Description :

We like the 500 ST for being a compact, honest, and very practical camera from 1980. Part of Ricoh's long-running 500 series, it carries a sharp 40mm f2.8 Rikenon lens in a slim metal body that feels solid and well made in the hand. The 40mm focal length sits naturally between a wide angle and a standard lens, making it versatile for street, travel, and everyday life. Shutter priority auto exposure lets you set the speed while the CdS meter selects the aperture, displayed as a needle in the viewfinder, and full manual override is available for complete control. The mechanical leaf shutter fires at any speed without a battery, which is a reassuring practical advantage. A self-timer, hot shoe, and 46mm filter thread round things out. A dependable and enjoyable compact that rewards straightforward, considered shooting.

Spécifications:

• Type: Electronic metering, mechanical shutter
• Vitesse d'obturation maximale : 1/500s
• Lens: Fixed 40mm f2.8 Rikenon, viewfinder with parallax correction, MFD 0.9m, 46mm filter thread
• Modes: Shutter priority auto exposure and full manual

Battery: PX675 equivalent, such as MRB675 zinc-air, for the light meter (included)