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Ricoh Caplio GX8 - Digital Camera Review

Author Cliff Smith
Published 5th Jul 2005
Manufacturer Ricoh
Price £208.70 (Exc VAT)
as reviewed £240.00 (Inc VAT)
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Features Score 9 for Features
Image Quality Score 8 for Image Quality
Value Score 8 for Value
Overall Score 8 for Overall
Ricoh Caplio GX8 - Digital Camera
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ManufacturerRicoh
NameCaplio GX8
Image sensor1/1.8-inch CCD; 8.5 MP total, 8.24 MP effective
Max output resolution3264 x 2448
Other resolutions2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480
Zoom3x (optical), 4x (digital)
Optical focal length (35mm)5.8 - 17.4 mm (approx 28 - 85 mm)
Maximum lens aperturef2.5 to f4.3
Shutter speeds30 to 1/2000 sec
ISO ratingAuto/64/100/200/400/800/1600
LCD screen1.8in TFT LCD, 130,000 pixels
ViewfinderReal image optical
Flash rangeApprox 2.9m
Flash modesAuto, Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Slow synchronisation, Off, On (forced flash)
Exposure controlProgrammed AE, Aperture priority, Manual, Scene modes
Exposure meteringMulti-zone, spot metering, centre-weighted metering
Exposure Compensation±2 EV in 1/3 EV
White balance modesOvercast, sunlight, tungsten light, fluorescent light, manual adjustment
Auto-FocusAuto, snap, manual, infinity
Manual focusYes
Macro focus distance1cm
Recording ModesSingle, continuous, burst mode, Movie
Image formatsJPEG, TIFF, Open DML Motion JPEG with Sound
CompressionFine, normal
Picture AdjustmentsSaturation, sharpness, colour, white balance
Video (max res/format)320 x 240 with audio and 30fps
Movie LengthUp to card capacity
Self-timer10 seconds
Memory card slotSecure Digital
Supplied MemoryNone (26MB built-in)
Batteries supplied2x AA alkaline
Recharger suppliedNo
A/V outputPAL and NTSC
PortsUSB 2.0/AV
AccessoriesWrist strap, Software CD, USB cable, AV cable
Dimensions (W x H x D)113.6 (w) x 58.0 (h) x 29.0 (d) mm
Weight (Body Only)205g
SoftwareCaplio software, user guide
Warranty12 Months

 

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