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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 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.
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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.
  
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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 '''One Take Easy II'''. This camera was originally designed to meet the demands from the market in developing countries. A relatively bulky body size for a fixed-focal lens compact, the use of AA-type battery instead of Lithium type, manual film speed rating, these were for that reason. Although its lens is a fixed-focus type, it has a infinity setting facility and can focus on a distant subject by sliding the tiny lever located beneath the lens. A model with a date back was also available and it was sold as the '''L-20 Date'''.  
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A model with a date back was also available, and it was sold as the '''L-20 Date''' or the '''YF-20 Super Date'''. The data back is powered by a separate CR2025 cell.
  
  
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'''Successor Model: '''[[Ricoh LX-22]] (updated model with the addition of a self-timer)
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'''Successor Model: '''[[Ricoh LX-22]] (an updated model with the addition of self-timer and auto-flash)
  
  
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*'''Release Date:''' September 1989
 
*'''Release Date:''' September 1989
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*'''Camera Type:''' [[35mm film]] lens shutter camera
 
*'''Lens:''' Ricoh Lens 35mm f/4.5, 3 elements in 3 groups  
 
*'''Lens:''' Ricoh Lens 35mm f/4.5, 3 elements in 3 groups  
 
*'''Focus:''' fixed-focus, with infinity setting facility
 
*'''Focus:''' fixed-focus, with infinity setting facility
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*'''Shutter:''' mechanical, 1/125s fixed speed
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*'''Shutter:''' mechanical, 1/125s (fixed speed)
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*'''Exposure Control:''' fixed exposure<ref>A particular aperture is selected according to the film speed regardless of the light condition</ref>
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*'''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
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*'''Power Source:''' two AA-type batteries (alkaline or manganese)
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*'''Built-in Flash:''' activated by sliding flash switch, low light warning LED
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*'''Flash Range:''' 1.2 m ~ 3.1 m (ISO 100)
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*'''Other Features:''' automatic film loading, automatic film advance, automatic film rewind
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*'''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
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*'''Weight:''' 230 g (without batteries)
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*'''Weight:''' 220 g (without batteries)
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==Model Variation==
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! scope="col" width="100"  bgcolor="#bbbbbb"| Release Date
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! scope="col" width="320" bgcolor="#bbbbbb"| Updates
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| 1987.2 ||[[Ricoh YF-20|YF-20]] ([[Ricoh Myport AMI|Myport Ami]])||<small>Predecessor to the series, 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, Large body</small>
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| 1991.7 ||[[Ricoh Auto 35 Date|Auto 35]] ([[Ricoh Auto 35 Date|Boots C35FF]])||<small>(Downgraded model, limited ISO choice, no infinity focus)
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| 1992.3 || [[Ricoh LX-22|LX-22]] ([[Ricoh LX-22|LX-22S]] / [[Ricoh LX-22|XOBBOX]])||<small>New design, Self-timer, Auto-activating flash</small>
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| 1993.5 || [[Ricoh YF-20X|YF-20X]]||<small>New design</small>
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|rowspan="2" | 1997.12 || [[Ricoh YF20-E|YF20-E]]||<small>Smaller body, New design, DX-coding</small>
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|[[Ricoh YF-20N|YF-20N]]||<small>Ricoh 34mm f/4.5 Lens, Smaller body, New design, DX-coding</small>
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==Notes==
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<references/>
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==Links==
 
==Links==
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*[http://www.ricoh.co.jp/camera/cameralist/L-20.html L-20] on [http://www.ricoh.co.jp Ricoh Official Website], Camera List
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*[http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/japan/products/ricoh-filmcamera/cameralist/L-20.html L-20] on [http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/japan/index.html Ricoh Official Website], Camera List
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*[http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ricoh/ricoh_l-20/ricoh_l-20-splash.htm Ricoh L-20 ''manual''] at [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Mike Butkus' site]
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*[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]
  
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[[category: Ricoh|L-20]]
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[[category: Ricoh|YF-20 Super]]
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[[category: Ricoh|One Take Easy II]]
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[[category: Japanese 35mm viewfinder]]

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Ricoh L-20 Date
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YF-20 Super
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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. The data back is powered by a separate CR2025 cell.


Successor Model: Ricoh LX-22 (an updated model with the addition of self-timer and auto-flash)


Specifications

  • Release Date: September 1989
  • Camera Type: 35mm film lens shutter camera
  • 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)
  • Exposure Control: fixed exposure[1]
  • 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 Updates
1987.2 YF-20 (Myport Ami) Predecessor to the series, Rikenon 35mm f/4 Lens
1989.9 L-20 (YF-20 Super / One Take Easy II) Ricoh 35mm f/4.5 Lens, Large body
1991.7 Auto 35 (Boots C35FF) (Downgraded model, limited ISO choice, no infinity focus)
1992.3 LX-22 (LX-22S / XOBBOX) New design, Self-timer, Auto-activating flash
1993.5 YF-20X New design
1997.12 YF20-E Smaller body, New design, DX-coding
YF-20N Ricoh 34mm f/4.5 Lens, Smaller body, New design, DX-coding

Notes

  1. ↑ A particular aperture is selected according to the film speed regardless of the light condition


Links

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