Manual Focus Shooting (FOCUS)

When Auto-Focus does not focus as desired, you can focus manually (Manual Focus).

Manual focusing allows shooting at a fixed distance. When using a fixed shooting distance, it can be set to either Snapshot or Infinity ().

Note

Manual focus cannot be used in Scene Mode.

Manual focusing can focus the camera also on an object that requires macro shooting.

1.Turn the Mode Selector to 5.

2.Press the M button.

The Shooting Setting menu appears.

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

4.Press the !" buttons to select [MF].

5.Press the O or # button.

Focus settings are complete.

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

The Menu closes and "MF" is displayed on the screen.

You can display the enlarged view by pressing the $ button.

Pressing the O button alternates the display between the focus bar and the zoom bar. For manual focusing, display the focus bar by pressing the O button.

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R1v specifications

The Ricoh R1v is a compact 35mm point-and-shoot film camera that has garnered a devoted following among photography enthusiasts and casual shooters alike. Known for its sleek design and user-friendly features, the R1v is part of Ricoh's celebrated R series, which emphasizes portability, ease of use, and high-quality optics.

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