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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''' | + | The '''Ricoh Singlex''' was introduced in 1962. It was the first [[Ricoh]] reflex camera with interchangeable lenses. At this tine, 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 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 than the [[Nikkorex F]]. | 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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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. | + | * 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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The Ricoh Singlex was introduced in 1962. It was the first Ricoh reflex camera with interchangeable lenses. At this tine, 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 than the Nikkorex F. 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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| Pictures by David Donnadieu Click for more pictures |
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
