Ricoh Walz Wide / 519 | Analogue camera

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Walz Walz Wide / 519 is a camera in very good physical condition and tested and working.

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WALZ WIDE
Produced in 1958-9
Objective: Walzer 35mm/F2.8
Dimensions: 135 x 81 x 57mm
Shutter speed: B (1-1/300 sec.)
Weight: approximately 635 g
Working - the cushioning element of the charge lever stop needs to be restored.

This is a manual wide-angle camera produced by Waltz Shokai Co., Ltd.
It is not equipped with a telemeter, and the distance is measured by eye (straight helical system) and visualized standing.
Next to the viewfinder, there is a small window for light.
The shutter is a COPAL-X.
The goal is a Waltour 35 mm/F2.8 with a configuration of 3 groups and 4 elements.

RICOH 519 Deluxe

Telemeter camera produced in 1958
Film: 35 mm
Objective: Riken Optical Rikenon f/1.9 / 4.5 cm - 6 elements in 4 groups (produced by Tomioka Optical)
Shutter: Seikosha MXL, shutter speeds 1/10 - 1/500 sec + B
Aperture: 1:1.9 - 1:16
Exposure: Light Value system with external light meter.
Focusing: manual with coupled rangefinder.
Dimensions: 140 mm x 83 mm x 67 mm
Weight: 670 g
Functional - The custody requires partial re-suturing on the posterior patella.

WALZ WIDE

Produced in 1958-9
Lens: Waltz 35mm/F2.8
Dimensions: 135 x 81 x 57mm
Shutter speed: B (1-1/300 sec.)
Weight: approximately 635g
Working - the shock absorber element of the charging lever stop needs to be restored.

This is a manual wide-angle camera manufactured by Waltz Shokai Co., Ltd.
It does not have a rangefinder; distance is measured with the naked eye (straight helicoid system) and displayed in feet.
A light window is located next to the viewfinder.
The shutter is a COPAL-X.
The lens is a Waltour 35mm/F2.8 with a 3-group, 4-element configuration.

RICOH 519 Deluxe

Rangefinder Camera produced in 1958
Film: 35 mm
Lens: Riken Optical Rikenon f/1.9 / 4.5 cm - 6 elements in 4 groups (manufactured by Tomioka Optical)
Shutter: Seikosha MXL, shutter speeds 1/10 - 1/500 sec + B
Aperture: 1:1.9 - 1:16
Exposure: Light Value system with external exposure meter.
Focus: manual with coupled rangefinder
Dimensions: 140 mm x 83 mm x 67 mm
Weight: 670 g
Working - The camera case needs some stitching on the back flap.

WALZ WIDE
Produced in 1958-9
Objective: Walzer 35mm/F2.8
Dimensions: 135 x 81 x 57mm
Shutter speed: B (1-1/300 sec.)
Weight: approximately 635 g
Working - the cushioning element of the charge lever stop needs to be restored.

This is a manual wide-angle camera produced by Waltz Shokai Co., Ltd.
It is not equipped with a telemeter, and the distance is measured by eye (straight helical system) and visualized standing.
Next to the viewfinder, there is a small window for light.
The shutter is a COPAL-X.
The goal is a Waltour 35 mm/F2.8 with a configuration of 3 groups and 4 elements.

RICOH 519 Deluxe

Telemeter camera produced in 1958
Film: 35 mm
Objective: Riken Optical Rikenon f/1.9 / 4.5 cm - 6 elements in 4 groups (produced by Tomioka Optical)
Shutter: Seikosha MXL, shutter speeds 1/10 - 1/500 sec + B
Aperture: 1:1.9 - 1:16
Exposure: Light Value system with external light meter.
Focusing: manual with coupled rangefinder.
Dimensions: 140 mm x 83 mm x 67 mm
Weight: 670 g
Functional - The custody requires partial re-suturing on the posterior patella.

WALZ WIDE

Produced in 1958-9
Lens: Waltz 35mm/F2.8
Dimensions: 135 x 81 x 57mm
Shutter speed: B (1-1/300 sec.)
Weight: approximately 635g
Working - the shock absorber element of the charging lever stop needs to be restored.

This is a manual wide-angle camera manufactured by Waltz Shokai Co., Ltd.
It does not have a rangefinder; distance is measured with the naked eye (straight helicoid system) and displayed in feet.
A light window is located next to the viewfinder.
The shutter is a COPAL-X.
The lens is a Waltour 35mm/F2.8 with a 3-group, 4-element configuration.

RICOH 519 Deluxe

Rangefinder Camera produced in 1958
Film: 35 mm
Lens: Riken Optical Rikenon f/1.9 / 4.5 cm - 6 elements in 4 groups (manufactured by Tomioka Optical)
Shutter: Seikosha MXL, shutter speeds 1/10 - 1/500 sec + B
Aperture: 1:1.9 - 1:16
Exposure: Light Value system with external exposure meter.
Focus: manual with coupled rangefinder
Dimensions: 140 mm x 83 mm x 67 mm
Weight: 670 g
Working - The camera case needs some stitching on the back flap.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Ricoh
Model/ type nr
Walz Wide / 519 |
Physical condition
Very good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Film type
35mm
Estimated Period
1950-1960
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