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Ricoh RDC-6000

Ricoh's inexpensive 2 megapixel digicam doubles as a USB webcam. (With optional software.)

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Reference: Datasheet
Review First Posted: 1/9/2001

MSRP $399 US

General
Model Name:	Ricoh RDC-6000
Model Number:	RDC-6000
Camera Format:	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$399.00
Street Price:
Price Update Date:	2007-02-07
Date Available:
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Wireless
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Tripod Mount Material:
Operating System:
Weight:	11.3 oz (320 g)
Weight With Batteries?	With
Size:	4.3 x 2.6 x 1.6 in. (110 x 67 x 40 mm)
Warranty in Months:
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	2000x1500, 1600x1200, 800x600, 640x480
Movie Resolution:	320x240, 160x120
Aspect Ratio:	4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels):	1.92
CCD Size (inches):	1/2"
CCD Filter Type:	RGBG
CCD Manufacturer:
Focal Length Multiplier:
Movie Audio:	Yes
Quality Levels:
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	40 mm
Zoom Ratio:	Non-Zoom
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	2x, 3x, 4x
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:
Auto Focus Assist Light?
Auto Focus Min Illum:
Auto Focus Step:
Manual Focus:	No
Manual Focus Steps:	n/a
Normal Focus Range:	30 cm to Infinity 12.2 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	0 - 30 cm 0.1 - 12.2 in
Min Macro Area:
Min Aperture:	f/13.0
Max Aperture:	f/2.8
Aperture Range Description:	f/2.8, 4.0, 6.5, 13.0 (four settings)
Aperture Step Size:
Lens Thread:
Lens Thread Type:
Display
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
Optical VF Type:	Real Image
Optical VF Accuracy:
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD VF Accuracy:
LCD Size (inches):	1.8
LCD Resolution (pixels):	71000
Max Playback Zoom:
Exposure
ISO Settings:	100, 200, 400
ISO Rating Max:	400
Number of White Balance Settings:	4
White Balance Settings:
Manual White Balance:	Yes
Longest Shutter Time:	1
Shortest Shutter Time:	1/500
Exp Adj Range:	2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size:	0.25 EV
Metering Modes:
Spot Metering:	No
Aperture Priority:	No
Shutter Priority:	No
Full Manual Exposure:	No
Self Timer:	10 seconds
Flash
Internal Flash:	Yes
No of Flash Modes:	5
Flash Modes:	Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow-Sync
Flash Guide Number (Meters):
Flash Range Default ISO (meters):	3.0
Flash Range Description:	1-10 ft (0.3 - 3.0 m)
No of Flash "Pops":
Ext Flash:	No
Ext Flash Connection:	n/a
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SmartMedia
Other Memory Types:
Memory Included (MB):	8.0
Uncompressed Format:
CCD Raw Format:	No
Compressed Format:	JPEG
Movie File Format:	AVI
Connectivity
Video Out:	Yes
Video Mode Switchable:
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
External Connections:	Serial, USB 1.1
Other Connection:
Included Software:	Videoimpression, PhotoMontage, PhotoFantasy, PhotoIsland, USB Drivers
OS Compatibility:	PC, Mac
Performance Timing
Startup Time:
Shutdown Time:
Play -> Record:
Record -> Play (max res):
Record -> Play (min res):
Shutter Lag (auto focus) WIDE:
Shutter Lag (auto focus) TELE:
Shutter Lag, Man. Focus:
Shutter Lag, Prefocus:
Cycle Time Uncompressed Format:
Cycle Time Max Res:
Cycle Time Min Res:
Buffer Frames, Max Res:
Continuous Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):
Movie Sec @ Max Res:
Movie Sec @ Min Res:
Download speed, KB/second:
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Custom
Usable Battery Types:	LiIon Rechargeable, NP-80 form factor
Batteries Included:	Lithium-Ion
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
More Information
Notes & Features:	RDC-6000 billed as first dual-mode camera: Usable as both digital still and web-cam. Time lapse capability from 30 sec to 3 hours intervals. IR remote control is optional.
Review URL:	Review
Test Shots URL:	Test Shots
Photo Gallery URL:
Device Forum URL:	Forum
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website