Ricoh AF-5

The Ricoh AF-5 is basic auto focus 35mm rangefinder camera. It was manufactured in the beginning of 1980 and is a fixed lens AF compact much in the same spirit of the Nikon L35 AF or Canon AF35M. The highlights here are the 38/2,8 lens that has a very good reputation and the ability to permanently shut off the flash. The viewfinder is quite nice or such a modest camera and indicates focus distance and flash warning. No control over the camera, except for the ASA setting, which is nice. The lens cap acts as a mains switch, with the cap on, no function whatsoever in the camera, no power, impossible to take pictures, very clever indeed.