RICOH question

[peot]

Just won a Ricoh 500 from the 50's on the Bay. Seems to be a nice little rangefinder.Being on a low budget I can't buy Leica or Contax though I would really like to have ine of them. Anyone who can give me any tips and tricks about the Ricoh (although I haven't received it yet.

 

[pshinkaw]

A scan of the owner's manual can be downloaded here:

http://www.butkus.org/chinon/#RICOH

Enjoy!

 

[peot]

Thanks a lot!

 

[JoeFriday]

I've got a black Ricoh 500G, but I have to admit I've never put any film through it.. guess it's about time I did!

 

[peot]

It's got a sharp little lens and provides real nice images. You really should try it out. I've got one and started out with having to change the excessive gooey sealings with the superb kit from Jon (Interslice), who I understand is a member in this forum.

 

[bmattock]

You might also like a look at this:

http://www.photoethnography.com/ClassicCameras/index-frameset.html?Ricoh500.html~mainFrame

I have a 500, and it really is a lovely camera. Good luck with it!

Best Regards,

Bill Mattocks