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The '''FF-70''' is an autofocus [[compact camera]] for [[35mm| 35mm film]], introduced by [[Ricoh]] in 1985 as the successor to their [[Ricoh FF-3 AF|FF-3 AF]]. This camera is also known as the '''FF-90'''. | The '''FF-70''' is an autofocus [[compact camera]] for [[35mm| 35mm film]], introduced by [[Ricoh]] in 1985 as the successor to their [[Ricoh FF-3 AF|FF-3 AF]]. This camera is also known as the '''FF-90'''. | ||
| + | ''"The best that modern technology can offer"'', that was the claim of Ricoh when they introduced this camera at the time. What makes the FF-70 look different from its predecessor the most is its informative large LCD control panel located on top of the camera. It provides information about the exposure, film speed (ISO), battery condition, backlight compensation etc at a glance. It inheritates all the features that had made the FF-3AF apart from ordinally compact point-n-shoots; a fast Rikenon 35mm f/2.8 lens, up to 1/500s shutter, a wide film speed range, +2EV compensation capability etc. | ||
| − | *'''Predecessor Models: '''[[Ricoh FF-3 AF|FF-3 AF]], [[Ricoh FF-3 AF Super|FF-3 AF Super]] | + | |
| − | *'''Successor Models: '''[[Ricoh FF-300D|FF-300D]], [[Ricoh FF-700|FF-700]] | + | *'''Predecessor Models: '''[[Ricoh FF-3 AF|FF-3/3D AF]], [[Ricoh FF-3 AF Super|FF-3/3D AF Super]] |
| + | *'''Successor Models: '''[[Ricoh FF-300D|FF-300D]], [[Ricoh FF-700|FF-700]], [[Ricoh FF-90 Super|FF-90 Super]] | ||
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The FF-70 is an autofocus compact camera for 35mm film, introduced by Ricoh in 1985 as the successor to their FF-3 AF. This camera is also known as the FF-90.
"The best that modern technology can offer", that was the claim of Ricoh when they introduced this camera at the time. What makes the FF-70 look different from its predecessor the most is its informative large LCD control panel located on top of the camera. It provides information about the exposure, film speed (ISO), battery condition, backlight compensation etc at a glance. It inheritates all the features that had made the FF-3AF apart from ordinally compact point-n-shoots; a fast Rikenon 35mm f/2.8 lens, up to 1/500s shutter, a wide film speed range, +2EV compensation capability etc.
- Predecessor Models: FF-3/3D AF, FF-3/3D AF Super
- Successor Models: FF-300D, FF-700, FF-90 Super
Specifications
- Release Date: April 1985[1]
- Lens: Rikenon Lens 35mm f/2.8, 5elements 5groups
- Focusing System: Single-point active autofocusing system, 10 focusing zones, Pre-focus facility
- Focusing Range: 0.8 m - infinity
- Shutter: Programmed, 2 sec. - 1/500 sec.
- Film Speed Range: ISO 25 - 1600 (DX-code system), Capable of manual ISO setting, 1/3 step increments
- Built-in Flash: G.N. 12 (ISO 100 m), Flashmatic
- Other Features: LCD information display, Focus zone marks in viewfinder, +2EV exposure compensation button, Automatic backlight compensation, Self-timer
- Power Source: AA batteries X 2 (alkaline or manganese)
- Dimensions: 128 mm X 70mm X 41mm
- Weight: 290 g (without battery)
Notes
- ↑ from Camera List on Ricoh Official Website
Links
- Ricoh FF-70/FF-70D on Ricoh Official Website Camera List (in Japanese)
- Ricoh FF-70 manual on Mike Butkus' site
