eli griggs
Well-known
How many here have and use a Ricoh 35 zf? I've one of these little cameras and despite the non-working meter and the 'B' setting not closing when tripped until I change the speed setting or advance the film, a result of a do it yourself lens cleaning adventure, seems like a nice little camera.
I've not yet run film through this camera, partly because i forgot it was in the house, partly because I did not have until this last few weeks a complete enough darkroom setup to check out film results.
From what I see this camera is well liked elsewhere and I'd like to hear other opinions on it in general.
By-the-way, if anyone knows where on the web I can view schematics of the 35 zf, so I can try to put the 'B' setting and the meter right, I'd sure appreciate a link or any guidance at all.
Cheers
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I've not yet run film through this camera, partly because i forgot it was in the house, partly because I did not have until this last few weeks a complete enough darkroom setup to check out film results.
From what I see this camera is well liked elsewhere and I'd like to hear other opinions on it in general.
By-the-way, if anyone knows where on the web I can view schematics of the 35 zf, so I can try to put the 'B' setting and the meter right, I'd sure appreciate a link or any guidance at all.
Cheers
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eaglit
Newbie
Ricoh 35 zf
I have one of these and it seems to work fine. I have read that it does not work without a battery ( the shutter speed will not change) but when I run it through the shutter speeds without the battery it seems to work. You can check out some pictures I took with it at http://www.flickr.com/photos/84236321@N00/276338149/. Good luck and let me know how it works out.
ChrisPlatt
Thread Killer
IIRC the 500ZF is just like a Ricoh 500G, without
a rangefinder. It's a very pleasant small camera.
The 40mm f/2.8 lens is a very good performer.
This camera offers two exposure modes; metered
manual and shutter priority AE with exposure lock.
It was designed to use a PX675 1.3V mercury battery.
Adjust film speed setting, use Wein cell, or have it
recalibrated to use a 1.5V silver cell (SR44/357/MS76, etc.).
The shutter is mechanical and should work at all
speeds including B without a battery.
Foam light seals are often ugly on these but they
are easy to replace yourself at very modest cost.
"Excelsior, you fathead!"
-Chris-
a rangefinder. It's a very pleasant small camera.
The 40mm f/2.8 lens is a very good performer.
This camera offers two exposure modes; metered
manual and shutter priority AE with exposure lock.
It was designed to use a PX675 1.3V mercury battery.
Adjust film speed setting, use Wein cell, or have it
recalibrated to use a 1.5V silver cell (SR44/357/MS76, etc.).
The shutter is mechanical and should work at all
speeds including B without a battery.
Foam light seals are often ugly on these but they
are easy to replace yourself at very modest cost.
"Excelsior, you fathead!"
-Chris-
eli griggs
Well-known
Thanks guys for the info. I was beginning to believe no one here would 'own up' to having one of these neat little cameras.
Chris, I'll take a look and see if I can find the schematics for the 500g and see if it helps with the lens repair. I also guess I should take a closer look at the meter and battery compartment and see if there's anything I can do there. Even though I'm fine with a stand alone meter, it's always good to have a working meter in camera.
Eglet, I enjoyed your photographs. It's nice to see the subtle quality of color work with this camera; well done. Did you use the camera meter?
I'll post pics when I can.
Cheers
Chris, I'll take a look and see if I can find the schematics for the 500g and see if it helps with the lens repair. I also guess I should take a closer look at the meter and battery compartment and see if there's anything I can do there. Even though I'm fine with a stand alone meter, it's always good to have a working meter in camera.
Eglet, I enjoyed your photographs. It's nice to see the subtle quality of color work with this camera; well done. Did you use the camera meter?
I'll post pics when I can.
Cheers
Roman Siberia
Newbie
1.5v
1.5v
Hello, Chris!
Can you please explain, how 35 ZF can be calibrated to usage with 1.5V batteries. I suppose the way is to change film speed, but to increase or decrease?
Thanks and cheers from Siberia!
1.5v
Hello, Chris!
Can you please explain, how 35 ZF can be calibrated to usage with 1.5V batteries. I suppose the way is to change film speed, but to increase or decrease?
Thanks and cheers from Siberia!