PhotographyBLOG Review: Ricoh Caplio 400G Wide

Mark Goldstein | PhotographyBLOG | June 22, 2004 | 4 Comments

The 3.2 megapixel Ricoh Caplio 400G Wide falls into the waterproof category of digital cameras - you can use it underwater at a depth of 1m or less for up to 30 minutes. As a digital camera it closely resembles other Ricoh cameras in terms of design and features, but it does have the added bonus of a wide-angle 28-85mm lens. It also inherits the speed of the Ricoh Caplio G4, with a shutter response time of just 0.14 seconds, exceeding the speed of a conventional 35mm camera, and a very fast start-up time of 1.9 seconds. There aren’t too many digital cameras that can match this unique combination of speed, wide-angle lens and waterproofness, so does the Ricoh Caplio 400G Wide live up to its billing? Read my review to find out.

Website: Ricoh Caplio 400G Wide Review

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#1 Mad@TT

did I miss the underwater test?

6:13 am - Wednesday, June 23, 2004

#2 Prognathous

Yes, a field test of the camera's underwater capability would add a lot to this otherwise fine review.

BTW, I'm happy to see at least one site that frequently reviews Ricoh cameras. I hope the highly intriguing GX is next

Prog.

4:34 pm - Wednesday, June 23, 2004

#3 Mark Goldstein

I actually received the Caplio GX this morning - expect a review within the next couple of weeks

4:42 pm - Wednesday, June 23, 2004

#4 Russell

Nice review. Don't think there is much point in reviewing the underwater capabilities of a camera which can only go one meter deep. Unless you're documenting the bottom of your paddling pool.

2:52 pm - Tuesday, September 7, 2004

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