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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