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Ricoh Caplio RDC-i500 Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Ricoh Caplio RDC-i500 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Ricoh Caplio RDC-i500 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Ricoh Caplio RDC-i500 manual and always important Ricoh Caplio RDC-i500 lens which makes the Ricoh Caplio RDC-i500 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Ricoh Caplio RDC-i500 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Ricoh Caplio RDC-i500 kit or bundle, is the Ricoh Caplio RDC-i500 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Ricoh Caplio RDC-i500 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Ricoh Caplio RDC-i500 Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
RDC-i500 |
| Camera Format |
Other |
| Currently Manufactured |
No |
| Retail Price |
$940.00 |
| Price Update Date |
2002-07-12 |
| Date Available |
2001-04-20 |
| Weight |
295 g
10.3 oz |
| Weight With Batteries? |
No |
| Size |
142 x 30 x 78 mm
5.6 x 1.2 x 3.1 in |
| Image Capture |
Image Resolution |
2048x1536, 1024x768, 640x480 |
| Movie Resolution |
320x240 |
| Aspect Ratio |
4:3 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
3.34 |
| CCD Size (inches) |
1/1.8" |
| CCD Filter Type |
RGBG |
| Movie Audio |
Yes |
| Quality Levels |
4 |
| Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) |
35 - 105 mm |
| Zoom Ratio |
3.00x |
| Digital Zoom |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values |
VGA 1.3, 1.6, 3.2x |
| Auto Focus |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
| Manual Focus |
Yes |
| Normal Focus Range |
24 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range |
1 - 24 cm
0.4 - 9.8 in |
| Max Aperture |
f/2.6 |
| Aperture Range Description |
f/2.6 (wide) / 3.4 (tele) - ??? |
| Lens Thread Type |
None |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
Yes |
| Optical VF Type |
Real-image optical zoom type |
| LCD Viewfinder |
Yes |
| LCD Size (inches) |
2.0 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) |
200000 |
| Exposure |
ISO Settings |
150, 200, 400, 800 |
| ISO Rating Max |
800 |
| Number of White Balance Settings |
6 |
| White Balance Settings |
Auto, Outdoor, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Manual |
| Manual White Balance |
Yes |
| Longest Shutter Time |
8 |
| Shortest Shutter Time |
1/2000 |
| Exp Adj Range |
2.0 EV |
| Exp Adj Step Size |
0.25 EV |
| Metering Modes |
Center-weighted, Spot, Multi |
| Spot Metering |
Yes |
| Self Timer |
10 |
| Flash |
Internal Flash |
Yes |
| No of Flash Modes |
5 |
| Flash Modes |
On, off, auto, red-eye reduction, slow synchro |
| Ext Flash |
No |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
CompactFlash Type 1, CompactFlash Type 2 |
| Other Memory Types |
Built-in, Microdrive |
| Memory Included (MB) |
8.0 |
| Uncompressed Format |
TIFF |
| CCD Raw Format |
No |
| Compressed Format |
JPEG (Exif 2.1) |
| Movie File Format |
AVI |
| Connectivity |
Video Out |
Yes |
| Video Mode Switchable |
Yes |
| External Connections |
USB 1.1 |
| Other Connection |
DC In |
| OS Compatibility |
Win98, ME, 2000, MacOS 8.6 + 9 |
| Performance Timing |
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec) |
15.0 |
| Movie Sec @ Max Res |
600 |
| Movie Sec @ Min Res |
600 |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types |
Lithium Ion |
| Batteries Included |
Proprietary Lithium Ion |
| Battery Charger Included |
Yes |
| More Information |
Notes & Features |
Price based on conversion of Japanese price of ¥115,000. Shutter speeds available above 1 second are 2, 4 or 8 seconds. Time lapse mode allows times from 30 seconds to 3 hours. Automatic exposure bracketing feature (3 shots). Bundled 8MB memory is non-removeable, 7MB is available for images. Files can be copied to/from built-in memory and CompactFlash card. Bundled with soft case, hand strap, lens cap, video cable, Lithium-Ion battery and charger, USB cable, software CD-ROM, and instruction manual. LCD monitor can be rotated 270 degrees. Has text capture mode (saves image as TIFF file). Can convert images in-camera to size suitable for emailing. Can send/receive emails with attached images/sounds, build and upload (FTP) web pages from camera. 50 emails can be stored in-camera. Has built-in web server for configuring the camera from an attached (USB/LAN) PC. Has utility for automatically creating a Word/Excel document with images inlaid. Can be connected to Internet via PHS phone, CompactFlash Ethernet LAN card or via a dialup PC. As well as auto/manual focus, has preset focus at 2 meters for taking portraits. Battery life is claimed as 50 minutes in record mode with LCD on, or 70 minutes in playback mode. Has second shutter button for portrait-mode on front of camera; if photo is taken with this button then it is automatically saved in portrait orientation. Menu language can be changed from choice of Japanese, English, German and French. |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Ricoh Caplio RDC-i500 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Ricoh Caplio RDC-i500 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 RDC-i500 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Ricoh Caplio RDC-i500 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 RDC-i500 Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Ricoh Caplio RDC-i500 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Ricoh Caplio RDC-i500 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Ricoh Caplio RDC-i500 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Ricoh Caplio RDC-i500, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Ricoh Caplio RDC-i500 camera or Ricoh Caplio RDC-i500 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 RDC-i500 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 RDC-i500 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Ricoh Caplio RDC-i500 powergrip digital camera.
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