Ricoh FF90

[Harlee]

I recently picked up a very nice FF90 P&S and just looking at it I'm very impressed. I know there have been several post regarding this Ricoh P&S, but I have a question to anyone out there that has used one previously. When focusing in a low light situation, the flash button automatically pops up thereby charging the flash. I'm wondering however, if I choose to shoot using available light, will holding down the flash button and pressing the shutter button operate the shutter without any dire consequences? I'd appreciate hearing from anyone who is familiar with this Ricoh. I'll post shome shots ASAP.

 

[Harlee]

Ricoh FF90

Here's a couple of pics of the FF90.

 

[camera.bear]

Harlee,

I don't have this camera, but I read the instruction manual and it seems like the camera has a safety lock that won't allow the shutter to be released in low light unless the flash is charged, i.e, the pop up flash button.

Check out the manaul.

http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ricoh/ricoh_ff-90/ricoh_ff-90.pdf

 

[Harlee]

Ricoh FF90

Thanks Wayne. I suppose the shutter and aperature is also locked in when the flash is charged. I suppose if I want an available light shot, I'll just block out the flash and let'r rip.

 

[btgc]

Exactly, you just hold down flash' pop-out button and then AE chooses longer times. Marvelous P&S, must say.

 

[Harlee]

Today I received my first pics back from my like new FF90. I must say that I am very impressed about the sharpness and color tone of the prints. Several of the shots were taken via available light and they also came out very sharp. Impressive! I only hope the scanned prints come out half as good as the originals.