Due for release in September, the new Ricoh Caplio R1 is claimed as the world’s fastest compact digital camera.

 

: Due for release in September, the new Ricoh Caplio R1 is claimed as the world’s fastest compact digital camera.
Featuring a 4-megapixel CCD sensor and fully-retractable 4.8x zoom lens (28-135mm equivalent), the Caplio R1 has a start-up time of 0.8 seconds and takes just 0.05 of a second to focus and snap its subject. The hybrid AF system can lock onto fast-moving objects and with a shooting interval of less than 0.9 of a second, continuous shooting can cover most types of action. The slimline camera body houses a new generation, super long-lasting lithium-ion battery which takes up to 500 standard shots under normal conditions and the camera is supplied with a battery and charger worth $200. It can also accept standard AA batteries.

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Other features include an advanced 1cm macro for ultra close-up photos and a movie mode that records high quality continuous AVI video with sound at a full 30 frames per second. The large 1.8 inch high-resolution LCD screen supports a live histogram display so users can see tonal distribution in shots before taking the picture. Previewing the detail and quality of an image before downloading or printing is easier with an 8x digital zoom review mode. Six shooting modes are provided, including portrait, sports, landscape, night-scene, text and high-sensitivity. Three high-speed continuous shooting modes are offered including the capture of 16 images on a single file.
The Caplio R1 is expected to sell for $649. Details can be found at www.ricoh.com.au and stockist information can be had by phoning 1 300 363 741.