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| − | The '''XR-S''' is an [[SLR]] for [[35mm film]] introduced c. 1981. It is based on the [[Ricoh XR7|XR7]] model from [[Ricoh]], but with the addition of solar cells mounted on the sides of the [[pentaprism]] housing. In brighter light conditions, the solar cells would recharge a special rechargeable "Battery S" which powered the metering circuit | + | The '''XR-S''' is an [[SLR]] for [[35mm film]] introduced c. 1981. It is based on the [[Ricoh XR7|XR7]] model from [[Ricoh]], but with the addition of solar cells mounted on the sides of the [[pentaprism]] housing. In brighter light conditions, the solar cells would recharge a special rechargeable "Battery S" which powered the metering circuit. Ricoh claimed that battery life exceeding 5 years was possible with this system<REF>As claimed in [http://www.flickr.com/photos/nesster/3696864797/in/pool-camerawiki this 1982 advertisement]; scan courtesy [http://www.flickr.com/photos/nesster/ Nesster] on Flickr.</REF>. Failing this, a pair of standard 1.5-volt SR44/LR44 cells could be substituted, but the solar cells were disabled in this case. |
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*[http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ricoh/ricoh_xr-s/ricoh_xr-s.htm Ricoh XR-S manual] from Mike Butkus' [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ OrphanCameras.com] | *[http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ricoh/ricoh_xr-s/ricoh_xr-s.htm Ricoh XR-S manual] from Mike Butkus' [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ OrphanCameras.com] | ||
| + | *[http://www.thecamerasite.net/01_SLR_Cameras/Pages/ricoh%20xr%20S.htm XR-S specs & blurb] at [http://www.thecamerasite.net/index.htm The Camera Site] | ||
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The XR-S is an SLR for 35mm film introduced c. 1981. It is based on the XR7 model from Ricoh, but with the addition of solar cells mounted on the sides of the pentaprism housing. In brighter light conditions, the solar cells would recharge a special rechargeable "Battery S" which powered the metering circuit. Ricoh claimed that battery life exceeding 5 years was possible with this system[1]. Failing this, a pair of standard 1.5-volt SR44/LR44 cells could be substituted, but the solar cells were disabled in this case.
Notes
- ↑ As claimed in this 1982 advertisement; scan courtesy Nesster on Flickr.
Links
- Ricoh XR-S manual from Mike Butkus' OrphanCameras.com
- XR-S specs & blurb at The Camera Site
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| Ricoh's "Solar Battery System" camera image by Victor Liu (Image rights) |
