Ricoh KR-5 35mm SLR Film Camera + SMC Pentax-M 40-80mm f/2.8-4 Zoom - Near Mint

Ricoh KR-5 35mm SLR Film Camera with SMC Pentax-M 40-80mm f/2.8-4 Zoom Lens

This listing is for a near mint Ricoh KR-5 35mm single-lens reflex (SLR) film camera, fully tested and paired with an SMC Pentax-M 40-80mm f/2.8-4 zoom lens. Introduced in 1978, the KR-5 is a simple, tough and reliable fully manual SLR. It takes Pentax K-mount lenses, which gives you access to a huge range of affordable glass. It’s a brilliant camera for learning the fundamentals of exposure, and a great alternative to the Pentax K1000.

The camera has a mechanical metal-blade shutter that fires at every speed without a battery. Batteries are only needed for the built-in TTL match-needle light meter. The SMC Pentax-M 40-80mm zoom is a versatile, well-built lens covering a natural wide-normal view through to short telephoto. That makes it ideal for street photography, travel, everyday shooting and portraits. Its bright f/2.8 maximum aperture at 40mm helps in lower light, and a close-focus macro mode at 80mm lets you get in tight on flowers and small details. Pentax’s renowned Super Multi-Coating gives sharp, contrasty, colourful results.

Key Features

• Fully manual 35mm SLR, ideal for learning photography.

• Mechanical shutter works at every speed without a battery.

• TTL match-needle light meter in the viewfinder.

• Meter switches on, and the shutter unlocks, when the film advance lever is pulled out. This saves battery and prevents accidental shots.

• Pentax K-mount, compatible with a huge range of lenses.

• Versatile 40-80mm zoom, from wide-normal to short telephoto.

• Bright f/2.8 maximum aperture at 40mm.

• Close-focus macro mode at 80mm (up to 1:4).

• Pentax Super Multi-Coating (SMC) for sharp, contrasty images.

Specifications

• Camera: Ricoh KR-5 35mm SLR (also sold as the Ricoh XR500 in some markets).

• Lens Mount: Pentax K-mount.

• Shutter: Mechanical metal-blade focal-plane shutter, 1/8 sec to 1/500 sec + Bulb.

• Metering: TTL full-aperture CdS meter with match-needle display.

• Camera Power: 2x LR44 / SR44 1.5V button cells (light meter only).

• Lens: SMC Pentax-M Zoom 40-80mm f/2.8-4 (7 elements in 7 groups).

• Aperture: f/2.8-4 to f/22-32, 7 blades.

• Minimum Focus: 1.2m (normal), 0.37m (macro mode at 80mm, 1:4).

• Filter Thread: 49mm.

• Lens Weight: Approx. 395g.

Condition: Near Mint & Tested

This camera and lens outfit is in near mint cosmetic condition and full working order.

• Cosmetics: Near mint. The camera body and lens are very clean, with minimal signs of use. The battery compartment and film chamber are clean and free of corrosion.

• Mechanics & Functions: 100% fully functional. The shutter fires accurately at all speeds, the film advance and rewind work smoothly, the light meter responds correctly to changing light, the aperture blades are snappy and oil-free, and the zoom and focus rings turn smoothly.

• Optics & Viewfinder: The lens glass is clean and clear, with no fungus, haze or scratches. The viewfinder is bright and clear for easy focusing.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Batteries: Requires 2x LR44 / SR44 1.5V button cell batteries to operate the light meter (NOT included). The camera works mechanically without batteries.

• Lens: This is a Pentax-M lens without an “A” setting, so it is used in manual (or aperture-priority on later bodies). This is fully compatible with the KR-5, which is a manual camera.

• What is Included: Ricoh KR-5 camera body and SMC Pentax-M 40-80mm f/2.8-4 zoom lens.

• Condition: Please look closely at all the photos to judge the exact cosmetic condition before buying.