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| − | The '''Ricoh Auto Half''' was made in Japan by [[Ricoh]] from c.1960-1963<ref name="McK">{{McKeown12}} Page 830.</ref>. | + | The original '''Ricoh Auto Half''' was made in Japan by [[Ricoh]] from c.1960-1963, with slightly revised versions appearing through 1969<ref name="McK">{{McKeown12}} Page 830.</ref>. Several styling variations are known. All were [[35mm]] [[half frame]] cameras, with clockwork motor film advance for 25 to 30 exposures. The 25mm f2.8 3 groups 4 elements lens was surrounded by the [[selenium]] cell operating the [[light meter|exposure metering]], setting aperture automatically, with manual override option. Shutter speeds were 1/30 sec. ([[flash sync]].) or 1/125 sec. with automatic exposure. |
| − | + | A version of the Auto Half was also sold by [[GAF]] as the '''[[GAF Ansco Memo II |Ansco Memo II]]'''<ref name="McK"/>. | |
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| + | A Ricoh '''Auto Half SL''' with [[CdS]]-cell metering appeared in 1970. | ||
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| Ricoh Auto Half image by Rick Soloway (Image rights) |
The original Ricoh Auto Half was made in Japan by Ricoh from c.1960-1963, with slightly revised versions appearing through 1969[1]. Several styling variations are known. All were 35mm half frame cameras, with clockwork motor film advance for 25 to 30 exposures. The 25mm f2.8 3 groups 4 elements lens was surrounded by the selenium cell operating the exposure metering, setting aperture automatically, with manual override option. Shutter speeds were 1/30 sec. (flash sync.) or 1/125 sec. with automatic exposure.
A version of the Auto Half was also sold by GAF as the Ansco Memo II[1].
A Ricoh Auto Half SL with CdS-cell metering appeared in 1970.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 McKeown, James M. and Joan C. McKeown's Price Guide to Antique and Classic Cameras, 12th Edition, 2005-2006. USA, Centennial Photo Service, 2004. ISBN 0-931838-40-1 (hardcover). ISBN 0-931838-41-X (softcover). Page 830.
Links
- Ricoh half-frame cameras on subclub.com
- User Manual on Mike Butkus' OrphanCameras.com
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| Rebadged as Ansco/GAF Memo II image by Rick Soloway (Image rights) |
