Go to:
Previous Item
Current News
Next Item

Ricoh's Caplio RR730 digital camera. Courtesy of Ricoh, with modifications by Michael R. Tomkins. Ricoh announces Caplio RR730
By
(Monday, November 13, 2006 - 17:28 EST)

At the end of last week, Ricoh unveiled a new digital camera model from its global headquarters in Japan.

The Ricoh Caplio RR730 is an approachable-looking seven megapixel digicam with a 3x optical zoom lens and Secure Digital storage slot (plus 32MB of built-in memory). Images must be framed (and of course, can be reviewed) on the camera's 2.5" LCD display, which has a fairly average resolution of 115,000 pixels; there's no optical viewfinder provided, as is the case with most digicams these days unfortunately.

The Ricoh RR730 offers resolutions from 640 x 480 through to 3072 x 2304 pixels, and most functions are controlled automatically, although there are four scene modes plus 2.0EV of exposure compensation in 1/3EV steps provided to give the photographer a little more control over how their photos turn out. ISO sensitivity ranges from 64 to 200, and can be controlled automatically or manually. There are also four manual white balance presets plus the obligatory auto mode, but no custom or "hold" mode to let the photographer provide the camera with a known neutral reference.

Pricing and availability have not been disclosed at this time.

Ricoh Caplio RR730
Ricoh's Caplio RR730 digital camera. Courtesy of Ricoh, with modifications by Michael R. Tomkins. Click for a bigger picture!
General
Camera TypeCompact
ManufacturerRicoh
Model NumberRR730
Dimensions3.5 x 2.4 x 1.0"
89.4 x 60.0 x 26.0mm
Weight120.0 g
4.2 oz
Image Capture
Sensor Type1/2.5" CCD
7.20 megapixels (total)
7.16 megapixels (effective)
Aspect Ratio3:2
Image Dimensions3072 x 2304 (7.1 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 Quality3 levels
Image Preview / Review
ViewfinderNo
LCD2.5", 115,000 pixels
Lens
Lens Type3x optical zoom
Image StabilizationNo
Focal Length5.8 - 17.4mm (actual)
34 - 102mm (35mm equivalent)
Aperture Rangef/2.8 (wide) / f/4.8 (tele) - ???
Focusing SystemAuto Focus, Macro, Infinity
Focusing RangeNormal: 20" - infinity (50 cm - infinity)
Macro: 2.0" - infinity (5.0 cm - infinity)
Exposure
ISO SensitivityAuto, 64, 100, 200
Shutter Speed2 - 1/2000 second
Exposure ModesProgram
Exposure Compensation+/- 2.0EV in 1/3EV increments
White BalanceImage Sensor - Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent
Internal FlashModes: Auto / Red-Eye / Flash on / Flash off
Range: approx. 0.5m-2.3m(Wide), approx. 0.5m-1.7m (Telephoto)
Creative
Scene ModesPortrait, Landscape, Sports, Night
Digital Zoom4x
Self TimerYes, 2/10/2+10 seconds
Movie FormatAVI (Motion JPEG) without audio
320x240
Max. frame-rate: 0 frames per second
Storage
Recording MediumSD/MMC, Built-in
File SystemComplies with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF)
File FormatJPEG (EXIF 2.2)
Connectivity
VideoYes, NTSC / PAL switchable
ComputerUSB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed
OtherDC In
Power
Battery TypeAlkaline disposable or NiMH rechargeable
Battery Form Factor2 x AA
Product Bundle
Flash Memory32.0MB built-in memory
Other
Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) compliantYes
More Photos
Ricoh's Caplio RR730 digital camera. Courtesy of Ricoh, with modifications by Michael R. Tomkins. Click for a bigger picture!
 

Original Source Press Release:

Ricoh announces the Caplio RR730

The new Caplio RR730—Ricoh’s unrivaled digital camera usability and compactness with 7.16 megapixel resolution.

Simply small, simply easy, simply better!
Ricoh is pleased to announce the release of the new Caplio RR730. This sleek new entry-level digital camera adds more exciting new user-friendly features to its extremely popular RR660 predecessor. The new 7.16-megapixel digital camera is slightly lighter and smaller than the RR660, and has a bigger crystal-clear 2.5” color TFT-LCD monitor for even easier viewing.

The Caplio RR730 is the newest addition to Ricoh’s popular, award-winning range of digital cameras, whose outstanding performance, value for money and stylish designs have won them favor around the world from both professional and amateur photographers. The RR730 consistently produces amazing, crystal-clear images beyond the level of pictures from other cameras in its class. And with its 3x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom, for a combined 12x zoom, the RR730 can effortlessly handle any photographic situation it faces.

The incredibly sleek and compact body of the RR730 fits easily into the palm of your hand or in your pocket. And it only weighs an amazingly light 120g*. What’s more, the point-and-shoot freedom of the RR660 is now a feature of the RR730, so that even absolute beginners will have no trouble wowing their friends and family with stunning digital images. Six scene modes in the RR730 give you even more exciting options to add a touch of creativity to your digital imagery. Set the Mode dial to Auto, Program, Portrait, Landscape, Sports and Night Scene, to get extensive choice and usability. Or catch motion with the ever-popular Video mode,

When you want to check your shots, review them clearly, anytime, anywhere thanks to the super-large size 2.5-inch color TFT-LCD monitor. Or simply transfer them to your computer with the RR730’s easy-to-use USB connector. And now you can take more pictures right out of the box than ever before with the RR730’s 32 MB of internal memory, double that of its predecessor. If you need more storage space, an SD Card, a widely used and easily available storage medium.

The stunning new RR730 gives you just what you need in a compact digital camera: sleek design, simple operation, and a crystal-clear large 2.5” color TFT-LCD monitor, all wrapped up in a light, elegant body. Look no further. The RR730 is the camera you’ve been looking for.

* Without battery and SD card

Major Features of the Caplio RR730

  1. 7.16-megapixel CCD
    The RR730’s 7.16-megapixel CCD gives you great image quality with every shot. Even large A4 size prints turn out bright, crisp and full of rich detail.
  2. 3x optical zoom plus 4x digital zoom
    The RR730’s 3x optical zoom can get you in close in most distant scenes. But when you need to get even closer, the 4x digital zoom adds the magnification to give you a total of up to 12x zoom.
  3. Movie mode and six versatile scene modes to choose from
    The RR730 records movies, and comes with six exciting scene modes to fit the place and subject you are shooting.
  4. Get in as close as 5cm
    Close-up photography is now just that little bit closer. The exciting world of macro photograph puts you in touch with beauty you have never noticed before.
  5. 32MB internal memory and SD Card slot
    The RR730 boasts a full 32MB of internal memory. And you can boost that storage capacity even more simply by inserting an SD Card (sold separately).
  6. Big, bright & beautiful 2.5" color TFT-LCD monitor
    The large-screen 2.5" color TFT-LCD with approx.115,000-pixel resolution provides strikingly clear play back of images right after you shoot them.
  7. Uses standard-size AA batteries
    You can find AA batteries almost anywhere, making the RR730 the perfect partner whenever you are out and about.
  8. Fast, simple PC connectivity
    Getting your photos to your computer couldn’t be simpler—just connect the RR730 with the USB cable included. You can even enhance your photos and even create panoramic images with the bundled software.

Go to:
Previous Item
Current News
Next Item

Powered by Coranto