Specifications

3. Set the program mode to PA for sports, car racing, etc., or a
greater working (flash) range.
F-stop will automatically be set to F2.8 (except, of course, on
lenses with smaller
maximum apertures). (Fig. 99)
* When the Speedlite 260P is used alone, the flash program mode is automatically set to P (even
when you set the program mode to PD or PA). The flash ready indicator does not hi ink and the
camera beep will not be heard even if the flash shot is made with correct exposure.
32. FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY WITH OTHER RICOH FLASH UNITS
Ricoh flash units such as the Speedlite 200 and 400 can be used with the camera when the shutter
speed is set to AUTO. However, auto flash control will be done by the sensor on the flash unit. Direct
off-the-film metering is not available.
* When the flash is fully charged, the flash ready indicator in
the Viewfinder will light up (Fig. 100), as the ready lamp lights
up on the flash itself.
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* Shutter speed will be automatically set to 1/100 sec.
Setting F-stop Ring of the lens
With Speedlite 200: Set the F-stop Ring to R The camera selects proper F-stop number automatically.
With Speedlite 400: Manually set the F-stop Ring to the designated number.
* You may set shutter speed and F-stop manually but the shutter speed must be slower than
1/100 sec. If you select shutter speeds faster than 1/100 sec. while using these Ricoh flash
systems the shutter speed will be automatically reset to 1/100 sec.
* Refer to Operating Instructions for each flash unit for additional details.