Ricoh CAMERA RDC-i500 Shooting by Switching the Focus Focus, Tips Shutter Release Button

B Decide the composition of the picture and press the shutter release button halfway to set the focus.

C Press the shutter release button to take the picture.

Important

Note

•The focusing range is so small in macro mode that the focus can be lost if the camera is moved. Make sure the camera is firmly positioned by mounting it on a tripod, for example, to keep it steady when shooting.

•Since the field of view through the viewfinder and the shooting range are shifted by a wide margin, take pictures by confirming the shooting range on the LCD monitor or with the camera connected to a TV monitor.

Tips Shutter Release Button

The optional remote control unit is useful when the camera is mounted on a tripod or similar device and the shutter release button is difficult to press.

Note • The flash does not fire in macro mode.

Shooting by Switching the Focus (Focus)

This camera can record with four focus settings.

Indication	Mode	Description
(No display)	Auto Focus	The camera focuses automatically on the subject.
MF	Manual Focus	You can set the focus manually.
S	Snap	You can focus on subjects at a distance of approx.
		2.5m.
	Infinity	You can focus on distant subjects such as
		landscapes.

■Setting Auto Focus (AF), SNAP ( S ) or Infinity ()

A Set the mode dial to one of the following: [ , or ] and press the MENU button.

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