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Ricoh Ricohflex New Diamond II
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Photos by VB text by VB. From the collection of VB. Last update 2014-04-23 par Francois Landais.

Manufactured or assembled in Japan from 1957 to (After) 1957.
Index of rarity in France: Rare (among non-specialized garage sales)
Inventory number: 2611

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Chronology of cameras Ricoh 

This Ricohflex called "New Diamond II" marks the appearance of the 4 lenses shooting optic on the Diamonds.

The frame counter, film advance and stop mechanisms are now integrated into the camera body.
The viewing optic with 3 lenses and taking optic with 4 lenses in 3 groups are 80mm f1: 3.5 and have both a Bay I bayonet.
the Seikosha shutter rise up to 1/500 th of a second with a self-timer and a flash sync with M F and X settings.
There is no protection against double exposures.
The accessory shoe on the side has a central synchronization contact.
The focusing hood still has a magnifier to assist the focusing and a sports viewfinder.

The Ricohflex Diamonds are also called Dia or Diacord

Ricoh Ricohflex New Diamond II



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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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