Ricoh L-20

Ricoh L-20 Date image by Russell McNeil (Image rights)

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 market demands in developing countries; people especially in Asia had a preference for not-too-small body size, AA-type battery instead of 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 (updated model with the addition of a 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