Difference between revisions of "Ricoh 500"
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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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| + | || ''Ricoh 500 1957.<br><small>Picture by David Broglin. {{with permission}}</small>'' | ||
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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 | ||
* Riken Ricoh 2.8/45 lense | * Riken Ricoh 2.8/45 lense | ||
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| + | |image_text= <small>Pictures by David Donnadieu</small> <br>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/27548522@N02/sets/72157612941270707/ Click for more pictures] | ||
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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 | ||
* Seikosha MXL shutter, Speeds 1/10 - 1/500 sec + B | * Seikosha MXL shutter, Speeds 1/10 - 1/500 sec + B | ||
* 5-elements Riken Ricomat 2.8/45 lense | * 5-elements Riken Ricomat 2.8/45 lense | ||
Revision as of 10:24, 16 July 2009
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)
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| Ricoh 500 1957. Picture by David Broglin. (Image rights) |
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 lense
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| Pictures by David Donnadieu Click for more pictures |
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
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, with a bigger and framed viewfinder, features :
- Seikosha SLV shutter, Speeds 1/10 - 1/500 sec + B, + self timer
- 5-elements Riken Ricoh 2.8/45 lense
Links
In French:
- Ricoh 500 at Flickr
- Ricoh 500 on www.collection-appareils.fr by Sylvain Halgand
In Japanese:
