Ricoh KR5 Super II Reviews

Rating
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

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5,
2 votes

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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Rating
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

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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Rating
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

Visitors rate this review
4.00 of 5,
1 votes

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

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
3.88 of 5,
8 votes

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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