Ricoh Auto Half | Half-frame Fotocamera analogica

Ricoh Auto Half half-frame camera, tested and working.

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The Ricoh Auto Half (1960s) is one of the most charming cameras of its era: a tiny half-frame camera with a clockwork spring-wind film advance, so you can shoot a whole sequence without ever touching a lever. Its selenium meter sets exposure automatically and needs no battery, and the decorative front plates have made it a design icon. A 36-exposure roll yields around 72 pictures.

Important — please read carefully:
Please note the exposure warning indicator does not light. The automatic aperture itself responds correctly, so the camera exposes normally; you simply do not get the low-light warning. Fresh light seals have been fitted and the viewfinder has been cleaned internally. Please review the photos before bidding.

Condition: Used — Fair
Pre-owned, functional but has noticeable flaws (optics/appearance)

Serial Number
Please check the photo.

Appearance
Shows signs of use consistent with age. Please check the photos.

Optical Condition
Lens: The viewfinder has been cleaned internally.

Functional
The camera operates properly and the automatic aperture responds correctly to light.
The spring-wind film advance works.
The light seals (foam) have been replaced and the viewfinder has been cleaned internally.
Note: the exposure warning indicator does not light.

Known Issues
1. The exposure warning indicator does not light. The automatic aperture itself responds correctly to light.

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
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