Riken Ricohmatic 44

The Ricohmatic 44 is a straightforward 35mm camera introduced by Japanese manufacturer Riken in 1956. Representing a typical post-war consumer offering, it features a simple fixed lens and basic shutter speeds, designed for casual amateur photography without complex controls or advanced features. Its construction emphasizes affordability and function over premium materials or mechanical sophistication, making it a representative snapshot of Japan's emerging camera industry catering to the mass market during the mid-1950s.