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| − | The '''Myport Zoom mini''' is an autofocus [[point and shoot|P&S]] | + | The '''Myport Zoom mini''' is an autofocus [[point and shoot|P&S camera]] for [[35mm film]], introduced by [[Ricoh]] in 1992 as the world's smallest<ref>[http://www.ricoh.co.jp/camera/cameralist/ List of All Ricoh Cameras] on [http://www.ricoh.co.jp/ Ricoh official website] (in Japanese)</ref> 35mm compact camera with a [[Focal length#Zoom | zoom lens]]. When it was introduced into the market, this camera was distinctly smaller than the most compact P&S cameras with a zoom lens of the day, it was even smaller than the majority of compacts with a [[Focal length#Prime | fixed focal-length]] lens. The Myport Zoom mini was hailed as the first ever ''true shirt-pocketable zoom'' when it was introduced. |
Apart from its remarkable body size, this camera has some very unique features for a compact camera, such as 'Continuous Shooting mode', 'Super-Night mode' and 'TV mode'. It is also compatible with various electrical devices through its remote control socket. | Apart from its remarkable body size, this camera has some very unique features for a compact camera, such as 'Continuous Shooting mode', 'Super-Night mode' and 'TV mode'. It is also compatible with various electrical devices through its remote control socket. | ||
| − | This camera is also known as the '''Shotmaster Ultra Zoom''' or the '''FF-10 Zoom'''. The '''Myport Zoom mini P'''<ref>There are two versions of Myport Zoom mini P. Those manufactured in the later period of its production had the red-eye reduction mode, while those manufactured in the earlier period did not. They are distinguishable by the presence of the second small circular window beneath the flash.</ref> is a variant model with the addition of 'Switchable Panorama' function. The '''Myport Zoom mini PS''', '''FF-10S Zoom''' and '''Shotmaster Ultra Zoom II''' are the updated models with the 'Red-eye Reduction mode'. The camera was also sold by [[Boots]] as the '''Mini Zoom'''. | + | This camera is also known as the '''Shotmaster Ultra Zoom''' or the '''FF-10 Zoom'''. The '''Myport Zoom mini P'''<ref>There are two versions of Myport Zoom mini P. Those manufactured in the later period of its production had the red-eye reduction mode, while those manufactured in the earlier period did not. They are distinguishable by the presence of the second small circular window beneath the flash.</ref> is a variant model with the addition of 'Switchable Panorama' function. The '''Myport Zoom mini PS''', '''FF-10S Zoom''' and '''Shotmaster Ultra Zoom II''' are the updated models with the addition of 'Red-eye Reduction mode'. The camera was also sold by [[Boots]] as the '''Mini Zoom'''. |
Myport Zoom mini series cameras were made in Japan and Taiwan. | Myport Zoom mini series cameras were made in Japan and Taiwan. | ||
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The Myport Zoom mini is an autofocus P&S camera for 35mm film, introduced by Ricoh in 1992 as the world's smallest[1] 35mm compact camera with a zoom lens. When it was introduced into the market, this camera was distinctly smaller than the most compact P&S cameras with a zoom lens of the day, it was even smaller than the majority of compacts with a fixed focal-length lens. The Myport Zoom mini was hailed as the first ever true shirt-pocketable zoom when it was introduced.
Apart from its remarkable body size, this camera has some very unique features for a compact camera, such as 'Continuous Shooting mode', 'Super-Night mode' and 'TV mode'. It is also compatible with various electrical devices through its remote control socket.
This camera is also known as the Shotmaster Ultra Zoom or the FF-10 Zoom. The Myport Zoom mini P[2] is a variant model with the addition of 'Switchable Panorama' function. The Myport Zoom mini PS, FF-10S Zoom and Shotmaster Ultra Zoom II are the updated models with the addition of 'Red-eye Reduction mode'. The camera was also sold by Boots as the Mini Zoom.
Myport Zoom mini series cameras were made in Japan and Taiwan.
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| Boots-branded version image by AWCam (Image rights) |
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Specifications
- Release Date: Februaly 1992
- Lens: 38mm f/4.5 - 60mm f/6.9, 1.6X Zoom, 5 elements in 5 groups
- Focus: Single point active autofucus system, 30 focusing steps
- Focusing range: 0.6m - inf. (at telephoto), 0.8m - inf. (at wide angle)
- Shutter: 1 sec. (super-night mode), 1/4 -1/300 sec. (normal mode)
- Film Speed Range: ISO 64 - 3200 (DX-code system)
- Bult-in Flash: G.N. 19m (ISO 100), Auto / On / Off
- Other Features: Automatic backlight compensation, Continuous shooting mode, TV mode, Super-night mode, Remote control socket, Film door safety lock
- Power Source: 3V Lithium Battery (CR-123A) X 1
- Diminsions: 119.2mm X 66.5mm X 40.0mm
- Weight: 230 g (without battery)
Model Variation
| year | Japan | America | Europe | remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992.2 | Myport Zoom mini | Shotmaster Ultra Zoom | FF-10 Zoom | original model with 38-60mm Zoom |
| 1992.12 | Myport Zoom mini P | - | - | variant model with Switchable Panorama funciton |
| - | Myport Zoom mini PS | Shotmaster Ultra Zoom II | FF-10S Zoom | updated model with Red-eye Reduction |
| 1993.7 | Myport Zoom 320P | Shotmaster Ultra Zoom Super | FF-20 Wide Zoom | successor model with 32-64mm Zoom & Switchable Panorama function |
| - | Myport Zoom 320PS | - | - | successor model with different name |
Notes
- ↑ List of All Ricoh Cameras on Ricoh official website (in Japanese)
- ↑ There are two versions of Myport Zoom mini P. Those manufactured in the later period of its production had the red-eye reduction mode, while those manufactured in the earlier period did not. They are distinguishable by the presence of the second small circular window beneath the flash.
Links
- Myport Zoom mini on Ricoh official website Camera List (in Japanese)
- Myport Zoom mini P on Ricoh official website Camera List (in Japanese)
- Novel Idea of Collapsing Lens' on Ricoh official website Camera Library (in Japanese)
- Shotmaster Ultra Zoom Manual on Mike Butkus' site
