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The '''LX-22''' is a fixed focus [[point and shoot|point-and-shoot]] camera for [[35mm film]], introduced by Japanese manufacturer [[Ricoh]] in 1992. A version with a data back was also available, and was sold as the '''LX-22 Date'''. The model '''LX-22S''' released a year later in 1993 and manufactured of a limited number, is a variant model featuring a transparent body shell and colorfully painted internal components. This see-through camera is also known as the '''XOBBOX'''. Although its body shell is transparent, it can actually take pictures; the film chamber itself is not see-through and is safely sealed from external light.
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The '''LX-22''' is a fixed focus [[point and shoot|point-and-shoot]] camera for [[35mm film]], introduced by Japanese manufacturer [[Ricoh]] in 1992. A version with a data back was also available, and was sold as the '''LX-22 Date'''. The model named the '''LX-22S''' is a variant model featuring a transparent body shell and colorfully painted internal components, released a year later in 1993 and manufactured of a limited number. This see-through camera is also known as the '''XOBBOX'''. Although its body shell is transparent, it can literally take pictures; the film chamber itself is not see-through and is safely sealed from external light.
  
  
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<small>''This article also [[Camera-wiki.org:Need_Photos|needs photographs]] of LX-22S or XOBBOX in addition to the original L-22. You can help Camera-wiki.org by adding some. See [[Help:Adding_images|adding images]] for help.''</small>
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The LX-22 is a fixed focus point-and-shoot camera for 35mm film, introduced by Japanese manufacturer Ricoh in 1992. A version with a data back was also available, and was sold as the LX-22 Date. The model named the LX-22S is a variant model featuring a transparent body shell and colorfully painted internal components, released a year later in 1993 and manufactured of a limited number. This see-through camera is also known as the XOBBOX. Although its body shell is transparent, it can literally take pictures; the film chamber itself is not see-through and is safely sealed from external light.



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Specifications

  • Release Date: March 1992
  • Lens: Ricoh Lens 35mm f/4.5, 3 elements in 3 groups
  • Focus: fixed focus with infinity setting facility
  • Shutter: mechanical, 1/125 sec. (fixed-speed)
  • Viewfinder: reverse Galilean type, 0.52 X
  • Film speed: manual, ISO 100 / 200 / 400 / 1000
  • Built-in Flash: auto, range: 1~3 m, recharge time approx. 6 sec.
  • Other Features: self-timer
  • Power Source: two AA-type batteries (alkaline or manganese)
  • Dimensions: 132 mm X 68 mm X 54 mm
  • Weight: 235 g (without batteries)


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