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The '''YF-20N''' is a fixed-focus [[point and shoot|point-and-shoot]] camera for [[35mm film]] introduced by Japanese manufacturer [[Ricoh]] in 1997. It is one of a series of cameras that originates from the model named [[Ricoh L-20|L-20]] released in 1989; the series features a three element [[fixed focus|fixed-focus]] Ricoh lens, not-too-small body size, manual film speed rating, AA-type power source, etc. The YF-20N was the final model in the series, and it underwent some divergence from the original concept, i.e., a slightly wider lens (34mm f/4.9), the [[DX code|DX-coding]] film speed rating, and the smaller body size.  
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The [[Ricoh YF-20N|YF-20N]] is a [[fixed focus|fixed-focus]] [[point and shoot|point-and-shoot]] camera introduced by Japanese manufacturer [[Ricoh]] in 1997. A version with a databack was also available and it was sold as the '''YF-20N Date'''.  
  
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Although this camera is categorised as a [[fixed focus|fixed-focus]] point-and-shoot, it can focus on a distant subject by sliding a small switch beside the lens. It uses a very primitive method for exposure control; a particular [[aperture]] is selected according to the speed of film (e.g., always F8 for ISO 100 film) regardless of the light conditions it's in.
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This camera is one of a series of Ricoh's fixed-focus point-and-shoot cameras that originates from the model named [[Ricoh L-20|L-20]] released in 1989; the series features a fixed-focus three element 35mm f/4.5 Ricoh lens with infinity focusing facility, not-too-small body size, manual film speed rating, AA-type power source etc. The YF-20N is one of the two final models in the series, and these two models underwent separation from the design concept originating from the L-20 of 1989 in some ways, i.e., smaller body size, DX-code film speed rating<ref>The DX-coding system on the YF-20N is only capable of detecting ISO 400 films. All other films are rated as a ISO 100 film.</ref>, a totally new body design (internal lens cover, horizontally oriented built-in flash etc). With the YF-20N, the lens was replaced with a slightly wider 34 mm focal-length lens.
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The [[Ricoh YF20-E|YF20-E]], which was released along with the YF-20N in 1997, has almost the same specifications as the YF-20N, but it sports different body design, and it uses a 35mm focal-length lens that had been used throughout the series.
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'''Predecessor Model:''' [[Ricoh YF-20X]] (1993)
  
  
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*'''Release Date:''' December 1997
 
*'''Release Date:''' December 1997
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*'''Lens:''' Ricoh Lens 34mm f/4.9
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*'''Camera Type:''' [[35mm film]] lens shutter camera
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*'''Focus:''' fixed-focus with infinity setting facility
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*'''Lens:''' Ricoh Lens 34mm f/4.5
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*'''Shutter:''' 1/125 sec. (fixed speed)
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*'''Focusing:''' [[fixed focus|fixed-focus]] with infinity focusing facility
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*'''Exposure Control:''' fixed exposure
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*'''Shutter:''' mechanical, 1/125 sec. (fixed speed)
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*'''Exposure Control:''' fixed exposure<ref>A particular aperture is selected according to the film speed regardless of the light conditions.</ref>
 
*'''Viewfinder:''' [[Viewfinder#Albada_type_viewfinders|Albada-type viewfinder]]
 
*'''Viewfinder:''' [[Viewfinder#Albada_type_viewfinders|Albada-type viewfinder]]
 
*'''Film Speed Range:''' ISO 100/400 ([[DX code|DX-code system]])
 
*'''Film Speed Range:''' ISO 100/400 ([[DX code|DX-code system]])
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*'''Built-in Flash:''' activated automatically in dim light, no flash-off facility
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*'''Built-in Flash:''' activated automatically in dim light, no flash-off facility  
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*'''Other Features:''' automatic film loading, automatic film advance, automatic film rewind, mid-roll film rewind button, databack
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*'''Other Features:''' automatic film loading, automatic film advance, automatic film rewind with mid-roll rewind facility
 
*'''Power Source:''' two AA-type batteries (alkaline/manganese)
 
*'''Power Source:''' two AA-type batteries (alkaline/manganese)
 
*'''Dimensions:''' 122 mm X 70 mm X 45 mm
 
*'''Dimensions:''' 122 mm X 70 mm X 45 mm
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| 1987.2 ||[[Ricoh YF-20|YF-20]] / [[Ricoh Myport AMI|Myport Ami]]||<small>Rikenon 35mm f/4 Lens</small>
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| 1987.2 ||[[Ricoh YF-20|YF-20]] ([[Ricoh Myport AMI|Myport Ami]])||<small>Predecessor to the series, Rikenon 35mm f/4 Lens</small>
 
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| 1989.9 ||[[Ricoh L-20|L-20]] / [[Ricoh YF-20 Super|YF-20 Super]] / [[Ricoh One Take Easy II|One Take Easy II]]||<small>Large body, Ricoh 35mm f/4.5 Lens</small>
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| 1989.9 ||[[Ricoh L-20|L-20]] ([[Ricoh YF-20 Super|YF-20 Super]] / [[Ricoh One Take Easy II|One Take Easy II]])||<small>Ricoh 35mm f/4.5 Lens, Large body</small>
 
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| 1991.7 ||[[Ricoh Auto 35 Date|Auto 35]] / [[Ricoh Auto 35 Date|Boots C35FF]]||<small>Downgraded model, New design
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| 1991.7 ||[[Ricoh Auto 35 Date|Auto 35]] ([[Ricoh Auto 35 Date|Boots C35FF]])||<small>(Downgraded model, limited ISO choice, no infinity focus)
 
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| 1992.3 || [[Ricoh LX-22|LX-22]] / [[Ricoh LX-22|LX-22S]]<small> (1993)</small> / [[Ricoh LX-22|XOBBOX]]<small> (1993)</small>||<small>New design, Self-timer, fully-auto flash</small>
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| 1992.3 || [[Ricoh LX-22|LX-22]] ([[Ricoh LX-22|LX-22S]] / [[Ricoh LX-22|XOBBOX]])||<small>New design, Self-timer, Auto-activating flash</small>
 
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| 1993.5 || [[Ricoh YF-20X|YF-20X]]||<small>New design</small>
 
| 1993.5 || [[Ricoh YF-20X|YF-20X]]||<small>New design</small>
 
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|bgcolor="#ff7777"| 1997.12 ||bgcolor="#ff7777"| [[Ricoh YF-20N|YF-20N]]||bgcolor="#ff7777"|<small>Smaller body, DX-coding system</small>
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|rowspan="2" | 1997.12 || [[Ricoh YF20-E|YF20-E]]||<small>Smaller body, New design, DX-coding</small>
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|bgcolor="#ff7777"|[[Ricoh YF-20N|YF-20N]]||bgcolor="#ff7777"|<small>Ricoh 34mm f/4.5 Lens, Smaller body, New design, DX-coding</small>
 
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==Notes==
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==Links==
 
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[http://www.ricoh.co.jp/camera/cameralist/export/YF-20N.html YF-20N] on [http://www.ricoh.co.jp Ricoh Official Website], [http://www.ricoh.co.jp/camera/cameralist/ Camera List] (in Japanese)
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[http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/japan/products/ricoh-filmcamera/cameralist/export/YF-20N.html YF-20N] on [http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/japan/index.html Ricoh Official Website], [http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/japan/products/ricoh-filmcamera/cameralist/ Camera List] (in Japanese)
  
  
 
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Revision as of 10:32, 9 October 2017


7981634250_a7d65d58d3.jpg
Ricoh YF-20N
image by Bernard Faure (Image rights)

The YF-20N is a fixed-focus point-and-shoot camera introduced by Japanese manufacturer Ricoh in 1997. A version with a databack was also available and it was sold as the YF-20N Date.

This camera is one of a series of Ricoh's fixed-focus point-and-shoot cameras that originates from the model named L-20 released in 1989; the series features a fixed-focus three element 35mm f/4.5 Ricoh lens with infinity focusing facility, not-too-small body size, manual film speed rating, AA-type power source etc. The YF-20N is one of the two final models in the series, and these two models underwent separation from the design concept originating from the L-20 of 1989 in some ways, i.e., smaller body size, DX-code film speed rating[1], a totally new body design (internal lens cover, horizontally oriented built-in flash etc). With the YF-20N, the lens was replaced with a slightly wider 34 mm focal-length lens.

The YF20-E, which was released along with the YF-20N in 1997, has almost the same specifications as the YF-20N, but it sports different body design, and it uses a 35mm focal-length lens that had been used throughout the series.


Predecessor Model: Ricoh YF-20X (1993)


Specifications

  • Release Date: December 1997
  • Camera Type: 35mm film lens shutter camera
  • Lens: Ricoh Lens 34mm f/4.5
  • Focusing: fixed-focus with infinity focusing facility
  • Shutter: mechanical, 1/125 sec. (fixed speed)
  • Exposure Control: fixed exposure[2]
  • Viewfinder: Albada-type viewfinder
  • Film Speed Range: ISO 100/400 (DX-code system)
  • Built-in Flash: activated automatically in dim light, no flash-off facility
  • Other Features: automatic film loading, automatic film advance, automatic film rewind with mid-roll rewind facility
  • Power Source: two AA-type batteries (alkaline/manganese)
  • Dimensions: 122 mm X 70 mm X 45 mm
  • Weight: 180 g (without batteries)


Model Variation

Release Date Model Name Updates
1987.2 YF-20 (Myport Ami) Predecessor to the series, Rikenon 35mm f/4 Lens
1989.9 L-20 (YF-20 Super / One Take Easy II) Ricoh 35mm f/4.5 Lens, Large body
1991.7 Auto 35 (Boots C35FF) (Downgraded model, limited ISO choice, no infinity focus)
1992.3 LX-22 (LX-22S / XOBBOX) New design, Self-timer, Auto-activating flash
1993.5 YF-20X New design
1997.12 YF20-E Smaller body, New design, DX-coding
YF-20N Ricoh 34mm f/4.5 Lens, Smaller body, New design, DX-coding


Notes

  1. ↑ The DX-coding system on the YF-20N is only capable of detecting ISO 400 films. All other films are rated as a ISO 100 film.
  2. ↑ A particular aperture is selected according to the film speed regardless of the light conditions.


Links

YF-20N on Ricoh Official Website, Camera List (in Japanese)

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