Ricoh Auto Half SE2 Analogue camera

RICOH Auto Half SE2, tested and working.

Hello from Japan!
We provide high-quality cameras and lenses to the world.

The Ricoh Auto Half is one of the most distinctive cameras of the 1960s and 70s: a palm-sized half-frame camera with a spring-driven motor that winds the film automatically, so the photographer only has to point and press. The selenium cell around the lens sets exposure with no battery, and the fixed-focus 25mm f/2.8 lens gives 72 pictures on a standard 36-exposure roll. The Auto Half SE2 of 1976 is a late version with a self-timer and a hot shoe, sold in a range of decorative front finishes. Charming, pocketable and utterly simple, it has become a favourite of film photographers who like to shoot a lot of frames.

Important — please read carefully:
The meter reads bright in strong light and the back door paint is scratched. Please review the photos and consider this before bidding.

Condition: Used — Good
Pre-owned, heavy signs of use, or minor optical flaws

Serial Number
Please check the photo.

Appearance
Scuffs from normal use; the paint on the back door has many scratches. Please check the photos for details.

Optical Condition
Finder: Cleaned internally — clear
Lens / Sensor: Clear — no haze or fungus.

Functional
The spring-driven motor winds and the shutter fires. The selenium meter responds but reads about +0.7 EV at EV12 and +2.3 EV at EV15 — see Known Issues. No battery is required.
The light seals have been replaced and the viewfinder cleaned internally.

Measured Performance
We check these cameras on a shutter tester rather than by ear, and we publish what we measured:
- Light meter accuracy — EV12: 0.7 OVER / EV15: 2.3 OVER
Some of these deviations exceed what negative film can absorb — please read the Known Issues section and allow for them when shooting.

Servicing
This camera was serviced by us before listing:
- Light seals (foam) replaced
- Viewfinder cleaned internally

Known Issues
1. The selenium meter reads about 2 stops bright in strong light (about +2.3 EV at EV15); expect overexposure in bright conditions unless you compensate with the film-speed setting.
2. Many scratches on the paint of the back door (see photos).

Bundled Items
Only what you can see in the pictures will be included in the package.

Important Notes for Used Items
As this is a used item, subtle imperfections may exist that are not individually described.

Shipping
We ship via either FedEx or Japan Post (ePacket), whichever suits the destination and the parcel. With Japan Post your package is handed over to the local postal carrier in your country for final delivery.
We only ship to registered addresses.
We ship within 3 business days after payment.

Customs and Taxes
Parcels are shipped DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid): import VAT and any customs duties are collected by customs or the carrier on delivery, in accordance with the rules of the destination country.
Where import taxes have already been collected at checkout — for example under the EU IOSS scheme for orders up to EUR 150 — there is nothing further to pay on delivery.
Import charges vary from country to country, so please check the rules that apply where you live.
We do not under-declare item values or mark items as "gifts."

Returns and Buyer Protection
Handled in accordance with Catawiki's Seller Terms.
If you have any questions, please contact us before bidding.

Thank you for visiting our listing.
Japan has one of the world's largest used-camera markets.
We appreciate your interest.