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The '''Ricoh Auto Shot''' is a [[viewfinder camera]] for [[35mm film]] made in Japan by [[Ricoh]] from 1964. It has a unique lens cover that can be used as flash attachment when inserted into the accessory shoe. And that's not all: It has a [[selenium meter]] around the lens, and [[film advance]] mechanism with spring motor. Its viewfinder front element is placed within the meter ring.
 
The '''Ricoh Auto Shot''' is a [[viewfinder camera]] for [[35mm film]] made in Japan by [[Ricoh]] from 1964. It has a unique lens cover that can be used as flash attachment when inserted into the accessory shoe. And that's not all: It has a [[selenium meter]] around the lens, and [[film advance]] mechanism with spring motor. Its viewfinder front element is placed within the meter ring.
  
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* [http://fukucame.fan.coocan.jp/riautosh.htm image examples] at [http://fukucame.fan.coocan.jp/ fukucame.fan.coocan.jp]
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*[https://www.butkus.org/chinon/ricoh/ricoh_auto_shot/ricoh_auto_shot.htm Ricoh Auto Shot user manual] at [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Butkus.org]
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*[http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/japan/products/ricoh-filmcamera/cameralist/autoshot.html Ricoh Auto Shot] on the [http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/japan/products/ricoh-filmcamera/cameralist/ Ricoh Official Website Camera List] (in Japanese)
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/27548522@N02/sets/72157624879485334/with/4957799345/ More pictures]
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*[http://fukucame.fan.coocan.jp/riautosh.htm image examples] at [http://fukucame.fan.coocan.jp/ fukucame.fan.coocan.jp]
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*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/27548522@N02/sets/72157624879485334/with/4957799345/ More pictures]
  
 
[[Category:Japanese 35mm viewfinder]]
 
[[Category:Japanese 35mm viewfinder]]
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Latest revision as of 06:26, 5 August 2021

The Ricoh Auto Shot is a viewfinder camera for 35mm film made in Japan by Ricoh from 1964. It has a unique lens cover that can be used as flash attachment when inserted into the accessory shoe. And that's not all: It has a selenium meter around the lens, and film advance mechanism with spring motor. Its viewfinder front element is placed within the meter ring.

Specifications

  • Type: viewfinder camera
  • Manufacturer: Ricoh
  • Year of launch: 1964
  • Film: 35mm
  • Lens: Rikenon 1:2.8/35mm
  • Shutter: Copal shutter with speeds 1/30 to 1/125 sec.
  • Metering: selenium meter around the lens
  • Viewfinder: optical
  • Film advance: spring motor, allows series of 6 images

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