RICOH Ricohflex Model VII – shutter speeds measured on a tester. • Shutter speeds measured on a shutter tester – results below. • Condition: Good – 1 issue, fully disclosed under Known Issues. About this camera The Ricohflex Model VII (1954) is the twin-lens reflex that made medium-format photography affordable in post-war Japan; Riken Optical built it in huge numbers and sparked a nationwide TLR boom. Its geared front-cell focusing, Riken Ricoh Anastigmat 80mm f/3.5 lenses and simple everset shutter give 6x6 cm negatives on 120 roll film, viewed through a bright waist-level finder - a charming and usable entry point to square-format photography. Measured Performance - 1 s — measured 1/1.1 s (approx. 0.1 stop fast) - 1/50 — measured 1/51 s (on the mark) - 1/400 — measured 1/318 s (approx. 0.3 stop slow) The leaf shutter fires; speeds measured within the normal range. Condition Appearance: scuffs and scratches from normal use. Please check the photos for details. Lens: clear, no issues Viewfinder: waist-level finder clear Known Issues 1. The slow shutter speeds occasionally hang. Included: only what is shown in the photos. As a used item, minor imperfections may exist that are not individually described. Shipping: FedEx or Japan Post (ePacket) to your registered address, within 3 business days of payment. Taxes: EU (up to EUR 150) and UK (up to GBP 135) are collected at checkout – nothing to pay on delivery, except a possible small customs fee (around EUR 3) in some countries. Other orders may owe import tax on delivery. We never under-declare values or mark items as gifts. Returns follow Catawiki's Seller Terms. Questions are welcome before bidding.