Ricoh Myport Zoom 90
Ricoh Zoom 90PS image by nik.jalopx (Image rights) |
The Myport Zoom 90 is an autofocus compact camera for 35mm film, introduced by Ricoh in 1992 as the successor to their Myport Zoom RZ-800. It is also known as the RZ-900 or Shotmaster Tru-Zoom. The Myport Zoom 90P and Q-Super 90Z are the variant models released about a year later with the addition of 'Switchable Panorama' feature. There is also a model named Myport Zoom 90PS that is identical to the 90P.
The Myport Zoom 90 has a 5 beam active autofocusing system using over 600 steps with the Spot AF facility. It has some unique features such as the Super-macro mode, TV Mode, Soft-flash or the remote control capabilities.
The Myport Zoom 90 series cameras were made in Japan and Taiwan.
Predecessor Models: Myport Zoom RZ-800 / RZ-800 / RZ-880 / Shotmaster Zoom Super / Q-80Z
Specifications
- Release Date: June 1992
- Lens: 38mm f/4.5 - 90mm f/7.2, 2.4X Zoom, 7 elements in 7 groups
- Focus: 5 point Multi-Beam Active AF, 650 focusing steps, 0.5 m - inf., Macro Mode focuses at fixed 0.25m.
- Shutter: 1 - 1/400 sec.
- Film speed range: ISO 64 - 3200 (DX-code system)
- Built-in flash: G.N. 24 m (ISO 100), Auto Fill-in, Soft Flash, Red-eye Reduction, Auto / On / Off
- Other features: Single Spot AF, TV mode, Super Macro, Remote control socket
- Power Source: 6V lithium battery (CR-P2)
- Dimensions: 142 mm x 73.5 mm x 57 mm
- Weight: 355 g (without battery)
Links
- Myport Zoom 90 on Ricoh official website (in Japanese)
- Shotmaster Tru-Zoom manual on Mike Butkus' site