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<p>Beautiful pictures, the effort worth the outcome. Congratulations.</p>

<p>In the link <a href="http://www.mattdentonphoto.com/cameras/ricoh_supershot.html">http://www.mattdentonphoto.com/cameras/ricoh_supershot.html</a><br>

There is one with the same lens as your camera. So I guess there are at leat these two versions,<br>

I dont believe it has a high value, it is not sought by users or collectors. You can always look for the value of the last transactions in ebay to have an idea.<br>

Good luck with your camera.</p>

<p>The Ricoh Super Shot has some features not common. One is that the film advance is spring driven. Also has a unique focus aid system, you can see a rombus in the viewfinder and should be adjusted to the subject head size.<br>

I have one with the lens with maximum aperture of f2.4.<br>

Try it, is a nice camera.</p>

<p>I have found that a flower petal hood is useful for rangefinders. I believe you could easily find a 52mm petal hood. You can find them in the auction site with free shipping from Homg Kong.</p>

<p>I have a camera of the same model that yours. The light measuring button works fine but the batteries lasted only for two film rolls and the local repairman told me that that is the problem with that model. Now I dont use the included light meter anymore. So perhaps is not bad news that you camera button does not work.</p>

<p>The maximum aperture dependes on the lens design and is hard to say without knowing the type of lens, there are some even faster than f/4 like the soft lenses and some others can go f/8, f/11and even higher.<br>

At least you can try and see what the outcome is. Thas is part of the fun.<br>

Good luck...</p>

<p>Hi Kristi,<br>

If you have a TTL (Trough The Lens) prism light meter you can take a measurements with this lens to a evenly illuminated scene and then place a lens with marked apertures, point to the same scene and vary aperture it until you get the same reading. I hope this is of some help.<br>

I just visited you pictures and I liked them, they are excellent. Congratulations.<br>

Moisés</p>

<p>There were a Vigilant and Monitors (and perhaps others) with Anastigmat Special lens. Anastigmat Special is a 4 elements lens.<br>

Also Retinas with Tessar, Xenar and Ektar lens of 4 elements as well.</p>

<p>I recommendd you<br>

<a href="http://www.motamedi.info/daguerreotypy.htm">http://www.motamedi.info/daguerreotypy.htm</a></p>

<p>I do have a small Agfa collection<br>

Agfa Silette w Agnar lens<br />Agfa Super Silette w Apotar lens<br />Agfa Super Silette w Solagon lens<br />ANSCO Super Regent w Solinar lens<br />Agfa Click<br />Agfa Isola<br />Agfa Isoly w Agnar lens<br>

I would like to add a Isolette, hopefully some day.</p>

 

<p><strong>Voiglander Vitessa.</strong></p>

<p>I agree that the effect on the Nagel can be caused by a foggy lens and could be eliminated or reduced with a internal surfaces cleaning.<br>

If you like and want to preserve or not that effect is up to your taste.</p>

<p>I believe it would be cheaper to buy a Canon Camera.<br>

An AE-1 will be very affordable.</p>

<p>Hi Gabi,<br>

You will find the following page very informative.<br>

<a href="http://www.brownie-camera.com">http://www.brownie-camera.com</a><br>

Regards</p>

The difference between Anastigmat Special and Anastar is that the Anastar is coated. Other than that is the same lens.

Hi Cliff,

 

Wonderful work, both restoring the instrument and putting to work.

 

I have a question for you, how do you attach a filter?

 

I have one and the infinity stopo does not allow to place an adapter.

 

Thanks,

 

Moisés

Yes. Mocba 4, Fed 2, Zorki 4, Kiev III

Luis,

 

The mentioned picture of the priest and the woman is incredible. You catched an instant hard to replicate.

Congratulations.

 

MS

I am not alone!

Patrick, do you have a picture of the girl?

With a pre-1970 camera, if possible.

Congratulation, it is a wonderful family gathering picture

All heavy weights and lots of chrome!

I really like how with everyday subjects you catch the precise instant to keek.

 

Congratulations, excelent results from that little camara.

Hi Cliff,

 

I will appreciate if you post your FINAL fix to the leaks in the oldest back.

 

I just got a camera with that back. It is a Ikonta 520 with a Novar Anastigmat f6.3 75mm lens in a Derval dial-set shutter.

 

Nice restoration and congratulations on getting back to life a more that 75 years old treasure.

 

Thanks for sharing.

I have never had that luck.

 

Mosture and electronics is a bad mix if it powered.

 

If there is dirty in the camera electronics you can whash it with distillated water and wait until is completely dry to test it.

 

I suggest you to try, chances are that will work after cleaning it.

Nice camera and beautiful picture.