Size: 136mm(W) x 86mm(H) x 51mm(D) (Body only)
Weight: 470gm (body only)
Construction: Reinforced polycarbonate top and bottom covers (black only) over cast alloy chassis. Metal back and mount
Similar cameras: Rebranded as Sears KS-2
Lenses:
The XR7 was available body-only, but was usually bundled with one of the following:
XR Rikenon 50/2 (6e/5g)
XR Rikenon 50/1.7 (multi-coated, 6e/5g)
XR Rikenon 50/1.4 (multi-coated, 7e/6g)
Later in its product run, Rikenon-P variants of the above were sometimes used.
Features and Specifications:
Standard K-mount (K)
Aperture priority exposure automation with metered manual
Meter: SPD (single), center-weighted, sensitive from EV 0-18 (ISO 100 with 50/1.4 lens)
Continuously variable shutter speeds from 16s - 1/1000s in AE mode
Manual shutter speeds (battery dependent) from 16s - 1/1000s plus B and X (1/125s)
Flash: X sync using dedicated hot shoe or PC socket at manual speeds up to 1/125s, X-mode at 1/125s, and automatically (1/125s) when used with XR-dedicated flash
Viewfinder features:
0.88X magnification with 93% coverage
Diagonal split-image with microprism ring in Fresnel field
Full information display (shutter speed, aperture, over/under (metered manual), EC active, AE lock on, and battery check)
Flash ready, with dedicated flash
Double exposure feature with lock
Battery (2): SR44 or LR44
Film advance: Single stroke film wind (135° with 35° standoff), XR Winder 2 supported
Electronic self-timer, 10s with light and beep
Depth of field preview
Battery check
Accepts standard threaded cable release
Optional accessories:
Soft vinyl case
Soft leatherette case
XR Winder 2
XR Speedlite 180 and 240 flash
Viewfinder correction (diopter) adapters
Contemporary Review
November 1981 Popular Photography review on Google Books:
