Ricoh 35

[shutterfiend]

As of last weekend, I am a proud owner of this camera.

I knew nothing about this camera at the time except that it looked like a Leica copy. I haven't learnt much so far. Any information (tips, quirks etc.) would be helpful.

It was filthy or arrival and the locks at the bottom were stuck (couldn't expect more for $20). I was able to take care of that, thanks to vinegar and RFF. The rangefinder however does not work still. Jammed moving parts or a filthy mirror perhaps. Any guidance would be appreciated.

 

[kbg32]

A couple of links for you. One is for a manual. Ricoh 35s date from the mid 1950s/

http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ricoh/ricoh_35/ricoh35.htm
http://translate.google.com/transla...&start=10&hl=en&lr=&client=safari&rls=en&sa=N

 

[shutterfiend]

Thanks Keith. There isn't much else online as far as I could gather. Either it isn't much of a shooter or it's very common. Quite a looker, I'll have to say. I can at least zone-focus even if I can't get the rangefinder fixed.

 

[shutterfiend]

Okay! So I cracked it open last night. Cleaned the rangefinder mirror with a dab of Windex. Freed the rusty rangefinder spring. Now everything works. At least for the time being. However, I'm not sure what to use to clean and lube. Help!