Riken Ricoh Jet

The Ricoh Jet is a basic 35mm camera manufactured by Riken and introduced in 1960. Designed as an entry-level model, it likely features simple fixed-focus lenses or basic zone focusing, coupled with a straightforward shutter speed control and an integrated selenium light meter or rudimentary exposure guidance. Its construction was typical for the era's budget cameras, emphasizing affordability and ease of use for the casual photographer rather than advanced features or robust engineering. The Jet embodies the post-war proliferation of simple, mass-market film cameras aimed at expanding photographic access beyond enthusiasts.