Riken Optical Ricoh Diacord L
The Ricoh Diacord L is a medium-format twin-lens reflex camera that takes 6x6 images on 120 roll film, produced by Japan's Riken Optical in the late 1950s. It sat in the affordable end of the TLR market and was aimed at amateur photographers stepping up from 35mm.
Sales data for the Diacord L is thin, but a March 2023 UK auction hammer result of £56 gives the only firm reference point for what one is worth at saleroom level today. With wholesale auction prices in the £50–£60 region for the single recorded example, the model sells for considerably less than higher-tier Japanese TLRs, and condition of the taking lens and shutter will move the price more than anything else.
Sales History
Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Prices updated: March 2023
| Date | Price | Value GBP | Source | |
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| Mar 2023 | £56 | £45 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 317) Title: A Riken Ricoh Diacord L TLR Camera
Description:
black, 1958, serial no.26635, with a Rikenon f/3.5 8cm lens, serial no.25677, shutter working, body G-VG, lens F-G, moderate fungus, marks, with lens |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Ricoh Diacord L worth today?
Based on the limited UK auction record available, a Ricoh Diacord L sells for around £56 at hammer, though only one verified sale underpins that figure.
How much does a Ricoh Diacord L sell for at auction?
The single recorded UK auction price is £56 hammer from 2023; clean, fully working examples may achieve a little more, but the data is too thin to quote a reliable range.
Is the Ricoh Diacord L a good entry into medium format?
It is an inexpensive way into 6x6 TLR shooting, but the low value means a serviced example is preferable to one needing repair, since CLA costs can exceed the camera's price.