Another of my Ebay experiences a full frame 35mm film compact having a key feature an ability to take a multiple exposure it uses a switch to cock the shutter without advancing the film the camera is a very compact Rangefinder and in excellent condition requiring only the replacement of the disintegrated light seals on the film back.
There is a nice range of controls on the camera including full manual override, of all the 35mm film compacts I have played this was the most fun to use.
Another camera that the meter can be used with a hearing aid battery an A675 as a direct replacement for the mercury cell or an LR44 alkaline battery will work but give a less accurate meter reading as the voltage varies through the batteries life.
English User Manual (scanned) download Ricoh 500ME EN user manual
| Manufacturer | Ricoh |
| Model | 500ME |
| Type | 35mm rangefinder camera |
| Film | 35mm (Type 135) |
| Picture size | 24 x 36 mm |
| Lens | Fixed. Color Rikenon lens 1:2.8/40mm (4 elements in 3 groups). |
| Filter size | 46 mm, filter placed in front of the exposure cell so no manual filter factor calculations needed. |
| Focusing | Double image matching system by rotating the front component of the taking lens. Coupled Rangefinder |
| Focus range | 0,8 meter – infinity |
| Viewfinder | Marked Finder with 0.49 magnification. With parallax correction marks f stop scale battery check |
| Shutter | Mechanical Leaf Shutter speeds B, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, and 1/500 |
| Self timer | Yes |
| Exposure | Automatic or Manual and Multiple exposure (ME) |
| Exposure meter | CdS cell Fully auto and manual override |
| Exposure range | EV 6 to 17 at ASA 100. |
| Battery | 1.35 Volt mercury battery type PX-675 |
| Film speed setting | ASA 25 – 800 |
| Flash Sync | Hot Shoe |
| Film Advance | Manual, single stroke . |
| Dimensions | 111 x 71 x 55 mm |
| Weight | 380 grams |