RICOH 110 CAMERAS
Ricoh never really got into the 110 camera market, like they did with half-frame
35mm cameras. But the three that they made -- some would say only "one"
-- had an interesting mix of interesting features.
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(1973) Ricoh jumped in with a high-end camera -- for that time period. 25mm (f2.8-16.0), (4/3) 4-zone focusing lens. The exposure is automatic, controlled by a CdS exposure meter. But the exposure can be adjusted + or - 1 f-stop. More importantly, the distance is adjustable in feet or meters, with a dial around the shutter release -- and symbols in the viewfinder. There is even a special position for "close-up" shots -- 3 feet. Shutter speeds of 1/30 - 1/250. Accepts flash cubes on top which sets the speed of 1/30. The aperture is then controlled by the focusing distance -- nice touch. It has tripod and cable release sockets. Also sold by Sears as the 410 but without the "backlight" control.
(1977) Ricoh updated the 100 X camera for the new 400 speed film -- with one additional change. It has the same 25mm (f2.8) zone-focusing lens, and close-focusing ability. The same CdS meter provides automatic exposure control with shutter speeds of 1/30 - 1/250. But the flash cube socket is removed, and a flash hot-shoe is added to the end of the camera. Ricoh produced a rather large flash for the camera -- which has an unusually extra-long foot. At least it's detatchable!
The backlight control, tripod and cable release sockets remain.
It's the same as the 600M, but the "backlight control" is removed.
Despite the name, this is a full-frame 35mm camera. The 110 refers to the maximum focal length of the zoom lens.
Despite the name, this is a full-frame 35mm camera. The 110 refers to the maximum focal length of the zoom lens.
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