
light and two or three blank
exposures should be made before
taking your first picture. Now it is
ready for your first picture.
Tips for Better Results
* Always load your camera in the shade or in a poorly-lit place, never in direct sunlight or other bright light.
* As you advance the Film Advance Lever (13), the Film Rewind Knob (1) will simultaneously rotate
counterclockwise indicating that the film is advancing properly.
* When making blank exposures with Shutter Speed Dial (8) set at ''AUTO'', set F-Stop Ring (24) to the
smallest f-stop (the largest lens opening) so that you can make next blank exposure quickly, otherwise a slower
shutter speed will be result which could be an annoyance.
SETTING FILM SPEED
Each type of film, color or black and white. has its own sensitivity to light. This sensitivity is assigned by a
numerical value described as an ASA rating (U.S.A. Standard) or a DIN rating (Europe and most other
countries). In most cases. both ASA and DIN ratings are imprinted on the film package, as well as the data sheet
packed with the film and the film cartridge itself. The higher the film speed rating. the more sensitive the film is
to light: that is, less light is required for a proper exposure. The film speed. therefore. is an important element in
insuring that the through-the-lens metering system of your camera determines the correct shutter speed and f-
stop combinations for a given lighting situation.
1. Depress Film Speed Lock Button
(4) (Fig. 12) and rotate Film Speed
Dial (3) until the ASA number of your
film is exactly opposite the index line
and click stops. For example. if the
film is ASA 100. make the correct
setting at ''100" (Fig. 13).
2. Take your finger off Film Speed
Lock Button (4) to lock the film speed
setting in the camera.
Tips for Better Results
* Each time a film with a new film speed rating is loaded in you camera. the film speed must be set to assure
accurately expose photographs,
* The scale represents the relation between ASA and DIN number is illustrated on the inside of Back Cover
(44)
(Fig. 14).
METER/SHUTTER "ON-OFF" CONTROL
Film Advance Lever (13) controls shutter release "LOCK-UNLOCK' to protect your camera from accidental
shutter release when not taking pictures and Shutter Release Button (11) controls exposure meter
"ON-OFF" to avoid unnecessary depletion of the batteries.
1. When Film Advance Lever (13) is
moved to "ON" position (Fig 15).
Shutter Release Button (11) is
unlocked.
2. When Shutter Release Button (11)
is pressed half way down, the electric
circuit is switched on and Exposure
Meter Needle (48) in the viewfinder
starts to move.
Tips for Better Results * Whenever picture-taking is completed, be sure to move Film Advance Lever (13) to
"OFF position (Fig. 16).
* To prevent unnecessary consumption of the batteries, do not press Shutter Release Button (11) often.
* The Film Advance Lever can be set at two angles in click stage positions. Choose the one suitable for your
own shooting style.
SETTING SHUTTER SPEED DIAL
The shutter controls the length of time the light is allowed to strike the film. The speed at which the shutter
opens and closes is measured by the numbers on Shutter Speed Dial (8). In automatic exposure operation,
correct shutter speed is set automatically.
* Simply turn Shutter Speed Dial (8) until the desired shutter speed is set opposite Shutter Speed Index Line (7).
(1) "AUTO" stands for AUTOMATIC. Setting the dial at "AUTO'' makes the camera ready for
automatic exposure control.
(2) The numbers 1000, 500 etc. to 2 stand for 1/1000 sec., 1/500 sec., etc. to 1/2 sec.
(3) The numbers 1, 2, 4, stand for 1 sec., 2 sec., and 4 sec.
(4) This button locks the dial at 'AUTO" setting. When you move the dial off AUTO", press the button
and rotate the dial.
(5) "X" stands for mechanical shutter for the speed of 1/90 sec. This setting is used when the
batteries have not sufficient power or taking picture without batteries. Flash photography is also
possible at this setting.
(6) "B" stands for Bulb. The "B" setting is used for long night exposure using street lights or
electric signs as a light source, or under poor lighting conditions when flash can not be used.
When set at "B", the shutter will remain open as long as Shutter Release Button (11) is depressed
(preferably by a cable release).
Tips for Better Results
* Do not set Shutter Speed Dial (8) between marked speeds, but at a click stop in
accordance with indicated speeds only.
* Shutter Speed Dial (8) does not revolve between "AUTO" and ''B"
* When Shutter Speed Dial (8) is set at "B" or "X", set the desired f-stop and expose
manually because metering with the built-in exposure meter is not possible.
* When making extremely long time exposure at "B" setting, remove the batteries to
avoid unnecessary consumption of the batteries.
SETTING APERTURE
The lens opening determines the amount of light entering the lens and exposing the film. The smaller the f-stop
(f/2.0, f/2.8 etc.), the wider the lens opening and the greater the amount of light entering the lens. The larger the
f-stop (f/16, f/11 etc.), the smaller the lens opening and the smaller the amount of light entering the lens. As the
lens opening is moved from F/16 to f/11, the amount of light entering the lens is doubled As the lens opening is
moved from f/2.0 to f/2.8, the amount of entering light is cut in half (Fig. 17).
Tips for Better Results
* Rotate F-Stop Ring (24) until the
desired f-stop is opposite the aperture
index line (Fig. 18). Click stops are
provided to prevent accidental
movement from the setting made.
* If necessary, you may set F-Stop Ring (24) between two f-stops.
CORRECT EXPOSURE
Automatic Exposure
Your XR-2s has a built-in through-the-lens full aperture CdS exposure meter coupled to aperture-priority
automatic exposure control system which selects and sets correct shutter speed automatically for correct
exposure.
Set the camera to "AUTO"
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