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| + | The '''Ricohmatic 225''' is a 6x6 TLR camera made in Japan by [[Ricoh]] from 1959. This is an evolution of the [[Ricohflex Dia L - Diacord L|Ricohflex Diacord L]]. | ||
| + | This camera wasn't revolutionary but it is the synthesis of all the best technologies at this time. An optional kit was available to use 135 films. | ||
* Type: 6x6 TLR camera | * Type: 6x6 TLR camera | ||
| − | * Films: no.120 | + | * Films: no.120 - 135 (35mm) with optional Color-Back 225 |
| − | * Uncoupled Selenium light meter | + | * Uncoupled Selenium light meter. The sensor is located above the viewing lens, behind the Ricohmatic name plate. |
| − | * EVS numbering system | + | * EVS (Light Value) numbering system with two ranges |
| − | * Viewer: Ricoh Viewer f 3.2 / 80mm | + | * Viewer: Ricoh Viewer f 3.2 / 80mm - 3 elements in 3 groups |
| − | * Lens: Rikenon f 3.5 / 80mm | + | * Lens: Rikenon f 3.5 / 80mm - 4 elements in 3 groups |
| − | * Shutter: [[Seikosha]] SLV, Speeds 1 - 1/500 sec + B | + | * Shutter: [[Seikosha]] SLV, Speeds 1 - 1/500 sec + B - The shutter is cocked during film advance |
* Aperture: 1/3.5 to 1/22 | * Aperture: 1/3.5 to 1/22 | ||
| − | * Focusing: Manual focusing with Duo Lever system | + | * Focusing: Manual focusing with "Duo Lever" system |
| + | * Crank film advance with automatic stop at next frame | ||
* Bay 1 Bayonet | * Bay 1 Bayonet | ||
* Dimensions: 77mm x 207mm x 101mm | * Dimensions: 77mm x 207mm x 101mm | ||
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== Links == | == Links == | ||
In English: | In English: | ||
| − | * [http://www.angelfire.com/ca/erker/ricohflex.html Ricohflex / Diacord / Ricohmatic 6x6 TLRs] at Greg Erker's [http://www. | + | * [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/ricoh/ricohmatic_225/ricohmatic_225.htm Ricohmatic 225 user manual] at [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Butkus.org] |
| − | + | * [http://www.angelfire.com/ca/erker/ricohflex.html Ricohflex / Diacord / Ricohmatic 6x6 TLRs] at [http://www.angelfire.com/ca/erker/index.html Greg Erker's] | |
| + | * [http://www.tlr-cameras.com/Japanese/Ricoh.html Riken's Ricoh TLRs] at [http://www.tlr-cameras.com/Japanese/Ricoh.html www.tlr-cameras.com] | ||
| + | * [https://www.flickr.com/photos/29504544@N08/albums/72157677862670213 Ricohmatic 225 Repair Notes] at [https://www.flickr.com/photos/29504544@N08/collections the Hans Kerensky Flickr Collections] | ||
In French: | In French: | ||
| − | * [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/ | + | * [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=11180 Ricohmatic 225] at [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/ Sylvain Halgand web] |
| + | * [http://www.dirapon.be/ricohmatic.htm Ricohmatic 225] at [http://www.dirapon.be/ Pierre Dirapon web] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:23, 14 July 2021
The Ricohmatic 225 is a 6x6 TLR camera made in Japan by Ricoh from 1959. This is an evolution of the Ricohflex Diacord L. This camera wasn't revolutionary but it is the synthesis of all the best technologies at this time. An optional kit was available to use 135 films.
- Type: 6x6 TLR camera
- Films: no.120 - 135 (35mm) with optional Color-Back 225
- Uncoupled Selenium light meter. The sensor is located above the viewing lens, behind the Ricohmatic name plate.
- EVS (Light Value) numbering system with two ranges
- Viewer: Ricoh Viewer f 3.2 / 80mm - 3 elements in 3 groups
- Lens: Rikenon f 3.5 / 80mm - 4 elements in 3 groups
- Shutter: Seikosha SLV, Speeds 1 - 1/500 sec + B - The shutter is cocked during film advance
- Aperture: 1/3.5 to 1/22
- Focusing: Manual focusing with "Duo Lever" system
- Crank film advance with automatic stop at next frame
- Bay 1 Bayonet
- Dimensions: 77mm x 207mm x 101mm
- Weight: 1010 g
Links
In English:
- Ricohmatic 225 user manual at Butkus.org
- Ricohflex / Diacord / Ricohmatic 6x6 TLRs at Greg Erker's
- Riken's Ricoh TLRs at www.tlr-cameras.com
- Ricohmatic 225 Repair Notes at the Hans Kerensky Flickr Collections
In French:
