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− | The '''Ricoh Auto Half''' was made in Japan by [[Ricoh]] from c.1960-1963<ref name=McK>{{ | + | The '''Ricoh Auto Half''' was made in Japan by [[Ricoh]] from c.1960-1963<ref name=McK>{{McKeown12}}, p.830</ref>. It was a [[35mm]] [[half frame]] camera, with clockwork motor film advance for 25 to 30 exposures. The 25mm f2.8 3 groups 4 elements lens was surrounded by the [[selenium]] cell operating the [[light meter|exposure metering]], setting aperture automatically, with manual override option. Shutter speeds were 1/30 sec. ([[flash sync]].) or 1/125 sec. with automatic exposure. |
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+ | It was also sold by [[Ansco]] as the '''Ansco Memo II'''<ref name=McK>{{McKeown12}} Page 830.</ref>. | ||
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The Ricoh Auto Half was made in Japan by Ricoh from c.1960-1963[1]. It was a 35mm half frame camera, with clockwork motor film advance for 25 to 30 exposures. The 25mm f2.8 3 groups 4 elements lens was surrounded by the selenium cell operating the exposure metering, setting aperture automatically, with manual override option. Shutter speeds were 1/30 sec. (flash sync.) or 1/125 sec. with automatic exposure.
It was also sold by Ansco as the Ansco Memo II[1].
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 McKeown, James M. and Joan C. McKeown's Price Guide to Antique and Classic Cameras, 12th Edition, 2005-2006. USA, Centennial Photo Service, 2004. ISBN 0-931838-40-1 (hardcover). ISBN 0-931838-41-X (softcover)., p.830 Cite error: Invalid
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Links
- Ricoh half-frame cameras on subclub.com
- User Manual on Mike Butkus' site