Ricoh LX-22
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The LX-22 is a fixed-focus point-and-shoot camera introduced by Japanese manufacturer Ricoh in 1992. A version with a data back was also available, and it was sold as the LX-22 Date. The model named LX-22S is a variant model featuring a transparent body shell and colorfully painted internal components, which was released a year later in 1993 and manufactured limited numbers. This see-through camera is also known as the XOBBOX. Although its body shell is transparent, it can take pictures; the film chamber itself is not see-through and is safely sealed from external light.
- Predecessor Model: L-20 / YF-20 Super / One Take Easy II (1989)
Gallery
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| XOBBOX image by Romuald Swieconek (Image rights) |
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| LX-22s image by Nicodemus Roger (Image rights) |
Specifications
- Release Date: March 1992
- Camera Type: 35mm film lens shutter camera
- Lens: Ricoh Lens 35mm f/4.5, 3 elements in 3 groups
- Focus: fixed focus with infinity setting facility
- Shutter: mechanical, 1/125 sec. (fixed-speed)
- Exposure Control: fixed exposure[1]
- Viewfinder: reverse Galilean type, 0.52 X, 80% field of view
- Film Speed Range: manual setting, ISO 100 / 200 / 400 / 1000
- Built-in Flash: activated automatically in dim light, range: 1~3 m, recharge time approx. 6 sec., no flash-off facility
- Other Features: automatic film loading, automatic film advance, automatic film rewind with mid-roll rewind facility, self-timer
- Power Source: two AA-type batteries (alkaline or manganese)
- Dimensions: 132 mm X 68 mm X 54 mm
- Weight: 235 g (without batteries)
Model Variation
| Release Date | Model Name | Updates |
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| 1987.2 | YF-20 (Myport Ami) | Predecessor to the series, Rikenon 35mm f/4 Lens |
| 1989.9 | L-20 (YF-20 Super / One Take Easy II) | Ricoh 35mm f/4.5 Lens, Large body |
| 1991.7 | Auto 35 (Boots C35FF) | (Downgraded model, limited ISO choice, no infinity focus) |
| 1992.3 | LX-22 (LX-22S / XOBBOX) | New design, Self-timer, Auto-activating flash |
| 1993.5 | YF-20X | New design |
| 1997.12 | YF20-E | Smaller body, New design, DX-coding |
| YF-20N | Ricoh 34mm f/4.5 Lens, Smaller body, New design, DX-coding |
Notes
- ↑ A particular aperture is selected according to the film speed regardless of the light conditions
Links
- LX-22 on Ricoh Official Website Camera List
- LX-22S on Ricoh Official Website Camera List
- Ricoh LX-22 manual at Michael Butkus Orphan Camera Manual Library
