Ricoh RDC-5300 Camera Review

There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Ricoh RDC-5300 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Ricoh RDC-5300 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Ricoh RDC-5300 manual and always important Ricoh RDC-5300 lens which makes the Ricoh RDC-5300 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Ricoh RDC-5300 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Ricoh RDC-5300 kit or bundle, is the Ricoh RDC-5300 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Ricoh RDC-5300 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.

Ricoh RDC-5300 Digital Camera Specifications

General Model Number RDC-5300
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 450 g
15.7 oz
Weight With Batteries? With
Size 131 x 69 x 54 mm
5.2 x 2.7 x 2.1 in
Image Capture Image Resolution 1792x1200, 896x600
Aspect Ratio 3:2
CCD Sensor (Megapixels) 2.30
CCD Filter Type RGBG
Lens Focal Length (35mm equivalent) 38 - 114 mm
Zoom Ratio 3.00x
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 21 x 14 mm
0.8 x 0.5 in
Min Aperture f/3.2
Max Aperture f/17.2
Aperture Range Description f/3.2-3.7 (wide angle to telephoto) to f/15.0-17.2
Display Optical Viewfinder Yes
Optical VF Type Real Image
Optical VF Accuracy 88%
LCD Viewfinder Yes
LCD VF Accuracy 98%
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 6
Flash Modes Auto, On, Slow-Sync, Off, Red-Eye reduction, External
Flash Range Default ISO (meters) 3.4
Flash Range Description 1.6in - 10ft (4cm - 3m) telephoto; 1.6in - 11.3ft (4cm - 3.4m) wide
Ext Flash Yes
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 PhotoStudio, PhotoFantasy, PhotoBase, PhotoMontage, PhotoPrinter, PhotoIsland
OS Compatibility PC, Mac
Performance Timing Cycle Time Max Res 7.7 seconds
Cycle Time Min Res 3.6 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 with intervals of 30 seconds to 3hours. (Auto power Off after 24 hours though.)

When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Ricoh RDC-5300 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Ricoh RDC-5300 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-5300 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Ricoh RDC-5300 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-5300 Power Grip

Before you purchase, check to see what Ricoh RDC-5300 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Ricoh RDC-5300 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Ricoh RDC-5300 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Ricoh RDC-5300, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Ricoh RDC-5300 camera or Ricoh RDC-5300 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-5300 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-5300 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Ricoh RDC-5300 powergrip digital camera.

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