Ricoh FF-1s Analogue compact camera

The Ricoh FF-1s is an ultra-compact, full-frame 35mm film camera from 1980. The camera is known for its foldable lens design (a so-called "drawbridge" lid), making it extremely flat and pocket-sized. It is the direct successor of the original Ricoh FF-1 from 1978, with the main upgrade being the addition of an electronic self-timer. The camera shares many visual and functional similarities with the iconic Minox 35 series, but solves a number of well-known frustrations of that system. Main specifications Lens: Exceptionally sharp Color Rikenon 35mm f/2.8 (4 elements in 3 groups). Exposure: Fully automatic program exposure. The camera selects the shutter speed and the aperture. Shutter speed: Electronically controlled central shutter with a range from 2 seconds to 1/500s. Focus: Manual zone focus (estimate distance via symbols or meters on the lens). Battery: Runs on two simple SR44 or LR44 button cells, unlike the harder-to-find batteries of early Minox models. Transport: Manual film-transport lever (single-stroke) on the top. Why choose the Ricoh FF-1s? Exceptional pocket size: Thanks to the fold-out lid, the camera is flat enough to fit in a jacket pocket or jeans pocket. Great optical performance: According to reviews on platforms such as Analog.Cafe, the f/2.8 lens performs surprisingly well for its size and yields very sharp, high-contrast images. Ease of use compared to Minox: Users on the Rangefinderforum praise the FF-1s for having a convenient hinged back lid (instead of a loose back) and for using a smoother film lever.