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Ricoh R8  
 
DCRP Review of Ricoh R8
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Manufacturer: Ricoh
Model name: R8
Date announced: 2008-02-19
MSRP: $399
Official site: Ricoh R8 Homepage
 
Max resolution: 3648 x 2736 (10 Megapixel)
Sensor size (type): 1/2.3" (CCD)
Zoom capability: 7.1X optical + 4.8X digital
Focal length (35mm equiv.): 28mm - 200mm
Crop factor (D-SLR only): N/A
Max. Aperture: F3.3 - F5.2
Auto focus: Yes
 
Optical image stabilization: Yes
AF-assist lamp: Yes
Macro (min distance): Yes (1 cm)
Built-in flash: Yes
External flash support: No
Supports conversion lenses: No
 
LCD display: Yes/2.7"
LCD resolution: 460,000 pixels
LCD position: Fixed
Viewfinder: None
Viewfinder magnification: N/A
Viewfinder coverage: N/A
 
Manual controls: Exposure compensation, white balance, focus
ISO sensitivity: 64/100/200/400/800/1600
Movie mode (format): Yes (AVI)
Movie resolution (max): 640 x 480
Sound recording: Yes
RAW/TIFF mode: No
PictBridge support: Yes
 
Storage method: 24MB onboard memory + SD/SDHC/MMC card   Buy more memory now!
Storage capacity (w/included card): 6-219
Batteries used: DB-70 (1)  Buy batteries now!
Battery life
(CIPA standard):
270 shots
 
Video out: Yes
HDMI port: No
USB support: Yes (2.0)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 4.0 x 2.3 x 1.0 in / 101.6 x 58.4 x 25.4 mm
Weight (empty): 5.9 oz / 168 g
Bundled software: Ricoh Gate, Irodio Photo and Video Studio, DeskTopBinder Lite
 
Misc. notes: Comes in black, silver, and two-tone colors. Limited US availability.