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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 Mount cap The serial number may be found on the bottom. Comes attached to the lens mount unit. Connector cap Lens checker Comes attached to the lens mount unit.
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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
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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
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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 th
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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. This symbol indicates matters that may lead to imminent risk of Danger death or serious injury if ignored or incorrectly handled. This symbol indicates matters that may lead to death or serious Warning injury if ignored or incorrectly handled. This symbol
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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 electr
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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 When using optional products, carefully read the instructions for Accessories provided with the product before using that product. 10
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Table of Contents Package Contents ................................................................................................................. 2 Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 4 Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................ 7 Names of Parts ..........................................................
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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 Sce
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[Focus Assist] ........................................................................................................................35 [Peripheral illum.]................................................................................................................35 [Distortion Correction] ......................................................................................................36 [Color shading correction] ........................................................................
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Setup Menu .........................................................................................................42 [ISO Auto-High Settings] ..................................................................................................42 [Digital Zoom Image] Setting .........................................................................................42 [Target Zoom Play] .............................................................................................................43 C
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Names of Parts 1 2 3 1 Connector 2 Lens release button 3 Body-side mount 1
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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 isturned off and attach the lens mount un
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2 Turn on thecamer abody . • 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. 1
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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
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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 lenscheck er withthe 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. 1
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2 Place the lens on a flat surface, andcheck it fromthe 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 The lens cannot be used The lens cannot be used with the unit with the unit with the unit 0
