Originally Posted by WJW 
I go both ways, Ricoh Silver and Sears Black.
Both work perfectly except for the meter switches that somethings do and sometimes don't work. Seems to be the biggest problem with these cameras.
I used to go three ways but I sold my TLS 401. Combination of older eyes and old viewfinder just didn't work and neither did the meter. I sold it to someone who had one with a good meter and viewfinder but a bad shutter and would actually use it.
I own a silver one now, but bought a black one (Ricoh version) new way back when. I lent the black camera to my brother who pawned it...bye, bye, TLS...
Steve