Digital camera report: Ricoh Caplio R7
By Arnold Zafra
The Ricoh Caplio R7 is a point-and-shoot digital camera designed for photography enthusiasts who want wide angle optical zoom capabilities in their cameras.
Priced at US$369 the Caplio R7 is setting a new standard in digital point-and-shoot camera with its wide-angle 28-200mm optical zoom lens.
According to Ricoh, the Caplio R7’s advanced image processing engine and its wide-angle optical zoom lens sets the camera apart from the other digital cameras available in the market today.
Key features include:
- 8.15 Megapixels, 1/2.5” primary color CCD
- Macro allows photography from lens tip: approx. 1cm - infinity (Wide), approx. 25cm - infinity (Telephoto) cm
- 7.1x optical zoom
- Focal length f4.6-33mm (35mm equivalent 28-200mm)
- 64 to 1600 ISO (sensitivity)
- 2.7″ transparent amorphous silicon TFT LCD (approx. 230,000 pixels)
- Approx. 300 pictures (using DB-70) per battery charge
- Takes SD, SDHC and Multimedia Card
- DESCRIPTION OF BODY
- 135 grams
- Dimensions of 99.6 (W) x 55.0 (H) x 23.3mm (20.6 at thinnest part) (D) (W x H x D)
- Optical 7.1x zoom in a slim body, new Adjustment button for improved ease of use, and advanced image processing engine gives great value for the Caplio R7’s price tag.
What the manufacturer says:
Ricoh’s wide-angle 28mm optical zoom lens gives photography a dynamic view of nature while its 200mm telephoto zoom capability produces a vivid details of the subject. No matter where you are standing the Caplio R7’s optical zoom lens brings an amazing range of scenes within your reach.
What punters are saying:
“…the Ricoh Caplio R7 is an intuitive, unassuming, very responsive point and shoot compact camera with the obvious attraction of the 7x zoom lens.”- Mark Goldstein
“Once again Ricoh demonstrates that in terms of technical ability and value for money, its cameras are among the best on the market. The Caplio R7 is an outstandingly versatile pocket compact with an unmatched list of features. It is stylish, well made, has blindingly fast performance and excellent picture quality, at a price that beats its few competitors.”- Cliff Smith
“Even for around £200, the Ricoh Caplio R7 is an excellent compact that deserves a wider audience. The Canon Digital IZUS 860 ISmay have sewn up the 8-megapixel, big screen and image stabilization market, but for us, the R7’s innovative mini joystick and feature set give it the edge. If it wasn’t for the poor quality screen, the R7 would be one of our favorite compacts.”- Rich Trenholm
Our comment:
With three and possible even more positive reviews from digital photography experts, what could possible go wrong with the Ricoh Caplio R7? If you love taking macro and telephoto zoom shots but wouldn’t want to go yet into DSLR photography, then the R7 is your best bet in producing high quality photos.
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