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Ricoh KR5 Super II

MSRP: $

Description: - Ergonomically designed SLR camera with built-in handgrip and manual exposure control.
- All metal shutter with speeds from 1 second to 1/2000 second plus bulb setting.
- Include self-timer with mirror lock for vibration-free pictures, universal K-mount, and fully-mechanical operation in case of battery failure.
 
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Reviewed by: 

jaime2004

( Expert)

Review Date
August 5, 2004

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

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5.00 of 5,
2 votes

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Review 1 of 5

Price Paid:  $120.00 from Dec 2000

Summary:
This camera gave me a lot of satisfied moments. I use it for several years & now a buy another new one. It´s so versatile, easy to use, all controls are clear and have a combinations of virtues of different cameras. Very very simple to use, very friendly

Strengths:
- 1/2000 shutter speed - K Mount - All manual - no batteries needed (except for exposure meter). - Mirror lock up with self-timer - Well-built

Weaknesses:
No one



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Reviewed by: Kristie
 (Casual)

Review Date
November 21, 2003

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Visitors rate this review
4.00 of 5,
1 votes

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Review 2 of 5

Price Paid:  $100.00 from Ritz auction on Ebay

Summary:
This camera has been a wonderfully solid piece of equipment. It is extremely reliable and takes clear, crisp photos. It was my entry level camera which I used to learn on and it was a fantastic tool to get started with.



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Reviewed by: Chris
 (Casual)

Review Date
December 9, 2002

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

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4.00 of 5,
1 votes

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Review 3 of 5

Price Paid:  $250.00 from Ritz

Summary:
Have had the camera for about 4 years now and not a thing swrong with it. The 35-70 zoom lens it came with has more to be desired though. Good weight and feel to the camera. Takes nice pictures for an entry level camera.

Strengths:
Good shutter speed range. Solid Construction. Takes good photos. Split screen focusing screen.

Weaknesses:
No options for "bolt ons."

Similar Products Used:
Sears KS 500 Ricoh KR5sv



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Rating
Reviewed by: Robert Romig
 (Expert)

Review Date
January 25, 2002

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

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Review 4 of 5

Price Paid:  $100.00 from E-BAY

Summary:
I have many cameras but for some reason I always pick up the Ricoh Superll,, I like the way it handles, light weight, good photos and looks great,Black. I am going to buy another one from Ritz camera, I believe they are the only ones to sell them''''''Made in Japan and Japan cameras are good.. China is taking over camera MFG.

Strengths:
Took many photos and has everything I need on a manual camera, I only buy or own manuel cameras and have a collection of them I believe manual cameras will be phased out in time

Weaknesses:
None

Similar Products Used:
Minoltas,Prakticas,Promaster,

Customer Service:
No need



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Rating
Reviewed by: arktseytlin
 (Beginner)

Review Date
December 20, 2001

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Visitors rate this review
4.17 of 5,
6 votes

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Review 5 of 5

Price Paid:  $200.00 from Wiz

Summary:
Back in 1997 I needed a simple manual SLR camera to make more sensible pictures that come out of $40 P&S that I had before. It is nice camera for beginners who want to learn photography - nicely built and simple. Unfortunately, Ricoh doesn''t make analog SLRs any more :-(

Strengths:
All manual - no batteries needed (except for exposure meter, but I hadn''t had to change it in 5 years). B-2000 shutter range Mirror lock up with self-timer Well-built K-mount (very cheap lenses available)

Weaknesses:
No DOF preivew button No multiple exposure No motor drive capability

Similar Products Used:
Ricoh XR1 Nikon N8008

Customer Service:
Not needed



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