medium format toy camera

As previous noted, I've recently come into possession of an old (54 year old!) Ricohflex Model VII. This, to me, is the ultimate toy camera. I consider it a toy because:

• it's got no meter


• film advance is so manual that it's possible to have both double exposures and unexposed frames (in fact I've yet to shoot a roll that didn't have both)


• it's got light leaks


• it's got mold in the lens


• the viewfinder's mirror is spotted with rust


• the viewfinder's image is reversed


• the controls are arcane, and taking a shot requires a great deal of concentration

In other words, I love it.

The latest results are here.