Ricoh SE‑2 The Ricoh Auto Half SE‑2 is a half-frame camera released around 1967. Lens: 25 mm Ricoh f/2.8 (equivalent to 40 mm full-frame) Shutter: Mechanical, fixed 1/125 s (X-sync at 1/30 s) Extras: Built-in self-timer Film Advance: Automatic winding mechanism — smooth and user-friendly Focus Range: Minimum distance of 2 meters for sharp results The Ricoh Auto Half SE‑2 was released by the Japanese company Ricoh Company, Ltd. It was designed as a compact, easy-to-use snapshot camera for consumers who wanted sharp, well-exposed photos without needing technical knowledge. The Ricoh Auto Half series began in the early 1960s in response to growing demand for compact, user-friendly cameras. The SE‑2 was introduced as an improved version in the series, featuring a better lens, automatic exposure, built-in flash, and self-timer. At the time, Ricoh was already a well-known name in Japan, with experience in both cameras and office equipment. With the Auto Half series, Ricoh targeted everyday consumers—people who wanted to capture holidays, family moments, or daily life without worrying about aperture, shutter speed, or focusing. #RicohSE2 #RicohAutoHalf #HalfFrameCamera #VintageCamera #FilmIsNotDead #AnalogPhotography #ShootFilmStayBroke #CompactCamera #35mmFilm #RetroCamera #FilmCommunity #PointAndShootFilm #VintageRicoh #ClassicCameras #CameraHistory #HalfFrameLove #FilmFeed #EverydayFilm #OldCameraLove #CameraCollector #JustShootFilm #LoFiPhotography #FilmOnly #Filmisalive #FilmMood #RetroPhotography #FilmCameraClub #CompactFilmCamera #FilmObsession #JapaneseCameras #VintageGear #FilmAddict #CameraOfTheDay #FilmShooter #TimelessCameras #PhotographyNostalgia #SlowPhotography #ShootDevelopPrint #StayBrokeShootFilm #RicohLover #AnalogVibes #EveryCameraHasAStory #SnapshotAesthetic #FilmForever #FilmAndFriends #CameraCulture #ClassicSnapshots #AnalogAesthetic #ShootFilmNotMegapixels #HalfFrameLoveAffair #EveryShotCounts

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