Ricoh 500 RF

[oscroft]

Does anyone know the difference between the Ricoh 500 RF and the 500 G? I have a 500 G, and the 500 RF looks like it has a rangefinder, shutter priority metering, and 40/2.8 lens - just the same really.

[ChrisPlatt]

It's a later model. Body has more plastic and is slightly more compact.
Unlike 500G hot shoe is raised up a bit above otherwise flat top cover.
Features-wise, this camera is nearly identical to the 500G.

Chris

[flashover]

I had a black 500 RF. Definite Plastic feel to it compared to the G. Very nice looking camera though.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/75/190388643_17ee6b3cd6.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/174/369210862_924d93ff5a_o.jpg

Noticeable differences, hot shoe, shutter release, rewind knob, lens finish

[oscroft]

Excellent, thanks very much for the info and photos (and yes, it does look nice)

[ChrisPlatt]

Black Ricoh 500G cameras are far less common than the chrome version.
OTOH the identical Sears 35|RF came only in black.

The Sears 35|RF comes up regularly on eBay, and is usually inexpensive.
After all these years expect light seals will require replacement, etc.

Chris