Computer Active has reviewed the 7.24 megapixel Ricoh Caplio R5 and writes - “While evenly exposed results can be achieved with the R5, images taken at extreme telephoto were occasionally soft, despite the vibration correction feature, with performance obviously best in bright conditions - and the former corrected with use of a tripod.

However the camera’s noisy lens, buttons that are too small with a plastic feel all mean it falls short of the high standards set by its forebears. Still, if you shoot a mix of close-ups and wide angles, the R5’s keen pricing could make it worth a look.”

[Read our Ricoh Caplio R5 Review Roundup and View Sample Photos]

Good Points - 7.24-megapixel resolution - 7.1x optical wide zoom - Keen pricing Bad Points - Lens mechanism is noisy in operation - Size of zoom lever and attendant buttons could be increased - Plastic feel and build

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