New: RICOH Caplio RR630

Ricoh unveils the Caplio RR630, a stylish 6.1-megapixel digital camera delivering stunning photos with easy-to-use controls

A pocket-sized gem

Ricoh is delighted to announce the release of the Caplio RR630 - a compact 6.1-megapixel digital camera that brings the joy of digital photography within reach of even first time users.

The Caplio RR630 is the latest addition to Ricoh’s popular, award-winning range of digital cameras, whose outstanding performance, value for money and stylish designs have won favour with photogra¬phers around the world. The RR630 consistently produces vivid, crystal-clear images that place it a touch above other cameras in its class. Equipped with a 3x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom, for a combined 12x zoom, the RR630 is ready to take on any photographic challenge.

Weighing in at just 150g*, the RR630’s sleek, compact body fits easily into the palm of your hand or your pocket. Taking great photos has never been easier - with the RR630 it really is as simple as “point and shoot”. With this smooth operator, even absolute beginners will have no trouble wowing their friends and family with stunning digital images. For those who like to take control of their photos, the RR630’s Mode dial has plenty of creative options, including a movie mode and four scene modes: Portrait, Landscape, Sports and Night. As the resolution 130,000 brightness of the large 2.0-inch LCD monitor is easily adjusted, you can view your images clearly in any light. Transferring photos to a PC is a breeze with the RR630’s USB connector. And with 16 MB of internal memory, the RR630 is ready to shoot straight out of the box. It also features an SD Card slot, enabling the use of this widely used storage medium.

If you are looking for a stylish, compact digital camera, look no further than the Caplio RR630! The world of digital photography is just a shutter-press away.

*Without battery and SD card

Major Features of the Caplio RR630

1. 6.1-megapixel CCD
The RR630’s 6.1-megapixel CCD delivers high image quality every time. Prints, even as large as A4 size, turn out bright, sharp and full of rich detail.

2. 3x optical zoom plus 4x digital zoom
The RR630’s 3x optical zoom has a long enough reach for most scenes. But when you need to get even closer, using the 4x digital zoom produces a total of up to 12x zoom.

3. Movie mode and four scene modes
The RR630 records movies, plus it comes with four scene modes that optimize the camera’s settings for a particular type of subject.

4. Get in as close as 6 cm
Enter the exciting world of macro photography with close-ups of flowers and other objects.

5. 16 MB internal memory and SD Card slot
The RR630 boasts 16 MB of internal memory. For extra storage capacity, just insert an SD Card (sold separately).

6. Big bright 2.0“ LCD monitor
The large 2.0“LCD with 130,000 pixel resolution allows for accurate clear play back of images immediately after shooting.

7. Accepts regular AA batteries
AA batteries can be bought almost anywhere, making the RR630 the perfect partner whenever you’re on the move.

8. Fast, simple PC connectivity
Connect the RR630 to a computer with the USB cable and you can enhance your photos and even create panoramic images with the included software.

Available: March 2006
Suggested Retailprice: 129.99 £

Caplio RR630 Major Specifications

CCD:
Effective 6.1 million square pixels (6.2 million pixels), 1/1.8-inch primary color CCD

Lens:
Focal length 7.5 – 22.5 mm (equivalent to 36-108 mm for 35 mm cameras)
Brightness (F value) F 2.8 (W) - 4.8 (T)

Zoom:
Optical 3x zoom (up to 12x zoom when combined with digital zoom)

Object Distance:
approx. 0.5 m - infinity, Macro: approx. 0.06 m - infinity (Wide), approx. 0.3 m - infinity (Telephoto)

Shutter:
Still: 1-1/2000 sec.

Recording Format:
Still: Compressed: JPEG (Exif ver. 2.2) DCF compliant, DPOF support Movie: AVI (Motion JPEG Format compliant)

Recording Media:
SD Memory Card (3.3V 32 - 512 MB), Internal Memory (16 MB)

Resolution (pixels):
Still: 2848x2136, 2272x1704, 1600x1200, 640x480 Movie: 320x240 (24 fps)

Recording Mode:
Still (Program, Auto), Scene Mode (Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Scene), Movie

Picture Mode:
Fine/Normal/Economy

Storage Capacity (No. of Pictures) (Internal 16 MB Memory):
Still: 2848x2136 (F: 3,:N: 7, E: 14), 2272x1704 (F: 5, N: 11, E: 22), 1600x1200 (F: 10, N: 21, E: 42),
640x480 (F: 63, N: 127, E: 254)

Storage Capacity (Time) (Internal 16 MB Memory):
Movie: 55 seconds (320x240)

ISO Sensitivity:
AUTO / 64, 100, 200

Flash:
Auto / Red-Eye Reduction / Forced Flash / Flash Off
Flash Range: approx. 0.6 m - 2.4 m (Wide), approx. 0.6 m - 2.1 m (Telephoto)

Focus:
Auto Focus, Macro, Infinity

Exposure Compensation:
Manual Compensation (+2.0 ~ -2.0 EV in 0.3 EV steps)

White Balance:
Auto / Fixed (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent)

LCD-Monitor:
2.0 inch LTPS LCD (approx. 130,000 pixels)

Viewfinder:
Real-image optical zoom finder

Self Timer:
Operating Time: approx. 10 sec. / 2 sec. / 10+2 sec.

PC Interface:
USB1.1 (supported by Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me/XP, or Mac OS 9.0 or higher with built-in USB port)

AV Interface:
AV Out

Video Signal Method:
NTSC/PAL switchable

Battery:
AA alkaline or Rechargeable battery x2

Shooting Capacity*:
Based on CIPA Standard: using AA alkaline, approx. 65 pictures

Dimensions (W x D x H):
91,0 mm (B) x 27,0 mm (D) x 61,0 mm (H)

Weight:
Approx. 150g (without batteries, Hand strap, SD Memory card)

Operating Temperature:
0~40°C


*:Battery performance was measured using CIPA-standard parameters. Actual performance may vary according to usage conditions and the brand of the battery.

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