Accomplished_Photographer
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RICOH DISAPPOINTS AGAIN...
Problems:
Despite repeated pleas with Ricoh's engineering design team, they continue to overlook a very important feature which virtually all other camera manufacturers now include. THIS IS INEXCUSABLE!
Specifically, an aspect ratio setting of 16:9 is still lacking, as with earlier Caplio models. This is a major negative for the many of us who wish to view their photos on a wide, 16:9 PC screen or on HDTV.
Also, more and more camera makers now provide an HDTV OUT to connect the camera directly to an HDTV for high resolution viewing. Ricoh's R8 still does not!
Also, while the 28mmm-200mm lens is fabulous in terms of its 7.1x zoom range and its macro capabilities, it suffers from lack of adequate anti-reflective multi-coating. You will NEVER be able to take adequate sunrise or sunset pictures due to excessive internal lens reflections.
The new R8 continues not to offer a Panorama setting, i.e. a setting that would permit panning the camera to take a series of shots that can be stitched together to create a panorama.
Problems:
Despite repeated pleas with Ricoh's engineering design team, they continue to overlook a very important feature which virtually all other camera manufacturers now include. THIS IS INEXCUSABLE!
Specifically, an aspect ratio setting of 16:9 is still lacking, as with earlier Caplio models. This is a major negative for the many of us who wish to view their photos on a wide, 16:9 PC screen or on HDTV.
Also, more and more camera makers now provide an HDTV OUT to connect the camera directly to an HDTV for high resolution viewing. Ricoh's R8 still does not!
Also, while the 28mmm-200mm lens is fabulous in terms of its 7.1x zoom range and its macro capabilities, it suffers from lack of adequate anti-reflective multi-coating. You will NEVER be able to take adequate sunrise or sunset pictures due to excessive internal lens reflections.
The new R8 continues not to offer a Panorama setting, i.e. a setting that would permit panning the camera to take a series of shots that can be stitched together to create a panorama.