Changing the Edge Quality of Still Images, Sharpness | Ricoh GX8

Changing the Edge Quality of Still Images

(SHARPNESS)

You can change the definition of your still images to either sharp or soft.

1. Turn the mode dial to 5 or A/M .

2. Press the M button.

The Shooting Setting menu appears.

3. Press the " button to select [SHARPNESS] and press the O or $ button.

4. Press the !" buttons to select the desired setting.

5. Press the O or # button.

Sharpness settings are complete.

6. If you pressed the #button in step 5, press also the M button.

The shooting setting menu disappears and the LCD monitor displays the set values. This setting will be used for shooting until you change it.

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Ricoh GX8 manual Changing the Edge Quality of Still Images, Sharpness

Contents

Camera User Guide Do not connect the USB cable yet Preface Key Features Rapid shutter response to capture a moment P.33 High-quality movie with sound of 30 frames/second P.94 Instant transfer to PC through the USB cable Scene mode for easy and beautiful shooting P.43Direct printing without requiring any computer P.54 Contents Changing Camera Settings Chapter Changing Camera SettingsShooting with Multi-Shot 152 Chapter Installing SoftwareChapter Troubleshooting 159 To copy the Software User Guide onto your hard disk Using ManualsCamera User Guide This booklet How to Use This Guide Reference Chapter Before Shooting Packing List Optional Accessories This booklet AC Adapter AC-4a Camera Names of partsFront View Rear View Using the up/down dial How to Use the Mode DialHow to use the up/down dial Screen Examples when Shooting Pictures About LCD Monitor Display Screen During Playback Dpof About the Batteries Rechargeable Battery DB-43Getting Ready to Shoot AA Alkaline Batteries LR6 available in stores Batteries Cells Not Acceptable Nickel-Hydrogen Battery available in storesIndication of the number of images you can take Battery level indication Battery Mark Description Open the battery/card cover Loading the Batteries Inserting the rechargeable battery sold separately Removing the rechargeable battery Using the AC Adapter sold separatelyInsert the AC Adapter Battery Removing the AC Adapter About an SD Memory Card available in stores Where images are recordedWrite-protecting your images Inserting an SD Memory Card Power-Save mode Turning the Power On/OffPress the power button Auto Power Off Setting the language Turn the power on for the first time after purchase Press the !#$ buttons to set the year, month, date and time Setting the date and timeFORMAT, choose the Date and Time format Term Synchro-Monitor ModeChanging the Display Grid Guide Histogram Display How to Hold the Camera Basic Shooting Preventing camera shake Capturing the Moment Shooting Full-press Checking the Focus and Shooting Half-press Gently press the shutter release button all the way down Certain subjects are hard to bring into focus When the Subject is not Centered Shooting with Focus-lock Gently press the shutter release button all the way Using the Step Zoom Using the Zoom FunctionUsing the Digital Zoom Shooting Close-Ups Macro-Mode With the camera ready to shoot, press the N button Using the Flash Flash Modes How to use the hot shoe Page Make sure the power is on and turn the Mode Dial to Shooting with Scenery-Matching Reference Checking the image you just took Quick Review Playing BackWhile still in the Still Image Mode, press the Q button Where images are played back from Turn the Mode Dial toViewing Your Images Press the 9 button Thumbnail DisplayTo display just one photo Use the !#$ buttons to select Magnifying Images Display image you want to view magnified Press the 8 button Securely connect the AV cable to Turn the cameras Mode Dial toViewing on a Television Video In terminal on Television Turn your camera on by pressing the power button If you selected Delete ONE ErasingErasing Unwanted Images If you selected Delete ALL Erasing Multiple Frames at One Time Turn the Mode Dial to Press the 9 buttonRepeat . to select all the still images you wish to erase Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback Direct Printing Connecting the Camera to a PrinterDirect Print Function Check that the printer is ready for printing Printing Still ImagesPrinting One or All Still Images Press the ADJ. button Repeat steps 7 and 8 to change the settings as required Layout Printing Several Still Images Direct Print menu appears Adjustments Using the ADJ. Button Using the ADJ. Adjust ButtonVariety of Shooting Techniques Shooting Setting Menu Setting Option Refer to With the camera ready to shoot, press the M button Using the Shooting Setting MenuAfter selecting a setting item, press the O or $ button Press the !#$ buttons to select the desired item Choosing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size Combining Picture Quality Mode and Image SizePIC QUALITY/SIZE Turn the mode dial to 5 or A/M If you pressed the #button in , press also the M button Turn the mode dial to 5, A/M, or Press the M button Setting Manual FocusingManual Focus Shooting Focus Press the O button as required Shooting with Manual FocusingPress the ! and buttons for focusing Press the shutter button for shooting Shooting at a Fixed Distance Turn the mode dial to 5 or A/M Press the M button Changing the Light Metering Photometry Changing the Edge Quality of Still Images Sharpness Shooting Consecutively with Different Exposures Auto Bracket White Balance Bracket settings are complete Reference Using Long Time Exposure Time Exposure Turn the mode dial to Press the M button Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback Shooting Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals Interval To stop shooting, press the O button Press the shutter release button for shooting Shooting a Still Image with SoundImage with Sound Press the shutter release button to stop recording Inserting the Date into a Still Image Date ImprintPage Press the ! buttons to select a mode other than Using Natural and Artificial LightingTurn the mode dial to 5 or A/M Press the ADJ. Button twice White Balance Setting the White Balance Manually One Push Changing Sensitivities ISO Setting Press the ! buttons to select an ISO setting Setting Color Depth Color Depth If the # button was pressed in , press the M button Restore Defaults Press the ! buttons to select the desired density setting Changing Shading for Shooting Text Density Press the ADJ. Button four times Using the AF Target Shift FunctionGently press the shutter button all the way Using the Self-Timer Shooting in Aperture Priority/Manual Exposure Mode Shooting with Set Aperture Aperture Priority Mode Turn the Mode Dial to A/M Shooting at Set Shutter Speed Manual Exposure Mode Release the ! button Half-press the shutter release button Stream Multi-Shot Shooting with Multi-ShotMulti-Shot Memory-reversal Multi-Shot Turn the mode dial to 5or A/M Press the M button Mcont M Multi-Shot ContScont S Multi-Shot Compose your picture, then press the shutter button Last shot taken is displayed Page Playing Back Movies Turn the mode dial to 6 Playback ModeMove to the movie you want to view using the #$ buttons Press the shutter button Recording/Playing Back Sound Turn the Mode Dial to Press the shutter release buttonRecording Sound Voice Memo Playing Back Sound Playback begins Playback Setting Menu Using the Playback Menu Showing Photos in Order Automatically Slide Show Write-protecting Your Images Protect Protecting Files Protecting All Files Protecting Multiple Files at Once Repeat to select all the files you wish to protect Using a Printing Service Dpof Setting Dpof for the Still Image Displayed Setting Dpof for All Still Images Setting Dpof for Multiple Still Images 106 Press the button to select Copy to Card and press Button 108 110 Changing Camera Settings Setup Menu Card Format Getting the SD Memory Card Ready for UseProtecting your images from being deleted Formatting Internal Memory in Format When you attain the desired brightness, press the O button Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD MonitorPress the ! buttons to adjust the brightness LCD Brightness Setting a Function to the ADJ. Button ADJ BTN.SET Possible Settings Refer to Changing the Beep Sound Setting Beep Sound Changing Image Confirmation Time LCD Confirm Changing Auto Power-Off Settings Auto Power OFF Changing File Name Settings Sequential no Changing Power-Save Mode Settings Powersave Date Settings Changing the Display Language LANGUAGE¯ Turn the Mode Dial to Press the button to selectOr $ button To change the playback format, follow the steps below Changing the Setting of Step Zooming Step Zoom Changing the USB Communication System USB Connection ROM Turn the mode dial to Press the button to select USB Connection 126 Disconnecting the Camera from Your Computer Windows Disconnect the Camera from Your Computer Macintosh 128 Installing Software Installing the Provided Software For Macintosh 144 Installing the Provided Software For Windows Software that can be installed from the Caplio Software When Install Caplio Software is clicked P.134 Following software will be installed When View Software User Guide is clicked Click Browse CD-ROM System Requirements for Using Provided Software CPU Confirm the language, and then click OK Installing the Software on Your ComputerClick Install Caplio Software Click Next Confirm where you want to install and then click Next Click Finish Restart your computer Reference Connecting the Camera to Your Computer For Windows XP Disconnecting the Camera from Your Computer Installing Acrobat Reader Click Browse CD-ROM Start your computer, and insert the included Caplio Installing DirectXSoftware CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive DeskTop Binder Lite 141 Uninstalling the Software Uninstalling the ImageMixer Installing the Provided Software For Macintosh When Install Caplio Software is clicked By clicking Browse CD-ROM System Requirements for Using the Provided Software Click Install Caplio Software Click OK Installing the Software on Your Computer Mac OS 8.6 toDouble-click Caplio Installer Click Continue Double-click Caplio Mounter.pkg Installing the Software on Your Computer Mac OS X 10.1.2 toClick the key icon Click Continue Installation 150 Troubleshooting 152 Appendices 159 Troubleshooting the Camera TroubleshootingPower Supply SYNCHRO-MONITOR Mode Shooting 154 Playback/Deleting About Software Other Problems With this in mind, refer to the following If you clicked the Keep Blocking button If you clicked the Ask Me Later button General SpecificationsAppendices Camera Parts Terminals Image Data Record/Replay PartMemory Cards that can Record, Playback Optional Accessories Combination of Scene Mode and Function Shooting Menu Scene Mode, except in Text Mode Menu Items By ModeShooting Menu Movie Mode Shooting Menu Text Mode Functions Whose Defaults will be Restored upon Power-off Mode Function Current setting is kept O, Restored 164 Up/down Dial Functions Up/down dial has the following functions 166 Using Your Camera Abroad AC Adapter Model AC-4a Conditions in which condensation may easily occur Care and Storage Care Error Messages Error Message Cause and Action Warranty and Servicing Information to the User USA FCC Part15 Class B Index Focus 174 175 176 Telephone Support Numbers in Europe L725