Ricoh A12 User manual

GXR MOUNT A12
Instruction Manual
The serial number may be found on the bottom of the lens.

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Package Contents
Before using your Ricoh lens, confirm that the package contains the items
listed below.
Lens mount unit
The serial number may be found on the bottom.
Mount cap
Comes attached to the lens mount unit.
Connector cap
Comes attached to the lens mount unit.
Lens checker

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Soft case Instruction manual
(this manual)
Warranty

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Introduction
To use this lens mount unit, you need to attach Leica M Mount Lens etc. to GXR camera
body.
Refer to the Camera Body User Guide for details about how to operate shooting and
playback functions and change settings and to read important precautions for use. This
instruction manual will explain functions and operating procedures that are available
only when this lens mount unit is used with a compatible camera body. See also the
GXR Camera Body User Guide.
To make the best use of this product’s functions, read this manual thoroughly before
use. Please keep this manual handy for ease of reference.
Ricoh Co., Ltd.

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Safety precautions Read all safety precautions thoroughly to ensure safe use.
Test shots Take test shots to ensure that the camera is working properly
before taking photos on important occasions.
Copyright Reproduction or alteration of copyrighted documents, magazines,
and other materials, other than for personal, home, or other
similarly limited purposes, without the consent of the copyright
holder, is prohibited.
Exemption from liability Ricoh Co., Ltd. assumes no liability for failure to record or display
images as a result of product malfunction.
Warranty The warranty supplied with this product is only valid within the
country of purchase. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility
for servicing the product in other countries or bearing any
expense thereby incurred.
Radio interference Operating this product in the vicinity of other electronic
equipment may adversely affect both the camera and the other
device. Interference is particularly likely if the camera is used
in close proximity to a radio or television. This can be resolved
by moving the camera as far as possible from the other device,
reorienting the radio or television antenna, or plugging the radio
or television into a different outlet.

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© 2011 RICOH CO., LTD. All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without
Ricoh’s express written permission. Ricoh reserves the right to change the contents of this document at any time
without prior notice.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this document. Should you nevertheless
notice any errors or omissions, we would be grateful if you would notify us at the address listed on the back cover
of this booklet.
For the latest lens information, contact the lens retailer.

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Safety Precautions
Warning Symbols
Various symbols are used throughout this instruction manual and on the
product to prevent physical harm to you or other people and damage to
property. The symbols and their meanings are explained below.
Danger This symbol indicates matters that may lead to imminent risk of
death or serious injury if ignored or incorrectly handled.
Warning This symbol indicates matters that may lead to death or serious
injury if ignored or incorrectly handled.
Caution This symbol indicates matters that may lead to injury or physical
damage if ignored or incorrectly handled.

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Sample Warnings
The symbol alerts you to actions that must be performed.
The symbol alerts you to prohibited actions.
The symbol may be combined with other symbols to indicate that a specific action
is prohibited.
Examples
= Do not touch = Do not disassemble
Observe the following precautions to ensure safe use of this unit.
Danger
Do not attempt to disassemble, repair or alter the equipment yourself. The high-
voltage circuitry in the equipment poses significant electrical hazard.

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Warning
Keep the equipment out of the reach of children.
Do not touch the internal components of the equipment if they become exposed as
a result of being dropped or damaged. The high-voltage circuitry in the equipment
could lead to an electric shock. Remove the battery as soon as possible, being careful
to avoid electric shocks or burns. Take the equipment to your nearest dealer or service
center if it is damaged.
Do not use the equipment in wet areas as this could result in fire or electric shock.
Do not use the equipment near flammable gases, gasoline, benzene, thinner or
similar substances to avoid the risk of explosion, fire or burns.
• Do not use the equipment in locations where usage is restricted or prohibited as
this may lead to disasters or accidents.

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Caution
Do not allow the equipment to get wet. In addition, do not operate it with wet hands.
Both pose the risk of electric shock.
Safety Precautions
for Accessories
When using optional products, carefully read the instructions
provided with the product before using that product.

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Package Contents................................................................................................................. 2
Introduction............................................................................................................................ 4
Safety Precautions................................................................................................................ 7
Names of Parts ....................................................................................................15
Upgrading the Product .....................................................................................16
Updating the firmware .....................................................................................................16
Attaching the Lens .............................................................................................19
Determining whether a lens can be used with the lens mount unit...............19
Attaching the Lens .............................................................................................................22
Removing the Lens ............................................................................................................22
Cleaning the sensor unit ...................................................................................23
Shooting...............................................................................................................24
Table of Contents

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Focus .......................................................................................................................................24
P: Program Shift Mode/A: Aperture Priority Mode .................................................24
S: Shutter Speed Priority Mode......................................................................................25
M: Manual Exposure Mode..............................................................................................25
Addition of Scene Modes.................................................................................................26
Enlarging pictures [Enlrg Display] ................................................................................27
Registering Functions to the Up-down Dial .............................................................28
Addition of Supported Sizes for Auto Resize Zoom...............................................28
Settings ................................................................................................................29
[Picture Quality/Size].........................................................................................................29
Photographs ...............................................................................................................30
Movies...........................................................................................................................31
[Noise Reduction] ...............................................................................................................32
[White Balance] ...................................................................................................................33
[ISO Setting]..........................................................................................................................34

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[Focus Assist] ........................................................................................................................35
[Peripheral illum.]................................................................................................................35
[Distortion Correction]......................................................................................................36
[Color shading correction]...............................................................................................36
[Flash Shut Spd Lim]..........................................................................................................37
Key Custom Settings Tab Menu .......................................................................38
[Reg. My Settings]...............................................................................................................38
[Edit My Settings]................................................................................................................38
[Shutter Button Confirmation].......................................................................................39
ADJ. Lever Settings.............................................................................................................39
[ADJ. Direct ISO Control] ..................................................................................................40
[Set Fn1/Fn2 Buttons]........................................................................................................40
[Delete My Settings] ..........................................................................................................40
[Restore Defaults] ...............................................................................................................41
[Zoom Button] .....................................................................................................................41

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Setup Menu .........................................................................................................42
[ISO Auto-High Settings]..................................................................................................42
[Digital Zoom Image] Setting.........................................................................................42
[Target Zoom Play].............................................................................................................43
Changing [Operation Sounds].......................................................................................43
[Zoom Display Release] ....................................................................................................44
[Focus assist selection]......................................................................................................44
Specifications ......................................................................................................45
Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity..................................................................50
Appendices..........................................................................................................53
Optional Accessories .........................................................................................................53
Precautions for Use ............................................................................................................54
Equipment Care and Storage.........................................................................................56
Warranty and Servicing ....................................................................................................58

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Names of Parts
1 2 3
1 Connector
2 Lens release button
3 Body-side mount

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Upgrading the Product
Updating the firmware
When you first attach the lens mount unit to the camera body, the version
update function will start automatically if the firmware of the camera body
need to be updated. In such case, update the firmware of the camera body
using the following procedure.
If the firmware version is already up to date, the version update function
will not start and you can use the lens right away.
1 Check that the camera is turned off and attach the lens mount unit to
the camera body.
• For details about how to attach the lens mount unit, refer to the Camera
Body User Guide.

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2 Turn on the camera body.
• A confirmation message about updating the firmware appears.
3 Press the Fn1/Fn2 buttons to select [Yes] and then press the MENU/
OK button.
• The firmware update begins and the following messages appear on the
picture display.
[Checking rewrite file]
[Rewriting program]
The camera restarts and the firmware version will be displayed, and then
the update will be completed.

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Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• The lens does not have to be attached when updating the firmware.
• To confirm the firmware version, select [Firmware Version] in the setup
menu. Alternatively, with the camera off, keep the 6(Play) button
pressed for more than 1 second while holding the – button pressed
down. The firmware version will appear for about 20 seconds.
• For the latest information on firmware updates, see the Ricoh Web site
(http://www.ricoh.com/r_dc/).

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Attaching the Lens
Determining whether a lens can be used with the lens
mount unit
Check to see if your lens can be attached to the lens mount unit.
1 Line up the holes on the lens checker with the
tabs on the lens mount, and slide the lens checker
straight onto the lens.
• Slide it on so that it lightly rests on the lens.

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2 Place the lens on a flat surface, and check it from the side, edge-on.
• Check to make sure that the lens checker and the lens mount side are
firmly attached to each other with no gaps.
The lens cannot be attached in the following cases:
The lens is sticking out of the top of the lens checker.
There are gaps between the lens checker and the lens mount.
The lens can be used
with the unit
The lens cannot be used
with the unit
The lens cannot be used
with the unit