The Ricoh Auto Half series, produced in various models from the 1960s to the 1970s, embodies an era of innovation and change in photography. These compact 35mm half-frame cameras delighted photographers with their unique design, ease of use, and the ability to take 72 photos on a single roll of film.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Ricoh Professional Auto 35H | Ricoh Auto Half S | Ricoh Auto Half SE | Ricoh Auto Half |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | half-frame camera | half-frame camera | half-frame camera | half-frame camera |
| Film format | 35mm | 35mm | 35mm | 35mm |
| Digital Sensor | No | No | No | No |
| Film Transport | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Picture Format | 24 mm x 17 mm | 17 mm x 24 mm | 17 mm x 24 mm | 17 mm x 24 mm |
| Lens type | Fixed lens | Fixed lens | Fixed lens | Fixed lens |
| Focal Length | 25 mm | 25 mm | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | — | — | — |
| Light Meter | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Flash | Hot Shoe | — | — | — |
| Focus | Fixed focus | Fixed focus | Fixed focus | Fixed focus |
| Weight | — | 350 | 350 | 270 |
| Size | — | 8.9 x 6.7 x 3.45 cm | 8.9 x 6.7 x 3.45 cm | 9 x 7.15 x 3.1 cm |
| Release Date | 1974 | 1965 | 1967 | 1962 |
| Production start | 1974 | 1965 | 1967 | 1962 |
| Production End | 1976 | — | — | — |
| Manufacturer | Ricoh | Ricoh | Ricoh | Ricoh |
| Country of Origin | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Age | Up to 52 years | Up to 61 years | Up to 59 years | Up to 64 years |
| Production duration | 2 years | — | — | — |