Ricoh's late-80s AF prime compact — 35mm f/2.8 lens, manual ISO override, backlight compensation button.
The Ricoh FF-700 was an autofocus 35mm compact from the late 1980s, sold in other markets as the FF-90 Super and FF-300D. It sat in Ricoh's FF line of fixed-lens compacts alongside the FF-70 and FF-9, wearing the boxy grey styling typical of Japanese compacts of the era.
The core of the camera is a Ricoh 35mm f/2.8 lens — usefully faster than most budget compacts — with autofocus, automatic loading and winding, and a built-in flash. Unusually for a point-and-shoot it offers manual ISO control rather than DX-only operation, plus a +2-stop backlight compensation button, giving the photographer real exposure influence. The plastic body measures 140x65x40mm and weighs about 350g.
The f/2.8 prime and manual ISO override make this a minor enthusiasts' pick among 1980s compacts: setting a false ISO gives crude exposure compensation, and the lens has a reputation among users for contrasty, slightly vintage rendering. It suits street and documentary shooters wanting a cheap, capable prime compact rather than a zoom.
Test that the camera powers up, focuses and fires, and that the flash charges promptly. Listings disagree on the battery fitment for this family (AA cells versus lithium packs are both cited), so confirm what the specific example takes and that it is still obtainable. Check the film door, rewind motor and ISO dial detents, and look for the usual battery-bay corrosion.