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The Ricoh SLR Series offers a world of choice for everybody from professional photographers to first-time picture takers.  The XR-S. . . the world 's first solar-powered SLR camera, the XR7... with similar futuristic capabilities, the KR-10.. . with automatic and manual versatility, the XR6... with fully-automatic convenience, and the KR-5. . . with easy-to-use manual control. Made to the highest standards of quality and performance, with the most advanced technology, the award-winning Ricoh SLR Series is acclaimed by the industry and customers every where. For the complete picture, look into this remarkable lineup soon. With Ricoh, you'll discover a whole new world of possibilities.

The XR-S, the world's first solar-powered SLR camera, exemplifies Ricoh's most advanced technology. Featuring 5 years performance without changing the storage battery, quartz-controlled manual shutter speeds from 1/1000 16 seconds and aperture-priority AE, multi-informational   liquid crystal display viewfinder   and other sophisticated capabilities, the XR-S challenges the frontiers of SLR photography.

Major Specifications

Type:  35mm SLR with automatic electronic exposure control focal plane shutter.

Shutter:  Electronically controlled, vertically moving metal focal plane shutter Automatic from 16 to 1/1000sec.
               Manual from 16 to 1/1000sec. by Quartz Control (manual only) plus B. Shutter locks at "L" position.

Viewfinder:  Field of view covers 93% horizontally and vertically.
                     viewing magnification 0.88X (with 50mm f/1.4 lens).
                     Display by LCD (Liquid Crystal Display): Exposure Compensation.
                     Bulb. Manual, Overexposure Underexposure Shutter Speed indicator (pulsates when on AE lock).
                     Battery Warning (when battery nearly exhausted). Flash Ready LED Light, F-Stop Number.

Exposure Meter:  TTL full open metering SPD (SILICON PHOTO DIODE) for center-weighted
                               average light reading coupled automatically to f-stop.

Exposure Coupling Range:   EV 0- EV 18 (with ASA 100 film, 50mm f/1.4 lens)

Film Speed Range: ASA 12-3200

Exposure Adjustment:  Exposure adjustment system ( + 2 - - 2, in 1/3 steps).
                                       AE Lock System (Memory).

Self-Timer:  Operating delay 10 seconds; during operation, the red LED light pulsates and an electronic sound

Power Source:  Solar battery recharges the storage rechargeable battery (Battery-S).  
                          Other batteries usable: two SR-44 1.55V Silver Oxide batteries, or two LR-44
                          1.5V Alkaline batteries.

Other Features:  Multi-exposure, Preview lever

Dimensions:  136(W) x 89(H) x 51(D)mm (Body only)
 

Weight:  475g (16.8oz) (Body only)
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

[Mike: as you can see this is a needle system.  Choosing a shutter speed and aperture you just have to keep the shutter speed arm above whatever speed you can hand hold (usually 1/60 sec.) and you have an accurate exposure]

Major Specifications

Type:  35mm SLR with automatic electronic exposure control focal plane shutter.

Shutter:  Electronically controlled, vertically moving metal focal plane shutter.
               Automatic from 16 to 1/1000sec. Manual from 16 to 1/1000sec. plus B

Viewfinder:     Field of view covers 93% horizontally and vertically.
                        viewing magnification 0.88X (with 50mm f/1.4 lens).
                        Display by LCD (Liquid Crystal Display):
                        Exposure Compensation. Bulb. Manual Overexposure Underexposure
                        Shutter Speed indicator (pulsates when on AE lock).
                        Battery Warning (when battery nearly exhausted).
                        Flash Ready LED Light, F-Stop Number.

Focusing:  Diagonal split image spot in microprism band surrounded by Fresnel field

Exposure Meter:  TTL full open metering for center-weighted average light reading
                               coupled automatically to f-stop.

Exposure Coupling Range:  EV 0 - EV 18 (with ASA 100 film, 50mm f/1.4 lens)

Film Speed Range:  ASA 12-3200

Exposure Adjustment:  Exposure adjustment system ( + 2 - - 2, in 1/3 steps)
                                      AE Lock System (Memory)

Self-Timer:  Operating delay about 10 seconds.
                     During operation the red LED light pulsates and an electronic sound is emitted.

Power Source:  Two SR-44 1.55V silver oxide batteries
                          Two LR-44 1.5V alkaline batteries.

Other Features: Multi-exposure Preview lever

Dimensions:  136(W) x 86(H) x 51(D)mm (Body only)
                      5 3/8" x 3 3/8" X 21/8"

Weight:  470g (16.6oz) (Body only)

* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

[Mike: as you can see this is a needle system.  Choosing a shutter speed and aperture you just have to keep the shutter speed arm above whatever speed you can hand hold (usually 1/60 sec.) and you have an exposure]

Major Specifications

Type:  35mm aperture priority AE (automatic exposure)

Shutter:  SLR with electronic metal focal plane shutter
                Vertically moving Copal CCS-E electronically controlled metal focal plane shutter
                Automatic electronic shutter: continuously variable speed from LT (approx. 8 sec. to 1/1000sec.).
                Manual electronic shutter: stepped speed from 4 to 1/1000sec.
                Manual mechanical shutter: "B" and "X" (1/90 sec.)

Viewfinder:  Fixed eye-level pentaprism
                     Shutter speeds, "A" (automatic), "B" (bulb), "X" (1/90 sec.)
                    Exposure meter needle Shutter speed indicator
                    Viewing magnification:  0.83X Field of view covers 93% of actual picture area

Focusing:  Diagonal split image spot in microprism band surrounded by Fresnel field

Exposure Meter:  Three CdS photocells TTL full open metering for center-weighted average
                               light reading coupled to aperture priority automatic exposure system

Exposure Coupling Range:  EV 3-17 (ASA 100 film with 50mm f/1.4 lens)

Film Speed Range:  ASA 12-3200 (DIN 12-36)

Power Source:  Two 1.5V silver-oxide batteries (JIS G13, Mallory
                          MS76 Eveready S76 or equivalent)

Other Features:  Plus/minus 2-stop exposure compensation dial
                             (+2, +1, - 1, -2), Self-timer, Automatic exposure lock button

Dimensions:  140(W) x 91 (H) x 50(D)mm (Body only)
                       5 1/2" x 3 /58" x 2"
 

Weight:  545g (19.3oz) (Body only)

* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

[MIKE: as you can see this is the match needle system.  Have the green lever overlap the thin pointer, you have an exposure]

RICOH XR6 The Fully-Automatic Full-Featured SRL
Aperture-Priority AE

Major Specifications

Type:  35mm aperture-priority AE (automatic exposure)
            SLR with electronic metal focal plane shutter
 

Shutter:  Vertically moving COPAL CMS-EM electronically
                controlled metal focal plane shutter. Automatic
                electronic shutter, continuously variable speeds
                from 1 to 1/1000sec., plus B, X

Viewfinder:  Fixed eye level pentaprism
                     LEDs display: Overexposure warning mark
                     Correct exposure mark (which flickers when shutter speed slower than 1/50 sec.)
                     Underexposure warning mark
                     Flash-ready mark
                     Viewing magnification 0.88X or more (with 50mm standard lenses)
                      Field of view covers 90% of the actual picture area

Focusing:  Diagonal split image spot in microprism band surrounded by Fresnel field

Exposure Meter: One SPD TTL full open metering for center weighted average
                              light reading coupled to aperture-priority automatic exposure
                              system

Exposure Coupling Range:  EV 4-16 (ASA 100 film with 50mm f/1.4 lens)

Power Source: Two SR-44 1.55V silver oxide batteries
                         Two LR-44 1.5V alkaline batteries.

Other Features:  Self-timer lamp (red LED) and electronic sound

Dimensions: 136(W) x 86(H) x 51(D)mm (Body only)
                      5 1/8 " x 3 3/8" x 2  1/8"

Weight: 460g (160z) (Body only)

* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

[Mike: as you can see this is an LED metering system.  When the center "O" is light, the exposure is correct.]

RICOH KR-5 SUPER

The Simple Choice for Super Photographers
Manual Exposure Control and 1/1000 Shutter Speed

Major Specifications

Standard Lens:  50mm XR RIKENON F-2.0 6 elements in 5 groups

Shutter:  Vertically moving Copal CCS metal focal plane shutter,
                variable from 1/8 see to 1/1000 see plus B

Viewfinder:  Fixed eye-level pentaprism
                     Exposure meter needle and shutter speed needle visible.
                     Field of view 93%, Magnification 0.83X
                     Flash ready LED visible on the viewfinder frame
                     Diagonal split-image stop in microprism-image band surrounded by fresnel field

Exposure Control: Match Needle system

Exposure System: Two CdS photocells TTL full open metering for center weighted
                                average light reading coupled to shutter speed, F-stop and film speed

Exposure Coupling Range:  EV 4-18 (ASA 100 film with 50mm F/1.4 lens)

Film Speed Range:  ASA 12-3200

Flash Synchronization:  X synchronization for cordless electronic flash unit at 1/8-1/125 sec. and "B"
                                       With Ricoh Speedlite 240 and 180 Flash Ready LED on
                                        the viewfinder frame lights up when the flash is charged

Film Wind:  S ingle Stroke film advance lever with 135° winding angle (40° stand off angle)

Self-Timer:  Mechanical self-timer with LED display

Other Feature:  Hot shoe, ASA/DIN dial lock, Cable release socket,
                           Shutter release lock (with film advance lever),
                           Exposure meter switch (with film advance lever)

Size:  140 x 91 x 48mm (5 1/2 x 3 5/8 x 1 7/8 inch)

Weight:  540g (Body only) 19 oz

Batteries:  Two SR44 1.55V silver oxide batteries
                   Two LR-44 1.5V alkaline batteries

* Specifications are subject to change without notice

[Mike: as you can see this is a match needle system.  Make the arm with the circle overlap the straight arm by changing the shutter speed or aperture and you have a correct exposure.]

RICOH KR-5 The Family SLR for Easy Picture taking
Manual Exposure Control



Major Specification

Type:  35mm SLR with metal focal plane shutter
            Vertically moving Copal CCS metal focal plane shutter
            with speeds from 1/8 to 1/500sec. plus B

Viewfinder:  Fixed eye-level pentaprism
                     Exposure meter needle and shutter speed needle visible

Focusing:   Diagonal split-image spot in microprism-image band surrounded by Fresnel field

Exposure Meter:  Two CdS photocells TTL full open metering for center-weighted
                               average light reading coupled to shutter speeds, film speeds and f-stops

Exposure Coupling Range:  EV 5.3- 17 (ASA 100 film with 55mm f/2.2 lens)

Film Speed Range:  ASA 12 - 3200 (DIN 12-36)

Power Source:  Two 1.5V silver oxide batteries (JIS G13, Mallory
                          MS76 Eveready S76 or equivalent)

Other Features:  Self -timer
                             Hot shoe
                             Shutter release lock (with film advance lever)
                             Meter on/off switch (with film advance lever)
                             ASA/DIN dial lock

Dimensions:  140(H) x 91(H) x 50mm (5 1/2 X 3 5/8 x 2 inch (Body only)

Weight:  540g (19.1oz) (Body only)

* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

[Mike: as you can see, this is a needle match system.  Have the arm with the circle overlap the straight arm, by changing the shutter speed or aperture, and you have a correct exposure]

RICOH XR RIKENON LENS

SUPER WIDE-ANGLE LENS

16mm f/2.8 Fish Eye The 180° fish-eye perspective dramatically emphasizes angles in architecture and interior scenes, faces and breathtaking outdoors subjects.

18mm f/2.8 This super wide-angle lens with its 100° angle of view opens up a world of creative possibilities in a super wide range of applications.
 

WIDE-ANGLE LENS

24mm f/2.8 With its excellent perspective, optimum size and weight, photographers are more and more finding this the ideal wide-angle lens.

28mm f/2.8 This popular wide-angle lens is ideal for expansive outdoor scenes, architecture, indoors in limited spaces and also provides eye-catching close-ups down to 30 cm.
 

Wide-Angle Lens and Tele-Converter

35mm f/2.8 In addition to its many wide-angle capabilities, this lens provides a more natural perspective for normal photography and focuses down to 35cm for close-ups.

XR Tele Converter 2X Designed for K-mount SLRs, the economical 2X tele-converter precisely fits "between the camera body and lens to effectively double the focal length.

Standard Lens

50mm f/1.4, f/1.7, f/2.0   With an angle of view and perspective similar to the human eye, these standard lenses - with exceptional speed, versatility and value - are made for normal photography.

AF 50mm f/2.0  This epoch-making lens turns any K-mount SLR into an auto-focusing camera. Just point and shoot for consistently sharp, clear pictures.

RICOH XR RIKENON LENS

Telephoto Lens

135mm f/2.8   Often the first choice it telephotos, this fast, easy handling lens handles a variety of subjects from portraits to sports and beyond.

200mm f/4.0   The longer focal length of this surprisingly compact telephoto lens puts you right on target for fast action sports, wildlife and other far-reaching subjects.

300mm f5/4.5 APO Surprisingly fast and well balanced, this telephoto lens lets you reach out an bring in distant subjects with the greatest of ease.

600mm  f/8 Reflex This super telephoto lens, with fixed aperture and smooth-handling design, closes the distance in subjects normally out of our reach.

RICOH XR RIKENON LENS

35-70mm f/3.5  This wide-angle to normal to portrait telephoto zoom offers macro focusing
                               to 30cm - an amazingly versatile lens.

70-150mm f/4.0  This portrait to telephoto zoom lens pulls in distant subjects, yet has macro focusing to 64cm.

Kit Speedlite 240
This lightweight, compact, | automatic flash unit provides the right light from 1—4.3m (3.3 - 14.2ft).
Guide number is 24m/80ft (f/5.6 ASA 100).

XR Speedlite 180 Even lighter and more compact, this automatic flash unit provides sure-fire performance from 0.8— 4.5m (2.6 - 15 ft.)). Guide number is 18m/60ft (f/4 ASA 100).
 

XR Winder-1   Easily attaching to the 7 XR-1S, XR-2S and KR-10, f you can keep pace with the fastest action with single frame or two frames per second continuous shooting.

Winder-2 Designed for the XR6, XR7 and XR-S, this easy handling winder fires off single frames or two frames per second continuously.

XR Data Back Riquartz The Data Back Riquartz gives XR-S, XR7 and XR6 owners a unique stopwatch capability, along with timer, calendar and printing functions. This expands versatility.