The new camera is very closely based on the existing Caplio GX model, with only two significant changes. One is the image sensor, which has been upgraded from a 5.1 to an 8.2 megapixel CCD. The other change is an increase in the built in memory - formerly 16MB, but now 26MB. The 3x optical zoom lens is said to be a new design, although the lens specs listed are identical to the original GX, and the camera body remains basically unchanged.

The Ricoh Caplio GX8 will ship in Japan from May 20th, with pricing not disclosed at this time.

Ricoh Caplio GX8
General
Camera Type	Compact
Manufacturer	Ricoh
Model Number	GX8
Dimensions	4.5 x 1.1 x 2.3" 113.6 x 29.0 x 58.0mm
Weight	261.0 g 9.1 oz
Planned Availability	May 2005
Image Capture
Sensor Type	1/1.8" CCD 8.50 megapixels (total) 8.24 megapixels (effective)
Filter Type	RGBG
Aspect Ratio	4:3
Image Dimensions	3264 x 2448 (8.0 megapixels) 2592 x 1944 (5.0 megapixels) 2048 x 1536 (3.1 megapixels) 1280 x 960 (1.2 megapixels) 640 x 480 (0.3 megapixels)
Image Quality	3 levels
Image Preview / Review
Viewfinder	Yes, Real image optical zoom
LCD	1.8", 130,000 pixels
Lens
Lens Type	Ricoh Zoom Lens 3x optical zoom
Image Stabilization	No
Focal Length	5.8 - 17.4mm (actual) 28 - 85mm (35mm equivalent)
Aperture Range	f/2.5 (wide) / f/4.3 (tele) - ???
Focusing System	Includes AF assist lamp Manual Focus possible
Focusing Range	Normal: 12" - infinity (30 cm - infinity) Macro: 0.4" - infinity (1.0 cm - infinity)
Exposure
ISO Sensitivity	Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Shutter Speed	30 - 1/2000 second
Exposure Modes	Aperture, Manual
Metering Modes	256-segment multi, Center-weighted, Spot
Exposure Compensation	+/- 2.0EV in 1/3EV increments
White Balance	Image Sensor - Auto, daylight, overcast, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light, One push (manual), Manual
Internal Flash	Modes: Auto (automatic flash in backlight), Red-eye Reduction, On, Slow Synchro, Off Range: 0.2 - 5.0m (W), 0.15 - 2.9m (T) (ISO auto or ISO400)
Creative
Scene Modes	Portrait, Sports, Landscape, Night Scene, Text, High-sensitivity
Digital Zoom	4x
Self Timer	Yes, 2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse	Yes
Movie Format	AVI (MotionJPEG) with audio 320x240 and 160x120 Max. frame-rate: 0 frames per second
Storage
Recording Medium	SD/MMC, Built-in
File System	Complies with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF)
File Format	TIFF, JPEG
Connectivity
Video	Yes, NTSC / PAL switchable
Computer	USB 2.0 High Speed
Other	DC In
Power
Battery Type	Alkaline disposable or Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Form Factor	2 x AA or 1 x DB-43 Proprietary
Product Bundle
Battery / Charger	2 x AA alkaline disposable battery
Flash Memory	26.0MB
Other
Internal Microphone	Yes
Tripod Mount	Yes
Remote Control	No
Operating System Compatibility	Windows, MacOS
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