Ricoh XR500 with XR Rikenon 55mm f/2.2

Ricoh XR500 35mm SLR with XR Rikenon 55mm f/2.2 - Good Condition | Lightweight All-Mechanical Manual Film SLR Kit with Acclaimed Pentax K-Mount Prime Lens

Introductory Paragraph The Ricoh XR500 paired with the XR Rikenon 55mm f/2.2 is a highly reliable, fully mechanical 35mm film SLR kit utilizing the universal Pentax K-mount system. This streamlined pairing is perfect for students and purists who want a battery-independent camera setup for intentional manual shooting. The included XR Rikenon 55mm f/2.2 standard prime lens is highly celebrated in the analog community for its exceptional edge-to-edge optical sharpness and smooth contrast. It is an honest, robust Ricoh kit that provides an authentic, worry-free analog photography experience.

Key Features

• Universal Pentax K lens mount architecture, providing access to a massive ecosystem of historic Pentax and third-party vintage lenses.

• Sharp XR Rikenon 55mm f/2.2 standard prime lens, delivering brilliant micro-contrast, high detail, and natural color rendering.

• Reliable mechanical focal-plane shutter mechanism, firing completely independently of battery power across all speeds up to 1/500s.

• Simple match-needle viewfinder exposure metering, using a physical needle indicator for quick and intuitive exposure balancing.

• Multi-coated anti-reflection optical lens elements, successfully suppressing internal ghosting and flare in backlit conditions.

• Ergonomic lightweight composite body chassis layout, making it comfortable and effortless to carry on all-day street walks.

• Clear diagonal split-image focusing screen, allowing fast, tack-sharp manual focus confirmation under any lighting environment.

Condition Report Good condition. Body: Shows standard light cosmetic wear, including minor surface scuffs on the baseplate and faint edge wear consistent with normal use. The leatherette is secure and the film chamber is clean with good light seals. Sensor/Optics: Viewfinder, mirror, and focusing screen are clear. The attached 55mm lens glass is free from fungus, heavy haze, separation, or deep scratches; minimal internal micro-dust is visible under close inspection but does not affect image quality. Mechanics/Electronics: Fully operational. The mechanical shutter fires accurately at all speeds from 1/8s to 1/500s, the film advance stroke is smooth, the aperture blades are snappy, and the needle exposure meter responds accurately to light changes.

Specialist Note "The Ricoh XR500 is a wonderful, no-nonsense student workhorse that prizes pure simplicity. While the body is light and incredibly straightforward to use, the real secret weapon here is the XR Rikenon 55mm lens upfront. This lens formula is legendary in analog circles for its rendering performance, giving you center sharpness that easily rivals lenses three times its price. Because the shutter is entirely mechanical, the camera will keep shooting perfectly even if your batteries die in freezing weather. It is a highly transparent, satisfying tool that lets you focus entirely on the core fundamentals of great composition and light."

What's Included

• Ricoh XR500 35mm SLR Camera Body (S/N: 75421930)

• XR Rikenon 55mm f/2.2 Standard Prime Lens (S/N: 308003)

• Protective Lens Cap

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Ricoh

• Model: XR500

• Camera Type: 35mm SLR Camera

• Film Format: 35mm Roll Film (Standard 135 Format)

• Lens Mount: Pentax K Mount Bayonet System

• Focal Length: 55mm

• Maximum Aperture: f/2.2

• Shutter System: Mechanical vertical-travel focal-plane shutter (1/8s to 1/500s + Bulb)

• Metering System: Through-The-Lens (TTL) open-aperture CdS center-weighted match-needle system

• Category: 1. Cameras ▸ 35mm SLR Camera

• Battery Type: 2x LR44/SR44 Batteries for Light Meter Only (Not Included)