Brand: RICOH
Category: Digital Camera
Document Type:
Language: EN
Manual for GR III
Uploaded: Aug. 9, 2025, 11:56 p.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2018-11-01
Warranty Information
Cameras are guaranteed against defects for twelve months from the purchase date.
Getting Started
Setting the Battery and a Memory Card: Ensure the camera is off, open the cover, insert the memory card correctly, and then insert the battery by pressing the latch. Close the cover.
Basic Shooting Operation
Shooting in Program Mode: Set the mode dial to Program AE (J). Press the shutter button halfway to adjust focus and exposure. Press it fully to take the picture. The image is displayed briefly and saved.
Taking Pictures
Setting the Exposure Mode: Choose between Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, and Manual Exposure modes. Adjust settings like aperture, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity as needed.
Playback Functions
Viewing Captured Images: Press the playback button (g) to review images. Use the control dial or touch panel to navigate, zoom, delete, or display image information.
Sharing Images
Using the Camera with a Computer: Connect the camera via USB to transfer images. Ensure the camera is off before connecting. The camera will turn on and be recognized as a device.
Changing the Settings
Saving Frequently Used Settings: Save up to six custom settings and assign them to the mode dial for quick recall.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Cause | Solution | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| The camera does not turn on. | The battery is not inserted. | Charge the battery and correctly insert it into the camera. | p.38 |
| The battery is exhausted. | |||
| The battery is not inserted in the correct orientation. | |||
| The battery is incompatible. | Use the battery DB-110 exclusively developed for this camera. | — | |
| The AC adapter is not correctly connected. | Connect the AC adapter correctly. | — | |
| The camera turns off during use. | The [Auto Power Off] function has been activated because the camera was not operated for a certain period of time. | Turn the camera back on. | p.40 |
| The battery is exhausted. | Charge the battery. | p.38 | |
| The camera does not turn off. | The camera is malfunctioning. | Take the battery out and insert it again. | p.37 |
| The low battery indicator is displayed or the camera turns off even when a fully charged battery is installed. | The battery is incompatible. | Use the battery DB-110 exclusively developed for this camera. | — |
| The battery cannot be charged. | The battery has failed. | Replace the battery with a new one. | — |
| The battery is hot. | Let the battery cool down to room temperature. | — | |
| The battery is quickly exhausted. | Ambient temperature is very high or very low. | — | — |