Ricoh G700 Black Digital Camera

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Ricoh G700 main features

Tough

• Enhanced shock resistance tough enough to pass a 2.0 m drop test - Despite its small size and light weight, the G700 has strengthened glass at the lens front surface and body protectors added at strategic points. This toughness enabled it to withstand 2.0 m drops in 26 positions (6 surfaces, 8 corners, and 12 edges) in testing conforming to US Department of Defence “MIL Standard 810F.” Furthermore, it also passes this test with the power on.
• IPX8 equivalent water resistance enables two hours of use at 5 m depth - Water resistance is rated at JIS/IEC waterproof protection grade 8 so the G700 can handle two hours of underwater photography at a depth of 5 m. In addition to use at wet sites, the G700 can also be used for shooting in the rain, and it can be washed in water if it gets dirty.
• Dust and cold resistance for the most demanding sites - Dust resistance, at JIS/IEC dustproof protection grade 6, guards against infiltration by dust and sand. The G700 can also shoot in cold environments, with cold resistance able to handle temperatures down to -10°C.
• Chemical resistance - Sodium hypochlorite and ethanol disinfection OK - The G700 can be disinfected with ethanol or sodium hypochlorite, which has been approved as a food additive disinfectant. So it can be safely used in medical facilities and production facilities.
• Extended operation time for up to about 360 pictures - approximately 360 pictures can be taken with the rechargeable battery provided. The dissipation of battery power can be reduced by specifying synchro monitor mode, which turns the picture display off when the camera is not being operated.
• AAA Alkaline batteries can also be used - In addition to the high-capacity rechargeable battery included, the G700 can also be powered with readily available AAA-size alkaline batteries. With these batteries, approximately 40 shots can be taken. So you can quickly recover from the battery depletion that can occur in periods of long use.
• Filter use possible - You can attach commercially available 37 mm diameter filters, which are effective for preventing lens scratching and condensation.
• Wide and long neck strap - With the wide, durable neck strap, you can suspend the camera diagonally, and it can also be suspended vertically from the neck to allow for easy storage in a breast pocket.
• Operation controls easy to use even wearing gloves - Featuring relatively large buttons, the operation controls are arranged in a simple design that enables easy operation even with gloves on.

Smart

• 12.1 million effective pixels for more precise photo reproduction - Sharply reproduce worksite conditions and even words written on a blackboard. Even after cropping, images remain crisp and vivid.
• Built-in flash reaches up to 10m - For reliable photography even in dark sites such as tunnel interiors, the G700 has a built-in flash with a range of 10 m for wide-angle and 6.2 m for telephoto. With high-sensitivity ISO 3200, the G700 can also shoot in situations where flash cannot be used.
• Accessory shoe - The accessory shoe (conforms to JIS B7101) makes it possible to shoot with commercially available flash units. This further expands the scenes which can be photographed.
• Mode dial for quick mode changes - With the mode dial you can easily switch between CALS mode, auto shooting mode, My Settings mode (for registration of frequently used shooting settings), and scene mode (fire-fighting, skew correction, etc.). In CALS mode, you can select from six picture size and quality settings ranging from “5M 4:3 F” to “VGA 4:3 F”.
• Fire-fighting mode - The focal length is fixed to 2.5 m and ISO sensitivity is raised to enable shooting of clear photographs in the difficult conditions for autofocus at the scene of a fire. Sharpness processing is also done to give the still images a sharper feel.
• Adjust button - By just pressing the ADJ. (adjust) button, you can easily specify exposure compensation, ISO sensitivity, and other settings.
• Electronic vibration correction function - The G700 utilizes the new electronic vibration correction function that takes two exposures at high speed with the differences being calculated. It is a powerful tool when shooting in low light and when shooting telephoto.
• Skew correction function - Rectangular objects photographed at an angle are corrected so they appear to have been shot squarely. The before-correction image is also recorded.

Wide and Macro

• 28-140 mm non-extending optical 5x zoom captures each subject as intended - The G700 uses a 28-140 mm 5x optical zoom lens. With the ability to take photographs across a wide range impossible for a standard 35 mm lens, the G700 is convenient for shooting indoors and at other sites where it is not practical to back up. It also easily handles telephoto shooting.
• Optional wide conversion lens (DW-5) - Now it is possible to shoot at an even wider 22 mm equivalent. With the slim design, you can shoot without being bothered by lens bulk even when the conversion lens is attached.
• Even surface texture is visible: 1 cm macro shooting - With 1 cm wide-angle macro photography you can capture small screws and scratches and even vividly reproduce material textures. In addition, the flash can be used to illuminate subjects as close as 20 cm.

Useful

• Boasting a wide viewing angle, the 3.0-inch 920,000-dot picture display is easy-to-see and easy-to-use even outdoors - The G700 has a large 3.0-inch 920,000-dot high-definition picture display. The wide angle and high contrast give high visibility even outdoors.
• Electronic level enables level photography - For level shooting, an electronic level is provided as a standard feature. It enables you to hold the camera in an accurate level position when shooting subjects such as buildings and interiors.
• Date display when camera is turned on - Date information is indispensable when creating photographic records. By displaying the date from the time the camera is turned on until the shutter release button is pressed, this function helps prevent time data errors caused by incorrect date/time settings.

Secure

• SD WORM (write once read many) memory card supported - The G700 supports the SanDisk Corporation SD WORM (write once read many) card. Since deletes, changes, and card initialization cannot be done, these cards can be used in place of film for original documents when recording police, fire department, and defence-related scenes where data reliability might be questioned. When stored under suitable conditions, the data can be preserved for about 100 years.
• Camera lock functions for a variety of operation controls - By defining a password, you can lock the camera. In addition to locking the camera as a whole or internal memory playback, you can also limit use to SD WORM cards or just restrict setting changes. The locks and restrictions can be removed through password entry with a software keyboard or bar code.
• Camera memo functions make image management much easier - When an image is not enough, up to 20 text or voice information fields can be recorded as memos together with the photograph. Selection from multiple memos (up to 99 files) is possible, and memos can also be recorded in internal memory. You can also view in the camera reference images (diagrams, etc.) that correspond to camera memos.
• Bar code reader function useful for camera memo and password input - The reading of one and two dimensional bar codes is supported. The saving of bar codes as camera memos can be useful for freight management in logistics, prevention of patient data mix-ups in medical facilities, etc.
• Image edit detection function increases photo credibility - The G700 has a high-accuracy image edit detection function to increase data reliability when digital photographs are submitted as evidence. The RSA encryption method is used to make it possible to detect editing with respect to the entire image. By loading the image onto a PC using the EC1 software provided, it is possible to make highly accurate judgments on image edition.
• PictBridge supported for direct printing - The G700 is compliant with the PictBridge industry standard for printing by connecting camera and printer. If you connect the G700 to a compatible printer, you can print directly without using a personal computer.
• Form print function for easy printing in easy-to-use layouts - If you connect the G700 to a Ricoh-compatible printer, it is possible to print out images in easy-to-use form layouts. For details, please see the Ricoh website.