Type: Shoe-mount electronic flash
Guide Number: Approx. GN 20 (ISO 100, meters)
Power Source: 2 Γ AA batteries
Flash Head: Fixed, forward-facing (no swivel/tilt)
Color Temperature: ~5600K (daylight-balanced)
Coverage: Standard 35mm lens field of view
Dimensions/Weight: Compact, lightweight design (~150g with batteries)
Dedicated Ricoh Mounting: Designed for Ricoh 35mm cameras with hot shoe compatibility.
Simple Operation: Manual exposure control; no TTL automation.
Built-in Diffuser: Softens light for portraits and close-ups.
Compact Size: Ideal for travel and casual shooting.
Recycle Time: ~6β8 seconds with fresh alkaline batteries.
Battery Care: Use alkaline or NiMH rechargeables; avoid carbon-zinc types.
Best Applications: Indoor snapshots, fill-flash outdoors, and general photography.
Limitations: No bounce/swivel head, so light is directβbest softened with diffuser or bounce card.
Collectors: Original Ricoh accessory completes vintage Ricoh kits.
Photographers: Reliable, compact flash for everyday shooting.
Resellers: Affordable entry-level flash with consistent demand.
β Original Ricoh Speedlite 200 β Compact shoe-mount flash unit
β Daylight-balanced output (~5600K) β Great for portraits and snapshots
β Built-in diffuser β Softer light for close-ups
β Lightweight & portable β Runs on 2 Γ AA batteries
β Vintage Ricoh accessory β Perfect for collectors and shooters