Ricoh L-20

Ricoh L-20

All cameras are film tested, and any issues found are described below. Any photos you see in the listing are taken with this particular camera.

Lens: 35mm f/4.5 3 elements in 3 groups

Film speed settings: 100-1000 ISO, manually set

Film Format: 35mm

Shutter: 1/125s

Battery: AA x 2 / CR123A x 1

Flash: Built-in

Year: 1989 - Onwards

Country: Taiwan

The good:

·         For a 40-year-old camera, it is in remarkably good condition.

·         Shutter fires well, and tested exposures reveal no timing issues.

·         Focus is accurate.

·         Film transport is smooth.

·         Flash works.

The less good:

·         The viewfinder has some minor dust ingress. This does not affect image quality, nor usability.

·         The lens itself has a few specs of dust, but nothing that is noticeable in the final images (see attached sample photos)

·         The flash works but is slow to charge.

·         The case has very much seen better days.

·         General wear and tear.

You can find a copy of this camera’s manual here: Ricoh L-20 Manual