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− | The '''Sears Easi-Load FC 600''' is a rebadged version of a '''[[Ricoh 126C Automatic]]''' camera for [[Kodapak]] cartridges. It was produced in Japan by [[Ricoh]] for the Sears & Roebuck warehouses in the U.S.A. as part of Sears' ''Easi-Load'' camera series for cartridged film. Unlike most other cameras of its class it has a quite mighty lens, a Rikenon 1:2.8/40mm, and a robust metal body. It has [[Selenium]] meter controlled exposure and a spring motor for [[film advance]]. | + | The '''Sears Easi-Load FC 600''' is a rebadged version of a '''[[Ricoh 126C Automatic]]''' camera for [[Kodapak]] cartridges. It was produced in Japan by [[Ricoh]] for the [[Sears]] & Roebuck warehouses in the U.S.A. as part of Sears' ''Easi-Load'' camera series for cartridged film. Unlike most other cameras of its class it has a quite mighty lens, a Rikenon 1:2.8/40mm, and a robust metal body. It has [[Selenium]] meter controlled exposure and a spring motor for [[film advance]]. |
This camera is very similar to the [[Sears Easi-Load Auto 600]], differing only in the type of light meter and the indicated lens focal length. | This camera is very similar to the [[Sears Easi-Load Auto 600]], differing only in the type of light meter and the indicated lens focal length. |
Revision as of 18:31, 28 April 2022
Sears Easi-Load FC 600 image by xjx1998 (Image rights) |
The Sears Easi-Load FC 600 is a rebadged version of a Ricoh 126C Automatic camera for Kodapak cartridges. It was produced in Japan by Ricoh for the Sears & Roebuck warehouses in the U.S.A. as part of Sears' Easi-Load camera series for cartridged film. Unlike most other cameras of its class it has a quite mighty lens, a Rikenon 1:2.8/40mm, and a robust metal body. It has Selenium meter controlled exposure and a spring motor for film advance.
This camera is very similar to the Sears Easi-Load Auto 600, differing only in the type of light meter and the indicated lens focal length.
image by David Donnadieu (Image rights) |
Ricoh 126 C Automatic image by David Donnadieu (Image rights) |
Links
- Sears Easi-Load FC 600 at Japan Family Camera
- Ricoh 126C Automatic at Sylvain Halgand's (in French)