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 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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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 Tri-X 400 is a classic black-and-white film known for strong tonality, visible grain, and documentary character.
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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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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.
| Field | Value |
|---|
| Format | 35mm |
| Mount | M42 |
| Years | 1968–1973 |
| Shutter | 1s – 1/1000s + B, mechanical horizontal cloth |
| Flash sync | 1/60s |
| Meter | TTL stop-down CdS |
| Modes | Manual |
| Weight | 750 g |
| Battery | 1× PX625 mercury (meter only) |
Released 1968. Production ran 5 years until Ricoh shifted to K-mount bodies (KR-5, XR-7) in the late 70s.
For 2026 buyers, the Singlex TLS is a budget M42 alternative to the Pentax Spotmatic. Used at $60–150. Same M42 lens compatibility.
M42 universal: any M42 lens.
BW
Ilford HP5 Plus is a flexible ISO 400 black-and-white film with classic grain and strong push-processing tolerance.
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Kodak Ektar 100 is a fine-grain C-41 color negative film with saturated color and high sharpness.
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