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| − | The original '''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,<ref name="McK">{{McKeown12}} Page 830.</ref> with revised versions appearing through the 1970s. Several styling variations are known. All were [[35mm]] [[half frame]] cameras, with clockwork motor film advance for 25 to 30 exposures. The 25mm f/2.8 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]]., apperture override option) or 1/125 sec. with automatic exposure. |
| − | A variation of the Auto Half was also sold by [[GAF]] as the '''[[GAF Ansco Memo II |Ansco Memo II]]'''<ref name="McK"/> | + | A variation of the Auto Half was also sold by [[GAF]] as the '''[[GAF Ansco Memo II |Ansco Memo II]]'''.<ref name="McK"/> [[Foto-Quelle]] sold rebranded Auto Half S as Revue Auto Half S. |
* The '''Auto Half E''' improved finder. | * The '''Auto Half E''' improved finder. | ||
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* The '''Auto Half S''' has a self-timer, no accessory shoe. | * The '''Auto Half S''' has a self-timer, no accessory shoe. | ||
* The '''Auto Half SE''' same as S but seems to have slightly redesigned (simplified) aperture override knob. Appeared in 1967. | * The '''Auto Half SE''' same as S but seems to have slightly redesigned (simplified) aperture override knob. Appeared in 1967. | ||
| − | * The '''Auto | + | * The '''Auto Half SE2''' added hot shoe to SE. |
| − | * The '''Auto Half SL''' with [[CdS]]-cell metering appeared in 1970 and has 35 mm | + | * The '''Auto Half SL''' with [[CdS]]-cell metering appeared in 1970 and has 35 mm f/1.7 lens. |
* The '''Auto Half EF''' has a fixed to the body electronic flash. | * The '''Auto Half EF''' has a fixed to the body electronic flash. | ||
| − | * The '''Auto | + | * The '''Auto Half EF2''' has a removable electronic flash. |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
* [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ricoh/ricoh_half/ricoh_half-splash.htm User Manual] on Mike Butkus' [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ OrphanCameras.com] | * [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ricoh/ricoh_half/ricoh_half-splash.htm User Manual] on Mike Butkus' [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ OrphanCameras.com] | ||
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| Ricoh Auto Half E image by Fabian Reus (Image rights) |
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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,[1] with revised versions appearing through the 1970s. Several styling variations are known. All were 35mm half frame cameras, with clockwork motor film advance for 25 to 30 exposures. The 25mm f/2.8 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., apperture override option) or 1/125 sec. with automatic exposure.
A variation of the Auto Half was also sold by GAF as the Ansco Memo II.[1] Foto-Quelle sold rebranded Auto Half S as Revue Auto Half S.
- The Auto Half E improved finder.
- The Auto Half E2 has a center mounted accessory shoe.
- The Auto Half S has a self-timer, no accessory shoe.
- The Auto Half SE same as S but seems to have slightly redesigned (simplified) aperture override knob. Appeared in 1967.
- The Auto Half SE2 added hot shoe to SE.
- The Auto Half SL with CdS-cell metering appeared in 1970 and has 35 mm f/1.7 lens.
- The Auto Half EF has a fixed to the body electronic flash.
- The Auto Half EF2 has a removable electronic flash.
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
- User Manual on Mike Butkus' OrphanCameras.com
- filmwasters forum post on Ricoh Auto Half
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| Rebadged as Ansco/GAF Memo II image by Rick Soloway (Image rights) |
