Ricoh YF20-E
The YF20-E is a fixed-focus point-and-shoot camera[1] introduced by Japanese manufacturer Ricoh in 1997. A version with a databack was also available and it was sold as the YF20-E 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 YF20-E 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[2], a totally new body design (internal lens cover, horizontally oriented built-in flash etc).
The YF-20N, which was released along with the YF20-E in 1997, has almost the same specifications as the YF20-E, but it sports different body design, and it uses a slightly wider 34mm focal-length lens.
Predecessor Model: Ricoh YF-20X (1993)
Specifications
- Release Date: December 1997
- Camera Type: 35mm film lens shutter camera
- Lens: Ricoh Lens 35mm f/4.5, 3 elements in 3 groups
- Focusing: fixed-focus with infinity focusing facility
- Shutter: mechanical, 1/125 sec. (fixed speed)
- Exposure Control: fixed exposure[3]
- 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
- ↑ Ricoh categorizes the YF20-E as a zone-focus camera in their official website
- ↑ The DX-coding system on the YF20-E is only capable of detecting ISO 400 films. All other films are rated as a ISO 100 film
- ↑ A particular aperture is selected according to the film speed regardless of the light conditions
Links
- YF20-E on Ricoh Official Website Camera List (in Japanese)