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Mounting the flash on a camera 1 Turn the lock ring as shown in the illustration to loosen it. 2 Insert the flash unit into the hot shoe on the camera. Securely insert the flash unit all the way into the hot shoe. 3 Turn the lock ring as shown in the illustration to fix the flash unit to the camera. Removing the flash from a camera 1 Loosen the lock ring completely before removing the flash unit. Turning on the flash 1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the flash. When the power is tur
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Turning off the flash 1 Keep the ON/OFF button pressed for about 2 seconds to turn off the flash. Power saving mode To save battery power, the flash unit will automatically enter stand-by mode about 2 minutes after the camera's Auto Power Off is activated. In stand-by mode, the PILOT lamp blinks in red every 2 seconds. If you operate any of the buttons on the flash unit, or if the camera is turned on, the flash will automatically wake up from stand-by mode. If the flash unit is left in sta
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TTL flash photography —Pre-flash — Only with Type R cameras In this mode, when you press the shutter release button the flash will automatically fire at the most appropriate level. * In movie, dynamic range (DR), interval shooting, or M-Cont Plus (HI) mode, the flash will not fire. 1 Turn on the camera. 2 When you press the ON/OFF button on the flash unit, it will turn on automatically in TTL mode. 3 When the PILOT lamp turns green, the flash is ready for shooting. 4 Press the shutter relea
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Reference About the illumination coverage With Type R cameras, the illumination coverage will vary from 24 mm to 105 mm, depending on the focal length. You can use a illumination coverage of 105 mm to cover also focal lengths beyond 105 mm toward the telephoto end. However, when using focal lengths under 24 mm toward the wide angle end, please use the wide panel (18 mm). In such case, the illumination coverage will not be automatically linked to the zoom position. * All illumination covera
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Type R cameras Set the shooting mode to Manual exposure or Aperture priority mode. The correct exposure cannot be achieved in 5 mode, Program shift mode or Shutter priority mode. Also, when the ISO setting is set to AUTO, the flash unit will be automatically adjusted to match the selected setting. If the ISO setting is set to a certain value, please check the procedure for cameras other than Type R. * In movie, dynamic range (DR), interval shooting, or M-Cont Plus (HI) mode, the flash will
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* For details on the camera's settings, see the Camera User Guide. * In movie, dynamic range (DR), interval shooting, or M-Cont Plus (HI) mode, the flash will not fire. Only with Type R cameras With Type R cameras the flash output level can be changed on the camera within the range 1/1 to 1/64. 1 Set the flash mode to NORMAL with the Mode select button and the flash power level to Manual flash output adjustment (the two rightmost flash power level indication lamps on) with the Flash power
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SLAVE1: Mode for cameras with a pre-flash (triggered once) and a main flash (Type R and other cameras) SLAVE2: Mode for cameras with a main flash only Following is the explanation for how to use the camera's built-in flash as a trigger. Type R cameras If you are using the camera’s built-in flash as a trigger, do not attach this flash unit to the hot shoe. The built-in flash may not be able to open. 1 Turn on the power of the camera and the flash unit and set the flash to always fire. 2 Set
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When using Manual flash Use the following formula to select the aperture value. Aperture value = Guide No. of this flash unit ÷ Distance between the main light source and the subject For details about this flash unit's guide No., refer to “Guide No. Table (ISO 100)” on the page EN - 18. Cameras other than Type R Using the Mode select button, set the flash mode to SLAVE1 or SLAVE2, according to the type of the camera's built-in flash. In this case, the camera's Red-eye flash function is not a
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Caution When using bounce flash, the illumination coverage is fixed at 50 mm. • When the ceiling or walls are too far, the reflected light of the flash may not be enough and the bounce flash may not be effective. • If the ceiling or walls are not white, the reflected light may be affected, taking their color. • If the reflected light is attenuated too much and the bounce flash is not effective enough, select a higher ISO setting on the camera. Catch-li ght panel When using bounce flash, yo
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Specifications 20 (at 24 mm) - 30 (at 105 mm) Guide No. 16 (at 24 mm, using the wide panel) 24 mm - 105 mm (18 mm with the wide panel) Illumination Automatically linked to the focal length of the Coverage lens as per the auto power zoom (only Type R cameras) 4 × AA batteries (sold separately) Power Source • Lithium batteries and rechargeable NiMH batteries can be used. Approx. 200 flashes with alkaline batteries Battery Life (based on Ricoh’s measurements) Enters stand-by mode after about 2
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Guide No. Table (ISO 100) Flash output level Zoom position FULL 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/16 1/32 1/64 24mm 20 14 10 7 5 4 3 28mm 22 16 11 8 6 4 3 35mm 24 17 12 8 6 4 3 50mm 26 18 13 9 7 5 3 70mm 28 20 14 10 7 5 4 85mm 29 21 15 10 7 5 4 105mm 30 21 15 11 8 5 4 * All values given at ISO100. For values at ISO200 multiply by 1.4×; for values at ISO400 multiply by 2×. * When using slave flash, and with cameras other than Type R, the zoom position is fixed at 24 mm. Troubleshooting The flash unit will not cha
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INFORMATION TO THE USER USA FCC Part15 Class B The equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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GF-1
External TTL Flash
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Externer TTL-Blitz
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
Flash TTL externe
MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS
Flash externo TTL
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
Flash TTL esterno
MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI
Внешняя вспышка TTL
РУКОВОДСТВО ПО ЭКСПЛУАТАЦИИ
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GF-1 External TTL Flash INSTRUCTION MANUAL Read Before Use Thank you for purchasing this Ricoh equipment. • The GF-1 is a flash designed for use exclusively with cameras equipped with the Ricoh flash interface (hereafter, Type R cameras). • When the GF-1 is attached to compatible Type R cameras, it can be used as a TTL automatically controlled flash. Cameras other than Type R: All other cameras except those described above. With the GR Digital, GR Digital II, Caplio GX100, Caplio GX2
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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 Danger imminent risk of death or serious injury if ignored or incorrectly handled. This symbol indicates matters that may lead to Warning death or serious injury if ignored or incorrectly handled. This sy
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Do not use a battery that is significantly damaged or deformed. Warning Turn off the power immediately in the event of abnormalities such as smoke or unusual odors being emitted. Remove the batteries as soon as possible, being careful to avoid electric shocks or burns. Turn off the power immediately if any metallic object, water, liquid or other foreign object gets into the flash unit. Remove the batteries as soon as possible, being careful to avoid electric shocks or burns. Follow thes
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Do not fire the flash direct to the eye at short distance. It may damage the eye. When taking flash picture especially toward a baby, it is recommended to keep the flash unit at least 1 meter (3.3 feet) away from the subject. Do not leave or store the flash unit in temperatures over 40˚C, such as in an automobile. Caution Contact with fluid leaking from a battery can lead to burns. If part of your body comes in contact with a damaged battery, rinse the area with water immediately. (Do no
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Supplied Equipment • Flash • Flash stand • Instruction manual • Pouch • Warranty Name of Parts 1 Flash head 7 Ambient light automatic 2 Catch-light panel sensor 3 Wide panel (18 mm) 8 Lock ring 4 Slave sensor 9 Hot shoe mounting foot 5 Flash element 0 Hot shoe contacts 6 AF auxiliary light a Battery magazine EN -
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Flash stand b PILOT lamp / Test flash button c ON/OFF button d Mode select button (NORMAL → SLAVE1 → SLAVE2) e Flash power level indication lamps (6 LEDs) f Flash power level select button AUTO MANUAL TTL-A → F2.8 → 4 → 5.6 → 1/4 → FULL → Manual flash output adjustment * In manual flash output adjustment mode, the two rightmost flash power level indication lamps (1/4 and FULL) will light up. (Only when using Type R cameras) EN -
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Basic Operation Caution Before attaching or removing the flash unit, turn off the power of both the flash unit and the camera. Inserting batteries 1 Slide down the battery magazine's cover and pull out the battery magazine. 2 Insert 4× AA batteries as shown in the illustration. Check the polarity of the batteries and make sure to insert them correctly. 3 Insert the battery magazine into the flash unit and slide up the cover to close it. Caution • Replace the batteries with new batteries
