Category: Spring loaded

Ricoh Auto Shot Last on my Ricoh spring-loaded models is the Ricoh Auto Shot. It is an early model in a dynasty of compact cameras by Ricoh, an assortment of point-and-shoot, manual and automatic modes, some spring loaded, with a further mix of #126, #135 and #135 half-frame formats. This line began in 1960 with the Ricoh Auto 35 and...

Ricoh Hi-Color 35 The Ricoh Hi-Color 35 belongs to a family of similar-looking models under the Hi-Color name. All are spring-loaded, compact viewfinders, full-frame #135 format. Easy to use once reading the user manual. I’m not sure about the entire family, but the unit on my bench can shoot shutter-priority auto, governed by a CdS meter or fully manual. These...