Ricoh L-20 35mm camera w/ case and manual (serial 76229655)

The Ricoh L-20 is a simple 35mm point-and-shoot film camera from the early 1990s. It features a moderately wide 35mm f4.5 lens.

This camera doesn't automatically set the film speed, rather, you select the film speed by a switch on the front. Advanced shooters can use the film speed switch for exposure compensation in unusual lighting situations (the film speeds settings each set an aperture, in steps of approximately one stop each). The L-20 uses a focus-free design where subjects from 1 metre to infinity are in focus. It also offers an infinity focus switch for slightly sharper photos of distant subjects like landscapes.

Battery information

This camera requires two alkaline AA batteries (not included). Alternatively, a single CR125 lithium battery can be used (available as an option). Rechargeable AA batteries cannot be used. 

Condition notes

The camera was tested and all functions are working correctly. The camera is in very good cosmetic condition (see photos). The original case and manual are included. 

Example photos

Here are some pictures that other people have taken with this model of camera to give you an idea of its image quality: https://www.lomography.com/cameras/3334648-ricoh-l-20/photos

Manual

https://www.butkus.org/chinon/ricoh/ricoh_l-20/ricoh_l-20.pdf

Specifications 

• Type: 35 mm lens shutter type
  
• Lens: 35 mm Ricoh f4.5 lens, 3 elements, 3 groups
  
• Focusing: Fixed Focus with Infinity Switch
  
• Distance 1m (3.3 ft) - infinity
  
• Shutter: Mechanical shutter. 1/125 sec.
  
• Viewfinder: Reverse Galilean viewfinder
  
• Magnification: 0.52X
  
• Field of view: 80%
  
• Low light warning: CdS photocell activates Red LED in viewfinder
  
• Film speeds: ISO 100 200 400, 1000
  
• Film loading: Ricoh auto load system
  
• Film advance: Automatic advance
  
• Film rewind: Automatic rewind at the end of roll
  
• Exposure counter: Additive, automatic resets to "S" when the camera back is opened.
  
• Built-in flash: Electronic flash
  
• Flash recycling time: About 6 sec. (with fresh batteries, at room temperature)
  
• Flash shooting range: 1.2-about 3.1 m (3.9ft.-10.2ft.) with 150100 color negative film
  
• Power source: 1 lithium battery (Panasonic CR-123A or Duracell DL-123A) or 2 AA penlight Alkaline or Manganese batteries (Nickel Cadmium batteries can not be used.)
  
• Dimensions: 132(W)x68(H)x50(D)mm (5.2x 2.7x2.0 inches)
  
• Weight: 220g (without batteries)