• In normal day light conditions, doesn’t even need to be bright conditions, set the aperture to F6.3 and you are good to go. The shutter speed will be in a decent value to freeze motion and ISO will be low.
• If you want to lower your shutter speed just ramp to F16 and you will start to have some motion blur.
• If you are shooting at night, then open sensor wide F2.8 and focus on what you wanna shoot. You will have some motion blur if the light is very limited.

Setting up a Ricoh camera for street photography involves a few key adjustments to ensure you capture candid moments effectively. Here’s how to optimize your settings:

• 1. Mode Selection: Use Aperture Priority (Av) mode to control depth of field while letting the camera handle shutter speed.
• 2. Aperture: Set a wide aperture (like f/2.8 to f/5.6) to create a shallow depth of field, which helps isolate subjects from the background.
• 3. ISO Settings: Use a higher ISO (400-1600) to handle varying lighting conditions, especially in urban environments. Modern Ricohs manage noise well at higher settings.
• 4. Shutter Speed: Aim for a minimum shutter speed of 1/125s to freeze motion, but increase this for faster-moving subjects.
• 5. Focus Mode: Use Single AF (AF-S) for stationary subjects and Continuous AF (AF-C) for moving subjects. Consider pre-focusing on areas where you anticipate action.
• 6. Drive Mode: Set to Continuous Shooting to capture multiple frames in quick succession, increasing your chances of getting the perfect shot.
• 7. White Balance: Set to Auto or adjust manually based on the light conditions. Street scenes can vary widely in color temperature.
• 8. Metering Mode: Use Evaluative Metering for balanced exposure, or Spot Metering for more control over specific subjects.
• 9. Composition: Keep the camera ready at eye level for quick shots, and use a compact lens for discretion.
• 10. Practice: Familiarize yourself with your camera’s controls so you can adjust settings quickly while on the move.

By setting your Ricoh this way, you’ll be better prepared to capture spontaneous moments in street photography.