Ricoh / 1962 / Compact
Ricoh Auto Half
A spring-wound half-frame compact designed for carrying, sharing, and making a roll last twice as long.
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Overview / 概要
Why Ricoh Auto Half matters.
It belongs to a distinctly Japanese tradition of small, social, mechanically charming cameras.
Design & context
A vertical shooting format and sculptural front plate give it a personality that modern pocket cameras rarely attempt.
Buying today
The model family is broad; confirm the exact variant, light seals, transport, and meter before purchase.
Key specifications / 仕様
The details.
- Released
- 1962
- Production
- 1962–1970s
- Brand
- Ricoh
- Brand country
- Japan
- Format
- Film
- Film / sensor
- 35mm half-frame
- Camera type
- Compact
- Lens / mount
- 25mm f/2.8
- Focal length
- 25mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Autofocus
- Fixed-focus variants
- Viewfinder
- Optical
- Flash
- Accessory / built-in on some variants
- Weight
- 410g
Still to verify for this record: Manufacturing country · Made in Japan flag · Shutter range · ISO range · Dimensions · Battery / power · Weather sealing · Original MSRP.
Notable features
- Half-frame format
- Spring-wound advance
- Compact metal body
Known issues
- Condition varies significantly on the used market.
Source record
Every field should be traceable; open a source to check the evidence boundary.
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Ricoh Auto Half reference record
Wikipedia · Reference index
Supports: model identity, release era, format, and commonly documented specifications. Accessed 2026-08-12.
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Ricoh archive / product context
Ricoh Imaging · Brand archive / context
Supports: brand history, product context, and source ownership trail. Accessed 2026-08-12.
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