Latest – Ricoh Caplio R6 Review and Sample Test Photos at DigicamReview (added 10 September ‘07)
The Ricoh Caplio R6 features 7.24 megapixels, 2.7 inch LCD, 7.1x zoom lens (28-200mm), CCD-shift vibration correction, smooth imaging engine for faster image processing, 1cm macro capability, ISO sensitivity up to 1600, 12 scene modes, skew correction function, 30fps VGA video, face detection and my setting feature lets you save favorite settings.
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Reviews – (updated 10 September ‘07)
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DigicamReview reviews the Ricoh Caplio R6D and writes;
“The Ricoh Caplio R6 has improved on the Ricoh Caplio R5 in a number of ways, most noticeable is the camera’s smaller, more stylish body, and larger screen, the improved zoom control is also a very welcome addition. Image quality is very good, especially outdoors and the camera has rich colors and good exposure. The Ricoh Caplio R6 is the smallest digital camera to feature a wide-angle 7.1x optical zoom lens with image stabilization. The camera is very good value for money and I would recommend this camera. The Ricoh Caplio R6 is an extremely capable pocket camera that can produce excellent results.”
Digital Camera World Mag reviews the Ricoh Caplio R6 and finds the R6 another solid effort from Ricoh. It’s quick to respond, while delivering sharply focused images99% of the time. The price is fair, the build is sturdy and nothing about this camera feels cheap, meaning that there’s little fault to be found.
Features – Another commendable camera from Ricoh that packs just about all you would want from a point-and-shoot.
Performance – Images are razor sharp for the most part, if colors are a little pale on default settings.
Handling – Responsive to the touch and with buttons and key controls large enough to change on the fly.
Build Quality – The R6’s weight and build makes it feel like an all-metal build, tough enough to withstand the odd knock.
Read the full review in the August issue of Digital Camera World Mag »
CNET Australia – 6/29/2007 – has reviewed the Ricoh Caplio R6 and they write, “In very bright lighting conditions, picture quality wasn’t compromised while using a lower ISO setting and reduced exposure with foreground subjects were well lit without using the flash. In low light, the strong flash compensated well. While attempting to shoot macro images, the image stabilisation feature also came in handy. Compared with the Caplio R4, we found the light meter on the R6 had improved considerably.
CNET’s Bottom Line: With the R6, Ricoh proves its Caplio range is still producing great point and shoot models, offering impressive zoom capabilities and a strong feature set.”
Good Gear Guide – 5/23/2007 – has reviewed the Ricoh Caplio R6 and they write, “The features list is reasonable including a very impressive 3.7 shot per second continuous shot mode. This is one of the speediest burst modes we’ve ever seen on a compact and when combined with the 7.1x optical zoom and Ricoh’s anti-blur technology, it places a lot of power into the hands of the user. However, you should note that with the anti-blur switched on, we experienced some very mixed results with regards to image quality. Some shots were over-sharpened, some under-sharpened and others had a somewhat soft look. The rest of the features include ISO sensitivity up to 1000, manual and preset white balance modes and the usual variety of focus and metering modes. Advanced photographs will find the feature set a little lacking, but novices and amateurs who are merely after a stylish point and shot for parties, holidays, sporting events and such will be thoroughly satisfied with this unit.”
Photography Blog – 5/14/2007 – has reviewed the Ricoh Caplio R6 and they write, “The main attractions of the R6 remain the same as its predecessors, namely a point and shoot camera that can easily fit in your pocket, with a massive 7x wide-angle optical zoom lens and speedy performance that easily beats the competition. The Ricoh R6 is a marked improvement on the slightly older R5, and remains a rather unique proposition. If you can live without any creative exposure modes, an optical viewfinder and more advanced features like RAW images, the Ricoh R6 makes a great pocket alternative to a DSLR system.”
DP Expert – 5/9/2007 – reviews the Ricoh Caplio R6 and they write, “Ricoh prides itself on being the company that removed the curse of shutter lag from digital photography. Other models we have tested have been almost as fast as SLRs in their responses. The R6 is a perplexing throw-back to a past era. So here we have a camera that has a brilliant lens and can produce beautifully exposed images with fine detail and accurate colour that is infuriating to use if you are trying to photograph children or animals. Try before you buy.”
ePhotozine – 5/3/2007 – has reviewed the the 7.24 megapixel Ricoh Caplio R6 and they write, “There are some great features on the Caplio R6, starting off with the design which is stylish and modern. The zoom is great, really one of the fastest we’ve seen on a compact, and tied in to a 28mm wide angle setting, really gets the camera off to a flying start. The face recognition focus system works well, finding faces where ever they are on the screen, but the portrait mode, with its desire to make everything seem nice and fluffy, rather hammers the detail. I suspect this is okay if the pictures are then printed at no larger than 7×5in., which is pretty much the target audience requirement, but they wouldn’t look good any bigger.”
ThinkCamera – 5/2/2007 – has reviewed the the 7.24 megapixel Ricoh Caplio R6 digital camera and they write, “Overall, Ricoh’s Caplio R6 is very impressive. Ricoh have made some very good choices in how it operates, so it can be full-auto when required, or it can give the photographer control when they want it. This level of control is backed up by an impressive feature set that by and large is well implemented – face detection aside. All this, and it’s responsive and easy on battery life as well.
There are very few problems to report, though it’s a shame the colour fringing is so severe. Also, the LCD flare in bright conditions works against the camera, making it hard to use at times. I’d also like the exposure to be a little better, though it’s quick enough to set some compensation for this so you can work round it.
In all, Ricoh have squeezed a lot into a very small package. Credit must go to them for making a camera that performs so well and does so much. Slip an R6 in your pocket and you’ll be ready for all occasions.”
PCW – 4/16/2007 – has reviewed the the 7.24 megapixel Ricoh Caplio R6 digital camera and they write, “The Ricoh R6 is one of the more capable compacts currently available, and its lens range makes it more flexible than most, but those with large fingers will struggle with the controls.”
PhotoReview – 4/10/2007 – has reviewed the the 7.24 megapixel Ricoh Caplio R6 digital camera and they write, “Shots taken with the test camera were bright and detailed with modest colour saturation but the expected limited dynamic range of small-sensor digicams. Exposure metering slightly favoured shadows, which meant blown-out highlights were common in test exposures, even in relatively subdued lighting. Fortunately, this situation was easily improved by setting the exposure compensation to -0.3EV. Imatest showed resolution to be below expectations and confirmed our subjective detection of edge softening in shots. Barrel distortion was also found at the widest lens setting but no distortion was detected once the lens was zoomed beyond the first third of its range.”
TrustedReviews – 4/9/2007 – has reviewed the the 7.24 megapixel Ricoh Caplio R6 digital camera and they write, “The Ricoh Caplio R6 is a fantastically versatile all-round camera, an improvement in almost every way on the already impressive R5, offering a winning combination of style, build quality, performance and image quality. It is loaded with more features than almost any other camera on the market, and certainly more than any other in its price range. I would happily buy a Caplio R6 myself.”
Sample Test Photos – (updated 10 September ‘07)
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Press Release
Tokyo, Japan March 5, 2007 Ricoh Co., Ltd. (president and CEO: Masamitsu Sakurai) has developed and launched the new Caplio R6 digital camera. The new Caplio R6 features such as a 7.1x wide zoom and high performance CCD-shift vibration correction from the Caplio R5 (open priced, launched September 15, 2006, featuring 7.24 megapixel CCD). Vibration Correction eliminates the shake from hand movement, which is the main cause of blurred images. The Caplio R6 also incorporates advancements over its predecessor with new features such as a slim body 20.6 mm at its thinnest point (26 mm for the Caplio R5) and a face recognition mode that automatically recognizes the subject’s face or faces and records the image at the optimal settings. In addition to functional advancements, the Caplio R6 adopts the Caplio R5’s design image while creating an anticipation of high performance through new design features. Those features include generous use of metal to house the lens, a distinctive strap attachment, and curves on the top. The Caplio R6 also features improved feel of robustness and texture.
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