RICOH 35 ZF
1978

Serial Nr. 19268401

Characteristics and functions
The Ricoh 35 ZF was born in 1978, in full period where the maximum miniaturization
was sought. In fact the camera looks compact and light.
The Ricoh 35 ZF was produced in the ‘Silver’ version only, while the self-timerversion (35 ZF / ST) was produced in the ‘Silver’ and ‘Black’ versions.
The built-in CdS exposure meter works with aperture priority or manual.
To work in diaphragm priority, the green 'A' of the diaphragm ring coincides with thered reference, therefore the shutter speeds are adjusted according to the subject'smovement, making sure that the galvanometer needle does not enter the red areas
over-exposure and under-exposure. In the manual you set the desired times andapertures; in the viewfinder the hand of the galvanometer signals in correct
diaphragm, given the set shutter speed. By calculating the deviation between thediaphragm and recommended to set one knows the amount of over- or underexposure in place.

The charging lever allows the advancement of the film and the simultaneous armingof the shutter with a single stroke (about 170°). The additive counter with automatic
zeroing at the back is located on the extreme right of the upper shell.
The film recovery crank also serves to open the back (pulling it upwards).
On the bottom are housed: the clutch release button for the recovery of exposed film,
the threaded hole for the use of the stand and the black plastic door of the battery
compartment (is request 1 mercury battery 1,35v PX675 or equivalent).
On the left side of the camera is located the socket for the flash-sync cable.
At the center of the flash holder there is the hot synchro-X contact. The registration
number is engraved on the back.
The exposure meter cell is located in the lens mount so as to be influenced, in thecalculation of the correct exposure, by the possible use of filters.
The calibration of the exposure meter, according to the sensitivity of the film
introduced, is performed by rotating the black plastic ring around the first lens until
the correct ASA/DIN appear, in the small lower window.
To perform the correct focusing it is necessary to set the shooting distance toestimate or select one of the three symbols: foregrounds, group/portraits orlandscapes - which indicate shooting distances equal to: 1 meter, 2.5 meter andinfinity respectively .
Weight and measures: 12.95oz., film and battery excluded.
Length 4.57in., height 3.31in., thickness 2.20in.

Technical Specifications
Film Type:
Shutter:
Meter:
Diaphragms:
Times:
Syncronisation:
Self-timer:
Lens:
Focusing:
Viewfinder:
Characteristics:

Accessories:

135 - (images 0.45x1.42in.)Mechanical from 1/8 "to 1/500" and "B"
CdS – Automatic exposure with time priority
f/2,8, f/4, f/5,6, f/8, f/11, f/16
B, 1/8”, 1/15”, 1/30”, 1/60”, 1/125”, 1/250”, 1/500”
On all times (via cable-synchro socket or hot contact on flashholder slide)
NoRikenon 40mm f/2,8
From 3ft.. to infinity (to estimate on scale mt./ft. or by means ofthree symbols)
Galilean type
Viewfinder with luminous frame and parallax references in closeup shots. Diaphragm scale with over-and under-exposure area.
Threaded trigger button for flexible cable connection.
Body in silver colored metal and black imitation leather.
Shoulder bag. Lens cap. Tripod mount.