Jason Dunn
05-10-2004, 11:30 PM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.photographyblog.com/more.php?id=2528_0_1_0_M' target='_blank'>http://www.photographyblog.com/more.php?id=2528_0_1_0_M</a><br /><br /></div>"The list of attractions for the Caplio GX begin with its marvelous 5.13 effective megapixel CCD and large 3x optical plus 4x digital lens structure that includes a unique configuration of 9 glass elements in 7 groups producing exquisite images of up to 2592 x 1944 pixels, large enough to print A3-size high resolution photos. The 28mm-85mm wide-angle (35mm film camera equivalent format) delivers a fantastic 75-degree angle of view that translates into much improved landscape images, group shots and a host of other wide-angle opportunities that preserve more information onto a single image than the limited range of 35mm cameras. <br /><br /><img src="http://www.digitalmediathoughts.com/images/ricoh_caplio_gx.jpg" /> <br /><br />...The Caplio GX is also incredibly quick. Boasting the world’s fastest shutter response time at only 0.12 seconds and start-up time clocked at less than a second, precious photo opportunities can be snapped up in an instant. Too often even higher-end digital cameras disappointed users with slow shutter response and start-up times – the Caplio GX effectively puts an end to these issues."<br /><br />0.12 seconds from the time you press the shutter button until the camera takes the picture? Nice. Very ince. :-) 28mm is a decent wide angle lens (anything under 35mm is considered "wide angle" from what I've read), so this makes it good for those close up group photos. I have to admit though that I'm dubious of Ricoh as a brand name for digital cameras - I've never owned a Ricoh camera, nor have I known anyone else who has. Any Ricoh owners out there? Are you happy with your cameras?