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Ricoh Singlex TLS1968
- Format
- 35mm
- Mount
- M42
- Years
- 1968–1973
- Weight
- 750 g
- Shutter
- 1s – 1/1000s
- Meter
- ttl-stop-down-cds
The Ricoh Singlex TLS (1968) is Ricoh's M42-mount mid-tier SLR. Mechanical horizontal-cloth shutter to 1/1000s, **TTL stop-down CdS metering** (similar to the original Pentax Spotmatic), manual exposure. The "TLS" suffix indicates "Through-the-Lens, Stop-down" metering. Built solidly with metal-and-leather body construction.
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Before you buy used
Same as Pentax Spotmatic: mercury battery, foam, light seals, slow speeds, CdS meter drift.
About this camera
Ricoh's mid-60s M42 SLR. TTL stop-down metering, mechanical, similar concept to Pentax Spotmatic.
Key Specs
Frequently asked questions
- What film does the Ricoh Singlex TLS use?
- The Ricoh Singlex TLS shoots 35mm film.
- What battery does the Ricoh Singlex TLS take?
- The Ricoh Singlex TLS uses a 1x PX625 battery.
- What lens mount does the Ricoh Singlex TLS have?
- The Ricoh Singlex TLS uses the M42 mount.
- What shutter speeds does the Ricoh Singlex TLS offer?
- The Ricoh Singlex TLS's shutter speeds range from 1s to 1/1000s.
- What light meter does the Ricoh Singlex TLS use?
- The Ricoh Singlex TLS meters with ttl-stop-down-cds.