Ricoh AF-500
Ricoh AF-500
Let’s get back to the basics.
Birthdays. Nights out you’ll only remember half of.
Hikes with friends who don’t really care about film photography.
What you need is a reliable point & shoot.
As simple as that.
1. Point.
2. Shoot.
Going on a cruise? Why bother with an SLR or rangefinder?
You don’t need a powerhouse.
Need something pocket-sized and ready to go in a second?
You need a point and shoot.
Oh no! hey already brought out the cake!?
"Everyone wait! I need to measure the light here and calculate some stuff! HAS ANYONE SEEN MY 50mm?" No, No, and NO!
Sure, it’s fun to tinker with gear 60% of the time you’re out,
but sometimes it’s not about the process.
It’s actually about being in the moment, and not being the self-appointed amateur cameraman.
I picked mine up at a flea market for about 15€, and honestly, it’s been solid like a rock.
The only “issue” I’ve had in two years is changing the battery once.
Probably thanks to my heavy flash usage.
But hey, the flash actually works, and that’s rare enough these days.
I love carrying this thing when I’m going light and the sun’s out.
Every time I pick it up, I swear I hear a 90s synth track playing.
It just makes shooting fun again.
No stress about the overpriced 16€ film or the daylight robbery that is development.
To this day Im still kid of mad that I didnt take this bad boy with me to my Eurotrip.
Oh and one more thing, it’s got that little window to show what film you’ve got loaded.
Not that exciting?
Okay but hear this out, it. does. not. leak. light.
Yeah. Impressive, huh?
Anyway, here are some pics. i was going through a phase of slightly rotating my images so dont bully me.
