Jun 17
Ricoh Caplio R4 Digital Camera Review
Cramming a monster 28-200mm lens into a camera no bigger than a packet of cigarettes can’t have been easy for Ricoh. Gary Wolstenholme takes a look at whether this, their latest compact creation, has turned out to be a beauty or a beast.

Specifications
- 6.04 megapixels
- 7.1x zoom lens equivalent to 28-200mm for 35mm cameras.
- Step Zoom function with six fixed possible steps: 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, 135mm, and 200mm
- Maximum aperture f/3.3-4.8
- CCD shift method vibration correction function
- 1cm macro
- ISO Sensitivity AUTO/64,100,200,400,800
- SD memory card compatible
- Internal Memory - 26MB
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 95.0mm x 26.0mm x 53.0mm
- Weight Approx. 135g
- Price £249 (check the latest price here)

In summary the positive points of the Ricoh Caplio R4 are:
7.1x zoom range.
28mm wide angle.
Excellent image quality.
Vibration correction is very effective.
High quality LCD screen with a good anti-reflective coating.
Very responsive for a compact.
The negative points:
Limited maximum aperture
Noise at ISO800