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The original '''Ricoh Auto Half''' was made in Japan by [[Ricoh]] from c.1960-1963<ref name="McK">{{McKeown12}} Page 830.</ref>, with revised versions appearing through the 1970s. Several styling variations are known. All were [[35mm]] [[half frame]] cameras, 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. | The original '''Ricoh Auto Half''' was made in Japan by [[Ricoh]] from c.1960-1963<ref name="McK">{{McKeown12}} Page 830.</ref>, with revised versions appearing through the 1970s. Several styling variations are known. All were [[35mm]] [[half frame]] cameras, 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. | ||
| − | A | + | A variation of the Auto Half was also sold by [[GAF]] as the '''[[GAF Ansco Memo II |Ansco Memo II]]'''<ref name="McK"/>. |
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| + | * The '''Auto Half E''' has a redesigned interchangeable face plates. | ||
| + | * The '''Auto Half E2''' has a center mounted accessory shoe | ||
| + | * The '''Auto Half SE''' with self-timer but not shoe appeared in 1967. | ||
| + | * A Ricoh '''Auto Half SL''' with [[CdS]]-cell metering appeared in 1970. | ||
| + | * The '''Auto Half EF''' has an electronic flash. | ||
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Revision as of 07:04, 22 July 2014
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| Ricoh Auto Half E image by Fabian Reus (Image rights) |
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| Ricoh Auto Half image by Rick Soloway (Image rights) |
The original Ricoh Auto Half was made in Japan by Ricoh from c.1960-1963[1], with revised versions appearing through the 1970s. Several styling variations are known. All were 35mm half frame cameras, 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.
A variation of the Auto Half was also sold by GAF as the Ansco Memo II[1].
- The Auto Half E has a redesigned interchangeable face plates.
- The Auto Half E2 has a center mounted accessory shoe
- The Auto Half SE with self-timer but not shoe appeared in 1967.
- A Ricoh Auto Half SL with CdS-cell metering appeared in 1970.
- The Auto Half EF has an electronic flash.
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). Page 830.
Links
- Ricoh half-frame cameras on subclub.com
- User Manual on Mike Butkus' OrphanCameras.com
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| Rebadged as Ansco/GAF Memo II image by Rick Soloway (Image rights) |
