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The '''Ricoh 500''' is a 35 mm rangefinder camera with fixed lens made in Japan by [[Ricoh]] from 1957. | The '''Ricoh 500''' is a 35 mm rangefinder camera with fixed lens made in Japan by [[Ricoh]] from 1957. | ||
At least four different versions were marketed till 1960. | At least four different versions were marketed till 1960. | ||
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* coupled rangefinder | * coupled rangefinder | ||
* [[Light_value|Light Value]] system with external light meter (The Light Value system was first adopted in Japan on the Ricoh 500) | * [[Light_value|Light Value]] system with external light meter (The Light Value system was first adopted in Japan on the Ricoh 500) | ||
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The first version from 1957 is based on the Ricoh 35 S, its top plate doesn't include the rewind crank and the film type reminder. It features : | The first version from 1957 is based on the Ricoh 35 S, its top plate doesn't include the rewind crank and the film type reminder. It features : | ||
* Seikosha MXL shutter, Speeds 1/10 - 1/500 sec + B | * Seikosha MXL shutter, Speeds 1/10 - 1/500 sec + B | ||
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The second version, the most common one, has a flat top plate, including the rewind crank. It features : | The second version, the most common one, has a flat top plate, including the rewind crank. It features : | ||
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* Dimensions: 140mm x 83mm x 67mm | * Dimensions: 140mm x 83mm x 67mm | ||
* Weight: 670 g | * Weight: 670 g | ||
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| + | |image_text= with matching Ricoh meter | ||
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The third version, very close to the previous one, features : | The third version, very close to the previous one, features : | ||
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The fourth version, also named [[Ricoh Jet]], with a bigger and framed viewfinder, features : | The fourth version, also named [[Ricoh Jet]], with a bigger and framed viewfinder, features : | ||
* Seikosha SLV shutter, Speeds 1/10 - 1/500 sec + B, + self timer | * Seikosha SLV shutter, Speeds 1/10 - 1/500 sec + B, + self timer | ||
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| + | |image_text= <small>image by David Donnadieu</small> <br/>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/27548522@N02/sets/72157612941270707/detail/ Click for additional images] | ||
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Revision as of 15:42, 11 April 2011
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| Ricoh 500. Picture by David Broglin. (Image rights) |
The Ricoh 500 is a 35 mm rangefinder camera with fixed lens made in Japan by Ricoh from 1957. At least four different versions were marketed till 1960. All have in common :
- "Triggermatic" winding system
- detachable back
- coupled rangefinder
- Light Value system with external light meter (The Light Value system was first adopted in Japan on the Ricoh 500)
The first version from 1957 is based on the Ricoh 35 S, its top plate doesn't include the rewind crank and the film type reminder. It features :
- Seikosha MXL shutter, Speeds 1/10 - 1/500 sec + B
- Riken Ricoh 2.8/45 lens
The second version, the most common one, has a flat top plate, including the rewind crank. It features :
- Seikosha MXL shutter, Speeds 1/10 - 1/500 sec + B
- 5-elements Riken Ricomat 2.8/45 lense
- Dimensions: 140mm x 83mm x 67mm
- Weight: 670 g
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| with matching Ricoh meter image by vincentnip (Image rights) |
The third version, very close to the previous one, features :
- Seikosha SLV shutter, Speeds 1/10 - 1/500 sec + B, + self timer
- 5-elements Riken Ricomat 2.8/45 lense
The fourth version, also named Ricoh Jet, with a bigger and framed viewfinder, features :
- Seikosha SLV shutter, Speeds 1/10 - 1/500 sec + B, + self timer
- Riken Ricoh 2.8/45 lens
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| image by David Donnadieu Click for additional images |
Links
In English
- Ricoh 500 camera manuals at www.orphancameras.com
- Ricoh 500 at Photoethnography.com
In French:
- Ricoh 500 at Flickr
- Ricoh 500 on www.collection-appareils.fr by Sylvain Halgand
In Japanese:
