Ricoh YF-20N

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The YF-20N is a fixed-focus 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 L-20 released in 1989; the series features a three element 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-coding film speed rating, and the smaller body size.

Although this camera is categorised as a 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.

Specifications

• Release Date: December 1997
• Lens: Ricoh Lens 34mm f/4.9
• Focus: fixed-focus with infinity setting facility
• Shutter: 1/125 sec. (fixed speed)
• Exposure Control: fixed exposure
• 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, mid-roll film rewind button, databack
• 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	Notes
1987.2	YF-20 / Myport Ami	Rikenon 35mm f/4 Lens
1989.9	L-20 / YF-20 Super / One Take Easy II	Large body, Ricoh 35mm f/4.5 Lens
1991.7	Auto 35 / Boots C35FF	Downgraded model, New design
1992.3	LX-22 / LX-22S (1993) / XOBBOX (1993)	New design, Self-timer, fully-auto flash
1993.5	YF-20X	New design
1997.12	YF-20N	Smaller body, DX-coding system

Links

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