RICOH AUTO HALF E

RICOH AUTO HALF E

Camera winds and fires. Has small ding on side. 

The original Ricoh Auto Half was made in Japan by Ricoh from c.1960-1963, with revised versions appearing through the 1970s. Several styling variations are known. All were 35mm half frame cameras, with clockwork motor film advance for 25 to 30 exposures. The 25mm f/2.8 3 groups 4 elements lens was surrounded by the selenium cell operating the exposure metering, setting aperture automatically, with manual override option. Shutter speeds were 1/30 sec. (flash sync., apperture override option) or 1/125 sec. with automatic exposure.