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| − | The '''SLX 500''' is an [[SLR]] for [[35mm film]] from [[Ricoh]] which accepts [[42mm screw lenses|42mm screw-mount]] lenses. It dates from 1975<REF>The 1975 introduction date is from the Ricoh Japan page linked below.</REF> and[[McKeown's]] describes it as "a simplified version of the [[Ricoh Singlex TLS]]"<REF>{{McKeown12}} Page 831.</REF>. The SLX 500 is an economy model lacking a self-timer and only offering shutter speeds from 1/30–1/500 second plus B. The camera requires one [[Mercury cells|mercury battery]] to operate its exposure meter, with a match-needle display in the viewfinder. The [[ground glass]] includes a central [[microprism]] spot as a focusing aid, and the [[pentaprism]] is topped with a [[hot shoe]]. | + | The '''SLX 500''' is an [[SLR]] for [[35mm film]] from [[Ricoh]] which accepts [[42mm screw lenses|42mm screw-mount]] lenses. It dates from 1975<REF>The 1975 introduction date is from the Ricoh Japan page linked below.</REF> and[[McKeown's]] describes it as "a simplified version of the [[Ricoh Singlex TLS]]" <REF>{{McKeown12}} Page 831.</REF>. The SLX 500 is an economy model lacking a self-timer and only offering shutter speeds from 1/30–1/500 second plus B. The camera requires one [[Mercury cells|mercury battery]] to operate its exposure meter, with a match-needle display in the viewfinder. The [[ground glass]] includes a central [[microprism]] spot as a focusing aid, and the [[pentaprism]] is topped with a [[hot shoe]]. |
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The SLX 500 is an SLR for 35mm film from Ricoh which accepts 42mm screw-mount lenses. It dates from 1975[1] andMcKeown's describes it as "a simplified version of the Ricoh Singlex TLS" [2]. The SLX 500 is an economy model lacking a self-timer and only offering shutter speeds from 1/30–1/500 second plus B. The camera requires one mercury battery to operate its exposure meter, with a match-needle display in the viewfinder. The ground glass includes a central microprism spot as a focusing aid, and the pentaprism is topped with a hot shoe.
Notes
- ↑ The 1975 introduction date is from the Ricoh Japan page linked below.
- ↑ McKeown, James M. and Joan C. McKeown's Price Guide to Antique and Classic Cameras, 12th Edition, 2005-2006. USA, Centennial Photo Service, 2004. ISBN 0-931838-40-1 (hardcover). ISBN 0-931838-41-X (softcover). Page 831.
Links
- Ricoh SLX 500 manual from Mike Butkus' OrphanCameras.com
In Japanese
- Ricoh SLX500 from Ricoh Japan
