35mm Film Camera Ricoh 35 DeLuxe

Ricoh 35 DeLuxe 35mm Film Camera

This camera was kept as part of a collection and has not been used for taking pictures.

The exterior is in good condition, but there is dust on the lens.

The aperture ring and distance meter ring function.

The film advance and shutter do not work.

This is a film camera that uses standard 35mm film.

The Ricoh 35 DeLuxe is a Japanese-made 35mm rangefinder camera released in March 1956.

It is one of the representative 35mm film camera models made by Ricoh (Riken Optical Industries) at the time.

Film format: 35mm (135 film, 24×36mm)

Lens: Riken Ricomat 45mm F2.8 (3 groups, 5 elements / made by Tomioka Optical)

It was considered to have a high-performance optical design for its time, and its depiction is also well-regarded (a unique design with 3 groups and 5 elements, not a Sonnar type)

Shutter: Seikosha MX, Shutter speeds: B, 1-1/500 sec

Focus: Rangefinder coupled, helical focusing

Film advance: Bottom trigger winding mechanism (Ricoh's unique characteristic winding lever)

Rewind: Crank type

Size (approx.): Width 140 × Height 83 × Depth 67 mm Weight: approx. 650g

Price at the time of release: approx. 17,500 yen

The trigger winding mechanism, a unique operating system that winds the film with a trigger on the bottom, is its biggest feature.

This mechanism was inherited by several subsequent Ricoh cameras, offering the advantage of quick winding.

The Riken Ricomat 45mm F2.8 is sometimes praised for taking better pictures than typical standard lenses, making it one of the attractions of this camera.

The solid metal body has a vintage feel and presence.

The operation is also entirely mechanical (no batteries required), making it a favorite among film camera enthusiasts.

This camera is still robust even by modern standards, with a high-performance standard lens for its time.

It has the appeal of a mechanical rangefinder camera, and it is a vintage camera that is still enjoyed as a used item today.