Ricoh Caddy

The Ricoh Caddy is a basic 35mm camera introduced by Ricoh in 1961, representing the company's entry into the increasingly competitive mass-market segment for amateur photographers. Designed as a straightforward, no-frills fixed-lens model, it offered the simplicity and affordability demanded by casual users. Typical features included a simple shutter speed selector (likely with a single speed plus B), coupled selenium cell light meter reading displayed via a needle in the viewfinder, and a focusable lens system, standard for its class and era. Construction was primarily from pressed metal and bakelite, prioritizing cost-effectiveness over premium materials, reflecting its position as an everyday camera rather than a precision instrument.