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Ricoh Caplio G3 Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Ricoh Caplio G3 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Ricoh Caplio G3 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Ricoh Caplio G3 manual and always important Ricoh Caplio G3 lens which makes the Ricoh Caplio G3 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Ricoh Caplio G3 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Ricoh Caplio G3 kit or bundle, is the Ricoh Caplio G3 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Ricoh Caplio G3 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Ricoh Caplio G3 Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
G3 |
| Camera Format |
Compact |
| Currently Manufactured |
No |
| Street Price |
$500.00 |
| Price Update Date |
2003-02-13 |
| Date Available |
2003-02-21 |
| Remote Control |
No |
| Tripod Mount |
Yes |
| Operating System |
Windows, MacOS |
| Weight |
160 g
5.6 oz |
| Weight With Batteries? |
No |
| Size |
124 x 56 x 36 mm
4.9 x 2.2 x 1.4 in |
| Image Capture |
Image Resolution |
2048x1536, 1280x960, 640x480 |
| Movie Resolution |
320x240, 160x120 |
| Aspect Ratio |
4:3 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
3.34 |
| CCD Size (inches) |
1/2.7" |
| CCD Manufacturer |
Unknown CCD |
| Movie Audio |
Yes |
| Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) |
35 - 105 mm |
| Zoom Ratio |
3.00x |
| Digital Zoom |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values |
3.4x |
| Auto Focus |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type |
Hybrid AF |
| Manual Focus |
Yes |
| Normal Focus Range |
30 cm to Infinity
12.2 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range |
1 - 60 cm
0.4 - 24.5 in |
| Max Aperture |
f/2.6 |
| Aperture Range Description |
f/2.6 (wide) / f/4.7 (tele) - ??? |
| Lens Thread Type |
None |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
Yes |
| Optical VF Type |
Real-image |
| LCD Viewfinder |
Yes |
| LCD Size (inches) |
1.6 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) |
80000 |
| Exposure |
ISO Settings |
125, 200, 400, 800 |
| ISO Rating Max |
800 |
| Number of White Balance Settings |
6 |
| White Balance Settings |
Auto / Daylight / Overcast / Tungsten Light / Fluorescent Light / Manual (One Push) |
| Manual White Balance |
Yes |
| Longest Shutter Time |
8 |
| Shortest Shutter Time |
1/2000 |
| Exp Adj Range |
2.0 EV |
| Exp Adj Step Size |
0.33 EV |
| Metering Modes |
Center Weight / Spot / Multi |
| Spot Metering |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority |
No |
| Shutter Priority |
No |
| Full Manual Exposure |
No |
| Self Timer |
2 or 10 |
| Flash |
Internal Flash |
Yes |
| No of Flash Modes |
5 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto / On / Slow Synchro / Off / Red-eye Reduction |
| Flash Range Description |
Unknown |
| Ext Flash |
No |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
SD/MMC |
| Other Memory Types |
8MB built-in flash |
| Memory Included (MB) |
8.0 |
| Uncompressed Format |
TIFF |
| CCD Raw Format |
No |
| Compressed Format |
JPEG |
| Movie File Format |
AVI (Open DML MotionJPEG) |
| Connectivity |
Video Out |
Yes |
| External Connections |
USB 1.1 |
| Other Connection |
DC In |
| Included Software |
RICOH Gate Launcher Application |
| OS Compatibility |
Win98/98SE/ME/2000/XP; Mac 8.6-9.2.2/10.1.2-10.2.1 |
| Performance Timing |
Continuous Mode Rate (fps) |
3.0 |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
2 x AA |
| Usable Battery Types |
Alkaline disposable, Lithium or NiMH rechargeable |
| More Information |
Notes & Features |
Price estimate of US$500 is based on conversion of Japanese pricing, ¥56,000, and ignores exchange rate fluctuations, duties and taxes.
Base model is the Caplio G3, which has a silver body. Slightly more expensive is the Caplio G3 Model M, which has a grey or black magnesium-coated body. Most expensive of all is the Caplio G3 Model S, which has a silver body, and adds the ability to tag images with text and audio clips, and voice-recognition software to process the audio clips when connected to a PC. |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Ricoh Caplio G3 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Ricoh Caplio G3 power grip. Check the features and capabilities. Know how to quickly change settings for light and indoor or outdoor settings. There is no film, so speed settings is not required - however you can set the frame rate on the Ricoh Caplio G3 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Ricoh Caplio G3 even allows you take a fast sequence of pictures when the setting is set for it - and can take intermittent action shots, catching it all on disk. Ricoh Caplio G3 Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Ricoh Caplio G3 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Ricoh Caplio G3 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Ricoh Caplio G3 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Ricoh Caplio G3, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Ricoh Caplio G3 camera or Ricoh Caplio G3 lenses while you are shopping, this is the only way you will find out what the location has to offer, and if there is some other product they are trying to push. All in all the Ricoh Caplio G3 camera is an excellent purchase and will provide you with excellent picture taking for years and tears, provided you maintain and care for your Ricoh Caplio G3 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Ricoh Caplio G3 powergrip digital camera.
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