Back to main story - click here. Johnsons Photopia official press release: Ricoh announces the User-Friendly Caplio RR120 2.2 megapixel Digital Camera. Caplio RR120 Johnsons Photopia are pleased to announce the launch of the new Ricoh Caplio RR120 – a compact digital camera, with a high definition 2.2 megapixel CCD and powerful zoom that offers consumers a tempting introduction to the world of digital photography. The Caplio RR120 is the third model in the successful Caplio digital camera series that encompasses the concept of delivering high quality performance, excellent value and outstanding style to its users. In addition to the Caplio RR1 and the Caplio RR10, Ricoh’s latest model will appeal to consumers looking for a digital camera with a difference! Caplio RR120 is an affordably priced digital camera. The lightweight 3x optical and 2x digital zoom camera is ideal for all those consumers making the transition from traditional to digital photography. Featuring a lens at the centre of the camera body, this simple, user-friendly point-and-shoot interface offers users a familiar, trusted feel and a balance similar to that of conventional compact cameras. Main Features: Capture accurate high resolution prints with a 2.2 Megapixel CCD. The Caplio RR10 allows users at all levels of expertise to capture accurate, true colour photographs that can easily be printed on a home printer. Its 2.2 megapixel CCD (charge-coupled device) provides a range of image resolutions from 896 x 600 pixels up to an impressive 1792 x 1200 pixels. Users may also preselect one of three different compression settings - Fine, Normal, Basic - that are specifically designed to optimise varying output requirements.
Outstanding zoom range, clear 1.5 inch LCD. The Caplio RR120 features a 3x optical zoom lens (equivalent to 38 to 114 mm on a 35mm camera), plus an impressive 2x digital zoom, for a combined 6x zoom that allows users to zoom in on specifics within the picture. The bright 1.5 inch high-resolution TFT LCD provides an instant preview of photographs taken and can play them back in a handy slide show or display nine picture thumbnails.
USB interface. Caplio RR120 has an USB interface that makes is easy to transfer digital images to a PC. It also accepts SmartMedia cards of up to 128MB, which makes it capable of storing hundreds of images, depending on the compression and resolution selected.
Extensive photographic functionality. Its quick and accurate auto-focusing capabilities, automatic white balance and superb built-in flash (effective at a distance of up to 8 feet) make the Caplio RR120 a simple and user friendly digital camera. Additionally the Caplio RR120 boasts multi-mode functionality that delivers 16 continuous images in one frame, impressive 8cm macros, a selectable self-timer and a conveniently placed tripod hole at the bottom of the camera that gives photographers the ability to capture night-time pictures and creative works of art in its bulb mode. There is even a black and white option for those who like exploring the more classical angle of photography.
With a strategically placed control dial that makes it possible to easily switch from one mode to another, the Caplio RR120 was designed specifically to meet the consumers demand for an affordable and enjoyable point-and-shoot camera especially made for the digital age. The Caplio Concept: Under the corporate slogan “Image Communication”, Ricoh aims to provide products and services that enrich both personal and business communication by using advanced digital image processing technology. By doing so, in an integrated environment, users can process and manage graphics, pictures and text in a manner that people can understand. Ricoh’s digital cameras are manufactured based on this concept. Ricoh has introduced an “Image Capturing Device” that enables users to input various kinds of media whenever and wherever they are. This is the Caplio Concept. Caplio RR120 is availablefrom the end of April at a RRP of £249 inc. VAT. For further details on the Caplio RR120 or any other products in the Ricoh range: Telephone: 01782 753300 Email: info@ricoh-cameras.co.uk Website: www.ricoh-cameras.co.uk Technical Specification: Caplio RR120 Recording format: Still: JPEG (Exif 2.1)
DCF “ Design rule for Camera File system”, DPOF support Video Signal:
NTSC/PAL switchable Recording medium:
Smart Media™ (4 - 128MB, 3.3V) CCD:
1/2.6 inch CCD with Approx. 2.2 million effective pixels (Square) Resolution:
Still: 1792 x 1200/896 x 600 Recording Mode:
Still/Multi - image Picture Mode:
Fine/Normal/Basic Zoom:
Optical: 3x zoom f = 6.2mm to 18.6mm (38mm to 114mm in 35mm camera format)
Digital: 2x Zoom Shutter:
Still: 2 sec, 1/1000 sec to 1 sec (mechanical shutter)
Motion: 1/30-1/2,000 sec. (electronic shutter) Shooting Range:
Standard: Approx. 40cm (15.7in.) to infinity
Macro: Approx. 8cm (3.15in.) to infinity (at wide) ISO Sensitivity:
Equivalent to 100/200/400 (selectable) Monitor Display:
1.5” TFT LCD (approx. 61,600 pixels) Flash Modes:
Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Forced Flash, Supressed Flash, Slow Sync. Focus:
Auto Focus Exposure Mode:
Programmed AE, TTL-CCD method Exposure Adjustment:
Auto (long exposure setting) : 1 sec, 2 sec manual Exposure Compensation. 1.5 to + 1.5EV in 0.3-EV increments White Balance:
Auto, Outdoor, Cool white fluorescent light, Standard fluorescent light, Incandescent light Selftimer:
Approx. 2 sec, 10 sec delay Interfaces:
PC: USB
Video Out Battery:
4 AA-Size Alakaline batteries, or 4 AA-Size Nickel Metal Hybride or Lithuim batteries Dimensions (w x d x h):
105mm x 55mm x 68mm (4.13 in x 2.17 in x 2.68 in ) (excluding projections) Weight:
Approx. 230g (8.1oz) (Excluding accessories, batteries and SmartMedia card.)
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