Ricoh Lens GR LENS A12 50mm F2.5 MACRO Instruction Manual
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This comprehensive user guide is essential for maximizing your experience with the Ricoh GR LENS A12 50mm F2.5 MACRO lens. Designed for users pairing this specialized macro optic with a compatible camera body, the manual details every function and operating procedure. It covers setup requirements, crucial safety precautions (Danger/Warning/Caution), and essential tips to ensure optimal performance during professional photography and everyday use. Master your settings and achieve stunning detail, knowing exactly how to care for your equipment.
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GR LENS A12 50mm F2.5 MACRO Instruction Manual
The serial number may be found on the bottom of the lens.
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GR LENS A12 50mm F2.5 MACRO Instruction Manual The serial number may be found on the bottom of the lens.
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Package Contents Before using your Ricoh lens, confirm that the package contains the items listed below. Camera unit Lens cap The serial number may be found on the bottom. Comes attached to the camera...
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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 settin...
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Safety precautions Read all safety precautions thoroughly to ensure safe use. Test shots Take test shots to ensure that the camera is working properly before taking photos on important occasions. Copy...
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© 2009 RICOH CO., LTD. All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without Ricoh’s express written permission. Ricoh reserves the right to change the contents of th...
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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 an...
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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 i...
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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 circuitr...
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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 When using optional products, carefully read the ...
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Table of Contents Package Contents ................................................................................................................. Introduction .........................................
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[Digital Zoom Image] Setting (Setup) .........................................................................20 Focus Ring Settings (Setup) ..............................................................
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Parts of the Lens Connector Focus ring Lens Built-in hood
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Shooting Mode P: Program Shift The following shows the approximate ranges available for shutter speed and aperture combinations. The actual values may vary depending on EV (exposure value). In these e...
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Ev8 Ev9 Ev10 Ev11 Ev12 Ev13 Ev14 Ev15 Ev16 Ev17 Ev18 Ev19 Ev20 Ev7 F22.0 F22 Ev6 F16 Ev5 F11 Ev4 F8.0 Ev3 F5.6 Ev2 F4.0 Ev1 F2.8 Ev0 F2.0 Ev-1 F1.4 Ev-2 F1.0
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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.
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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 ...
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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...
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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 ...
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[ISO Setting] Setting (Shooting Menu) • When [Auto] is selected and the flash is used, the sensitivity used will gain up to ISO800 equivalent. • When [Auto] is selected and the flash is not used, the ...
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[Reg. My Settings] (Key Custom Options) In [Reg. My Settings], you can also set [Focus Ring Settings] options in the setup tab. For other options available, refer to the “Camera Body User Guide”. [Dig...
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Focus Ring Settings (Setup) In [Focus Ring Settings], you can set either a mode that enables functions for both autofocus and manual focus or a mode that enables functions for manual focus only. When ...
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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) ...
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Shutter Photographs 1/3200 – 180 s (upper and lower limits vary according to speed shooting and flash mode) Movies 1/30 – 1/2000 s Exposure Metering TTL-CCD metering in multi (256-segment), center-wei...
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Continuous Number of Noise Reduction off or on (Weak): 4 pictures, mode pictures shot Noise Reduction on (Strong): 3 pictures in Continuous (Picture Size: RAW) Number of HI (1280 × 856) : 30 pictures ...
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File size RAW 16:9 NORMAL: 17,800 KB/frame, FINE: 19,515 KB/frame, (approx.) VGA: 15,587 KB/frame 4:3 NORMAL: 18,387 KB/frame, FINE: 20,157 KB/frame, VGA: 16,124 KB/frame 3:2 NORMAL: 20,946 KB/frame, ...
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File size 16:9 NORMAL: 2,222 KB/frame, FINE: 3,816 KB/frame (approx.) 4:3 NORMAL: 2,315 KB/frame, FINE: 3,960 KB/frame 3:2 NORMAL: 2,615 KB/frame, FINE: 4,493 KB/frame 1:1 NORMAL: 1,761 KB/frame, FINE...
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Dimensions (W × H × D) Camera unit only: 68.7 mm × 57.9 mm × 71.3 mm (including the lens barrel; excluding the connector) When mounted on the camera body: 113.9 mm × 70.2 mm × 77.1 mm (including the l...
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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, ...
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Compression Image size Internal 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB (pixels) memory 3456 × 1944 FINE 3072 × 2304 5M/FINE 2592 × 1944 3M/FINE 2048 × 1536 1M/FINE 1280 × 960 VGA/FINE 640 × 480 * When [RAW] ...
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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 ...
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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 w...
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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...
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4 improper storage (noted in the “Camera Body User Guide”), leaking of battery and other fluids, mold, or otherwise insufficient care of the equipment. 5 submergence in water (flooding), exposure to a...
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7. The warranty is only valid in the country in which the equipment was purchased. * The above provisions refer to repairs offered free of charge, and do not limit your legal rights. * The intention o...
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If You Encounter a Problem with This Product Ricoh offices 3-2-3, Shin-Yokohama Kouhoku-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa 222-8530, RICOH COMPANY, LTD. Japan http://www.ricoh.com/r_dc 5 Dedrick Place, West ...
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Ricoh offices RICOH ASIA PACIFIC OPERATIONS 21/F, One Kowloon, 1 Wang Yuen Street, Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong LIMITED Ricoh Company, Ltd. Ricoh Building, 8-13-1, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-8222, Japan 2009...
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| Brand | Ricoh |
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| Pages | 36 |
| File Size | 220.84 KB |
| Published | May 27, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is necessary to operate this lens?
The lens must be attached to a compatible camera body.
How do I troubleshoot potential radio frequency interference?
Move the camera as far as possible from other devices, reorient the antenna, or plug the equipment into a different outlet.
What precautions should be taken regarding facility damage or liquid exposure?
Do not use the equipment in wet areas, and avoid using it near flammable gases or substances to prevent hazards like electric shock or explosion.
What is the scope of the product warranty?
The supplied warranty is only valid within the country where the product was purchased.