Super Ricohflex Bay1 Filter size

[Shangheye]

Do Bay 1 flters come in various sizes? I have researched this on the net, and looked through the forums and can't work out if all I need is to bid on any Bay 1 filter set for this camera, or a specific diameter/size.

Ever since my seagull died, I have wanted another basic vintage TLR....got bid frenzy, but what the hell!!

I would appreciate if anyone knows what diameter I would need for the Super Ricohflex (Camera not arrived yet), and to clarify if I could just bid on any.

Many Thanks. Kal

 

[Steve Smith]

I think all filters marked Bay 1 or B1 should be the same size. There are also Bay 2 and Bay 3 filters. I think B30 is the same as Bay 1 too.

I have a few Bay 1 filters for my Rolleicord but I also have a Bay 1 to 46mm adaptor. This allows me to use standard 46mm filters which are easier to find and/or cheaper.

EDIT: After doing a search on 'Super Ricohflex' it seems there are two types. The later type does use Bay 1 filters but the earlier models use 36mm push on filters. I assume yours is a later model.



Steve.

 

[Shangheye]

Hmm...I think it is the later model simply because it comes with the autosptop wind on included and a different back door(old one had a simple latch cover for red window, this one has a revolving arrangement...I think),

I assume I can tell its a B1 by the fact that it will a have a bayonet sleeve arrangement on the lens?

Since this is geared front elemnt focusing, I want to make sure that any adaptor does not interfere with the focusing.

Thankyou!

k

 

[Steve Smith]

If it's geared front focusing like the first image then I think it's an older push fit design.

The later model shown in the second image has Bay 1 filter receptacles. These cannot rotate because if they did, the square Bay 1 fit lens hoods would not work.

I have a geared front focus Ricohflex at home (not a Super though) and I'm 99% sure it does not have Bay 1 fittings. I will check it later.



Steve.

 

[Shangheye]

Like the first picture, so its the old model. Thanks for being so helpful Steve. Are the push fit filters easy to find (I am interested in orange, red and a dioptre..). Kal