Monday, May 10, 2004
Ricoh Announces New "Wide-Angle" Lens Camera
Posted by Jason Dunn in "HARDWARE" @ 03:30 PM
"The list of attractions for the Caplio GX begin with its marvelous 5.13 effective megapixel CCD and large 3x optical plus 4x digital lens structure that includes a unique configuration of 9 glass elements in 7 groups producing exquisite images of up to 2592 x 1944 pixels, large enough to print A3-size high resolution photos. The 28mm-85mm wide-angle (35mm film camera equivalent format) delivers a fantastic 75-degree angle of view that translates into much improved landscape images, group shots and a host of other wide-angle opportunities that preserve more information onto a single image than the limited range of 35mm cameras.
...The Caplio GX is also incredibly quick. Boasting the world’s fastest shutter response time at only 0.12 seconds and start-up time clocked at less than a second, precious photo opportunities can be snapped up in an instant. Too often even higher-end digital cameras disappointed users with slow shutter response and start-up times – the Caplio GX effectively puts an end to these issues."
0.12 seconds from the time you press the shutter button until the camera takes the picture? Nice. Very ince. :-) 28mm is a decent wide angle lens (anything under 35mm is considered "wide angle" from what I've read), so this makes it good for those close up group photos. I have to admit though that I'm dubious of Ricoh as a brand name for digital cameras - I've never owned a Ricoh camera, nor have I known anyone else who has. Any Ricoh owners out there? Are you happy with your cameras?
...The Caplio GX is also incredibly quick. Boasting the world’s fastest shutter response time at only 0.12 seconds and start-up time clocked at less than a second, precious photo opportunities can be snapped up in an instant. Too often even higher-end digital cameras disappointed users with slow shutter response and start-up times – the Caplio GX effectively puts an end to these issues."
0.12 seconds from the time you press the shutter button until the camera takes the picture? Nice. Very ince. :-) 28mm is a decent wide angle lens (anything under 35mm is considered "wide angle" from what I've read), so this makes it good for those close up group photos. I have to admit though that I'm dubious of Ricoh as a brand name for digital cameras - I've never owned a Ricoh camera, nor have I known anyone else who has. Any Ricoh owners out there? Are you happy with your cameras?
