It is a model similar to the Pentax K2, and it is easier to read the exposure than that of the K2 because it is a needle type.

The self-timer responds instantly and has a separate multiple exposure button, making it very easy to use.



It's similar to the Pentax DOF button. Flash is X setting on the shutter dial that fires mechanically at 1/90. Max X speed is 1/125. In the viewfinder, when you move the aperture, there is a needle that indicates the appropriate shutter speed. It's like Nikon's FE2, so you can quickly and easily check the exposure.



Split adopted a diagonal split, and had a field of view of 91% and a magnification of 0.88 times. However, it does not have an AE lock button and has a plastic head, so there is a disadvantage that cracks can easily occur.


This model was released in 1977, and it was released along with the XR-1 and received a good response. We also supplied OEMs to Sears of the United States, but it was an opportunity to establish itself as a third-party company by being recognized for its ability in the difficult delivery process. If the name of Ricoh was used as it is, "K" was used after the K mount of Pentax, and "R" was used after the R of Rico, and the names such as KR-XX were mainly used. When supplied to Sears, Pentax's K And Sears' "S" was used as KS-XX. (Then XR?) ㅡㅡ;


Ricoh is one of the big companies in Japan. It is a company with over 16,000 employees and several branches in Europe, Asia, and the United States, and has a large distribution network. Ricoh is well known in the business solution world and produces automation that includes minicomputer data processors, word processing equipment, copying machines, a telephone facsimile transceiver, and data retrieval equipment.


In addition, we are producing excellent photographic equipment, as well as Pentax k-mount SLRs, the famous R series point shoot cameras, GR series film cameras, digital cameras, and recently the world's first lens unit interchangeable cameras, showing off their dignity. I'm doing it.

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The specifications of XR-2S are as follows.​

Specifications (2nd revised edition, thanks to Frank)

Film Format: 24mm x 36mm

Type: :TTL aperture-priority automatic exposure 35mm SLR camera

Lens mount: "K" type bayonet with 65deg rotating angle

Shutter: Vertically moving Copal CCS-E electronically controlled focal plane shutter. Automatic electronic shutter: continuously variable speeds from LT (approx. 8sec.) to 1/1000 sec. Manual mechanical shutter without batteries: "B" and "X" /1/90 sec.).

Synchronization: X type contact for electronic flash at "B" and "X" (1/90sec.) and 4sec. to 1/125 sec. Hot shoe.

Exposure meter: Three CdS photocells TTL full open metering for center weighted average light reading coupled to aperture-priority automatic exposure system. Coupling range EV 0-17 (ASA 100 film with 50mm f/1,4 lens).

Manual exposure: Manual electronic shutter: stepped speed from 4 to1/1000 sec.

Exposure compensation dial: +-2EV (within the ASA film speed range)

Automatic Flash Control: With Ricoh Speedlite 240, set shutter speed dial at Auto, and it will set shutter speed 1/90 sec. automatically. Manually set the aperture ring to the same aperture set on flash.

Metering system: Full aperture center weighted metering.

Measuring range: EV0-EV17 (ASA 100 with F 1.4 standard lens).

Light sensors: Three CdS photocells

Film speed Setting: ASA 12-3200, By lifting and rotating film speed dial.

Battery check: Ring around shutter release button.

Power source: Two 1.5V silver oxide batteries Eveready S-76 or equivalents or alkaline manganese batteries LR 44

Viewfinder: Fixed pentaprism type finder. Exposure meter needle (also battery checker), Shutter speed indicator and battery check zone.

Focusing: Diagonal split image spot in microprism band surrounded by fresnel field.

Finder view-field: 93% of actual picture area.

Viewfinder Magnification: 0.88 X at infinity with 50mm standard lens

Reflex mirror: Oversize, quick return type (without lockup).

Manual film advance: Lever type with 135° angle for one long stroke, pre-advance angle 40°, Ricoh XR Winder.

Exposure counter: Progressive type with automatic reset.

Film rewind: Rewind crank

Self-timer: ~ 15sec. delay mechanical self timer.

Camera back: Removable hinge type, with memo holder. Interchangeable with Data Back

Weight: 560g (20 oz.), body alone

Dimensions: 139,9 x 91,3 x 48mm, body alone