Ricoh's new waterproof Caplio 300G
Ricoh Japan has announced a new waterproof digital camera, the Caplio
300G. This new model has a 3.34 megapixel CCD (2048 x 1536 max image size)
and a three times optical zoom (35-105mm equiv.) F2.6-4.7 lens. The 300G
is is not only waterproof but also dustproof, and impact resistant and
so should appeal to sporty types. The camera isn't submersable but does
carry a JIS grade of 7 which means it's rain / splash proof but not suitable
for use underwater.
Ricoh Caplio 300G specifications
Sensor |
1/2.7 inch 3,240,000 pixel CCD |
Colour filter array |
Primary (GRGB) |
Effective pixels |
3.14 million |
Image sizes |
2048 x 1536
1280 x 960
640 x 480 |
Lens |
35-105mm equiv F2.6-4.7 lens |
Digital zoom |
3.4x |
Focus range |
Normal: 40 cm - Infinity
Macro: 1cm - 60cm |
Exposure compensation |
+/-2.0 EV in 0.3 EV steps |
Shutter speed |
1 - 2000 sec |
ISO |
ISO 125, 200, 400, 800 |
Viewfinder |
Optical |
LCD |
1.6" TFT |
File format |
EXIF 2.2 (Exif Print) |
Movie clips |
AVI Open DML Motion JPEG (320 x
240, 160 x 120) |
Continuous shooting |
2.5 fps |
Connections |
USB (1.1) |
Waterproofing |
JIS grade 7 (rain proof, not underwater)
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Storage |
SD memory card/MMC (8MB provided) |
Power |
DB-43 Lithium Ion battery |
Dimensions |
135mm x 66mm x 66mm |
Weight (no battery) |
310 g (10.4 oz) |
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