Ricoh GX8 User Manual
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The flash does not fire. Or
the flash cannot recharge.
Flashing is prohibited in the following
statuses:
- White Balance Bracket enabled
- Continuous Shooting Mode
- Movie Mode
In some Scene Modes, flashing may
be prohibited by default. (see P.161)
For shooting with the flash, change the
settings or mode.
P.70
P.90
P.94
P.161
The flash is set to Flash Off.
Deselect the Flash Off with the F
button.
P.40
Batteries are running low.
If using alkaline batteries, replace the
batteries with a new set. If using
rechargeable batteries, recharge or use
the AC Adapter.
P.17
Even though the flash
fired, the picture is dark.
The distance to the subject is greater
than 2.9 meters in Telephoto or
greater than 5.0 meters in Wide-
angle.
Get closer to your subject and shoot.
P.40
The subject is dark.
Correct exposure. (Exposure correction
also changes the light quantity of the
flash.)
P.78
The image is too bright.
The light quantity of the flash is not
appropriate.
Move a little away from the subject or
light up the subject for shooting without
flashing.
P.40
It is over-exposed.
Use exposure compensation. Cancel
Exposure Time.
P.72
P.78
The brightness of the LCD monitor is
not appropriate.
Adjust the brightness of the LCD
Monitor.
P.113
The image is too dark.
The shot was taken in a dark place
while set to
(Flash Off).
Deselect the Flash Off with the F button. P.40
It is under-exposed.
Use exposure compensation. Set to
Exposure Time.
P.72
P.78
The brightness of the LCD monitor is
not appropriate.
Adjust the brightness of the LCD
Monitor.
P.113
The image lacks natural
color.
The picture was shot in conditions
that are hard for Auto White Balance
to adjust to.
Add a white object to the composition.
Or use a White Balance setting other
than Auto.
P.79
The date, or recording
information does not
appear.
The screen display function is set to
No Display.
Press the DISP. button and switch
display.
P.29
The brightness of the LCD
Monitor changes during
AF.
You are using it in a dark place or
when Auto Focus range and
surrounding brightness are different.
This is normal.
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There is a vertical smear
on the image.
This is a phenomenon that occurs
when a bright subject is shot. It is
called the smear phenomenon.
This is normal.
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Symptom
Cause
Remedy
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