Ricoh 500RF questions.

[John Bragg]

I have just purchased a Ricoh 500RF on Ebay and am eagerly awaiting delivery. I am curious as to what to expect from this camera and hopefully someone will have some tips for me. I intend to let my other half use it as an introduction to film, and in particular available light using Tri-X or Neopan.

Regards, John.

 

[reellis67]

I've never used one, but here is a link from my bookmarks that discusses it a bit

http://www.photoethnography.com/ClassicCameras/index-frameset.html?Ricoh500.html~mainFrame

- Randy

 

[John Bragg]

I've never used one, but here is a link from my bookmarks that discusses it a bit

http://www.photoethnography.com/ClassicCameras/index-frameset.html?Ricoh500.html~mainFrame

- Randy

Thanks Randy. I understand some of these were sold in the U.S. rebranded as Sears. The one your link takes me to is an older RF, larger and pre dating mine.

Regards, John

 

[greyhoundman]

Here is a site that may have some info you can use.
Dead Link Removed

 

[reellis67]

Thanks Randy. I understand some of these were sold in the U.S. rebranded as Sears. The one your link takes me to is an older RF, larger and pre dating mine.

Regards, John

Yeah, Sears re-branded a boat load of different cameras over the years. Often times, you can get a hell of a deal by buying one with their name on it because many people don't remember a time when Sears actually sold anything.

- Randy

 

[John Bragg]

Here is a site that may have some info you can use.
Dead Link Removed

Thanks for the info. looks like it could be a handy little camera and fun to use.

Regards, john.