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The XR-2 is an [[SLR]] for [[35mm film]] introduced by [[Ricoh]] in 1977. Along with the [[Ricoh XR-1|XR-1]], these were Ricoh's first cameras to accept [[K-mount lens]]es. The XR-2 was a higher-end model offering [[aperture-priority]] autoexposure, with a direct-viewing window showing the lens's aperture setting above the viewfinder image.  
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The '''XR-2''' is an [[SLR]] for [[35mm film]] introduced by [[Ricoh]] in 1977. Along with the [[Ricoh XR-1|XR-1]], these were Ricoh's first cameras to accept [[K-mount lens]]es, and both are recognizable by their front direct-viewing window showing the lens's aperture setting above the viewfinder image. The XR-2 was a higher-end model offering [[aperture-priority]] autoexposure.
  
To unlock the shutter, the film wind lever must be pulled outwards. The electronically-timed [[Copal]] shutter provides a wide range of speeds from 1/1000 second to 4 seconds plus B with [[flash sync]] up to 1/125 sec.  The shutter is dependent on power from two 1.5v LR44/SR44 batteries, without which only the mechanical speeds of "X" (1/90th second) and B may be used. A half-press on the shutter release is needed to activate the exposure indicator needle in the viewfinder.  A rear "ME" switch permits intentional multiple exposures; alongside this is a lever for closing an eyepiece blind.
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To unlock the shutter and meter indicator, the film wind lever must be pulled outwards; the stowed position avoids accidental battery drain. The electronically-timed [[Copal]] shutter provides a wide range of speeds from 1/1000 second to 4 seconds plus B with [[flash sync]] up to 1/125 sec.  The shutter is dependent on power from two 1.5v LR44/SR44 batteries, without which only the mechanical speeds of "X" (1/90th second) and B may be used.
  
The 1979 '''Ricoh XR-2s''' is essentially the same camera, but with a baseplate able to accept an optional power winder.
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A half-press on the shutter release activates the exposure indicator needle in the viewfinder.  Battery power is checked by twisting a collar around the shutter release. The viewfinder meter needle should swing up to the top of the scale (if good, reaching the notch seen at the side). A rear "ME" switch permits intentional [[multiple exposure]]s; alongside this is a lever for closing an eyepiece blind.
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The 1979 '''Ricoh XR-2s''' is essentially the same camera, but with a baseplate able to accept an optional power winder. A bit more plastic has been substituted in the film-advance and self timer levers (the latter seems prone to breaking off); and the ME button has gained a lockout switch to avoid unintended double exposures.
  
 
==Links==
 
==Links==
 
*[http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ricoh/xr-2s/xr-2s-splash.htm Ricoh XR-2s manual] from Mike Butkus' [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ OrphanCameras.com]
 
*[http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ricoh/xr-2s/xr-2s-splash.htm Ricoh XR-2s manual] from Mike Butkus' [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ OrphanCameras.com]
 
*[http://forum.mflenses.com/ricoh-xr-2-camera-review-1979-t38145.html Ricoh XR-2 review] from November 1979 ''Popular Photography'' posted to [http://forum.mflenses.com/ MFLenses forum] by {{image author|Nesster}}.
 
*[http://forum.mflenses.com/ricoh-xr-2-camera-review-1979-t38145.html Ricoh XR-2 review] from November 1979 ''Popular Photography'' posted to [http://forum.mflenses.com/ MFLenses forum] by {{image author|Nesster}}.
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* Rebadged as the [[Sears KS Auto]]
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*[https://www.flickr.com/photos/vox/51155948308/in/pool-camerawiki/ Ricoh advertisement announcing the XR-1 and XR-2 in the<br>December 1977 ''Popular Photography'']; scan courtesy [https://www.flickr.com/photos/vox/ voxphoto].
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*A [https://www.flickr.com/photos/38552878@N02/albums/72157711595374431 set of scans of a ''Popular Photography'' review and teardown] from the era; by  [https://www.flickr.com/photos/38552878@N02/ alookback.net] on Flickr
  
 
In Japanese
 
In Japanese
*[http://www.ricoh.co.jp/camera/cameralist/XR-1-2.html Ricoh XR-1 & XR-2] at [http://www.ricoh.co.jp/ Ricoh Japan]
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*[http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/japan/products/ricoh-filmcamera/cameralist/XR-1-2.html Ricoh XR-1 & XR-2] at [http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/japan/index.html Ricoh Japan]
*[http://www.ricoh.co.jp/camera/cameralist/XR-1s-2s.html Ricoh XR-1s & XR-2s] at [http://www.ricoh.co.jp/ Ricoh Japan]
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*[http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/japan/products/ricoh-filmcamera/cameralist/XR-1s-2s.html Ricoh XR-1s & XR-2s] at [http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/japan/index.html Ricoh Japan]
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|image_text= The XR-2s version,<br>accepting an autowinder<br>(with aftermarket shutter button added)
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[[Category:Japanese 35mm SLR]] [[Category:Ricoh|XR-2]]
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[[Category:Japanese 35mm SLR]]
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[[Category:Ricoh|XR-2]]
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[[Category:K mount]]
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[[Category:X|XR-2 Ricoh]]

Latest revision as of 06:12, 17 July 2021

The XR-2 is an SLR for 35mm film introduced by Ricoh in 1977. Along with the XR-1, these were Ricoh's first cameras to accept K-mount lenses, and both are recognizable by their front direct-viewing window showing the lens's aperture setting above the viewfinder image. The XR-2 was a higher-end model offering aperture-priority autoexposure.

To unlock the shutter and meter indicator, the film wind lever must be pulled outwards; the stowed position avoids accidental battery drain. The electronically-timed Copal shutter provides a wide range of speeds from 1/1000 second to 4 seconds plus B with flash sync up to 1/125 sec. The shutter is dependent on power from two 1.5v LR44/SR44 batteries, without which only the mechanical speeds of "X" (1/90th second) and B may be used.

A half-press on the shutter release activates the exposure indicator needle in the viewfinder. Battery power is checked by twisting a collar around the shutter release. The viewfinder meter needle should swing up to the top of the scale (if good, reaching the notch seen at the side). A rear "ME" switch permits intentional multiple exposures; alongside this is a lever for closing an eyepiece blind.

The 1979 Ricoh XR-2s is essentially the same camera, but with a baseplate able to accept an optional power winder. A bit more plastic has been substituted in the film-advance and self timer levers (the latter seems prone to breaking off); and the ME button has gained a lockout switch to avoid unintended double exposures.

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In Japanese