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Ricoh RDC-5000 Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Ricoh RDC-5000 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Ricoh RDC-5000 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Ricoh RDC-5000 manual and always important Ricoh RDC-5000 lens which makes the Ricoh RDC-5000 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Ricoh RDC-5000 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Ricoh RDC-5000 kit or bundle, is the Ricoh RDC-5000 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Ricoh RDC-5000 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Ricoh RDC-5000 Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
RDC-5000 |
| Camera Format |
Compact |
| Currently Manufactured |
No |
| Retail Price |
$600.00 |
| Price Update Date |
2004-04-15 |
| Remote Control |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type |
IR |
| Tripod Mount |
Yes |
| Weight |
415 g
14.5 oz |
| Weight With Batteries? |
With |
| Size |
131 x 68 x 40 mm
5.2 x 2.7 x 1.6 in |
| Image Capture |
Image Resolution |
1792x1200, 896x600 |
| Aspect Ratio |
3:2 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
2.30 |
| CCD Size (inches) |
1/2" |
| CCD Filter Type |
RGBG |
| Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) |
38 - 86 mm |
| Zoom Ratio |
2.26x |
| Digital Zoom |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values |
2.5x |
| Auto Focus |
Yes |
| Manual Focus |
Yes |
| Normal Focus Range |
40 cm to Infinity
16.3 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range |
4 - 40 cm
1.6 - 16.3 in |
| Min Macro Area |
59 x 39 mm
2.3 x 1.5 in |
| Min Aperture |
f/14.0 |
| Max Aperture |
f/2.8 |
| Aperture Range Description |
f/2.8-3.2 to f/14 (max aperture varies with zoom, wide-tele) |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
Yes |
| Optical VF Type |
Real Image |
| Optical VF Accuracy |
88% |
| LCD Viewfinder |
Yes |
| LCD VF Accuracy |
100% |
| LCD Size (inches) |
1.8 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) |
110000 |
| Exposure |
ISO Settings |
100 |
| ISO Rating Max |
100 |
| Number of White Balance Settings |
5 |
| Manual White Balance |
No |
| Longest Shutter Time |
1 |
| Shortest Shutter Time |
1/500 |
| Exp Adj Range |
2.0 EV |
| Exp Adj Step Size |
0.50 EV |
| Metering Modes |
Center Weighted averaging |
| Spot Metering |
No |
| Aperture Priority |
No |
| Shutter Priority |
No |
| Full Manual Exposure |
No |
| Self Timer |
10 seconds |
| Flash |
Internal Flash |
Yes |
| No of Flash Modes |
5 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, On, Off, Auto Red-Eye Reduction, Slow-Sync |
| Flash Range Default ISO (meters) |
3.4 |
| Flash Range Description |
1.3 to 9.8 ft (0.4 - 3.0m) (telephoto), or to 11 ft (3.4m) (wide-angle) |
| Ext Flash |
No |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
SmartMedia |
| Other Memory Types |
8 meg internal |
| Memory Included (MB) |
8.0 |
| CCD Raw Format |
No |
| Compressed Format |
JPEG |
| Connectivity |
Video Out |
Yes |
| External Connections |
Serial USB 1.1 |
| Included Software |
USB & TWAIN drivers, Ricoh camera utility, ArcSoft PhotoStudio (Win/Mac), PhotoBase (Win/Mac), PhotoPrinter (Win), PhotoFantasy (Win), PhotoMontage (Win), ClubPhoto web-based photo sharing (Win/Mac) and Living Album software (Win) |
| OS Compatibility |
PC, Mac |
| Performance Timing |
Cycle Time Max Res |
8.1 seconds |
| Cycle Time Min Res |
3.7 seconds |
| Continuous Mode Rate (fps) |
1.0 |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
AA |
| Usable Battery Types |
Alkaline, Lithium, NiCd, NiMH (4 NiMH recommended) |
| Batteries Included |
No |
| Battery Charger Included |
No |
| More Information |
Notes & Features |
Video output is NTSC/PAL switchable. Time lapse mode available, 30 second to 3 hour intervals. |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Ricoh RDC-5000 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Ricoh RDC-5000 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 RDC-5000 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Ricoh RDC-5000 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 RDC-5000 Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Ricoh RDC-5000 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Ricoh RDC-5000 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Ricoh RDC-5000 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Ricoh RDC-5000, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Ricoh RDC-5000 camera or Ricoh RDC-5000 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 RDC-5000 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 RDC-5000 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Ricoh RDC-5000 powergrip digital camera.
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