Richo KR5

[col]

Arrived the other day.

The C41 processing isn't as good as it should be..
Kodak 400 gold

[daveh]

Blue sky often doesn't scan "clean". I have always presumed that the problem is interference patterns which form when the film grain and dot size combine. Ricoh were always decent cameras - and don't they own the Pentax name now?

[olroy2044]

Nice looking Ricoh, Colin. I have been a fan of Ricoh cameras for some time. I have several of them, and have found them to be solid, dependable cameras. The one weakness that I have found is the shutter interlock (I don't know what the correct term is--I'm talking about the gizmo that prevents winding on when the shutter is already cocked). That item is somewhat weak, and easily bent. It does not hamper the operation of the rest of the camera in any way. I have adapted my shooting style so that I cock the camera as I am raising it to take a shot, rather than immediately after exposure. If shooting a series without lowering the camera, just be aware of the possibility of damage to the interlock from over-enthusiastic winding. This was learned at the expense of several unexplained blank frames!

That being said, however, my Ricohs are part of my regular rotation of shooters. I really like'em!

Roy

[col]

Dave some of the problem wold be my low cost canon scanner

Thanks for the info Roy. I'm not sure I like the winder is out slightley when taking photos.

[mickeyobe]

Aug 10, 2012 20:18:31 GMT -5 col said:

Dave some of the problem wold be my low cost canon scanner

Thanks for the info Roy. I'm not sure I like the winder is out slightley when taking photos.

col,

Many cameras have unusual design features that at first are unappealing.
One very soon grows accustomed to them and adapts.

For example the Exakta has a left hand advance. Quite disconcerting but it quickly becomes a part of the operation that needs no thought and presents no problems.

Mickey

[col]

Mickey and don't forget the Werra with the winder around the lens..