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Ricoh RDC-7

A 3 megapixel "Image Capturing Device" for mobile professionals with some unusual capabilities!

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Reference: Datasheet
Review First Posted: 8/2/2000

MSRP $999 US

General
Model Name:	Ricoh RDC-7
Model Number:	RDC-7
Camera Format:	Other
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$1000.00
Street Price:
Price Update Date:	2007-02-07
Date Available:
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	IR
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Tripod Mount Material:
Operating System:
Weight:	10.9 oz (310 g)
Weight With Batteries?	With
Size:	5.3 x 1.1 x 2.9 in. (135 x 27 x 74 mm)
Warranty in Months:
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3072x2304, 2048x1536, 1024x768, 640x480
Movie Resolution:	320x240
Aspect Ratio:	4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels):	3.14
CCD Size (inches):	1/1.8"
CCD Filter Type:	RGBG
CCD Manufacturer:
Focal Length Multiplier:
Movie Audio:	Yes
Quality Levels:
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	35 - 105 mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	1.3x, 1.6x, 3.2x
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:
Auto Focus Assist Light?	No
Auto Focus Min Illum:
Auto Focus Step:
Manual Focus:	Yes
Manual Focus Steps:
Normal Focus Range:	24 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	1 - 24 cm 0.4 - 9.8 in
Min Macro Area:	18 x 24 mm 0.7 x 0.9 in
Min Aperture:	f/7.0
Max Aperture:	f/2.6
Aperture Range Description:	f/2.6-3.4 (wide angle to telephoto) to f/5.3-7.0
Aperture Step Size:
Lens Thread:
Lens Thread Type:
Display
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
Optical VF Type:	Real Image
Optical VF Accuracy:	84%
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD VF Accuracy:	88%
LCD Size (inches):	2.0
LCD Resolution (pixels):	127000
Max Playback Zoom:
Exposure
ISO Settings:	150, 200, 400
ISO Rating Max:	400
Number of White Balance Settings:	4
White Balance Settings:
Manual White Balance:	No
Longest Shutter Time:	8
Shortest Shutter Time:	1/1000
Exp Adj Range:	2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size:	0.33 EV
Metering Modes:	Center Weighted averaging
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 Reduction, Slow-Sync
Flash Guide Number (Meters):
Flash Range Default ISO (meters):	2.5
Flash Range Description:	2-8.3 ft (0.6-2.5m)
No of Flash "Pops":
Ext Flash:	No
Ext Flash Connection:	n/a
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SmartMedia
Other Memory Types:	8 meg internal
Memory Included (MB):	8.0
Uncompressed Format:	TIFF
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:	PhotoStudio, PhotoFantasy, PhotoBase, Panorama Maker, PhotoMontage, PhotoPrinte,r VideoImpression, PhotoIsland
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:	9.320 seconds
Cycle Time Min Res:	4.340 seconds
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:	Lithium-Ion (NP-80)
Batteries Included:	Lithium-Ion (NP-80)
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
More Information
Notes & Features:	Special PRO mode doubles resolution for stationary objects with double-shot exposure. Movie mode doesn't allow zooming during recording. Video out is NTSC/PAL switchable
Review URL:	Review
Test Shots URL:	Test Shots
Photo Gallery URL:
Device Forum URL:	Forum
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website