Ricoh AF-50

AF-50 (black) image by Jörg Krüger (Image rights)

The AF-50 is an autofocus point-and-shoot camera for 35mm film, introduced by Japanese manufacturer Ricoh in 1985. It was also sold by the name of AF-70. In Japan, this model was widely marketed by the name of Myport ELLE. A version with a databack was also available and it was sold as the AF-50D or the AF-70D. The AF-60 (known as the AF-606 in some other markets) is the model which received minor upgrade to its exterior design. It has mostly the same features as the AF-50 but it does not have the manual ISO selector for non-DX film. There are several models which look identical to the AF-50 series cameras but with slightly different features; the series with a 3 element Ricoh lens.

Specifications

• Release Date: June 1985
• Lens: Rikenon Lens 35mm f/3.5, 4 elements in 3 groups
• Focusing: Single-point active autofocusing system
• Focusing Range: 1 m ~ infinity
• Shutter: Programmed, 1/30 ~ 1/500 sec.
• Viewfinder: Albada type, bright-frame, 0.47X, field of view 84%
• Film Speed Range: ISO 100 / 200 / 400 / 1000 by DX-code system plus manual selector for non-DX film
• Built-in Flash: G.N. 10 (ISO 100, m), Flashmatic, Automatic pop-up
• Power Source: AA-type battery X 2 (alkaline or manganese)
• Other Features: Self-timer
• Dimensions: 118 mm X 66 mm X 45 mm
• Weight: 235 g (without batteries)

Model Variation

Lens	Model	Notes
Rikenon Lens 35mm f/3.5 4 elements / 3 groups	AF-50 / AF-70 / Myport ELLE	original model
	AF-60 / AF-606	new exterior design
	AF-100 / AF-500	major upgrade
Ricoh Lens 35mm f/3.9 3 elements / 3 groups	AF-45 / AF-55	original model
	AF-60S	new exterior design
	One Take AF	new exterior design

Links

• AF-50 on Ricoh Official Website Camera List (in Japanese)
• Ricoh AF-70 manual on Mike Butkus' Camera Manual Library