Ricoh AF-66

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The AF-66 is an autofocus point-and-shoot camera for 35mm film, introduced by Ricoh in 1991. It is also known as the Shotmaster AF-P in the US.

This camera was the upgraded model of the S-30 (also known as the Shotmaster AF) released two years earlier in 1989. The primitive fixed-speed mechanical shutter on the S-30 was replaced with a variable-speed programmed electrical shutter, the built-in flash automatically activates in dim light, the DX-code system can detect a wider range of film speeds, and a self-timer with an LED indicator was also incorporated.

There is also a variant model named AF-66S, which was aimed primarily at the Asian markets. It looks identical to the AF-66 and they share almost the same specifications, but the AF-66S uses a more traditional lever-type self-timer without LED indicator rather than the push button type on the AF-66.


Predecessor Models: S-30 / Shotmaster AF (1989)


Specifications

  • Release Date: September 1991
  • Camera Type: 35mm lens shutter camera
  • Lens: Ricoh Lens 35mm f/3.9, 3 elements in 3 groups
  • Focus: Single-point active autofocusing system
  • Focusing Range: 1.0 m - infinity
  • Shutter: Electronic shutter, 1/125 ~ 1/600 sec.
  • Viewfinder: Reverse Galilean type 0.46X, field of view 83%
  • Exposure Control: Programmed-auto
  • Film Speed Range: ISO 100 ~ 1000 (DX-code system)
  • Built-in Flash: G.N. 10 (ISO 100, m), auto-activating in dim light, no flash-off facility
  • Flash Range: 1 m ~ approx. 3.6 m
  • Other Features: Low light warning LED, automatic film loading, automatic film advance, automatic film rewind with mid-roll rewind facility, self-timer
  • Power Source: one 3V Lithium battery (CR-123A) or tow AA-type batteries (Alkaline or Manganese)
  • Dimensions: 132 mm X 68 mm X 50 mm
  • Weight: 230 g (without batteries)


Model Variation

Release Date Model Name
1989.6 S-30 (Shotmaster AF)
1990.11 AF-30 (One Take AF II / Boots C35AF)
1991.9 AF-66 (Shotmaster AF-P)
1992.3 AF-66S


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