Ricoh has released details of two new camera units for the GXR interchangeable unit camera system, which was introduced last December.

 

February 23, 2010; Ricoh has released details of two new camera units for the GXR interchangeable unit camera system, which was introduced last December.
Tentatively named the Ricoh Lens P10 28-300 mm F3.5-5.6 VC, this unit features a back-illuminated CMOS sensor and a high-magnification 10.7x optical wide-angle zoom lens (28-300 mm in 35mm format). It also provides an original Ricoh noise reduction function and supports 120 frame/second high-speed continuous shooting. Other features include nine levels of image settings adjustments, support for raw file capture and multi-target autofocusing. This unit is expected to be available from the first quarter of 2010.

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The new camera units developed for Ricoh’s GXR interchangeable unit camera system. (Source: Ricoh.)
The GR Lens A12 28 mm F2.5 camera unit is scheduled for release from the third quarter of 2010. It features a 23.6 mm ø— 15.7 mm (APS-C size) CMOS sensor, GR ENGINE image processor and newly developed 28 mm fixed-focal-length GR lens. Manual focusing is available via a dedicated ring on the lens, which allows precise focus adjustments.
For more information, contact Ricoh’s Australian distributor, Tasco on 02 9938 3244 or visit www.tasco.com.au.