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		<title>Ricoh GXR Reviews</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:58:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Ricoh GXR is a new camera system that consists of a main body and Lens/Sensor units. Each Ricoh GXR camera unit contains a lens (focal lengths differ between units), an image sensor of optimum type and size for the unit, and an image processing engine. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><span style="color: #888888;">The Ricoh GXR is a new camera system that consists of a main body and Lens/Sensor units. Each Ricoh GXR camera unit contains a lens (focal lengths differ between units), an image sensor of optimum type and size for the unit, and an image processing engine. By changing the Ricoh GXR camera units units, the photographer can handle a diverse range of scenes in a way that satisfies sophisticated requirements for photo expression. The slide mechanism adopted in the Ricoh GXR for attaching and removing camera units enables changes to be made quickly and securely. </span></h2>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3485" title="Ricoh GXR" src="http://photoguru.com.au//wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Ricoh_GXR.jpg" alt="Ricoh GXR" /><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: small;">The Ricoh GXR is digital camera with interchangeable lens camera that is unlike anything else currently on the market. </span>The Ricoh GXR is just a new camera system that consists of a main body and Lens/Sensor units. </strong></p>
<p>The Ricoh GXR is what Ricoh calls an interchangeable unit camera system. It doesn&#8217;t have a built-in sensor. Instead, the lenses you use will have a built-in sensor that best matches the lens capability. This is the &#8216;unit&#8217; that Ricoh refers to and it has allowed Ricoh to create what it claims is the world&#8217;s smallest interchangeable lens camera.</p>
<p>cnet previews the Ricoh GXR and writes:<br />
<em>&#8220;The camera will launch with two lens units; a GR lens unit that contains a 12.3-megapixel APS-C-sized CMOS sensor (yes, it&#8217;s something to get excited about seeing as this sensor type is normally reserved for digital SLRs) and a Ricoh lens unit that has 3x optical zoom and a 10-megapixel CCD sensor.&#8221;</em></p>
<blockquote><p>Digital camera world sells the Ricoh GXR Gerry Gibbs camerahouse sell the <a href="http://gibbscamerahouse.com.au/ricohgxr2472mm-p-2633.html">Ricoh GXR</a> Supercheap Cameras sell the <a href="http://supercheapcameras.com.au/ricoh-gxr-2472mm-camera-unit-p-2411.html">Ricoh GXR</a> JR camera house sales the Ricoh GXR BK camera house sales the Ricoh GXR  Mandurah camera house sell the Ricoh GXR</p></blockquote>
<p>pocket-lint writes:</p>
<p><em>&#8220;Ricoh has come the closest yet to delivering DSLR-like quality and versatility in compact form, though the GXR is still too tight a squeeze for a trouser pocket with or without its lens combos attached. Plus the high price of initial set up may have all but the most ardent photo enthusiast waiting until the cost comes down. But if you do have sufficient funds, for camera nuts this will be a dream come true.&#8221;</em></p>
<p>Photoreview say:</p>
<p><em>&#8220;Buy this camera if:<br />
- You want a well-built, inconspicuous camera for street and candid photography.<br />
- You want a small camera with raw file support.<br />
- You&#8217;re interested in investing in extra camera units as the system evolves.<br />
- You&#8217;re attracted by the accessories on offer.</em></p>
<p><em>Don&#8217;t buy this camera if:<br />
- You&#8217;re looking for a low-priced point-and-shoot digicam.<br />
- You require fast autofocusing, fast continuous shooting speeds and a large buffer memory for high-resolution images.&#8221;</em></p>
<p>Adorama reviews the Ricoh GXR and writes:<br />
<em>“f your bottom line is picture quality, the images I produced with the GXR A12 module proved to me that this unique, compact, modular camera has an outstanding lens, a nice-big sensor that produces great pictures. In other words, despite some first-generation bugginess, it has big-camera chops and potentially, a big future.”</em></p>
<p><span style="color: #888888;"> </span>LuminousLandscape reviews the Ricoh GXR and writes:<br />
<em>“Overall, the file quality from the GXR-A12 is excellent, even at high ISO levels. In fact it is similar in many ways to output from the Leica X1 or a DSLR with a sensor of the same size. The files are fairly robust and so can be worked fairly extensively in post-processing without falling apart.”</em><span style="color: #888888;"><strong><br />
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<p>MacWorld reviews the Ricoh GXR and writes:<br />
<em>“Ultimately, the GXR is for someone who already owns a competent SLR and wants a more portable alternative that looks and feels the part while offering picture quality that’s just as good (or very near) SLR quality. “</em></p>
<p><span style="color: #888888;"> </span>GX Garnerings reviews the Ricoh GXR and writes:<br />
<em>“pricing is a concern for this organic system to grow in its market share. The drawbacks of price and the focusing speed in certain unfavourable situations for A12 aside, the GXR system is a very enjoyable system offering great ergonomics and superb (A12) to good (S10) image quality.”</em></p>
<p>TechyRadar reviews the Ricoh GXR and writes:<br />
<em>“The 24-72mm zoom has very good edge-to-edge sharpness and not much distortion (the camera can correct distortion internally too), and the exposure and white balance systems are up to the same high standard..”</em><br />
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<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3488" title="Ricoh GXR1" src="http://photoguru.com.au//wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Ricoh_GXR1.jpg" alt="Ricoh GXR" />One of the main features is the interchangeable unit camera system. The adoption of this new system has made it possible to achieve both &#8220;pocket size for go-anywhere portability&#8221; and &#8220;the highest image quality for every photographic situation and subject.&#8221;<br />
Building on the operation control designs of the GR series and GX series, the GXR has several types of customizable buttons as well as the new DIRECT button, which the photographer can use to see many current settings at a glance. Sophisticated shooting settings can now be made faster than ever before.<br />
The camera features the automatic exposure modes which include program shift mode, shutter priority mode, and aperture priority mode.<br />
The high-resolution LCD picture display provides a wide viewing angle and high contrast. The screen has a fluorine coat to prevent soiling, a hard coat to prevent scratches, and an anti-reflection coat to give excellent visibility even outdoors in bright sunshine.</p>
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<h2>Specifications:</h2>
<p>Camera<br />
* LCD display size: 3 inch</p>
<p>General<br />
* Camera Type: Digital compact<br />
* Dimensions (H x W x D): 70.2 x 113.9 x 28.9 mm<br />
* Weight: 160 g</p>
<p>Still images<br />
* Still image format: JPEG, RAW</p>
<p>Storage<br />
* Storage type(s): Secure Digital Card, Secure Digital High Capacity<br />
* Internal memory: MB</p>
<p>The compact and versatile interchangeable unit camera system. In order to make the best use of the inherent power of the lens and the image sensor, the ideal solution is to combine both in a single unit. Consider, for example, the low-pass filter covering the surface of the image sensor. The dilemma faced is that while the filter helps prevent color noise and color moiré, increasing this benefit results in an ever greater sacrifice in lens resolution. Traditional interchangeable lens systems use a single low-pass filter for all lenses so they are unable to avoid situations where the filter effect is excessive or inadequate. With the GXR, on the other hand, we can design a filter optimized for the resolution of the specific lens. In this way, Ricoh has succeeded in effectively preventing color noise while suppressing filter influence on lens resolution.<br />
The ease with which dust can adhere to image sensors has been a system problem for interchangeable lens digital cameras up to now. In the case of GXR camera units, however, the lens and the image sensor are integrated into a single unit. This structure makes it difficult for dust to get in since it is not necessary to expose the inside of the camera when changing lenses. In addition, the inside of the units are highly airtight with light-shielded walls. Even in highly dusty shooting environments, camera units can be changed without hesitation.</p>
<p>In a relationship similar to that of an SLR and its lens mount, the guide rail is a defining characteristic of the GXR system. In order to create a highly reliable slide mechanism, stainless steel with superior strength and corrosion resistance was adopted for the rails. Surface hardness and wear resistance were further enhanced with a soft-nitriding process, the end result being a high-precision slide that enables secure attachment and removal. The combination of the slide, the resin components, and the pressure-welded springs give an appropriate sliding feel and quietness. In the development, high-stress attachment/removal testing was done to verify the reliability of both mechanical and electrical connections.</p>
<p>Both the body and the camera units utilize a magnesium alloy exterior. Light, strong, and exhibiting superior precision-molding, heat-dissipation, and magnetic-shielding characteristics, magnesium alloy is an ideal material for digital cameras. With a non-slip &#8220;pear-skin&#8221; baked finish for both corrosion resistance and a high-class feel, the GXR exterior achieves durability, reliability, and high-class impression.</p>
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		<title>Ricoh CX2</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:52:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Evgenia</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><span style="color: #888888;">The Ricoh CX2 boasts a large, 3-inch VGA-quality (920,000 dots) LCD monitor. The CX2 offers a larger 10.7x zoom range at 28-300mm equivalent.</span></h2>
<p><strong><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3014" title="ricoh_cx2" src="http://photoguru.com.au//wp-content/uploads/2009/10/ricoh_cx2.jpg" alt="ricoh_cx2" width="586" height="400" /></strong></p>
<h5 style="text-align: center;">Our Rating ****~ (4/5)</h5>
<blockquote><p><strong>Good:</strong> 10.7x optical zoom • Dynamic range mode • Fast burst performance</p>
<p><strong>Bad:</strong> No HD video • Fairly slow lens • Terrible noise issues</p></blockquote>
<p><strong>Cnet reviews the Ricoh CX2 and writes:</strong><br />
<em>&#8220;Like its predecessor, the CX2 isn&#8217;t the fastest compact off the block in general performance times: it takes 2.6 seconds from power on to first shot, whereas shutter lag measures 0.5 second without pre-focusing, and 0.1 second with pre-focusing.&#8221;</em></p>
<p><strong>photoreview reviews the Ricoh CX2 and writes:</strong><em><br />
&#8220;Developed to provide 10.7x optical zoom and wide-angle coverage in a camera body that is only 29.4 mm thick, the lens in the CX2 covers a focal length range equivalent to 28-300mm in 35mm format and has maximum apertures ranging from f/3.5 to f/5.6. &#8220;</em></p>
<blockquote><p>Digital camera world sells the <a href="http://125.214.75.27/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;products_id=2101&amp;zenid=b466a9fc12c2974fea55c8f35b9c1b16">Ricoh CX2</a> Super cheap cameras sell the <a href="http://supercheapcameras.com.au/ricoh-cx2-preaf-and-continuous-af-autofocusing-functions-p-2184.html">Ricoh CX2</a> JR camera house sales the <a href="http://jrcamerahouse.com.au/ricoh-cx2-30inch-920000dot-vga-lcd-monitor-p-1676.html">Ricoh CX2</a> BK camera house sales the <a href="http://bkcamerahouse.com.au/ricoh-cx2-with-30inch-920000dot-vga-lcd-monitor-p-1428.html">Ricoh CX2</a> Gerry Gibbs camerahouse sell the <a href="http://gibbscamerahouse.com.au/ricoh-cx2-preaf-and-continuous-af-autofocusing-functions-p-2276.html">Ricoh CX2</a> Garricks camera house sell the <a href="http://www.garricks.com.au/ricoh-cx2-294-mm-thick-p-1871.html">Ricoh CX2</a> Mandurah camera house sell the <a href="http://mandurahcamerahouse.com.au/ricoh-cx2-weighs-only-208-grams-p-2101.html">Ricoh CX2</a><em> </em></p></blockquote>
<p><em><strong>gizmodo reviews the Ricoh CX2 and writes:</strong><em><br />
&#8220;The CX2 has the image processing engine Smooth Imaging Engine IV and a high-speed image processing CMOS sensor. Together they can shoot high-quality images with high resolution and low noise.&#8221;<strong> </strong></em></em></p>
<p><em><em><strong>pcworld reviews the Ricoh CX2 and writes:</strong><em><br />
&#8220;The CX2’s 10.7x (28-300mm equivalent) optical wide-angle zoom lens offers the longest range of any Ricoh camera to date. Using Ricoh’s original double retracting lens system, it fits neatly inside the camera’s slim 29.4mm body and is suitable for powerful telephoto shots as well as wide-angle shooting of both expansive landscapes and close-up scenes.&#8221;</em> </em></em></p>
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<h2><strong>Ricoh CX2 features:</strong></h2>
<p>- With a 10.7x optical zoom lens (28-300 mm) in a compact body only 29.4 mm thick, the CX2 shoots freely all the way from wide-angle to telephoto.<br />
- More advanced high-speed continuous shooting functions enable you to get the shot you want.High image quality from Smooth Imaging Engine IV and a high-resolution CMOS sensor.<br />
- New modes to stimulate creative photography.<br />
- Easy shooting mode which can be enjoyed by a simple operation now has a function for automatic face recognition.<br />
- Pre-AF and Continuous AF functions quickly and accurately focus on the subject.<br />
- High-definition 3.0-inch 920,000-dot VGA LCD monitor.<br />
- A wide range of functions inspired by the &#8220;A tool you will want to use every day&#8221; concept.</p></blockquote>
<p>Building on its reputation for high quality, high-speed digital compact cameras, Ricoh has launched the CX2. Featuring a new high magnification 10.7x optical wide-angle zoom lens, new scene modes and a range of enhanced features, the Ricoh CX2 provides point and shoot photographers with the effortless ability to produce images with the creative flair of a pro.The Ricoh CX2 inherits the acclaimed high-speed CMOS sensor of its predecessor, the CX1.Making the trend to increase pixel count redundant, the 9 megapixel CMOS sensor delivers better image quality and faster operational speeds than previously possible with a traditional CCD sensor. While super-fast continuous shooting speeds of 5 frames per second are a key benefit, it also enables the Ricoh CX2 to offer technologically advanced functions such as dynamic range double shot and multi-pattern auto white balance.</p>
<p>Working in conjunction with the Smooth Image Engine IV, these features ensure images captured in challenging light conditions are accurately exposed.Developed to provide 10.7x optical zoom and wide-angle coverage in a camera body that is only 29.4 mm thick, the lens in the Ricoh CX2 covers a focal length range equivalent to 28-300mm in 35mm format and has maximum apertures ranging from f/3.5 to f/5.6. The zoom lever is pressure sensitive and can be switched from normal to high-speed at a touch. The Ricoh CX2&#8242;s sensor is a 6.16 x 4.62 mm CMOS chip with 9.3-megapixel (effective) resolution. The Ricoh CX2 measures 101.5 (W) x 58.3 (H) x 29.4 mm (D) and weighs only 208 grams with battery and strap.</p>
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		<title>Ricoh GR Digital III</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:33:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Evgenia</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ricoh GR Digital III takes the GR line's traditional high image quality to an even higher level with a new image processing engine, a new CCD, and the newly developed 28 mm/F1.9 GR Lens. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><span style="color: #888888;">The Ricoh GR Digital III is the new high-end compact digital camera. With a host of useful features and exposure modes the Ricoh Digital III is the ideal compact imaging tool for the discerning photographer. </span></h2>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2951" title="ricoh_gr_digital_3" src="http://photoguru.com.au//wp-content/uploads/2009/09/ricoh_gr_digital_3.jpg" alt="Ricoh GR Digital III" /></p>
<h5 style="text-align: center;">Our Rating ****~ (4/5)</h5>
<blockquote><p><strong>Good:</strong> Great build quality and finish; excellent lens performance; straightforward, hands-on controls</p>
<p><strong>Bad:</strong> High price; fixed-focal-length lens; adjustment lever can be fiddly</p></blockquote>
<p><strong>TrustedReviews writes:</strong><br />
<em>“Ricoh GR Digital III remains a unique camera. It offers a range of user control normally associated with fairly advanced DSLRs in a well-designed, slim and pocket-friendly camera that is a genuine pleasure to use. Image quality is comparable with the very best that compact cameras can offer, with build quality and finish to match.”</em><br />
<span style="color: #888888;"><strong>Rating: <img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/blankstar.png" alt="☆" /></strong></span></p>
<p><strong>RegHardware writes:</strong><br />
<em>“The Ricoh GR Digital III is a great camera for the person who puts performance and control over fancy features. It offers superb handling, fantastic customisation and really lets your creative juices flow. The one drawback is the price…”</em><br />
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<blockquote><p><a href="http://digitalbestbuys.com.au/Ricoh-GR-Digital-III-with-28mm-f/1.9-Lens-p-1820.html"></a> Digital camera world sells the Ricoh GR Digital III Super cheap cameras sell the <a href="http://supercheapcameras.com.au/ricoh-gr-digital-iii-with-three-bracketing-functions-p-2072.html">Ricoh GR Digital III</a> JR camera house sales the <a href="http://jrcamerahouse.com.au/ricoh-gr-digital-iii-with-extensive-exposure-modes-p-1626.html">Ricoh GR Digital III</a> BK camera house sales the <a href="http://bkcamerahouse.com.au/ricoh-gr-digital-iii-with-grid-guide-and-electronic-level-p-1378.html">Ricoh GR Digital III</a> Gerry Gibbs camerahouse sell the <a href="http://gibbscamerahouse.com.au/ricohgrdigitaliiiwiththreebracketingfunctions-p-2072.html">Ricoh GR Digital III</a> Garricks camera house sell the <a href="http://www.garricks.com.au/ricoh-gr-digital-iii-with-largeaperture-lens-p-1806.html">Ricoh GR Digital III</a> Mandurah camera house sell the Ricoh GR Digital III</p></blockquote>
<p><strong>CNET.uk writes:</strong><br />
<em>“Two things might stop you considering the Ricoh GR Digital III: the price and its fixed-focal-length lens. If you can swallow those, you can look forward to a camera with levels of build, design and image quality that really set it apart from the rest”</em><br />
<span style="color: #888888;"><strong>Rating: <img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/halfstar.png" alt="½" /></strong></span></p>
<p><strong>CNET.au writes:</strong><br />
<em>“In terms of its noise profile, it performed much better than what we’ve seen on previous Ricoh cameras, with noticeable grain appearing at ISO 400 but not seriously impinging on image quality until ISO 1600. There are options to turn on noise reduction, but we performed our tests with this setting turned off. Even ISO 800 could deliver a reasonable 4×6-inch print without too much of an issue.”</em><br />
<span style="color: #888888;"><strong>Rating: <img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/blankstar.png" alt="☆" /></strong></span></p>
<p><strong>ePhotozine writes:</strong><br />
<em>“If you’re a macro or landscape photographer and you need a slim line compact either for reconnaissance of a location or if you’re out and about with the family, then this is a perfect little camera.”</em><br />
<span style="color: #888888;"><strong>Rating: <img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/blankstar.png" alt="☆" /></strong></span></p>
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<h2><strong>Features :</strong></h2>
<p>- Greatest ever GR image quality<br />
- freedom of expression<br />
- the operability to do what you want<br />
- expandability and a design worthy of your trust<br />
- Enter a new dimension of high image quality and shooting fexibility<br />
- Seeking the photographer&#8217;s ideal lens. 28 mm/F1.9 GR Lens<br />
- Pride of the GR series: Superb optical performance</p></blockquote>
<p><strong>Pocket-Lint writes:</strong><br />
<em>“The Ricoh GR Digital Mk III follows on from the popular GR Mk I and Mk II where many professional and enthusiast snappers had found a quality compact “home”. The new Mk III has a new, faster, lens, much improved resolution LCD and new image engine and has great image quality pouring from every pixel”</em><br />
<span style="color: #888888;"><strong>Rating: <img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/blankstar.png" alt="☆" /></strong></span></p>
<p><strong>AlphaMountWorld writes:</strong><br />
<em>“In terms of speed, when using a fast SD card, the Ricoh GRD III is plenty fast. As noted, 2fps full resolution Jpegs and Raw, make for a camera that leaves little to desire for a fixed wide angle compact. Reviewing images is ultra fast, and so is deleting them. Speed isn’t an issue for the GRD III. A spirited performer. “</em><br />
<span style="color: #888888;"><strong>Rating: <img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/halfstar.png" alt="½" /></strong></span></p>
<p><strong>PhotoReview.au writes:</strong><br />
<em>“No blotchiness was observed in shots taken at high ISO settings and, although granularity was evident at ISO 1600, it looked more like film grain than electronic noise. Lower sensitivities were comparatively noise-free. Slight colour shifts were observed in long exposures at ISO settings above 400.”</em><br />
<span style="color: #888888;"><strong>Rating: <img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /></strong></span></p>
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<h2><strong>Specification : </strong></h2>
<p>No. of Effective Pixels (Camera) : Approximately 10.00 million pixels<br />
Image Sensor : 1/1.7-inch CCD (total pixels: approx. 10.40 million pixels)<br />
Focal length : f=6.0 mm (equivalent to 28 mm for 35 mm film cameras)<br />
F-aperture : F1.9 – F9 (exposure control with both aperture and ND filter when F8.0-F11 displays in auto shooting mode)<br />
Shooting Distance(from the front of the lens) : Approx. 30cm from lens tip to infinity Approx. 1cm from lens tip to infinity (macro)<br />
Lens Construction : 8 elements in 6 groups (aspheric lens: 2 elements and 2 surfaces) Digital Zoom : Approx. 4.0x<br />
Auto Resize Zoom : Approx. 5.7x (VGA images)<br />
Focus Mode : Multi AF (CCD method) / Spot AF (CCD method) / Manual Focus / Snap / Infinity (Focus lock and AF auxiliary light available. For Multi AF and Spot AF, full-press snap and pre-AF are possible.)<br />
Still image : 180, 120, 60, 30, 15, 13, 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3.2, 2.5, 2, 1.6, 1.3, 1 &#8211; 1/2000 sec. (maximum and minimum shutter speeds vary depending on shooting mode and flash mode)<br />
Metering Mode : Multi (256 segments), Centre Weighted Light Metering, Spot Metering (TTL-CCD metering method, AE lock possible)<br />
Exposure Modes : Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual Exposure Exposure<br />
Compensation : Manual Exposure Compensation +/-2.0EV (1/3EV Steps), Auto Bracket Function (-0.5EV, ±0, +0.5EV / -0.3EV, ±0, +0.3EV)<br />
ISO Sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity) AUTO, AUTO-HI, ISO64 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600<br />
White Balance Mode : AUTO / Multi-Pattern AUTO / Outdoors / Cloudy / Incandescent / Fluorescent / Manual / Detail, White Balance Bracket Function<br />
flash mode : Auto (during low light and when the subject is backlit), Red-eye-Reduction, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Manual Flash, Flash Off<br />
flash range : Approx. 20 cm &#8211; 3.0 m (ISO Auto)<br />
Monitor : 3.0-inch Transparent LCD (approx. 920,000 dots)<br />
Shooting Mode : Auto Shooting Mode / Program Shift Mode / Aperture Priority Mode / Shutter Speed Priority Mode / Manual Exposure Mode / Scene Modes (Text / Movie / Skew Correction / Dynamic Range Double Shot) / My Settings Mode<br />
Size: Dimensions: 108.6 mm (W) x 59.8 mm (H) x 25.5 mm (D)</p>
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		<title>Ricoh CX-1</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Ricoh CX-1 features a high speed CMOS sensor and Smooth Imaging Engine IV teamed with a 7.1x Wide Angle Zoom Lens (28-200mm equiv.). [...]]]></description>
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<h5 style="text-align: center;">Our Rating ****~ (4/5)</h5>
<h2><span style="color: #888888;">The Ricoh CX-1 features a high speed CMOS sensor and Smooth Imaging Engine IV teamed with a 7.1x Wide Angle Zoom Lens (28-200mm equiv.). With its CMOS sensor it is possible for the CX-1 to achieve 4 frames per second high- speed shooting at full 9 megapixel resolution and as high as 120 frames per second at reduced resolution. As well as this the Ricoh CX-1 has a unique double-shot function that takes high-speed consecutive shots of two still images and combines them to effectively deliver a dynamic range equivalent to 12 EV – great for achieving correct exposure of high-contrast scenes.</span></h2>
<p>Ricoh&#8217;s original (Double Retracting Lens System) has made it possible to fit a 7.1x optical wide-angle zoom lens in a compact body that is both easy to carry and easy to operate. The lens can handle a wide range of shooting situations, including powerful telephoto shots as well as wide-angle shooting of both expansive landscapes and interior scenes with limited distance between Ricoh CX-1 9MP camera and subject.</p>
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<p>Shooting at 28 mm wide-angle enables you to emphasize image breadth and depth. Telephoto shooting at 200 mm will bring far-away subjects up close and prominent while blurring the background. The 28-200 mm 7.1x optical zoom handles a wide variety of shooting situations. The intuitive operability of the Ricoh CX-1 9MP is further enhanced by the ability to vary zoom speed with the zoom lever.</p>
<p>The step zoom function enables you to fix the optical zoom focal length at seven steps (28 mm, 35 mm, 50 mm, 85 mm, 105 mm, 135 mm, and 200 mm equivalent). For a zoom range beyond the 7.1x optical zoom (200 mm), the auto resize zoom takes you to a maximum of 38.6x (1,080 mm equivalent) in five steps (recorded image resized to 7M, 5M, 3M, 1M, VGA). From the wide zoom range available, you can easily select the zoom position best for the shot you want to take.<br />
<strong>TrustedReviews reviews the Ricoh CX1 and writes:</strong><br />
<em>“The Ricoh CX1 is a very accomplished camera from one of the veteran names in the industry. It combines excellent build quality, a versatile specification, class-leading performance and superb image quality with a range of innovative features and easy-to-use handling, all for a very reasonable price, and even includes a two-year warranty. It’s impossible not to be impressed. “</em><br />
<span style="color: #888888;"><strong>Rating: <img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/halfstar.png" alt="½" /></strong></span></p>
<p><strong>AMW reviews the Ricoh CX1 and writes:</strong><br />
<em>“using the ISO 100(and lower)-400 standard, the CX1 does a good job overall. Image noise is visible even at ISO 80, but in prints it is hardly recognizable. In fact, in my printed output, image noise didn’t really become visible until ISO 400, so my recommendation is to limit your print sizes to 5×7 to 8×10 max at that ISO. ISO 800 prints look ok at 4×6 but ISO 1600 are about completely useless in my opinion for display.”</em><br />
<span style="color: #888888;"><strong>Rating: N/A</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>DCRP reviews the Ricoh CX1 and writes:</strong><br />
<em>“Unfortunately, they aren’t spending enough time on the most important feature a camera can have: good photo quality. If the CX1 had a decent noise reduction system, then it would be a really compelling product. Unfortunately, that’s not the case, so we’ll have to hope they do better next time. The bottom line here is that you’re better off spending your hard-earned cash on something else.”</em><br />
<span style="color: #888888;"><strong>Rating: N/A</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>RicohDiary reviews the Ricoh CX1 and writes:</strong><br />
<em>“Overall this camera is extremely well built, great to use and has a fantastic screen, it is a good improvement over the R10 in some areas and not such an improvement in other areas.”</em><br />
<span style="color: #888888;"><strong>Rating: N/A</strong></span></p>
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<p><strong>GoodGearGuide reviews the Ricoh CX1 and writes:</strong><br />
<em>“Ricoh may not come to mind when contemplating a compact camera, but the CX1 is definitely worthy of some attention. It produces superb images, feels good to use and has plenty of useful features to play with..”</em><br />
<span style="color: #888888;"><strong>Rating: <img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/blankstar.png" alt="☆" /></strong></span></p>
<p><strong>ITReviews reviews the Ricoh CX1 and writes:</strong><br />
<em>“The quality of the images is sharp and the colours authentic and vibrant, although it would have been good to have more Scene mode varieties…”</em><br />
<span style="color: #888888;"><strong>Rating: <img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/halfstar.png" alt="½" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/blankstar.png" alt="☆" /></strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Steve’sDigicams reviews the Ricoh CX1 and writes:</strong><br />
<em>“The CX1 was a pleasure to use, in fact there were Very few things that I could find “wrong” with this camera. It offers image quality that is not matched by most of it’s competition, not to mention blazing fast shooting performance.”</em><br />
<span style="color: #888888;"><strong>Rating: N/A</strong></span></p>
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<h2><strong>What&#8217;s in the box?</strong></h2>
<p>Ricoh CX-1 Digital Camera + 88mb internal memory<br />
Hand Strap<br />
USB cable<br />
Audio Video Cable<br />
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery DB-70<br />
Battery Charger BJ-7<br />
Software Suite CD-ROM<br />
Instruction Manual<br />
12 Months Warranty from Tasco Australia</p></blockquote>
<p><strong>ePhotozine reviews the Ricoh CX1 and writes:</strong><br />
<em>“I really like the Ricoh CX1 with its boxy design and matt black finish. The screen is lovely to use and the features are many. It’s a shame that the image performance still isn’t up to scratch. I like to see smooth images when shooting up to ISO200 but I can’t get a result I’m happy with from a Ricoh.”</em><br />
<span style="color: #888888;"><strong>Rating: <img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/halfstar.png" alt="½" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/blankstar.png" alt="☆" /></strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Pocket-Lint reviews the Ricoh CX1 and writes:</strong><br />
<em>“Ricoh’s new CX1 features some unique new kit that combine to help create a rather special little digital compact. Image quality is excellent at lower ISOs and the high-resolution screen helps compensate for the lack of an optical viewfinder: a cracking little camera that’s worth every penny”</em><br />
<span style="color: #888888;"><strong>Rating: <img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/blankstar.png" alt="☆" /></strong></span></p>
<p><strong>BuyNShoot reviews the Ricoh CX1 and writes:</strong><br />
<em>“In terms of design, the CX1 has an unpretentious interface that is unlikely to overwhelm users and the minimalist approach adopted by Ricoh makes for a sleek, contemporary overall design that leaves no confusion as to what button or dial controls which function.”</em><br />
<span style="color: #888888;"><strong>Rating:</strong> <img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /></span></p>
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<h2><strong>Features :</strong></h2>
<p>- Large, high-definition 3.0-inch 920,000-dot VGA LCD monitor<br />
- The 81-image display function<br />
- Shooting Information Display Frame<br />
- The &#8220;Today&#8217;s Shots&#8221; display function<br />
- Histogram and Detailed Information Display<br />
- Make quick, sure shooting mode changes.</p></blockquote>
<p><strong>CNET.uk reviews the Ricoh CX1 and writes:</strong><br />
<em>“The Ricoh CX1 is smart, elegant, clever and quirky, but the high-dynamic-range mode is imperfect, and, while you might swoon over many of its cleverer gadgets in the shop, you may later find you never use them — for example, the seven-shot focus bracketing. On a professional-level SLR, this stuff might make sense, but not on a pocket-sized snapper with a titchy sensor “</em><br />
<span style="color: #888888;"><strong>Rating: <img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/halfstar.png" alt="½" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/blankstar.png" alt="☆" /></strong></span></p>
<p><strong>PhotoReview.au reviews the Ricoh CX1 and writes:</strong><br />
<em>“Low-light performance was variable. Long exposures (6-8 seconds) at ISO settings of 400 or lower were relatively noise-free but a long way from colour-accurate. Noise became evident in shots taken with slow shutter speeds by ISO 800 and image shar0pness began to decline at ISO 1600. “</em><br />
<span style="color: #888888;"><strong>Rating: <img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/halfstar.png" alt="½" /></strong></span></p>
<p><strong>PhotographyBlog reviews the Ricoh CX1 and writes:</strong><br />
<em>“if image quality is of prime importance, then the Ricoh CX1 is well worth a look. It produces very good out-of-the-camera JPEG images, with excellent dynamic range as promised in the DR mode and improved noise performance”</em><br />
<span style="color: #888888;"><strong>Rating: <img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /><img style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;" src="http://www.dphotojournal.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating/star.png" alt="★" /></strong></span></p>
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<h2><strong>Specification : </strong></h2>
<p>No. of Effective Pixels (Camera) : Approximately 9.29 million pixels<br />
Image Sensor : 1/2.3-inch CMOS (total pixels: approx. 10.29 million pixels)<br />
Focal length : f=4.95-35.4 mm (equivalent to 28-200 mm for 35 mm film cameras. With Step Zoom set, option of seven fixed lengths: 28 mm, 35 mm, 50 mm, 85 mm, 105 mm, 135 mm, and 200 mm)<br />
F-aperture : F3.3 (Wide) &#8211; F5.2 (Telephoto)<br />
Distance : Normal shooting: Approx. 30 cm &#8211; infinity (Wide), approx. 1.0 m &#8211; infinity (Telephoto) (from the front of the lens)<br />
Macro: Approx. 1 cm &#8211; infinity (Wide), approx. 25 cm &#8211; infinity (Telephoto), approx. 1 cm &#8211; infinity (Zoom Macro) (from the front of the lens)<br />
Lens Construction : 10 elements in 7 groups (aspheric lens: 4 elements and 5 surfaces)<br />
Zoom Magnification : Optical: 7.1x zoom (equivalent to 28-200 mm focal length for 35 mm cameras)<br />
Digital: 4.8x up to 34.1x (equivalent to 960 mm) when used with optical zoom<br />
Auto Resize: 5.4x*1 up to 38.6x*1 (equivalent to 1080 mm) when used with optical zoom<br />
Focus Mode : Multi AF (contrast AF method) / Spot AF (contrast AF method) / Multi-Target AF / Manual Focus / Fixed Focus (Snap) / Infinity (AF auxiliary light)<br />
Motion Blur Reduction Image sensor shift method image stabilizer<br />
Still image : 8, 4, 2, 1 &#8211; 1/2000 sec.<br />
Movie 1/30 &#8211; 1/2000 sec.<br />
Exposure Metering Mode : Multi (256 segments), Center Weighted Light Metering, Spot Metering<br />
Exposure Metering Exposure Mode : Program AE<br />
Exposure Compensation : Manual Exposure Compensation +/-2.0EV (1/3EV Steps), Auto Bracket Function (-0.5EV, ±0, +0.5EV)<br />
ISO Sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity) : AUTO, AUTO-HI, ISO80 / ISO100 / ISO200 / ISO400 / ISO800 / ISO1600<br />
White Balance Mode : AUTO / Multi-Pattern AUTO / Outdoors / Cloudy / Incandescent / Incandescent 2 / Fluorescent / Manual, White Balance Bracket Function<br />
Built-in flash mode : Auto (during low light and when the subject is backlit), Red-eye-Reduction, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off<br />
Built-in flash range : Approx. 20 cm &#8211; 3.0 m (Wide), approx. 25 cm &#8211; 2.0 m (Telephoto) (ISO Auto/ISO 400, from the front of the lens)<br />
Flash compensation : +/-2.0EV (1/3EV Steps)<br />
Monitor : 3.0-inch Transparent LCD (approx. 920,000 dots)</p></blockquote>
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