3 CCD the R8 offers highly precise power to express every detail vividly.

Paired with the highperformance SIE III image processor you can capture the smallest of details in brief moments of encounter with your subject.

The excellent image quality is delivered by Ricoh s digital technology the Smooth Imaging Engine III.

It clears noise from the image signals without compromising resolution.

In combination with its advanced image processing gradation and color tone adjustments it delivers unrivalled color reproduction to achieve delicate and natural expressions even in high ISO shooting environments.

The R8 is equipped with a wideview highcontrast 2.

7inch 460000pixel LCD that offers excellent viewing even under strong sunlight.

Images appear clear and sharp to the finest detail.

You can easily identify the small images in the 20frame Thumbnail Display that is useful in playing back images.

Macro photography can truly depict small subjects three dimensionally to scale at all focal points.

The R8 allows you to shoot your subject from just 1cm away with the lens at its widest angle or draw back to telemacro and still get as close as 25cm.

It adds a touch of creativity to the faithful imagery of the photographer s intent.

Whether you are taking a picture in normal shooting mode or macro shooting mode this function allows you to shift the target for both auto focus AF and/or automatic exposure AE without having to move the camera.

This is particularly useful when you are fixing the camera on a tripod.

Ricohs cuttingedge Double Retracting Lens System has enabled a 28 200mm wideangle optical 7.

1x zoom lens to fit perfectly in an easytouse easytocarry compact body just 22.

6mm thick at the thinnest part.

And to further enhance the cameras potentials it is also equipped with a mechanism to switch between two zooming speeds with a single turn of the lever.

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