Ricoh GX200 Digital Camera - 12.1 Megapixel + BONUS Extended Warranty!
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The new Ricoh GX200: able to reproduce high quality images from edge-to-edge with low noise and natural gradation, this camera succeeds the award winning Caplio GX100 compact digital camera introduced in April 2007. Inheriting the highly popular Caplio GX100 features such as a 24 to 72mm (35mm film equivalent focal length) high-performance wide-angle optical zoom lens in a 25mm thin pocket sized compact body, a wide variety of manual shooting functions, RAW file format, 1:1 image ratio mode, 1cm Macro, and a removable tilting electronic viewfinder. With a large wide-viewing angle 2.7-inch 460,000 pixel HVGA LCD, optical image stabilisation, and an electronic leveller function for horizontal and vertical shooting, the GX200 contains extensive shooting functions to enable camera lovers to enjoy and create stunning photographs. Movie Feature – captures video with audio up to 640 x 480 resolution at 30 frames per second. Movie file length is only limited by size of memory card.  | What are the features and how will they benefit you? | | 24mm Wide-Angle Lens – Fit more in the picture with a wide lens. Great for group shots, landscapes, architecture - any situation where you need to capture more of the image. 1cm Macro - take stunning close-ups as near as 1cm away from subject RAW file format – high-quality uncompressed image format allows you to retain highlights and shadows lost in JPEG compression; also you can undo or manipulate a range of camera settings, using software, such as: colour, white balance, exposure compensation, levels. 12 megapixel 1/1.7” CCD Sensor – large high-resolution sensor with high signal to noise ratio captures superb images while retaining low noise characteristics. Adjustable Noise Reduction – noise reduction can be turned on or off or set to turn on at specific ISO setting depending on users’ preference.. AE/AF Target Shift - Focusing and exposure setting can be done independently by shifting either the AE or AF target to the desired position anywhere on the screen. Optical Image Stabiliser - helps eliminate blur due to shaky hands which is very important at full zoom, macro (close-up), or in low-light.” “My Setting” Mode Dial – allows up to 3 user-defined presets accessible from the main mode selection dial - handy for quick access to specific settings. Two Fn Buttons – Two function (Fn) buttons that allows the user to assign a range of camera setting operations to them, depending on preference - handy for quick access to specific settings. Electronic Level - Internal electronic leveller which lets you view the horizontal or vertical indicator while watching the LCD display. Ensure your shots are perfectly level. |
| What's in the box? | | Ricoh Caplio GX200 Digital Camera
with 54mb internal memory
USB Cable
AV Cable
Rechargable Battery (DB-60)
Battery Charger (BJ-6)
Wrist Strap
Lens Cap
Instructions
Software CD-Rom
12 Month Warranty with Ricoh Australia |
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Specifications of the Ricoh GX200 Digital Camera (from Ricoh Australia) Item | Specifications | Number of Effective Pixels (Camera) | Approximately 12.1 million pixels | Image Sensor | 1/1.7" primary-color CCD (total pixels: approx. 12.4 million) | Lens | Focal length | f=5.1 to 15.3mm
(35mm film equivalent focal length 24 to 72mm. With Step Zoom set, the following fixed focal lengths possible: 24mm, 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 72mm) | F-aperture | F2.5 (Wide) to F4.4 (telephoto) | Shooting
Distance | Macro shooting: Approx. 1.0cm to infinity (wide-angle), approx. 4.0cm to infinity (telephoto), approx. 1.0cm to infinity (zoom macro) (from the front of the lens) | Lens Construction | 11 elements in 7 groups | Zoom Magnification | Optical zoom: 3.0 times (35mm film equivalent focal length 24 to 72mm)
Digital zoom: 4.0 times, up to 12 times (288mm equivalent) in combination with optical zoom Auto resize zoom: 6.3 times, up to 18.9 times (450mm equivalent) in combination with optical zoom (VGA image) | Focus Modes | Multi AF (CCD method)/Spot AF (CCD method)/Manual Focus/Snap/Infinity (with focus lock and AF aux. light) | Motion Blur Reduction | CCD shift method image stabilizer | Shutter Speed*1 | Still image | 180, 120, 60, 30, 15, 8, 4, 2, 1~1/2000 seconds | Movie | 1/30 to 1/2000 seconds | Exposure Adjustment | Exposure
Metering Mode | Multi Light Metering (256 segments)/Center-weighted Light Metering/Spot Metering (TTL-CCD metering, AE lock available) | Exposure
Mode | Program AE/Aperture Priority AE/Manual Exposure | Exposure
Compensation | Manual Exposure Compensation (+2.0 to -2.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps), Auto Bracket Function (-0.5 EV, ±0, +0.5 EV /-0.3 EV, ±0, +0.3 EV) | ISO Sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity) | AUTO/AUTO-HI/ISO64/100/200/400/800/1600 | White Balance Mode | Auto/Outdoors/Cloudy/Incandescent Lamp/Fluorescent Lamp/Manual Settings/Detail, White balance bracket function | Flash | Built-in Flash Mode | Auto (during low light and when subject is backlit)/Red-eye Flash/Flash On/Flash Synchro/Manual Flash (Full, 1/1.4, 1/2, 1/2.8, 1/4, 1/5.6, 1/8, 1/11, 1/16, 1/22, 1/32)/Flash Off | Built-in Flash Range | Approx. 20cm to 5.0m (wide-angle), approx. 15cm to 3.0m (telephoto) (ISO AUTO/ISO 400, from the front of the lens) | Flash Compensation | ±2.0 EV (1/3 EV steps) | Picture Display | 2.7" Transparent Amorphous Silicon TFT LCD, approx. 460,000 dots | Shooting Mode | Auto Shooting Mode/Program Shift Mode/Aperture Priority Mode/Manual Exposure Mode/Scene Mode (Movie/Portrait/Sports/Landscape/ Nightscape/Zoom Macro/Skew Correct Mode/Text Mode)/My Settings Mode | Picture Quality Mode *2 | F(Fine)/N (Normal)/RAW (DNG file format)*3 | Number of Recorded Pixels | Still image | [4:3]4000×3000, 3264×2448, 2592×1944, 2048×1536, 1280×960, 640×480
[3:2] 3984×2656
[1:1] 2992×2992 | Movie | 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | Text | 4000 x 3000, 2048 x 1536 | Recording Media | SD memory card, SDHC memory card (up to 16 GB), Internal Memory (approx. 54 MB) | Storage Capacity/Time*4 (internal memory 54 MB) | Still Image | 4000×3000 RAW: 2 pictures, F: 11 pictures, N: 20 pictures,
3984×2656 RAW: 2 pictures, F: 13 pictures, N: 23 pictures,
2992×2992 RAW: 3 pictures, F: 15 pictures, N: 27 pictures,
3264×2448 N: 30 pictures, 2592×1944 N: 48 pictures,
2048×1536 N: 74 pictures, 1280×960 N: 133 pictures, 640×480 N: 497 pictures | Movie*5 | 640×480 (30 frames/sec.): 41 sec., 640×480 (15 frames/sec.): 1 min. 22 sec.,320×240 (30 frames/sec.): 1 min. 22 sec., 320×240 (15 frames/sec.): 2 min. 40sec. | Recording File Format | Still Image | JPEG(Exif ver2.21)*6,RAW(DNG) | Movie | AVI (Open DML Motion JPEG format compliant) | Other Major Shooting Functions | Cont/S-Cont/M-Cont, Self-timer (operation time: approx. 10 sec./2 sec.), Interval Shooting (shooting interval: 5 sec. to 3 hr., in increments of 5 sec.)*7, Color Bracket, B&W (TE), Noise Reduction, Histogram, Grid Guide, Electronic Level, Hot Shoe | Other Major Playback Functions | Auto Rotate, Grid View, Enlarged View (maximum 16 times), Resize | Interface | USB2.0 (High-Speed USB) Mini-B, Mass Storage*8, Audio Output 1.0Vp-p (75O)/Video OUT | Power Source | Rechargeable Battery (DB60)×1, AAA Dry Alkaline Battery×2, AAA Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery×2, AC Adapter (AC-4c Optional) 3.8V | Battery Consumption *9 | Based on CIPA Standard DB60 usage: approx. 350 pictures, AAA alkaline battery usage: approx. 30 pictures*10 | Dimensions | 111.6mm(W)×58.0mm(H)×25.0mm(D) excluding projecting parts | Weight | Approx. 208g (excluding battery, SD memory card, and strap) Accessories: approx. 30g (battery and strap) | Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C |
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*1 | The shutter speed upper and lower limits vary depending on the shooting mode and flash mode. | *2 | The picture quality mode that can be set varies depending on the image size. | *3 | A JPEG file in Normal 640 or in Fine/Normal mode with the same size as the RAW file is recorded at the same time. The DNG file format is a RAW image file format and is the standard format of Adobe Systems. | *4 | The estimated number of pictures that can be recorded or the estimated recording time. | *5 | The maximum movie length that can be recorded at one time is either 90 minutes or 4 GB. | *6 | Compatible with DCF and DPOF. DCF is the abbreviation for "Design rule for Camera File system," a JEITA standard.(Full compatibility with other devices is not guaranteed.) | *7 | When the flash is set to [Flash Off]. | *8 | Mass storage mode is supported by Windows Me, 2000, XP, Vista, Mac OS9.0-9.2.2, and Mac OSX10.1.2-10.5.2. | *9 | The number of remaining shots is based on the CIPA standard and may vary depending on usage conditions. This is for reference only. | *10 | Using Panasonic AAA alkaline batteries. |
LCD viewfinder Major Specifications |
Item | Description | External dimensions | 19.6mm x 37mm x 39.4 mm (W x H x D), not including protruding areas. | Weight | Approx. 22 grams | Image display area | Ferro-electric polarization-type liquid crystal Equivalent to approx. 201,000 dots | Lens | 4 elements in 3 groups | Picture coverage | 100% | Parallax compensation | -5 ~ +3 Dpt |
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| * | Image editing software for Macintosh not included. | * | When the version of Acrobat Reader included on the CD-ROM is used with Windows Vista, a warning may display. If this occurs, please download the latest version of Acrobat Reader from the Adobe Systems website. |
| Windows | Operating system | Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack4
Windows Me
Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack2/ Professional Service Pack2
Windows Vista | CPU | Windows 2000/Me/XP :Pentium®III500MHz or faster
Windows Vista :Pentium®III:1GHz or faster | Memory Space | Windows 2000 / Me / XP: 256MB or more
Windows Vista: 512MB or more | Hard drive space (required for installation) | 160MB or more | Display Resolution | 1024 × 768 pixels or greater | Display colours | 65,000 colours or greater | CD-ROM drive | A CD-ROM drive compatible with the above mentioned computer. | USB port | A USB port compatible with the above mentioned computer. |
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| * | Only USB connection is available when connecting GX200 to a PC. Serial connection is unavailable | * | Valid for system with preinstalled OS and USB port. | * | GX200 is possible to use for Mac OS 9.0 to 9.22 and Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.5.2 by Mass Storage Connection. |
SD Memory Card Storage Capacity
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Mode | Picture mode/
Recording pixels | Built-in memory | 512MB | 1GB | 2GB | 4GB | 8GB | 16GB | Still | RAW (12M) | 2 | 22 | 43 | 88 | 172 | 353 | 721 | F4000 (12M) | 11 | 107 | 207 | 421 | 826 | 1689 | 3448 | N4000 (12M) | 20 | 187 | 359 | 731 | 1436 | 2936 | 5992 | RAW3:2 (10M) | 2 | 25 | 49 | 99 | 195 | 400 | 817 | F3:2 (10M) | 13 | 121 | 234 | 476 | 935 | 1912 | 3902 | N3:2 (10M) | 23 | 210 | 405 | 819 | 1609 | 3289 | 6712 | RAW1:1 (10M) | 3 | 30 | 57 | 117 | 231 | 472 | 964 | F1:1 (9M) | 15 | 143 | 276 | 558 | 1097 | 2242 | 4576 | N1:1 (9M) | 27 | 249 | 479 | 975 | 1915 | 3915 | 7990 | N3264 (8M) | 30 | 278 | 534 | 1078 | 2117 | 4327 | 8831 | N2592 (5M) | 48 | 436 | 839 | 1707 | 3352 | 6852 | 13983 | N2048 (3M) | 74 | 682 | 1313 | 2671 | 5247 | 10724 | 21885 | N1280 (1M) | 133 | 1208 | 2323 | 4726 | 9282 | 18973 | 38718 | N640 (VGA) | 497 | 4488 | 8632 | 15359 | 30159 | 61643 | 125793 | Text | 4000×3000 | 20 | 187 | 359 | 731 | 1436 | 2936 | 5992 | 2048×1536 | 74 | 682 | 1313 | 2671 | 5247 | 10724 | 21885 | Movie | 640×480 (15frames/sec.) | 1'22" | 12'19" | 24'2" | 48'13" | 94'40" | 193'30" | 394'53" | 640×480 (30frames/sec.) | 41" | 6'14" | 11'59" | 24'23" | 47'54" | 97'55" | 199'49" | 320×240 (15frames/sec.) | 2'40" | 24'5" | 46'19" | 94'11" | 184'57" | 378'2" | 771'25" | 320×240 (30frames/sec.) | 1'22" | 12'19" | 24'2" | 48'13" | 94'40" | 193'30" | 394'53" |
| * | Number of recordable pictures and recordable time may vary depending on the manufacturer of an SD memory card and shooting conditions. | * | Average number of images and time. |
* Specifications subject to change by the manufacturer without notice
Tasco Australia says:
Main Features 1. Greater image quality through use of a 12 megapixel CCD, a new image processing engine and continuous RAW mode capture. · An effective 12 megapixel high-performance 1/1.72” CCD has been newly installed, with each pixel comes increased resolution. · The adoption of a new image processing engine Smooth Imaging Engine III allows for greater control over the noise reduction process by the photographer without sacrificing resolution or saturation. · High image quality combined with a lens with greater backlight capability*.
* This is the 24 to 72mm equivalent wide-angle zoom lens mounted on the previous model (Caplio GX100). It features a generous configuration of 11 elements in 7 groups, including superior aspheric surface lenses and high-refractive-index, low-dispersion lenses. This optimal configuration restricts distortion, chromatic aberration, and light falloff at edges for wide-angle operation while delivering aperture light settings from F2.5 (wide) to F4.4 (telephoto). In addition, ghosting has been further reduced through improvements made to the lens unit 2. Large, high-resolution 2.7-inch, 460,000-pixel HVGA LCD. · The new 2.7-inch, 460,000-pixel high-resolution LCD has a wide viewing angle and high contrast for distinct, easy viewing even outdoors. When thumbnail images are displayed, even the small 1/20 size images are clearly reproduced. 3. Electronic leveller utilising an acceleration sensor to help keep the camera horizontally or vertically level. · If the level setting is set on, when the camera is level, the level indicator becomes green in the picture display. Being able to check whether the image is level while looking at the display can be useful for keeping the camera level when composing pictures of landscapes, buildings, and other scenes where the horizon is visible. · It is possible to check whether the camera is level using the level sound setting. · The electronic level can also be utilised while using the viewfinder. 4. Extensive shooting functions and high operability. · Expanding buffer memory has made continuous shooting of up to five images possible in RAW mode. It is now also possible to use the bracketing function to automatically change exposure settings when shooting in RAW mode. Other expanded RAW shooting capabilities include the ability to shoot 1:1 aspect ratio (vertical/horizontal ratio) format photography in RAW mode. · The number of "My Settings" options on the mode dial for defining your own shooting settings has increased to three. (There were two on the Caplio GX100.) · There are now one-push mode change function buttons both on the top surface and one on the rear-surface cross keys. These buttons can be used for customized settings to, for example, switch from JPEG to RAW or from colour to B&W. You can switch quickly to your preferred shooting mode when confronted with a sudden photo opportunity. · The AF target shift function, which before could only be used in macro shooting, is now also available in normal shooting. Without moving the camera, it is possible to shift the target for AF or AE or both. · The flash is manually raised by sliding the open switch. Flash functions on the GX200 have been further expanded with a light intensity adjustment function (-2.0 EV to +2.0 EV), a manual flash function in which intensity can be set, and a flash synchro setting where flash timing can be set as "1st Curtain" or "2nd Curtain." · An auto rotate function makes it easier to view images on the play back display. The image will appear in the orientation it was originally captured in and rotate as you rotate the camera. · Even when shooting in high-contrast situations, the camera can use an auto level correction function to achieve an appropriate level of brightness while reducing areas that are overly bright or dark. · There is a distortion correction function (on/off selection possible) to automatically correct image distortion during shooting also usable with 19mm conversion lens. · When in aperture priority mode, an auto aperture shift function will automatically adjust the aperture setting to prevent overexposure. 5. Enhanced image editing functions enable images to be manipulated in the camera. · Image colour tone correction (white balance compensation) · By adjusting green, magenta, blue, and amber tones, still image colour tone can be corrected, with the corrected image being recorded separately in the camera. · Image brightness and contrast correction (level compensation) · Still image brightness and contrast can be corrected with either auto or manual modes, with the corrected image being recorded separately in the camera. With manual correction, the image is corrected by adjusting the histogram. · Wide range of creative monochrome possibilities o Colour, colour density, contrast, and sharpness can each be defined on a five-level scale. o Sepia, red, green, blue, and purple colour selections are possible. 6. Additional options further expand possibilities for camera use. · Lens cap (LC-1) opens and closes automatically in sync with lens movement. · 135mm (35mm film equivalent focal length) telephoto conversion lens (TC-1) with built-in hood. Filter attachment is possible in 55mm size.
When the telephoto conversion lens is attached, vignetting will occur when the zoom is not set to full telephoto.
*The above two options can also be used on the Caplio GX100. 7. Removable electronic viewfinder can be attached. · A removable and tiltable electronic viewfinder can be attached (included in GX200 VF KIT). · The field of view provides 100% coverage without parallax and can display the same information as on the LCD picture display. It is convenient for shooting in bright outdoor environments and enables shooting to be done in a conventional film camera style.
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