C41
Kodak Portra 400
Kodak Portra 400 is a professional C-41 color negative film known for flexible exposure latitude, natural skin tones, and fine grain.
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The Ricoh R1 (1992) is an ultra-compact 35mm viewfinder camera produced by Ricoh Co., Ltd. in Japan, notable for being one of the thinnest production 35mm cameras of its era and for offering a switchable format mode between standard full-frame (24×36mm) and a masked half-frame panoramic crop. Introduced in 1992 and produced through the mid-1990s, the R1 preceded the more famous GR1 (1996) and established Ricoh's credibility in the ultra-compact premium segment.
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C41
Kodak Portra 400 is a professional C-41 color negative film known for flexible exposure latitude, natural skin tones, and fine grain.
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Kodak Gold 200 is a daylight-balanced C-41 color negative film with warm color, moderate grain, and a classic consumer-film look.
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Kodak UltraMax 400 is a versatile consumer-grade ISO 400 daylight-balanced color negative film with T-grain emulsion, delivering warm Kodak colors, fine-for-speed grain (PGI 46), and wide exposure latitude. Currently in production and available globally as a single-roll and multi-pack.
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About this camera
Ultra-compact with a secret — the Ricoh R1 packed a 30mm f/3.5 Rikenon lens and switchable half/full-frame modes into one of the thinnest 35mm cameras of the early 1990s, making it a pocketable wide-angle companion ahead of the GR1's launch.
| Field | Value |
|---|
| Format | 35mm (24×36 mm) + panoramic crop mode |
| Mount | Fixed (non-interchangeable) |
| Years | 1992–1997 |
| Lens | Rikenon 30mm f/3.5 |
| Shutter | Leaf: 1/2s – 1/500s |
| Flash sync | 1/500s (leaf shutter) |
| Meter | SPD, program + aperture-priority |
| Exposure | Program AE / Ap |
| Viewfinder | Optical (no rangefinder) |
| Focus | Scale / zone |
| Battery | CR2 lithium |
Ricoh entered the compact premium market in the early 1990s with a series of thin, well-engineered cameras aimed at the same audience as the Contax T2 and Nikon 35Ti — demanding photographers wanting quality in a truly pocketable package. The R1 was the founding model of what became the R-series line, with the R10 (1995) and later compact models following.
The R1S variant, introduced in 1993, added minor refinements including improved aperture-priority performance. Both the R1 and R1S sold well enough in Japan to confirm the premium compact segment's viability — a finding that directly supported Ricoh's decision to develop the GR1 (1996), which became a landmark product in the genre.
The 30mm focal length on the R1 was a deliberate design choice reflecting the emerging preference among street photographers for wider-than-standard lenses — a trend that would also drive the GR1's 28mm Rikenon GR lens. By the time the GR1 launched, the R1 had established the formula.
The Ricoh R1 is historically significant as the direct predecessor to the GR1, demonstrating Ricoh's wide-angle compact philosophy before the GR brand was established. The 30mm lens, ultra-slim body, and wide ISO range made it a capable tool in its time. For collectors of Ricoh's pre-GR history, the R1 completes the lineage from conventional compact to the GR's landmark status. Its current used-market prices reflect its reputation as a precursor to more famous Ricoh designs.
Fixed Rikenon 30mm f/3.5; non-interchangeable. The lens is sharpest at f/5.6–f/8 for general use. Accessories: wrist strap, CR2 lithium battery (widely available), soft case. The panoramic mask can be set independently; note that panoramic mode limits effective resolution.
C41
Kodak ColorPlus 200 is an affordable, consumer-oriented daylight-balanced color negative film at ISO 200. Known for warm, slightly muted color rendition, fine grain, and wide exposure latitude, it is currently in production and widely available in Asia and select global markets.
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Kodak Tri-X 400 is a classic black-and-white film known for strong tonality, visible grain, and documentary character.
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