Ricoh 500 G

Ricoh 500 G image by Alf Sigaro (Image rights)

The Ricoh 500 G is a compact rangefinder, introduced by Ricoh in 1972.

This was also sold as the Sears 35|RF

Specifications

• Film Format: 135 (24mm x 36mm negative)
• Lens: fixed-mount Rikenon 40mm f/2.8 with 46 mm filter thread
• Viewfinder: coupled rangefinder, framelines with parallax markings
• Focusing Distance: 3 ft. (0.9m) to inf
• Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/16 (in viewfinder display)
• Shutter: Mechanical, B, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500
• ISO/ASA Range: 64-800
• Exposure Meter: lens-mounted CdS cell
• Exposure modes: shutter-priority and manual
• Flash: hot shoe and PC
• Flash Sync: All speeds; 1/60 to 1/500 for electronic flash, 1/30 to 1/125 for flash bulbs
• Self-timer: 8s delay
• Battery: 1.35v PX675 mercury or equivalent
• Film Advance: single stroke lever
• Film Rewind: collapsible knob
• Tripod Mount: metal

Links

• Ricoh 500 G reviewed by Matt Denton on Matt's Classic Cameras.
• Ricoh 500 G instruction manual on Mike Butkus' Orphan Cameras.