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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 originally designed to meet the | + | 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 originally designed to meet the demand from developing countries; people especially in Asia had a preference for a camera of not-too-small body size, AA-type power source instead of Lithium, 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 point-and-shoot, it can focus on a distant subject by sliding the tiny lever located below the lens. | ||
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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] | *[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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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 originally designed to meet the demand from developing countries; people especially in Asia had a preference for a camera of not-too-small body size, AA-type power source instead of Lithium, 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)
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)
- Film Speed Range: manual setting, ISO 100 / 200 / 400 / 1000
- Power Source: two AA-type batteries (alkaline or manganese)
- Dimensions: 132 mm X 68 mm X 50 mm
- Weight: 230 g (without batteries)
Links
- L-20 on Ricoh Official Website, Camera List
- Ricoh L-20 manual at Mike Butkus' site
