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− | The '''KSX Super''' is an auto-exposure [[SLR]] offered by US retailer [[Sears]] and manufactured in Japan by [[Ricoh]]. Functionally it is the same as the [[Ricoh KR-10 Super]], but the slightly different grip style is actually matched by the (rarely seen) [[Ricoh XR-2000]]. The front of the [[pentaprism]] has a blank plate where one might expect Sears branding; but this is only noted discreetly on the back top left of the body and on the trim ring of the bundled 50mm f/1.7 lens. | + | The '''KSX Super''' is an auto-exposure [[SLR]] offered by US retailer [[Sears]] in 1984,<ref>It is first seen in the [https://christmas.musetechnical.com/ShowCatalogPage/1984-Sears-Fall-Winter-Catalog/1099 Fall/Winter catalog, pg. 1099] scan courtesy [https://christmas.musetechnical.com/ Musetechnical's "Christmas Catalogs & Holiday Wishbooks."]</ref> and manufactured in Japan by [[Ricoh]]. Functionally it is the same as the [[Ricoh KR-10 Super]], but the slightly different grip style is actually matched by the (rarely seen) [[Ricoh XR-2000]]. The front of the [[pentaprism]] has a blank plate where one might expect Sears branding; but this is only noted discreetly on the back top left of the body and on the trim ring of the bundled 50mm f/1.7 lens. |
− | Compared to the [[Sears KSX |earlier KSX (no suffix), the shutter release has been moved to be concentric with the shutter-speed dial, and the self-timer is now electronic (with an indicator LED). Additionally the light-metering range has been extended to lower light levels. | + | Compared to the [[Sears KSX |earlier KSX (no suffix)]], the shutter release has been moved to be concentric with the shutter-speed dial, and the self-timer is now electronic (with an indicator LED). Additionally the light-metering range has been extended to lower light levels. |
The KSX Super offers an unusually wide electronically-timed shutter speed range of 16 seconds to 1/1000 second in manual or automatic modes, although this means the camera only functions with power provided by two SR44, LR44, or one suitable 3 volt lithium battery. | The KSX Super offers an unusually wide electronically-timed shutter speed range of 16 seconds to 1/1000 second in manual or automatic modes, although this means the camera only functions with power provided by two SR44, LR44, or one suitable 3 volt lithium battery. | ||
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The KSX Super is an auto-exposure SLR offered by US retailer Sears in 1984,[1] and manufactured in Japan by Ricoh. Functionally it is the same as the Ricoh KR-10 Super, but the slightly different grip style is actually matched by the (rarely seen) Ricoh XR-2000. The front of the pentaprism has a blank plate where one might expect Sears branding; but this is only noted discreetly on the back top left of the body and on the trim ring of the bundled 50mm f/1.7 lens.
Compared to the earlier KSX (no suffix), the shutter release has been moved to be concentric with the shutter-speed dial, and the self-timer is now electronic (with an indicator LED). Additionally the light-metering range has been extended to lower light levels.
The KSX Super offers an unusually wide electronically-timed shutter speed range of 16 seconds to 1/1000 second in manual or automatic modes, although this means the camera only functions with power provided by two SR44, LR44, or one suitable 3 volt lithium battery.
Notes
- ↑ It is first seen in the Fall/Winter catalog, pg. 1099 scan courtesy Musetechnical's "Christmas Catalogs & Holiday Wishbooks."
Links
- Online KSX Super manual (PDF) at Mike Butkus' OrphanCameras.com