Ricoh brings out a wide-angle Caplio R5 compact digital camera

7x zoom to go with a 7MP sensor

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Ricoh brings out a wide-angle Caplio R5 compact digital camera

24 August 2006 16:33 GMT / By Amber Maitland

Ricoh has joined Nikon, Fujifilm, and Canon in informally declaring the 24th August “New Camera Day” by releasing the Caplio R5.

The 7.24MP compact camera boasts in impressive zoom range of 7.1x optical, which measures from 28-200mm in a 35mm equivalent range.

CCD-shift vibration correction has also been incorporated to stabilise images in low-light situations to avoid camera shake.

Ricoh promises reduced noise thanks to Smooth Imaging Engine II image processing that allows the camera’s “film speed” to reach ISO 1600.

Other features include a superior macro mode that lets you get up to 1cm away from an object at the wide end and up to 14cm away at the tele end, and a 2.5-inch LCD.

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  • hi i purchased caplio5 18 months ago on hols in bali , took first picture ok next attempt camera lense froze about half way out , camera unable to focus no picture up on screen unable turn off or on , so removed battery to try and reset with no response , took camera to dealer who informed me it would be cheaper to purchase a new camera, very dissapointed, because up to this point camera was good , could you recommend a replacement for this camera Posted by terry, ENGLAND

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