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The '''KR-5 Super II''' is one of a series of [[SLR]]s for [[35mm film]] by [[Ricoh]], all accepting [[K-mount lens]]es. Others include the [[Ricoh KR-5]], [[Ricoh KR-5 Super| KR-5 Super]], etc. | The '''KR-5 Super II''' is one of a series of [[SLR]]s for [[35mm film]] by [[Ricoh]], all accepting [[K-mount lens]]es. Others include the [[Ricoh KR-5]], [[Ricoh KR-5 Super| KR-5 Super]], etc. | ||
| − | The "Super II" has a completely redesigned body, made smaller and lighter than its predecessors. Where the earlier models had a limited range of shutter speeds, the Super II offered 1/2000 to 1 second, plus B; and [[flash sync]] at 1/125th. The Super II also replaced the mechanical match-needle exposure indicator with three LEDs. These are visible at the left of the viewfinder when the shutter is partly depressed: Green for correct exposure; or a red plus or minus, for over- and under-exposure, respectively. However the mechanical shutter remains fully usable even if the meter circuit lacks the power ordinarily provided by two LR44/SR44 1.5v batteries. | + | The "Super II" introduced in 1993 has a completely redesigned body, made smaller and lighter than its predecessors. Where the earlier models had a limited range of shutter speeds, the Super II offered 1/2000 to 1 second, plus B; and [[flash sync]] at 1/125th. The Super II also replaced the mechanical match-needle exposure indicator with three LEDs. These are visible at the left of the viewfinder when the shutter is partly depressed: Green for correct exposure; or a red plus or minus, for over- and under-exposure, respectively. However the mechanical shutter remains fully usable even if the meter circuit lacks the power ordinarily provided by two LR44/SR44 1.5v batteries. |
It is often recommended to students of (film) photography that they begin with a "back to basics" manual-focus/manual-exposure SLR, such as the venerable [[Pentax K1000]]. While retaining all those same virtues, the Ricoh KR-5 Super II is arguably a more versatile choice, with its more modern shutter, robust LED display, and self-timer option. However, this model does still lack a depth-of-field preview, and a [[Flash_sync#PC_Terminal|PC terminal]] for connecting off-camera flash. | It is often recommended to students of (film) photography that they begin with a "back to basics" manual-focus/manual-exposure SLR, such as the venerable [[Pentax K1000]]. While retaining all those same virtues, the Ricoh KR-5 Super II is arguably a more versatile choice, with its more modern shutter, robust LED display, and self-timer option. However, this model does still lack a depth-of-field preview, and a [[Flash_sync#PC_Terminal|PC terminal]] for connecting off-camera flash. | ||
| − | The [[Ricoh KR-5sv]] is a similar model with a few cosmetic differences. | + | This model was available in some markets as the '''XR-8'''. The [[Ricoh KR-5sv]] is a similar model with a few cosmetic differences. |
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
*[http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ebay/ricoh_kr-5_super_ii.htm KR-5 Super II features description] via Mike Butkus' [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ OrphanCameras.com] | *[http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ebay/ricoh_kr-5_super_ii.htm KR-5 Super II features description] via Mike Butkus' [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ OrphanCameras.com] | ||
*[http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ricoh/kr-5_super_ii/kr-5_super_ii.htm Ricoh KR-5 Super II online manual] from Mike Butkus' [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ OrphanCameras.com] | *[http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ricoh/kr-5_super_ii/kr-5_super_ii.htm Ricoh KR-5 Super II online manual] from Mike Butkus' [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ OrphanCameras.com] | ||
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| + | In Japanese | ||
| + | *[http://www.ricoh.co.jp/camera/cameralist/XR-8.html Ricoh XR-8] at [http://www.ricoh.co.jp/ Ricoh Japan] | ||
[[Category:Japanese 35mm SLR]] [[Category:Ricoh|KR-5 Super II]] | [[Category:Japanese 35mm SLR]] [[Category:Ricoh|KR-5 Super II]] | ||
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The KR-5 Super II is one of a series of SLRs for 35mm film by Ricoh, all accepting K-mount lenses. Others include the Ricoh KR-5, KR-5 Super, etc.
The "Super II" introduced in 1993 has a completely redesigned body, made smaller and lighter than its predecessors. Where the earlier models had a limited range of shutter speeds, the Super II offered 1/2000 to 1 second, plus B; and flash sync at 1/125th. The Super II also replaced the mechanical match-needle exposure indicator with three LEDs. These are visible at the left of the viewfinder when the shutter is partly depressed: Green for correct exposure; or a red plus or minus, for over- and under-exposure, respectively. However the mechanical shutter remains fully usable even if the meter circuit lacks the power ordinarily provided by two LR44/SR44 1.5v batteries.
It is often recommended to students of (film) photography that they begin with a "back to basics" manual-focus/manual-exposure SLR, such as the venerable Pentax K1000. While retaining all those same virtues, the Ricoh KR-5 Super II is arguably a more versatile choice, with its more modern shutter, robust LED display, and self-timer option. However, this model does still lack a depth-of-field preview, and a PC terminal for connecting off-camera flash.
This model was available in some markets as the XR-8. The Ricoh KR-5sv is a similar model with a few cosmetic differences.
Links
- KR-5 Super II features description via Mike Butkus' OrphanCameras.com
- Ricoh KR-5 Super II online manual from Mike Butkus' OrphanCameras.com
In Japanese
