Ricoh 500

[Nikon Bob]

I picked up a nice condition Ricoh 500 mainly because I had never used a trigger winder before. I ran a roll of film through it and it turns out evrything works. The only thing that takes a little getting used to is the slightly awkward position of the shutter release. All in all an interesting camera.

Bob

 

[ricpr]

These are fun cameras. Both of mine work great. You pic's look great as well.

 

[ChrisPlatt]

519 or 528?

Chris

 

[Nikon Bob]

519 or 528?

Chris

All it says on the camera is Ricoh 500.

Bob

 

[ChrisPlatt]

All it says on the camera is Ricoh 500.

Bob

One has an f/1.9 lens, the other f/2.8...

Chris

 

[Trius]

I wish they wouldn't use such a cryptic naming convention.

 

[Nikon Bob]

One has an f/1.9 lens, the other f/2.8...

Chris

Should have said so in the first place. That would have eased my normally confused state. And the answer is 2.8. Now about that prize.

Bob

 

[Nikon Bob]

I wish they wouldn't use such a cryptic naming convention.

Seems there is lots of confusion regarding Ricoh cameras caring the 500 name and there are a few.

Bob

 

[ChrisPlatt]

FWIW Ricoh fans differentiate these models as 519 or 528;
I am not sure these were Ricoh's actual model designations.

"Excelsior, you fathead!"
-Chris-

 

[Nikon Bob]

FWIW Ricoh fans differentiate these models as 519 or 528;
I am not sure these were Ricoh's actual model designations.

"Excelsior, you fathead!"
-Chris-

Well that might explain it as the camera only says 500 on it. I am not a Ricoh fan but fast becoming one for this model anyway. Only bought it because it was resonably priced, appeared to be working, in good condition and was strange enough with that trigger winder. Nice solid camera IMO. Sometimes you get lucky with your purchases.

Bob