Rare Ricoh Auto Shot 35mm Film Camera

Ricoh Auto Shot— 1964 ✔️ Mechanical wind-up film advance ✔️ Selenium cell light meter ✔️ F2.8 wide aperture ✔️ Battery-free ▶︎▶︎ The Vision of Wide-Angle, Slim Design, and Full Automation! | Ricoh Auto Shot In 1964, Ricoh unveiled a masterpiece that redefined convention. Building on the success of the Auto Half, the Auto Shot emerged as its upgraded counterpart for full-frame photography. It featured the cutting-edge "manual mechanical wind-up automatic film advance" system of its time. This camera requires no batteries! Its prominent ring-shaped selenium photocell, located beside the lens, enables precise programmed auto exposure. Simply wind the spring mechanism, press the shutter, and the camera’s crisp sound signals the automatic film advance. With its square, flat body, it embodies the strong "Retro Future" aesthetic of the 1960s. This camera was the ultimate tool for street photography, truly allowing you to "just focus on pressing the shutter." ▶︎▶︎ Rikenon 35mm F2.8 | A Wide-Angle Perspective and Wide Aperture, Ideal for Street Photography Unlike the common 45mm standard focal length found in many 1960s compact cameras, the 35mm offers a more dynamic perspective for street shots. The lens delivers impressive image quality, with solid and sharp central detail. Photographs captured with this lens exhibit Ricoh's signature high contrast and warm color rendition. ▶︎▶︎ A Brief Review from a Japanese Magazine | A Groundbreaking Work Achieving "Wide-Angle, Slim Design, and Automation" The renowned magazine *Asahi Camera* gave the Ricoh Auto Shot high praise in its review. Critics at the time hailed it as the "true full-frame evolution" of the legendary Auto Half. The magazine particularly commended its bold integration of the "spring motor's soul, even while doubling the film area." Price: 3000 ▶︎▶︎ Matsuya Inspection Report ✅ Tested with actual shooting by our studio ✅ Overall condition: 80% new ✅ Functionality test: Smooth mechanical film advance, shutter fires correctly, focus ring rotates smoothly ✅ Lens condition: Rikenon 35mm F2.8 lens is clear and transparent ✅ Metering system: Ring-shaped selenium photocell responds sensitively, red and yellow flags indicate correctly (no batteries required for this model) ✅ Exterior cleaning performed