Ricoh GR Digital II, Elegant Point & Shoot 10mp Digital Camera, 4x Digital Zoom, 2.7 inches LCD

Ricoh GR Digital II, Elegant Point & Shoot 10mp Digital Camera, 4x Digital Zoom, 2.7" LCD


Ricoh GR Digital II, Elegant Point & Shoot 10mp Digital Camera, 4x Digital Zoom, 2.7" LCD

This is a very nice camera, with a ton of little tweaks that show Ricoh has again listened to users. But the image quality is virtually identical to the previous model so it's hard to justify the price.

The camera is beautifully made and in this respect, essentially identical to the GR-1 film cameras. The flash on mine isn't loose although it is a manual pop-up which is a mixed blessing, in my opinion.

As with the original GRD, the lens is quite good. There are cheaper cameras with zoom lenses that are sharper in the center but if they go down to a 28mm equivalent, the corners are awful, whereas the performance on this Ricoh stays good, right to the corners. Most point and shoots solve the poor quality/wide angle problem by not going there, which is probably just as well. Consumers, by and large, don't know the difference, as they think they will need a telephoto to shoot a charging Rhino vs. needing a wide angle to photograph a birthday party in a small room.

How's the image quality? Identical to the original GR-Digital but with one advantage: the newer camera writes RAW files with reasonable speed and since RAW does give a bit of extra detail, you could say the GRD II is better in that it makes it practical to shoot RAW. No, the GR Digital II does not give the quality of the GR-1, but the GR-1 is a film camera. An iPod doesn't sound as good as a McIntosh stereo system but we're in the digital world now. Three things matter: (1) convenience, (2) convenience and (3) convenience. Things like lenses optimized for a specific focal length, and tripods are so yesterday.

GRD II feature changes:

Good
--Writes RAW in a few seconds
--Buffer allows writing a second RAW immediately after first (but not a third)
--Fabulous new LCD, extremely bright and clear
--Battery retaining clip
--Two, top-mounted "my settings" for instant recall of personal settings.
--Faster preview.
--Preview auto rotates shots taken vertically
--Terrific, easy to access menus. Even better than previous GRD. Faster, too.
--"High ISO" options to cap off maximum ISO (helpful with noise).

Bad
--Price.
--Same (small) sized sensor as previous camera creates unsolvable high-ISO noise problem.
--Focus sometimes slower than on original GR Digital (different mechanism--see photos of front of cameras)


Neutral
--Auto leveling indicator. Works, but only for rotation (easily corrected in Photoshop). Does not indicate if camera is tilted up/down or if parallel to subject.
--Skew correction. Believe it or not, camera attempts to straighten tilted subjects but usually says "recognition failed".
--Switchable noise reduction. Haven't tried this.
--Manual, pop up flash. Can't go off by accident but also slows you down when you need it.
--On screen, depth-of-field indicator. Clever idea but I'm not sure I see the need.
--Wheel on rear of camera replaced by spring loaded switch. A wash, as far as I can tell.
--10 megapixels vs. 8.

The fact is, these days, most people WON'T buy a camera with a fixed focal length lens, no matter how good so don't expect one from Canon or Nikon anytime soon. Olympus tends to be a wild card so you never know. Sigma has promised one but with their quality, I'd be very cautious.

It should be obvious that this is not an all-purpose camera, nor is it for everyone. I wouldn't have bought it, but I found I used my first GR Digital much more than my Elph or even my SLRs. Its fun! Unless you are going to use film, you won't get better quality with a wide angle in any camera close to this size.

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Ricoh HA-2 Hood with Adapter for the DW6 Wide Conversion Lens, for the GX100 Digital Camera

Ricoh HA-2 Hood with Adapter for the DW6 Wide Conversion Lens, for the GX100 Digital Camera


Ricoh HA-2 Hood with Adapter for the DW6 Wide Conversion Lens, for the GX100 Digital Camera



The optional hood and adaptor allow use of the 19 mm DW-6 wide conversion lens or other 43 mm diameter accessories, such as various filters available on the market.

Ricoh GT-1 40mm Wide Conversion Lens for GR Digital & GR Digital II Cameras

Ricoh GT-1 40mm Wide Conversion Lens for GR Digital & GR Digital II Cameras, Requires GH-1 Adapter for Mounting.


Ricoh GT-1 40mm Wide Conversion Lens for GR Digital & GR Digital II Cameras, Requires GH-1 Adapter for Mounting.



Tele Conversion Lens GT-1 extends the GR Digital & GR Digital II's focal length to 40mm. This focal length is good for effects as framing nearby subject and to obtain a natural perspective, also making it ideal for portraits and other shots. d ... (the GH-1 Adapter is required in order to be able to mount the GT-1 on the GR) An electronic sensor in the GR Digital detects when the GT-1 lens is mounted and adjusts autofocusing accordingly to insure focusing.

Ricoh Caplio R7 Digital Point & Shoot Camera

Ricoh Caplio R7 Digital Point & Shoot Camera, 8mp, with 7.1x Optical Zoom, 4.8x Digital Zoom, 2.7" LCD Display - Black Finish - U.S.A. Warranty


Ricoh Caplio R7 Digital Point & Shoot Camera

new Caplio R7 digital camera. With a new image processing engine and a 7.1x optical wide zoom lens (28-200 mm in 35 mm camera format) mounted on a slim body only 20.6 mm at its thinnest point, the Caplio R7 takes digital photography to an even higher level of image quality. The new Caplio R7 is the successor model to the award winning Caplio R6, which earned high popularity for its slim body, wide-angle zoom lens, vibration correction, and face recognition mode. Retaining the best features of earlier models, the Caplio R7 further enhances the line's established reputation for high image quality with the introduction of: (1) Smooth Imaging Engine III, a new image processing engine capable of even more sophisticated image processing, and (2) an effective 8.15 megapixel CCD for outstanding results. In addition, the Caplio R7 makes a variety of other evolutionary advances in fun and easy photography with enhanced usability for its unique ADJ. (Adjust) button function, which makes it easy to set exposure compensation and white balance, and the introduction of brightness and color-tone correction functions, which enable still image brightness and color tone to be adjusted in the camera after the photo is taken.





Awesome Camera Pocket size super zoom!5
I bought this camera after lots of research. The only thing that made me doubt was the other reviews in Amazon but I gave it a shot as all other reviews (profesional) said that it was a great camera. Just google Caplio R7 reviews!. I am very picky about cameras and have had a few. My latest camera was a Canon sd400 which I loved as it took great pictures and you could fit it in any pocket. The trouble with these small compact cameras is that they have very little zoom...well, till I found the Ricoh. It is compact, takes really great pictures and has a 7x zoom. Many here have complained that it is too noisy and to tell you the truth it is a bit noisy but not as much as I imagined it to be. The real escense of a camera is to take good pictures (colorwise). The rest is a bonus. What is the use of a camera that has 2000 gadgets but pictures come out bad. If it were an ipod I would be concerned about the noise but it is a camera and it does what a camera should do, take great pictures. Not like the sony t10 that I had that couldn't get the colors right and I could not even fix it with photoshop (it always oversaturated the blues - sony trademark). Apart from the quality of the photos (I have tried it in almost all situations) the camera has almost no shutter lag (it even has an option for snap shots that reduces shutter lag to 0). It has face detection which I havn't used that much because you have to enable it, the flash is very strong for such a compact camera which is good for night shots, it has the manual shutter speed which I love to take more artistic photographs, controls are very easy to access and you can save your favorite settings which you can access in a rush. Battery lasts forever. I'll try and upload a few pics so that you can see what this little camera can do. So far the best compact camera I have owned. If you are still not satisfied go for a Canon, they are always the safe choice.

Ricoh DW-6 19mm Wide Conversion Lens for the GX100 Digital Camera

Ricoh DW-6 19mm Wide Conversion Lens for the GX100 Digital Camera, Requires HA-2 Adapter for GX100.



Ricoh DW-6 19mm Wide Conversion Lens for the GX100 Digital Camera

Ricoh DW-6 19mm Wide Conversion Lens for the GX100 Digital Camera, Requires HA-2 Adapter for GX100.

Ricoh R8 Digital Point & Shoot Camera

Ricoh R8 Digital Point & Shoot Camera, 10mp, with 7.1x Optical Zoom, 4.8x Digital Zoom, 2.7" LCD Display - Black Finish - U.S.A. Warranty



Ricoh R8 Digital Point & Shoot Camera

The new R8 combines a new 10 megapixel CCD with the popular Smooth Imaging EngineV image processing engine of earlier models to take high-definition photography to a higher level. The R8 also offers various other enhanced capabilities for fun and easy photography, such as a large 2.7-inch, 460,000-pixel HVGA LCD and the same 1:1 aspect square format photography function that has proven extremely popular on Ricoh's Caplio GX100 (launched April 2007) and GR DIGITALU (launched November 2007) models. In addition to the specification improvements, the R8 has also undergone a complete redesign. This new model combines ease of use and superior technical specifications in a body that is contemporary and stylish and that has been designed based on the concept "A tool you will want to use every day." In creating the R8 as a tool for taking photographs, great care has been given not only to styling and coloring but also to its operability, portability, comfort in hand, and its solid, high-quality feel.

Features

* An effective 10 megapixel CCD together with the popular image processing engine Smooth Imaging Engine V, this new CCD makes possible high-quality images that have both high-resolution and low noise.
* High-resolution 2.7-inch, 460,000-pixel HVGA LCD
* R8 has been given a totally new design emphasizing its beauty as a tool. Styling that intensifies a simple, functional beauty and eliminates design frills. A rubber grip that fits well in the hand and is easy to hold. An easy-to-operate mode dial. The many features of the R8 combine to achieve both functional beauty and ease of use
* Ricoh's original double retracting lens system has made it possible to equip theR8 with a 7.1x wide-angle zoom lens for a body with both operability and portability. Measuring only 22.6 mm at the thinnest point, the body features a 7.1x wide-angle zoom lens with a 28 200 mm range.
* A shooting function for an image size aspect ratio of 1:1. This square format photography has proved very popular on Ricoh's Caplio GX100 and GR DIGITALII

Crumpler THE BUCKET Camera Organizer

Adorama Step-Up Adapter Ring 37mm Lens to 46mm Filter Size


Adorama Step-Up Adapter Ring 37mm Lens to 46mm Filter Size

It fits well onto the Ricoh GH-1 Lens Hood.

Tiffen 46mm Deluxe Enhancing Filter Kit


Tiffen 46mm Deluxe Enhancing Filter Kit

The filters by Tiffen is well made and works well with the Adorama 37mm to 46mm Step-Up Adapter Ring. I keep my UV Protection Filter permanently on my Ricoh GH-1 Lens Hood, which doesn't affect my image quality.

Crumpler THE BUCKET Camera Organizer (WESTERN LAWN/WESTERN LAW) (Light Olive/Oatmeal)


Crumpler THE BUCKET Camera Organizer

Instead of buying a new camera bag, I bought this bucket to hold all the camera stuff. It fits nicely in my Chrome Citizen Messenger, and it had more than enough space to hold my electronic gears. This bucket is well-cushioned and its dividers can be adjusted easily. When I don't need that many gears, I'll just take out the whole bucket and store it at home.

Opteka HD 37mm R72 720nm Infrared X-Ray IR Filter

Ricoh ST-2 Neck Strap for R8 Digital Camera


Ricoh ST-2 Neck Strap for R8 Digital Camera

It may not look attractive in the catalog, but when I received it, it's surprisingly well-built and good-looking.

Opteka HD² 37mm R72 720nm Infrared X-Ray IR Filter



Opteka HD² 37mm R72 720nm Infrared X-Ray IR Filter

It fits nicely onto the Ricoh GH-1 Lens Hood without any adapter. It's cheaper than Hoya, but it works well with the Ricoh GR Digital II. I used it to take infrared photo, and I'm really satisfy with the result.

Opteka specializes in manufacturing special optical devices for the past several years, would like to take this opportunity to introduce a newly developed product called the "HD² Infrared X-Ray Effect See-Through Multi-Coated Filter". This filter makes it possible for you to see images that are normally invisible to the human eye. It sounds like science-fiction but it isn't; this fantastic new product has been developed using the most highly advanced optical technologies available. This filter will filter out 99% of light seen by the naked eye only allowing infrared light through so that technically the naked eye can see 100% black when the filter is in place. Multi-coating prevents light reflection, ghost light...etc, making images clearer and sharper. On your digital camcorder, turn the "Nightshot" function on - the naked eye cannot pick up the high contrast black, so with the infrared filter and Nightshot combination, for example, it will help you see in the images provided, that we 'accidentally' spilt some permanent ink on this document and the text is now impossible to read. However, when we attached the filter to our Sony 'TR250PK' camcorder, the writing is clearly legible through the ink - thus the x-ray effect! The Opteka IR Filter is also able to see through some types of clothes, for example, thin clothes, tight clothes, sundresses, swimsuits, sunglasses, and so forth. Be aware that this means that you can see a person's body or underwear through the external garment. In other words, this filter allows you to "see through" someone's clothes. You will be amazed with the power if you take the time to experiment and experience its capabilities for yourself. If you already have a digital camcorder with the Nightshot feature and are interested in experimenting with the X-Ray effect, this is by far the least expensive method, giving you the results you are looking for. Just screw on the filter, switch on the 'Night' feature, and you are ready to go!

Product Details

* Size: 37mm
* Brand: Opteka
* Model: Opt-IR-Xray-37mm

Features

* Brand New Opteka HD² 37, mm R72 720nm Infrared X-Ray "See Through" Multi-Coated IR Filter
* This filter can help you to see perfectly through sunglasses and dark, tinted car windows.
* IR filters used in conjunction with an IR sensitive camera can sometimes see things completely invisible to the human eye.
* Other applications where the IR filter can be used include: environmental studies, natural resource studies, monitoring geographical and geological changes, investigating coastal erosion and identifying marsh land vegetation, archaeological exploration, surface mining and mined land disturbances, hydrological studies and channel mapping, monitoring oil spills, irrigation studies, medicine, mineralogy, philately, art history, entomology, etc.
* What are you waiting for? This filter will give you hours of photographic fun!

Ricoh GR Digital II

Ricoh GR Digital II, Elegant Point & Shoot 10mp Digital Camera, 4x Digital Zoom, 2.7" LCD


Ricoh GR Digital II

Excellent Camera for Users Who Like Manual Controls
I've been using the Ricoh GR II for a little over two weeks now and I must say that it is an excellent camera. For me the primary thing that I needed was a pocket camera with a fast wide-angle lens, easy to use manual controls (shutter speed, ISO, f-Stop, etc.) that can shoot in low light and in the RAW format.

The Canon G9 was way too big and bulky and although it had a nice ISO dial on the top of the camera, I didn't like the fact that I had to cycle between the f-Stop and Shutter speed on the menu to change the settings.

The Leica D-Lux 3 (also sold under the Panasonic name as the LX-2) was about the same size as the Ricoh. It is an excellent camera, but I really did not like the joystick system for the manual settings and it lacked a hot shoe, an optical viewfinder and you could not attach a filter to the lens.

The Ricoh has an excellent 28mm wide angle lens with very little distortion. This lens does NOT zoom, but for my uses this is unnecessary. Although, I do have the option of attaching a converters that can make the lens into a 21mm or a 40mm. With the addition of a ($50) lens hood adaptor I could add a circular polarizer filter. The processing engine in the Ricoh camera along with the fast f 2.4 lens allows for excellent photos in low light and at high ISO levels. The camera takes about four seconds to record a RAW file to the SD card. But because of a memory buffer, you can instantly take a second RAW photo as the first photo is still being written to the SD card. The Ricoh has a hot shoe, which allows you to mount an flash unit or some excellent optical viewfinders above the lens. And finally, for me the best part of the Ricoh is the little control wheel in the front and the control lever in the back of the camera. This allows me (during the Manual Mode) to instantly control the f-Stop with my right index finger as the thumb controls the Shutter Speed (in the same manner as a Nikon DSLR).

All in all, this is a great pocket camera that has some very professional features. It DOES have a full auto mode, but it does NOT have the many program modes of the consumer cameras such as landscape, portrait, sports, etc.

This is a very expensive pocket camera, that is capable of a very fine image. Because of its manual controls I would recommend it to anyone who loves the technical aspects of photography.

But in the hands of a beginner it is perhaps too much of a camera and I think it would be a bad camera to give to your grandmother, unless of course your grandmother was Annie Leibovitz.

It has a magnesium alloy body, which is used only on high-end SLR camera. It uses a fixed focal-length lens, fast and bright. It offers a lot of manual functions, providing the user with more freedom and flexibility. It doesn't have any optical zoom, due to the fixed lens. It doesn't have image stabilization.

The multi-award winning GR DIGITAL was launched as the successor to the GR Series of 35mm compact film cameras (first released in 1996) popular for their superb image quality. Its depictive performance that satisfied even professional photographers was condensedinto a compact 25-mm thin magnesium alloy body has been highly accepted by a wide range of users including high-end amateur and professional photographers in the two years since its release. The new GR DIGITAL II retains the concept of the GR DIGITAL that is the idea of being a high image quality compact camera that achieves excellent resolving power from edge to edge, low noise, and low color aberration. It tops that off with, expressive power, operability, and expandability for even higher image quality. The GR DIGITAL II is equipped with the newly developed GR ENGINE II image processing engine to keep the excellent resolution, tone characteristics, and color saturation of the GR DIGITAL, while achieving dramatic reduction in noise. With the addition of an acceleration sensor, the GR DIGITAL II could be equipped with an electronic level function that allows usersto know if the camera is level while looking at the LCD monitor. Adjusting levelness when taking pictures of buildings or scenery takes further advantage of the characteristics of GR LENS with its small distortion. With the level indicator display on the LCD monitor, composing photos with horizontal or vertical lines visible