Question about Ricoh KR-5 SUPER II 35mm SLR Camera

Can the 35mm SLR Ricoh Kr-5 Super II camera still work with the batteries dead?

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Straightforward answer: no. Everything needs power to work except for the self timer, but even that won't fire the shutter without battery power.

Posted on Sep 12, 2010

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