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The '''Ricoh AF-5''' was a [[point and shoot]] [[autofocus]] [[compact camera]] for [[35mm]] film with integral flash and autofocus, manufactured by [[Ricoh]]. It's a little bulkier than its rivals from Canon ([[Canon Sure Shot/AF35M/Autoboy|Sure Shot]]) and Nikon ([[Nikon L35AF/AD|L35AF]]).
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The '''Ricoh AF-5''' was a [[point and shoot]] [[autofocus]] [[compact camera]] for [[35mm]] film with integral flash and autofocus, manufactured by [[Ricoh]]. It's a little bulkier than its rivals from Canon ([[Canon Sure Shot/AF35M/Autoboy|Sure Shot]]) and Nikon ([[Nikon L35AF/AD|L35AF]]), but is capable of similar results. The lens produces particularly contrasty photos in good light.
  
 
==Specifications==
 
==Specifications==
* Lens: 38mm/f2.8 Color Rikenon (4 elements in 3 groups). [[filter thread|Filter diameter]] 46mm.
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* Lens: 38mm/f2.8 Color Rikenon ([[Tessar]]-style 4 elements in 3 groups). [[filter thread|Filter diameter]] 46mm.
 
* Autofocus with pre-focus from 1m-infinity.
 
* Autofocus with pre-focus from 1m-infinity.
 
* Albada viewfinder with [[parallax]] correction marks and low-light warning. Magnification: 0.46X. Field of View 83%.
 
* Albada viewfinder with [[parallax]] correction marks and low-light warning. Magnification: 0.46X. Field of View 83%.
 
* Auto-exposure via [[CdS]] photocell. Coupling Range [[EV]]6 - EV17 (ISO 100).
 
* Auto-exposure via [[CdS]] photocell. Coupling Range [[EV]]6 - EV17 (ISO 100).
* Easy-load film, with autowind and rewind. [[ASA|ISO]] from 25-1000.
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* Easy-load film, with autowind and rewind. Manual setting of [[ASA|ISO]] from 25-1000.
 
* Integral Flash. 12m at ISO 100. 7 second recharge.
 
* Integral Flash. 12m at ISO 100. 7 second recharge.
 
* [[Self-timer]].
 
* [[Self-timer]].
* Lens cap prevents accidental shutter release.
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* Lens cap prevents accidental shutter release, by pushing a switch that disconnects the power. This also prevents the batteries from wearing down.
 
* Power: 2 x AA batteries.
 
* Power: 2 x AA batteries.
 
* Dimensions: 129&times;79&times;55mm.
 
* Dimensions: 129&times;79&times;55mm.

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The Ricoh AF-5 was a point and shoot autofocus compact camera for 35mm film with integral flash and autofocus, manufactured by Ricoh. It's a little bulkier than its rivals from Canon (Sure Shot) and Nikon (L35AF), but is capable of similar results. The lens produces particularly contrasty photos in good light.

Specifications

  • Lens: 38mm/f2.8 Color Rikenon (Tessar-style 4 elements in 3 groups). Filter diameter 46mm.
  • Autofocus with pre-focus from 1m-infinity.
  • Albada viewfinder with parallax correction marks and low-light warning. Magnification: 0.46X. Field of View 83%.
  • Auto-exposure via CdS photocell. Coupling Range EV6 - EV17 (ISO 100).
  • Easy-load film, with autowind and rewind. Manual setting of ISO from 25-1000.
  • Integral Flash. 12m at ISO 100. 7 second recharge.
  • Self-timer.
  • Lens cap prevents accidental shutter release, by pushing a switch that disconnects the power. This also prevents the batteries from wearing down.
  • Power: 2 x AA batteries.
  • Dimensions: 129×79×55mm.
  • Weight: 330g (without batteries).

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