Ricoh Myport Zoom mini

Myport zoom mini image by nik.jalopx (Image rights)

The Myport Zoom mini is an autofocus compact camera for 35mm film, introduced by Ricoh in 1992 as the world's smallest 35mm compact camera with a zoom lens. This camera was distinctly smaller than the other most compact zoom cameras in the market at the day, it was even smaller than the many fixed focal compact cameras. 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 such as the Continuous Shooting mode (1 frame per sec.), Super-Night mode, TV mode (shutter speed fixed to the 1/25s regardless of the film's ISO), or the Remote Control capabilities.

The camera is also known as the Shotmaster Ultra Zoom or FF-10 Zoom. The Myport Zoom mini P is a variant model with the addition of 'panorama' feature. Myport Zoom mini PS / FF-10S Zoom / Shotmaster Ultra Zoom II are the updated models with the red-eye reduction feature. (note: 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.)

The camera was also sold by Boots as the Mini Zoom.

Successor Models : Myport Zoom 320P, FF-20 Wide Zoom, Shotmaster Ultra Zoom Super

Boots-branded version image by AWCam (Image rights)

Specifications

• Lens: 38mm f/4.5 - 60mm f/6.9, 1.6X Zoom, 5 elements in 5 groups
• Focus Range: 0.6m - inf. (at telephoto), 0.8m - inf. (at wide angle)
• Shutter: Programmed, 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)
• Other Features: Continuous Shooting mode, TV mode, Super-Night mode, Remote Control capability
• Power Source: 3V Lithium Battery (CR-123A)
• Diminsions: 119.2mm X 66.5mm X 40.0mm
• Weight: 230 g

Links

• Myport Zoom mini on Ricoh official website (in Japanese)
• Article about Myport Zoom mini' on Ricoh official website camera library (in Japanese)
• Shotmaster Ultra Zoom Manual on Mike Butkus' site