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Ricoh Caplio R5 News Release Summary:
August 24, 2006 — Ricoh Co., Ltd. (president and CEO: Masamitsu
Sakurai) has announced the release of the new Caplio R5 digital
camera featuring a 7.1x optical wide zoom lens (28–200 mm in 35
mm camera format), the highest zoom in the compact class*.
Combining the Caplio R5’s Ricoh-original CCD-shift vibration
correction method and brand new image processing engine greatly
expands the range of shooting in low light areas producing high
quality images at even higher ISO settings with low noise.
*among compact digital cameras less than 150g as of August 23
The new Caplio R5 succeeds the standard setting Caplio R4 with
wide angle / high-magnification zoom (open priced, launched
March 17, 2006, featuring effective 6.04 megapixel CCD).
With its roots based in the solid features of it’s predecessor,
the Caplio R5 has been designed to give even more fun and easy
photography. Improvements include employing an effective 7.24
megapixel CCD, and achievement of high-sensitivity photography
with low noise and edge to edge picture clarity through the New
Smooth Imaging Engine II image processing engine（SEⅡ）
Ricoh has traditionally created feature-rich products under a
concept of “broadening the range of photography” and the new
Caplio R5 is a product that provides enhanced image quality
while taking that concept to a higher level through image
processing engine innovations and numerous newly developed
functions.
Main features of the new Caplio R5:
1. Photography at even higher image quality and zoom
magnification.
(a) High image quality CCD with effective 7.24 million pixels.
・The improved CCD enables even higher quality photographs.
(b) Reduced noise through the new Smooth Imaging Engine II image
processing engine.
・High-level image processing is enabled and images with low
noise are produced through the development of a new image
processing engine that achieves high-speed processing and a new
algorithm that makes the most of the image engine.
・Further noise reduction is achieved with the design of new
peripheral CCD circuitry.
・ISO 1600 sensitivity at full resolution is achieved.
・Superior edge to edge picture clarity.
・Improvements in auto-focus, automatic-exposure and AWB.
2.7.1x wide-angle zoom lens (the largest in the compact class)
and vibration correction function in a body only 26 mm thick and
weighing approx. 140 grams.
・The well-received 28-200 mm 7.1x wide-angle zoom lens from the
preceding model has been fitted into a body of just 26 mm. The
lens supports a wide range of photographic options from
panoramic landscapes to wide-angle photography and indoor
shooting under low light close to the subject to impressive
telephoto photography.
・Furthermore, the Caplio R5 includes an Auto Resize function
that automatically changes the image size when shooting at 7M
size and zooming in excess of 200 mm optical. This enables high
zoom photography of up to 34.1x1 (equivalent to 960 mm) at high
image quality without image correction processing.
1. at VGA image size (E-mail size)
・Also equipped with general digital zoom.
・Whenever it detects excessive camera motion, the vibration
correction system, based on Ricoh’s own CCD shift method, moves
the CCD in the opposite direction to counterbalance camera
shake. This results in the ability to take clear telephoto shots
at high zoom magnification, macro shots, and indoor shots.
3.Further improvements to stress-free response.
・Release time lag (the time from the instant the shutter button
is fully pressed—without using focus lock—until exposure
actually starts) is as short as approx. 0.09 seconds* (with
vibration correction off). Quick responses are essential in
order to capture picture-perfect and near-instantaneous moments
such as the expressions and movement of children or pets. Thus
the short time lag means stress-free, near-instantaneous shots.
・Time from depressing the shutter button with focus locked
(half-press) until exposure actually starts is a speedy 0.007
seconds*.
・Shooting interval (with vibration correction off) and start
time are both rapid, at approx. 0.5 and 1.2 seconds*,
respectively.
・Continuous shooting speed is improved to 2.8 frames/second*. In
addition, shots can be taken at best image quality until memory
is full. Furthermore, those images shot can be displayed on the
LCD while shooting.
*measured while the flash is off
4. Large, high-resolution high angle shooting LCD.
・The Caplio R5 has a 2.5-inch LCD with 230,000 pixels compared
to 150,000 pixels for the Caplio R4. The brightness of the LCD
makes it easier to see outdoors even on sunny days from greater
viewing angles.
5. Long-life rechargeable battery for approx. 380 shots
(standard accessory).
・Thanks to the power-saving features of the internal circuit,
the battery has a longer life. This makes it possible to capture
approx. 380 images under CIPA standards (approx. 330 pictures
for the Caplio R4).
6. Powerful macro function—a Ricoh specialty.
・The camera’s macro mode allows close in shooting of objects
from a wide macro 1 cm to tele macro 14 cm.
・A Zoom Macro function is included to allow use of digital
zooming from the optical zoom position where subjects can be
captured at their largest.
7. Your favourite settings in scene modes.
・Up to two setting conditions of your choice can be saved to
scene modes with the Personalized Setting function. That allows
you to apply your own settings to scene modes to enable easier
photography at your favourite settings.
8. Enhanced Skew Correction function.
・Through an original algorithm that automatically detects
trapezoids in images based on composition when shooting and
corrects them to rectangles, images can be corrected to look as
though they were shot from the front. The function is most
effective in business environments where subjects such as
blackboards, overhead projector images, time schedules, and
signs cannot be shot from the front.
The improved function now allows for correction after the image
has been taken in
play back mode.
9. A portable and beautiful design with an eye to robustness
and quality.
・The design combines functionality and texture with such
features as a comfortable grip, easy-to-use controls, high-grade
materials, and surface finishing in a compact body of 96 mm (W)
x 55 mm (H) x 26 mm (D). With emphasis on robustness and
quality, the camera embodies reliability and functionality.
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