Ricoh Singlex TLS
The Ricoh Singlex TLS was introduced by Ricoh in June 1967,[1] featuring TTL metering. The Ricoh Singlex TLS was also sold for Sears as Sears TLS in USA, for Kmart as Focal TLX and Interflex 7.L.5 in France, for Porst as Porst Uniflex TTL. [2] While there is a notable similarity to the Cosina Hi-Lite the body designs do not exactly match.
Sears T.L.S in chrome image by David Sides (Image rights) |
Sears T.L.S in black image by David Sides (Image rights) |
Specifications
- Film Format and Frame Size: 35mm film, 24x36mm.
- Lens Mount: M42 screw-mount
- Exposure meter: CdS with match needle, stop-down metering, on-off switch
- ASA settings 25-1600
- Shutter: Copal Square metal blade shutter. 1sec - 1/1000sec +B.
- PC X and M Sync terminals, optional accessory shoe
- Battery: Originaly 675 1.3v mercury
- Dimensions: 147 x 95 x 50mm
- Weight: 720gr body only
Links
- Ricoh Singlex TLS manual on Butkus.org
- Ricoh Singlex TLS on Matt's Classic Cameras
- Ricoh Singlex TLS on westfordcomp.com
- Sample Images made with Ricoh Singlex TLS
Notes
- ↑ According to its history page (in English Google translation here), from Ricoh's film camera history pages.
- ↑ see PORST Uniflex TTL at kamera-geschichte.de