Tag Archives: Camera

Yashica Electro 35 Rangefinder Camera

What is a Rangefinder Camera? A rangefinder camera is a camera fitted with a rangefinder: a range-finding focusing mechanism allowing the photographer to measure the subject distance and take photographs that are in sharp focus. Most varieties of rangefinder show two images of the same subject, one of which moves when a calibrated wheel is [...]

Ricohflex Cameras Retro Rodeo

Ricohflex Film Cameras The Ricohflex was a series of 6×6 TLR Cameras made by Riken Optical Industries (Ricoh) in the 1950s. The focusing rings around the front lens elements of camera and finder lens are geared for synchronous focusing. The Super Ricohflex Camera was the most sold Ricohflex. The hard to find Super Ricohflex Film [...]

World’s First Mass Produced TLR Camera

Ricohflex III Film Camera Vintage 1950 The Ricohflex Model III was introduced in 1950. It has the same f3.5 Anastigmat lens as later models but apertures are marked to f22 (instead of f16). This model has the Riken shutter with B, 1/25, 1/50 and 1/100 speeds. It has a folding viewfinder shade and a pair [...]