Specifications

Exposure adjustment examples:
SUBJECT
EXPOSURE
ADJUSTMENT
Figures in back light
Scenery with much sky
+2 to + 1
Figures with snow
mountains or
sea on the background
+1
Figures in spot light (on
stage etc.)
-2 to -1
AE LOCK
When back light or spot light is given to the subject in AE photography
and contrast is excessive between the background and the subject, under
(to dark) or over (to bright) exposed pictures result. Use AE lock to
"remember" or lock into the cameras electronic brain a close-up reading of
the subject. This reading is usually taken of a flesh-tone (face).
1. Bring the camera close to the subject to the point that exposure is not affected by the background.
2. Press the AE lock button once to memorize the exposure. A flickering AEL is displayed in the viewfinder. (Fig.
57)
3. AE lock is automatically released when the Shutter Release Button is pressed for the shot.
* Press AE Lock Button a second time to cancel without taking a picture.
* AE Lock can be used continuously if the AE button is kept pressed in.
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY WITH RICOH FLASH UNIT OTHER THAN 300P
Ricoh flash units (SPEEDLITE 400, 240 and 180) can be used with XR-P with the Shutter Speed Dial set to "A",
however, auto flash control is done by the sensor on flash unit and direct off the film metering is not available.
* When the flash is fully charged, the Flash Ready Indicator in the viewfinder will light up.
* Shutter speed is automatically set to 1/125 sec.
Setting F-Stop Ring of the lens
With SPEEDLITE 240:
Set the F-Stop Ring to "P". The camera selects proper f-stop number automatically.
With SPEEDLITE 180 & 400: Set the F-Stop Ring to the designated number.