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The '''Ricoh Singlex''' was introduced  in 1962. It was a further development of the [[Nikkorex F]] made by [[Mamiya]] for [[Nikon]]. The original Singlex is the only [[Ricoh]] [[SLR]] having a Nikon F lens mount, the ensuing models having a [[42mm screw lenses|42mm screw mount]] throughout most of the next decade. The '''Ricoh Singlex''' was also sold as '''Sears SL 11'''.
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''Note that the [[Ricoh Singlex TLS]] is a different model.''
  
Mamiya sold the camera design to Ricoh, who produced it as the Ricoh Singlex, complete with Nikon F mount. The [[Ricoh Singlex]] was produced in the same [[Mamiya]] factory than the [[Nikkorex F]].
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The '''Ricoh Singlex''' was introduced  in 1962. It was the first [[Ricoh]] reflex camera with interchangeable lenses. At this time, demand for export market was strong and Ricoh wasn't ready to produce his own reflex camera. The Singlex was a further development of the [[Nikkorex F]] made by [[Mamiya]] for [[Nikon]]. The original Singlex is the only [[Ricoh]] [[SLR]] having a Nikon F lens mount, the ensuing models having a [[42mm screw lenses|42mm screw mount]] throughout most of the next decade. The rarest version is black, with special all black 55/1.4.
The Ricoh Rikenon F-Mount lenses or totally diferents than the Nikkor lenses. The standard lens for the Singlex is the Rikenon 1:1.4 f=55mm.  
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The '''Ricoh Singlex''' was also sold as '''Sears SL 11'''.
  
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Mamiya sold the camera design to Ricoh, who produced it as the Ricoh Singlex, complete with Nikon F mount. The [[Ricoh Singlex]] was produced in the same [[Mamiya]] factory as the [[Nikkorex F]].
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The external clip-on CdS meter sold by Ricoh is specific. The same with Rikenon F-Mount lenses that are totally diferents than the Nikkor lenses. The standard lens for the Singlex is the Rikenon 1:1.4 f=55mm.
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Ricoh Singlex Major Specifications:
 
Ricoh Singlex Major Specifications:
 
* Film Format and Frame Size: 35mm film, 24x36mm.
 
* Film Format and Frame Size: 35mm film, 24x36mm.
 
* Lens Mount: Nikon F Mount
 
* Lens Mount: Nikon F Mount
* Exposure meter: None. External clip-on CdS meter.
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* Exposure meter: None. External coupled clip-on CdS meter.
 
* Shutter: Copal Square metal blade shutter. 1sec - 1/1000sec +B.  
 
* Shutter: Copal Square metal blade shutter. 1sec - 1/1000sec +B.  
 
* Dimensions: 147 x 93 x 102mm  
 
* Dimensions: 147 x 93 x 102mm  
  
 
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== Links ==
 
== Links ==
* [http://www.cameraguild.jp/nekosan/singrex.htm Ricoh Singlex Compaired with Nikon Nikkorex F]
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* [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/ricoh/ricoh_singlex/ricoh_singlex.htm Ricoh Singlex user manual] at [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Butkus.org]
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20160305030320/http://www.cameraguild.jp/nekosan/singrex.htm Ricoh Singlex Compaired with Nikon Nikkorex F] (archived)
 
* [http://www.cameraquest.com/nfrex.htm Nikon Nikkorex historic]
 
* [http://www.cameraquest.com/nfrex.htm Nikon Nikkorex historic]
 
* [http://www.destoutz.ch/ricoh_singlex_bodies.html Ricoh Singlex F-mount Camera Bodies]
 
* [http://www.destoutz.ch/ricoh_singlex_bodies.html Ricoh Singlex F-mount Camera Bodies]
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* [http://cameragx.com/2010/02/06/sears-sl11-from-1964-made-by-ricoh-or-mamiya-for-sears-with-a-nikon-f-mount/ Sears SL11] at [http://cameragx.com cameragx.com]
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* [http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/japan/products/ricoh-filmcamera/cameralist/singlex.html Ricoh Singlex] on the [http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/japan/products/ricoh-filmcamera/cameralist/ Ricoh Official Website Camera List] (in Japanese)
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[[Category: Japanese 35mm SLR]]
 
[[Category: Japanese 35mm SLR]]
 
[[Category: Ricoh|Singlex]]
 
[[Category: Ricoh|Singlex]]
[[Category: R]]
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[[Category: S|Singlex]]
[[Category: T|Tls 401]]
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[[Category:Nikon F mount]]

Latest revision as of 21:15, 17 February 2023

Note that the Ricoh Singlex TLS is a different model.

The Ricoh Singlex was introduced in 1962. It was the first Ricoh reflex camera with interchangeable lenses. At this time, demand for export market was strong and Ricoh wasn't ready to produce his own reflex camera. The Singlex was a further development of the Nikkorex F made by Mamiya for Nikon. The original Singlex is the only Ricoh SLR having a Nikon F lens mount, the ensuing models having a 42mm screw mount throughout most of the next decade. The rarest version is black, with special all black 55/1.4. The Ricoh Singlex was also sold as Sears SL 11.

Mamiya sold the camera design to Ricoh, who produced it as the Ricoh Singlex, complete with Nikon F mount. The Ricoh Singlex was produced in the same Mamiya factory as the Nikkorex F. The external clip-on CdS meter sold by Ricoh is specific. The same with Rikenon F-Mount lenses that are totally diferents than the Nikkor lenses. The standard lens for the Singlex is the Rikenon 1:1.4 f=55mm.

Ricoh Singlex Major Specifications:

  • Film Format and Frame Size: 35mm film, 24x36mm.
  • Lens Mount: Nikon F Mount
  • Exposure meter: None. External coupled clip-on CdS meter.
  • Shutter: Copal Square metal blade shutter. 1sec - 1/1000sec +B.
  • Dimensions: 147 x 93 x 102mm



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