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Ricoh TLS 401 |
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Photos by Howard Patterson text by Howard Patterson. From the collection of Howard Patterson. Last update 2019-12-30 par Michel Rochevalier.
Manufactured or assembled in Japan from 1970 to (Before) 1978.
Index of rarity in France: Infrequent (among non-specialized garage sales)
Inventory number: 8955
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Chronology of cameras Ricoh
This is the chrome version of the TLS 401 often referred to as a "Singlex", because it is clearly derived from the Singlex TLS. That name does not occur on the camera or in the handbook. The 42 mm thread allowed a wide range of lenses to be used including the contemporary Pentax Takumar lenses. Ricoh also provided a range of lenses for the Singlex range which could be used on this camera.
The second viewfinder on the top of the prism is described as a "waist level" finder, but in fact it can only be used by putting the eye up close to it, unlike historic models which had a larger viewing screen.
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This diagram created by VB allows us to measure the complexity of Ricoh's history.
| 1913 | A few Japanese scientists had the idea of establishing a research institute. |
| 1915 | The proposal for the creation of the Rikagaku Kenkyūsho Institute of Physical and Chemical Research is presented to the Japanese parliament. |
| 1917 | The Riken Institute and Foundation are established. |
| 1927 | The Rikagaku Kõgyõ K.K. is created to manufacture and distribute products resulting from research, such as photographic papers. |
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