Manual for R-D1

Turning the Camera On and Off

To turn the camera on, move the power switch to the 'On' position. The date and time must be set on the LCD monitor when the camera is first turned on. To turn the camera off, move the power switch to the 'Off' position.

Taking a Picture

1. Ensure the camera is on and a memory card is inserted. 2. Adjust white balance, image quality, ISO sensitivity, exposure, and focus as needed. 3. Cock the shutter by pushing the shutter charge lever to the right. 4. Gently press the shutter release button. You will hear a click.

Setting White Balance

1. Pull down and hold the Q/WB lever at the WB position. 2. Rotate the jog dial to select the desired white balance setting (Auto, Sunny, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent). 3. Release the Q/WB lever.

Setting Image Quality

1. Pull up and hold the Q/WB lever at the Q position. 2. Rotate the jog dial to select the desired image quality (RAW, JPEG High, JPEG Normal). 3. Release the Q/WB lever.

Setting ISO Sensitivity

Pull up and rotate the outer ring of the shutter speed dial to select ISO sensitivity (200, 400, 800, or 1600).

Setting the Exposure

Exposure can be set automatically or manually. Automatic exposure works well in most conditions. Manual exposure offers more control.

Setting the Shutter Speed Automatically

Use the aperture priority automatic exposure (AE) feature to automatically set the shutter speed. Exposure compensation can be adjusted from +2 EV to -2 EV in 1/3 EV increments.

Setting the Shutter Speed Manually

Specify the shutter speed from 1 to 1/2000 sec., or B (Bulb). Rotate the shutter speed dial to the desired value.