CAMERA REVIEW: Ricoh XR-2

In this video, I lay out the basics, PROS, and CONS of the Ricoh XR-2!
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[@DarkShirley]

Thank you for this video. I picked up the Sears branded version of this camera and was wondering if I was crazy for really loving it.

[@SchwarzPoet]

Hi Joshua, light leaks are nothing new with old analog cameras. It's something you always have to check with old used analog cameras before taking pictures, namely whether the seals and the mirror damper are still good or whether they need to be replaced. Cut a little foam rubber to size, remove the old one as completely as possible beforehand and attach the new seals and mirror damper. It's a lot of work, but it's worth it and it's not that expensive. You should check all analog and used cameras anyway and replace them if necessary. If you prefer other cameras that have more mechanics and less electronics, except for the battery-operated light meter, the Ricoh XR-1 or the Ricoh XR-1s would be an obvious choice. I can also recommend the Chinon CM-4s or their export model Revue SC3 for the Pentax K-mount. With the Chinon / Revue you don't have a needle but three diodes that light up, albeit on the outside of the viewfinder window, if that doesn't bother you. Incidentally, the Revue SC3 is also arriving with me today. The s on the Ricoh XR cameras, i.e. XR-1s and XR-2s, stands for the motor winder connection at the bottom of the camera. 😉 Greetings from Germany Lutz

[@PabloScorpio]

Thanks so much for your content Now I now how to handle my xr-2 I’m a beginner Thank you so much

[@thirtyfiveeyes]

Happy to help!

[@sputumtube]

Nice review. I have the KR5, KR10 and KR10 Super. Very simple cameras, but great fun to use and (with care) give excellent results.

[@zaankanteropavontuur1146]

Love this camera i don't have light leaks and i like the multiple exposure button. Have a great one !

[@mintwarrior8892]

Such an informative video! Do you happen to own an xr-8 and if so could you do a video on it?