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The '''LX-55W''' is a [[fixed focus|fixed-focus]] compact camera for [[35mm film]], introduced by Japanese manufacturer [[Ricoh]] in 1994. This camera shares its fundamental camera components (lens, shutter, body structure etc) with several other models. The LX-55W is the model featuring a splash-proof body and a red-eye reduction system.
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The '''LX-55W''' is a [[fixed focus|fixed-focus]] compact camera for [[35mm film]], introduced by Japanese manufacturer [[Ricoh]] in 1994. This camera shares its fundamental components (lens, shutter, body structure etc) with several other models. The LX-55W is the model featuring a splash-proof body and a red-eye reduction system. A model with a date back was also available and it was sold as the '''LX-55W Date'''.
  
  
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* '''Shutter:''' 1/50 sec. and 1/100 sec.
 
* '''Shutter:''' 1/50 sec. and 1/100 sec.
 
* '''Aperture:''' F4.5 and F11.2
 
* '''Aperture:''' F4.5 and F11.2
* '''Film Speed Range:''' ISO 100 and 400 ([[DX code|DX-Code]] system)
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* '''Film Speed Range:''' ISO 100 or 400 ([[DX code|DX-Code]] system)
 
* '''Other Features:''' Splash-proof body (JIS Class 4), Automatic Flash, Red-Eye reduction, Self-timer, Switchable Panorama
 
* '''Other Features:''' Splash-proof body (JIS Class 4), Automatic Flash, Red-Eye reduction, Self-timer, Switchable Panorama
 
* '''Power Source:''' AA-type battery X 2 (alkaline or manganese)
 
* '''Power Source:''' AA-type battery X 2 (alkaline or manganese)
* '''Dimensions:''' 123mm X 67mm X 48mm
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* '''Dimensions:''' 123 mm X 67 mm X 48 mm
 
* '''Weight:''' 250 g (without batteries)
 
* '''Weight:''' 250 g (without batteries)
  
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! scope="col" width="110" bgcolor="#cccccc"| Splash-proof<ref>JIS C0920 Class4</ref>
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|[[Ricoh LX-25|LX-25]]|| 1993.8 || fixed-focus || X || X
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|[[Ricoh LX-33sW|LX-33sW]]|| 1993.7 || fixed-focus ||bgcolor="#eeeeee"| O || X
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|[[Ricoh LX-33W|LX-33W]]|| 1993.7|| fixed-focus ||bgcolor="#eeeeee"| O ||bgcolor="#eeeeee"| O
 
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|'''Release Date'''<ref>from Ricoh Official Website Camera List</ref>|| 1993.8 || 1993.7 ||1993.7 ||bgcolor="#dddddd"| '''1994.10''' || - || 1993.8
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|bgcolor="#ff0000"|[[Ricoh LX-55W|LX-55W]]||bgcolor="#ff7777"| 1994.10  ||bgcolor="#ff7777"| fixed-focus ||bgcolor="#ff6666"| O ||bgcolor="#ff6666"| O
 
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|'''Focusing'''||fixed-focus||fixed-focus||fixed-focus||bgcolor="#dddddd"|'''fixed-focus'''||autofocus||autofocus
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|[[Ricoh AF-77S|AF-77S]]|| (unknown) ||bgcolor="#eeeeee"| autofocus || X || X
 
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|'''Splash-proof'''<ref>JIS C0920 Class 4</ref>|| X || O || O ||bgcolor="#dddddd"| '''O''' || X || X
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|[[Ricoh AF-77|AF-77]]|| 1993.8 ||bgcolor="#eeeeee"| autofocus || X ||bgcolor="#eeeeee"| O
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|[[Ricoh RW-1|RW-1]]|| 1993.12 ||bgcolor="#eeeeee"| autofocus ||bgcolor="#eeeeee"| O ||bgcolor="#eeeeee"| O
 
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|'''Red-eye Reduction'''|| X || X || O ||bgcolor="#dddddd"| '''O''' || X || O
 
 
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==Links==
 
==Links==
[http://www.ricoh.co.jp/camera/cameralist/LX-55W.html LX-55W] on [http://www.ricoh.co.jp Ricoh Official Website] Camera List (in Japanese)
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[http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/japan/products/ricoh-filmcamera/cameralist/LX-55W.html LX-55W] on [http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/japan/index.html Ricoh Official Website] Camera List (in Japanese)
 
 
  
 
[[category:Ricoh|LX-55W]]
 
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[[Category: Japanese 35mm viewfinder]]

Latest revision as of 05:03, 23 July 2021

The LX-55W is a fixed-focus compact camera for 35mm film, introduced by Japanese manufacturer Ricoh in 1994. This camera shares its fundamental components (lens, shutter, body structure etc) with several other models. The LX-55W is the model featuring a splash-proof body and a red-eye reduction system. A model with a date back was also available and it was sold as the LX-55W Date.


Specifications

  • Release Date: October 1994
  • Lens: Ricoh Lens 34mm f/4.5, 3 elements in 3 groups
  • Focus: fixed-focus
  • Shutter: 1/50 sec. and 1/100 sec.
  • Aperture: F4.5 and F11.2
  • Film Speed Range: ISO 100 or 400 (DX-Code system)
  • Other Features: Splash-proof body (JIS Class 4), Automatic Flash, Red-Eye reduction, Self-timer, Switchable Panorama
  • Power Source: AA-type battery X 2 (alkaline or manganese)
  • Dimensions: 123 mm X 67 mm X 48 mm
  • Weight: 250 g (without batteries)

Model Variation

Release Date[1] Focusing Splash-proof[2] Red-eye Reduction
LX-25 1993.8 fixed-focus X X
LX-33sW 1993.7 fixed-focus O X
LX-33W 1993.7 fixed-focus O O
LX-55W 1994.10 fixed-focus O O
AF-77S (unknown) autofocus X X
AF-77 1993.8 autofocus X O
RW-1 1993.12 autofocus O O

Notes

  1. from Ricoh Official Website, Camera List
  2. JIS C0920 Class4


Links

LX-55W on Ricoh Official Website Camera List (in Japanese)