Specifications

Notes on Date Imprinting Feature
· At temperatures below 0°C (32° F), the battery ,performance deteriorates. The date imprinting feature may not
function correctly and imprinting may become impossible.
· When the battery is replaced, the display panel sometimes shows the wrong digits. Reset the digits for correct
indication.
· The date is sometimes illegible if it is imprinted on the following objects.
(1 ) "Warm" colored objects, such as red, yellow, orange, etc.
(2) Objects with details similar in size to the imprinted date (gravel, leaves, etc.)
(3) Objects of high luminance (sky, white wall, etc.)
· Imprinting is not possible in the following modes. (1 ) Print Off mode (2) Reset mode
38. PROPER CARE OF YOUR CAMERA
· If there is dirt on the lens or mirror surface, do not attempt to remove it with your fingers. Use a blower to blow the
dust away, or wipe the surface gently with a camera lens tissue or a soft cloth.4www.butkus.org
· Excessive shock, humidity or salt may cause camera malfunction. When you use the camera at the beach, in a
corrosive atmosphere, or in a place where chemicals are used, wipe it off carefully.
· Do not expose the camera and film to extreme temperatures.
· Do not leave your camera in your car at the beach, in the desert, or in other extremely high temperature conditions to
prevent possible damage to the camera.
· When using a tripod, do not try to force a long screw into the socket. (The screw length should be less than 5.7 mm
(1 /4 ).
· Store the camera away from humidity and in a dust-free place.
· This camera is not waterproof. If it comes into contact with any kind of liquid (i.e., water, rain, drink, etc.), the
electrical and metal parts will rust and cause damage to the camera. Contact a Ricoh Camera Service Center if your
camera has been exposed to any liquid.
· Take care not to expose the camera to sudden changes in temperature, as this may cause condensation on the lens,
film, or inside the camera which may lead to the malfunction of the camera.
· Do not place the camera near equipment that has strong magnetic fields such as a television or radio.
39. MAJOR SPECIFICATIONS .
Type: 35mm SLR camera with focal plane shutter, Automatic and Manual exposure controls
Mount: Ricoh system K mount