Limiting the Shutter Speed

(SLOW SHUTTER LMT)

The maximum shutter speed can be limited to the following: 1/8 second, 1/4 second, and 1/2 second.

When this function is set to [OFF], the maximum shutter speed varies depending on the ISO setting.

1. Switch the Mode Selector to 5.

2. Press the C/Dbutton.

The Shooting Setting menu is displayed.

3. Press the " button to select [SLOW SHUTTER LMT] and press the $ button.

4. Press the !" buttons to select the maximum shutter speed.

5. Press the C/Dor # button.

6. If you pressed the # button in Step 5, press also the C/D button.

The Slow Shutter Limit setting is completed.

The Shooting Setting menu closes and the setting appears on the screen. The setting is used for shooting until it is changed.

Note

When Time Exposure is set to [ON], priority is given to Time Exposure.

When Scene Mode is set to [NIGHTSCAPE], priority is given to the maximum shutter speed in [NIGHTSCAPE].

When the flash is set to [FLASH SYNCHRO.], the longest shutter speed is one second.

When using the slow shutter limit, the light quantity may be insufficient depending on the brightness of the subject, resulting in a dark image. In this case, try the following:

Selecting a greater slow shutter limit.

Raising the ISO setting (P.81).

Using the flash. (P.36)

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Ricoh R40 manual Limiting the Shutter Speed, Slow Shutter LMT