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| − | The [[Ricoh L-20|L-20]] is a [[point and shoot|point-and-shoot]] camera for [[35mm film]], introduced by Japanese manufacturer [[Ricoh]] in 1989. It is also known as the '''YF-20 Super''' or the '''One Take Easy II'''. This camera was | + | The [[Ricoh L-20|L-20]] is a [[point and shoot|point-and-shoot]] camera for [[35mm film]], introduced by Japanese manufacturer [[Ricoh]] in 1989. It is also known as the '''YF-20 Super''' or the '''One Take Easy II'''. This camera was designed primarily to meet the demand from the markets in developing countries; people especially in Asia had a preference for a camera of not-too-small body size, AA-type power source rather than Lithium type, manual film speed rating etc. |
| − | Although this camera is categorized as a fixed-focus point-and-shoot, it can focus on a distant subject by sliding the tiny lever located below the lens. | + | Although this camera is categorized as a [[fixed focus|fixed-focus]] point-and-shoot, it can focus on a distant subject by sliding the tiny lever located below the lens. |
A model with a date back was also available, and it was sold as the '''L-20 Date''' or the '''YF-20 Super Date'''. | A model with a date back was also available, and it was sold as the '''L-20 Date''' or the '''YF-20 Super Date'''. | ||
| − | '''Successor Model: '''[[Ricoh LX-22]] (an updated model with the addition of self-timer) | + | '''Successor Model: '''[[Ricoh LX-22]] (an updated model with the addition of self-timer and auto-flash) |
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*'''Focus:''' fixed-focus, with infinity setting facility | *'''Focus:''' fixed-focus, with infinity setting facility | ||
*'''Shutter:''' mechanical, 1/125s (fixed speed) | *'''Shutter:''' mechanical, 1/125s (fixed speed) | ||
| + | *'''Viewfinder:''' [[Viewfinder#Telescopic_finders|reverse Galilean type]], 0.52X, 80% field of view | ||
*'''Film Speed Range:''' manual setting, ISO 100 / 200 / 400 / 1000 | *'''Film Speed Range:''' manual setting, ISO 100 / 200 / 400 / 1000 | ||
| − | *'''Power Source:''' two AA-type batteries (alkaline or manganese) | + | *'''Built-in Flash:''' activated by sliding flash switch, low light warning LED |
| + | *'''Flash Range:''' 1.2 m ~ 3.1 m (ISO 100) | ||
| + | *'''Other Features:''' automatic film loading, automatic film advance, automatic film rewind | ||
| + | *'''Power Source:''' one 3V Lithium battery (CR-123A) or two AA-type batteries (alkaline or manganese) | ||
*'''Dimensions:''' 132 mm X 68 mm X 50 mm | *'''Dimensions:''' 132 mm X 68 mm X 50 mm | ||
| − | *'''Weight:''' | + | *'''Weight:''' 220 g (without batteries) |
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| + | ==Model Variation== | ||
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| + | ! scope="col" width="100" bgcolor="#cccccc"| Release Date | ||
| + | ! scope="col" width="250" bgcolor="#cccccc"| Model Name | ||
| + | ! scope="col" width="230" bgcolor="#cccccc"| Notes | ||
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| + | | 1987.2 ||[[Ricoh YF-20|YF-20]] / [[Ricoh Myport AMI|Myport Ami]]||<small>Rikenon 35mm f/4 Lens</small> | ||
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| + | |bgcolor="#ff7777"| 1989.9 ||bgcolor="#ff7777"|[[Ricoh L-20|L-20]] / '''YF-20 Super''' / '''One Take Easy II'''||bgcolor="#ff7777"|<small>Ricoh 35mm f/4.5 Lens, New Design</small> | ||
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| + | | 1991.7 ||[[Ricoh Auto 35 Date|Auto 35]] / [[Ricoh Auto 35 Date|Boots C35FF]]||<small>Downgraded model, New design | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | 1992.3 || [[Ricoh LX-22|LX-22]] / [[Ricoh LX-22S|LX-22S]]<small> (1993)</small> / [[Ricoh XOBBOX|XOBBOX]]<small> (1993)</small>||<small>New design, Self-timer, Auto-flash</small> | ||
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| + | | 1993.5 || [[Ricoh YF-20X|YF-20X]]||<small>New design</small> | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | 1997.12 || [[Ricoh YF-20N|YF-20N]]||<small>Downgraded model, New design</small> | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
*[http://www.ricoh.co.jp/camera/cameralist/L-20.html L-20] on [http://www.ricoh.co.jp Ricoh Official Website], Camera List | *[http://www.ricoh.co.jp/camera/cameralist/L-20.html L-20] on [http://www.ricoh.co.jp Ricoh Official Website], Camera List | ||
| − | *[http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ricoh/ricoh_l-20/ricoh_l-20-splash.htm Ricoh L-20 ''manual''] | + | *[http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ricoh/ricoh_l-20/ricoh_l-20-splash.htm Ricoh L-20 ''manual''] on Michael Butkus' [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Camera Manual Library] |
[[category: Ricoh|L-20]] | [[category: Ricoh|L-20]] | ||
[[category: Ricoh|YF-20 Super]] | [[category: Ricoh|YF-20 Super]] | ||
[[category: Ricoh|One Take Easy II]] | [[category: Ricoh|One Take Easy II]] | ||
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The L-20 is a point-and-shoot camera for 35mm film, introduced by Japanese manufacturer Ricoh in 1989. It is also known as the YF-20 Super or the One Take Easy II. This camera was designed primarily to meet the demand from the markets in developing countries; people especially in Asia had a preference for a camera of not-too-small body size, AA-type power source rather than Lithium type, manual film speed rating etc.
Although this camera is categorized as a fixed-focus point-and-shoot, it can focus on a distant subject by sliding the tiny lever located below the lens.
A model with a date back was also available, and it was sold as the L-20 Date or the YF-20 Super Date.
Successor Model: Ricoh LX-22 (an updated model with the addition of self-timer and auto-flash)
Specifications
- Release Date: September 1989
- Lens: Ricoh Lens 35mm f/4.5, 3 elements in 3 groups
- Focus: fixed-focus, with infinity setting facility
- Shutter: mechanical, 1/125s (fixed speed)
- Viewfinder: reverse Galilean type, 0.52X, 80% field of view
- Film Speed Range: manual setting, ISO 100 / 200 / 400 / 1000
- Built-in Flash: activated by sliding flash switch, low light warning LED
- Flash Range: 1.2 m ~ 3.1 m (ISO 100)
- Other Features: automatic film loading, automatic film advance, automatic film rewind
- Power Source: one 3V Lithium battery (CR-123A) or two AA-type batteries (alkaline or manganese)
- Dimensions: 132 mm X 68 mm X 50 mm
- Weight: 220 g (without batteries)
Model Variation
| Release Date | Model Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1987.2 | YF-20 / Myport Ami | Rikenon 35mm f/4 Lens |
| 1989.9 | L-20 / YF-20 Super / One Take Easy II | Ricoh 35mm f/4.5 Lens, New Design |
| 1991.7 | Auto 35 / Boots C35FF | Downgraded model, New design |
| 1992.3 | LX-22 / LX-22S (1993) / XOBBOX (1993) | New design, Self-timer, Auto-flash |
| 1993.5 | YF-20X | New design |
| 1997.12 | YF-20N | Downgraded model, New design |
Links
- L-20 on Ricoh Official Website, Camera List
- Ricoh L-20 manual on Michael Butkus' Camera Manual Library
