Ricoh HI-COLOR 35

[larry_raisch]

<p>The Hi-Color was a CDS cell version of the earlier Autoshot which sported a selenium cell around the lens. The cameras were pretty much identical, except that the flash shoe was moved to accomodate the battery compartment.<br>

I believe the "psychedelic" version with the stylish inserts in place of the plain leatherette, would have been the Hi-Color 35S. The "S" indicating it also had a self-timer.<br>

The Marine capsule was also offered in a smaller size for the spring driven half frames. I have actually used one of my Hi-Colors underwater and can report that it worked well, though I did not try the flash.</p>

[JDMvW]

<p>I think the XP-2 does work better with higher contrast reality, as someone pointed out from Ilford's summary on another post. I was pleasantly surprised at the fine tonal gradations in the exterior shot of the bookstore, for example.</p>

<p>My understanding is that the truly very attractive "technician" has already spoken for someone--sorry Ralf.<br>

:P</p>

[JDMvW]

<p>Jean Moxhet very kindly provided the jpgs for the Hi-Color 35 manual so here is the pdf I've created from them for the thing.</p>

<p>I also have to note that the manual does say a 675 battery, as Marc had noted.</p>

[jean_moxhet]

<p>Here my 2 Hi-Color...</p><div></div>

[jean_moxhet]

<p>Here a link to the 1970's catalog with the 3 different finish with funny leatherette.<br>

http://my.reset.jp/~inu/ProductsDataBase/Products/RICOH/HI-COLOR35/HI-COLOR%2035.htm (http://my.reset.jp/~inu/ProductsDataBase/Products/RICOH/HI-COLOR35/HI-COLOR%2035.htm)<br>

I remember reading explanation about these funny "dress" been related to International Expo 1970 in Osaka. And the logo of the expo is visible on the catalog.</p>

[JDMvW]

<p>Nice catalog, even though I can't read any Japanese. :)</p>