Ricoh Riquolette S 35mm Film Compact Camera 45mm f3.5

The "Ricoh Ricolet S" (Ricolet S) made by Riken (Riken Optical/Ricoh) is a 35mm film compact viewfinder camera made in Japan in the 1950s.
The manufacturer's name includes both "Riken (Riken Optical)" at the time and the brand name "Ricoh (Ricoh)".

[Main Features]

・Lens and Shutter
Fixed lens: Ricoh Anastigmat 1:3.5 f = 45mm, made by Tomioka Optical (3 elements in 3 groups)
Shutter: Riken leaf (Compur) shutter, shutter speeds are approximately 1/10 to 1/200 seconds + B, aperture can be set from f/3.5 to f/16

・Focusing Method
Focusing is scale focusing (distance scale). No rangefinder or focus assist. The photographer estimates the distance and operates the dial.

・Film and Operation
Uses 35mm film (standard 135 film).

Features a film winding knob, rewind knob, a finder release lever on the bottom, and a plunger mounting release.

Size is approximately 140 mm × 77–78 mm × 64–67 mm, weight is approximately 540–580 g

[Appearance]
There are some small scratches due to use.
Slight whitening is visible on the metal parts.

The viewfinder is cloudy.
Please check the photos for details.

[Functionality]
Works normally.
There are no problems with the shutter and aperture functions.

[Optical System]
　Mold: Slightly present (does not affect photos)
　No fogging
　No scratches
　No marks
　No balsam separation
　Minor dust (does not affect photos)

[Accessories]
Leather case