Page 2 - Package Contents; Camera unit; Lens cap; Instruction manual; Connector cap; Soft case
Package Contents Before using your Ricoh lens, confirm that the package contains the items listed below. Camera unit The serial number may be found on the bottom. Lens cap Comes attached to the camera unit. Instruction manual (this manual) Warranty Connector cap Comes attached to the camera unit...
Page 3 - Introduction
Introduction To use this lens, you need to attach it to a compatible 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 oper...
Page 6 - Safety Precautions; Warning Symbols; Danger
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. Danger This symbol indicates matters that may lead to imminent...
Page 7 - Sample Warnings; Observe the following precautions to ensure safe use of this unit.
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 ensur...
Page 8 - Warning
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 ca...
Page 9 - Caution
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 for Accessories When using optional products, carefully read the instructions provided with the product before using that product.
Page 10 - Table of Contents
10 Package Contents ................................................................................................................. 2Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 3Safety Precautions ..........
Page 13 - Parts of the Lens
1 Parts of the Lens 1 2 3 1 Connector2 Focus ring3 Lens
Page 14 - Upgrading the Product; Updating the camera’s firmware
1 Upgrading the Product Updating the camera’s firmware When you first attach the camera unit to the camera body, the version update function will start automatically if the firmware of the camera’s body need to be updated. In such case, update the firmware of the camera’s body using the following pr...
Page 15 - Turn on the camera.
1 2 Turn on the camera. • 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’s update begins and the following messages appear on the picture display. [Checking rewrite file] [Rewriting program] T...
Page 17 - Shooting; Macro Functions
1 Shooting Macro Functions The Macro Shooting, Macro Target, Auto Macro, and Minimum Shooting Distance Display during Macro Shooting functions are not available with the A12 28mm F2.5 lens.
Page 18 - Mode P: Program Shift
1 Mode P: Program Shift The diagram on the following page gives estimates of the shift range for various combinations of aperture values and shutter speeds. The actual values may vary depending on EV (exposure value). In these examples, the flash mode is set to [Flash Off ], and the ISO setting is s...
Page 20 - Mode M: Manual Exposure
0 Mode M: Manual Exposure If [Auto] or [Auto-Hi] is selected for ISO Setting, ISO will be fixed at 200 while the camera is in manual exposure mode.
Page 21 - Playback; Camera Unit Information Display
1 Playback Camera Unit Information Display Information of [A12 28mm] for the camera unit is displayed on the Detailed Information Display. Note -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Information of [A12 28mm] for the camera unit is also displayed in th...
Page 22 - Settings
Settings [Picture Quality/Size] Setting (Shooting Menu) The following picture quality, image size and aspect ratio options are available for the [Picture Quality/Size] setting in the shooting menu. A photograph‘s file size will depend on the combination of picture quality and image size used. When r...
Page 23 - Photographs
Photographs Item Aspect ratio Compression Image size (pixels) RAW 16:9 * 2 FINE/NORMAL/VGA * 1 4288 × 2416 4:3 FINE/NORMAL/VGA * 1 3776 × 2832 3:2 * 2 FINE/NORMAL/VGA * 1 4288 × 2848 1:1 * 3 FINE/NORMAL/VGA * 1 2848 × 2848 L (Large) 16:9 * 2 FINE/NORMAL 4288 × 2416 4:3 FINE/NORMAL 3776 × 2832 3:2 * ...
Page 24 - Movies
Item Aspect ratio Compression Image size (pixels) 5M 4:3 FINE 2592 × 1944 3M 4:3 FINE 2048 × 1536 1M 4:3 FINE 1280 × 960 VGA 4:3 FINE 640 × 480 *1 When [RAW] is selected, this is the setting used for the JPEG copy. *2 Depending on the area photographed, black bands may appear on the top and bottom o...
Page 34 - Specifications; Specifications are given for the camera unit mounted on a GXR body.
Specifications Specifications are given for the camera unit mounted on a GXR body. Effective pixels Approximately 12.3 million Image sensor 23.6 mm × 15.7 mm CMOS (total pixels: approx. 12.9 million) Lens Focal length 18.3 mm (35-mm format equivalent: 28 mm) Aperture (f-number) f/2.5 – f/22 (ND filt...
Page 40 - Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity
0 Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity The following values are given as a reference of the storage capacity of the internal memory and memory cards of various sizes, by picture quality and image size, when using the FINE picture quality. Photographs Compression Image size (pixels) Internal memory 1...
Page 43 - Appendices; Optional Accessories
Appendices Optional Accessories The RICOH LENS can be used with the items (sold separately) listed below. Lens Hood (LH-1) Note -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Before using an optional accessory, see the documentation that came with the produc...
Page 44 - Precautions for Use
Precautions for Use • The warranty supplied with this product is only valid within the country of purchase.• Should the product fail or malfunction while out of the country, the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for servicing the product locally or bearing any expenditure incurred thereby. • Do...
Page 46 - Equipment Care and Storage; Caring for the Equipment
Equipment Care and Storage Caring for the Equipment • Photographs can be affected by fingerprints and other foreign matter on the lens. Avoid touching the lens with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower from a camera supply store, or gently clean the lens with a soft, dry cloth. Be especia...
Page 47 - Storage
Storage • Do not store the camera where it will be exposed to: extreme heat or humidity; large changes in temperature or humidity; dust, dirt, or sand; severe vibration; prolonged contact with chemicals, including mothballs and other insect repellent, or with vinyl or rubber products; strong magneti...
Page 48 - Warranty and Servicing
Warranty and Servicing 1. This product is backed by a limited warranty. During the warranty period mentioned in the Warranty supplied with your equipment, any defective parts will be repaired free of charge. In the event of equipment malfunction, contact the dealer from which you purchased the equip...
Page 51 - If You Encounter a Problem with This Product; Ricoh offices
1 If You Encounter a Problem with This Product Ricoh offices RICOH COMPANY, LTD. 3-2-3, Shin-Yokohama Kouhoku-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa 222-8530, Japan http://www.ricoh.com/r_dc RICOH AMERICAS CORPORATION 5 Dedrick Place, West Caldwell, New Jersey 07006, U.S.A. 1–800–22RICOH http://www.ricoh-usa.c...