Ricoh LX-22
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 it was sold as the LX-22 Date. The model named LX-22S is a variant model featuring a transparent body shell and colorfully painted internal components, which was released a year later in 1993 and manufactured limited numbers. 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.
- Predecessor Model: L-20 / YF-20 Super / One Take Easy II (1989)
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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, 80% field of view
- Film Speed Range: manual setting, ISO 100 / 200 / 400 / 1000
- Built-in Flash: fully-automatic, 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)
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
- LX-22 on Ricoh Official Website Camera List
- LX-22S on Ricoh Official Website Camera List
- Ricoh LX-22 manual at Michael Butkus Orphan Camera Manual Library