Ricoh XR 500 | SLR Film Camera | Good

Brand: Ricoh

Condition: Used

Name: Ricoh XR 500

Type: 35mm Manual Focus Single Lens Reflex Film Camera

Type of Film: 35mm Film

CPB Body Code: JL38

Shutter: Mechanical Vertical-Travel Metal Shutter, 1/8 sec – 1/500 sec + Bulb

Metering: TTL Center-Weighted Metering - WORKING

Battery: 2 × LR44 Batteries

Lens Mount: Pentax K Mount

Condition: Good

The Ricoh XR 500 (JL38) has been inspected and tested by CPB Darkroom and is in good working condition. The camera functions mechanically as intended, with all buttons, dials, shutter speeds, and film transport mechanisms operating correctly. The built-in TTL light meter has been tested and is functioning accurately, providing reliable exposure readings for everyday shooting.

Cosmetically, the camera body is in excellent condition, showing only minor signs of wear and a few light scratches consistent with careful use. The viewfinder has a few stains and marks that are visible while composing and may cause slight inconvenience during viewing. These marks are confined to the viewfinder and do not affect the photographs recorded on film. The images shown depict the exact camera you will receive.

Introduced in the late 1970s, the Ricoh XR 500 is a robust fully mechanical 35mm SLR designed for photographers who appreciate a straightforward manual shooting experience. Featuring a dependable mechanical shutter, bright viewfinder, and built-in TTL metering, it offers an intuitive balance of reliability and creative control. Compatible with the widely used Pentax K mount, the XR 500 can be paired with a vast range of Pentax and third-party lenses, making it an excellent choice for portraits, street photography, travel, documentary work, and everyday film photography.

This camera uses standard 35mm (135) film, producing images in the 24 × 36 mm format.

SLR cameras sold by CPB Darkroom are inspected for shutter accuracy, metering response, film transport reliability, and overall mechanical functionality. Any cosmetic or functional notes are clearly described and reflected in the condition grade.

The sample images shown were made on film using this exact camera, offering a true representation of its rendering, lens performance, and overall image quality.