Ricoh Ricohflex VI Medium Format TLR 120 Film Camera OVERHAULED - w/Case + Cap

This particular example of a Model VI.
Made in Japan.

Serial number on the taking lens is 154500C.  Manufactured in the 1950's.

Richoflex cameras were manufacture in Japan, and all final assembly was done by hand.  They are very simple, Twin Lens Reflex cameras offering a high quality build, simple operation and capable of making very good contrast and sharp photographs.  If you are not familiar with how to load and unload 120 roll film, focusing or selection of shutter speed and f/stop, we recommend studying up on it with the camera in hand.  

Seller just completed overhaul, which included cleaning all lenses surfaces, disassembly, cleaning and proper lubrication of synchronized focusing system.   Calibration of focus for accurate infinity focus for both the viewing and taking lenses. Removal and cleaning of ground glass and reflex mirror assembly.   Overhauling of shutter.   This particular example works with 120 roll film, and the way you determine how far to wind the film after exposure to the next frame is with the red window on the back of the camera. The metal fittings have all been cleaned.  The camera was tested for light leaks in full sun and with film at infinity and close up focusing, as well as all shutter speeds, which are B,  1/10,1/25, 1/50, 1/100 & 1/300.  The lenses have minor debris, but the results on film will look good.   Camera was built in 1950.   Smooth Focusing.  Please examine the details of the photos.   Leatherette is perfect, original.  This particular example is extremely fine.  Flash is PC.  Leatherette is excellent, shiny and fully attached. 

The leather case is function, and the handstrap / neckstrap is torn.  There is a special tripod fitting at the base of the case, to fasten it to the case as well.   

We take careful pride in acquiring the finest examples of Richoflex and Yashica twin lens reflex cameras to enter our overhaul process.  Each camera is being done, by hand, regardless of time needed.   Generally these cameras will not be found fully overhauled and tested by many other people.   

 Smooth Focusing.     Everything is aligned perfectly to still make sharp photographs.  We verified the infinity and close focusing accuracy wide open at f/3.5.  

Many variations of these cameras were made, and the manufacture often mixed and matched components from an earlier edition with a later edition.   

Sold as is, as described and photographed.   No returns, refunds  offered under any condition.   

Includes a COPY of the instruction manual for a similar model of Richoflex, but the basics are the same.  How to load, focus, set the shutter speed and f/stop.  The type of flash contact on this model is thePC model, which was designed for Medium Peak flash bulbs, which will not synchronize with electronic flash units.