Thursday, June 21, 2007

Ricoh Caplio R6 Firmware v1.39 Download

Ricoh Caplio R6 RedRicoh have released an updated firmware (v1.39) for the 7 megapixel Ricoh Caplio R6 - an update to the unique Ricoh Caplio R5, the new R6 features a wide-angle 7.1x optical zoom lens, ISO upto 1600, image stabilisation, 1cm macro mode, an (ultra) compact metal body, updated features include Face Recognition focus, new zoom control, a new slim body (20.6mm vs 26mm), a 2.7" screen, etc. The camera is available for £186 in Silver, Red (pictured above), or Black:

Ricoh Caplio R6 Firmware Download

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Ricoh Caplio GX100 Review at Photography BLOG

Ricoh GX100Photography BLOG have posted their review of the new Ricoh GX100 - a compact 10 megapixel update to the Ricoh Caplio GX8 - it features an ultra-wide angle 3x optical zoom lens equivalent to 24 - 72mm, a 2.5" screen, CCD-shift vibration correction feature, 1cm macro, ISO upto 1600, 380 shot battery life and a removable LCD viewfinder. The Ricoh Caplio GX100 will be available at the end of April for £399:

"There are a few downsides to consider, principally the level of noise at ISO 400 and faster, and depending on how deep your pockets are, the price. Ricoh have always chosen the route of "less reduction, more noise", maintaining image detail but displaying more artifacts at slower ISO speeds than some of their competitors. Consequently images are noisy both onscreen and in prints at ISO 400 and faster. In all other respects the image quality is very good."

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