Archive : Ricoh

 I visited with Ricoh at the PhotoPlus Expo in October and had my first opportunity to check out their unique GXR modular compact camera. It’s one of the most interesting – and most expensive – compact cameras on the market. You buy the body and “Camera Unit” separately. The Camera Unit contains the lens and sensor so you can choose the lens / sensor combo that suits [...]

 Rugged Digital Cameras For Backpacking, Cycling, Boating And The Worksite  Welcome to our 2011 waterproof and outdoor digital camera guide! It covers the current waterproof, rugged, outdoor digital cameras, the latest features and has recommendations for what I think are the best waterproof cameras for 2011. I’ve been a fan since I reviewed the first waterproof digital camera, the [...]

www.Ricoh.com Ricoh announced the launch of the G700, a water, dust, shock and chemical resistant camera meant for tough conditions and on-the-job use. The G700 can withstand the shock of being dropped from heights of up to two meters and is able to shoot underwater at depths of up to five meters for two hours. The unit is also resistant to chemicals like ethanol and hypochlorous acid. [...]

We’re kicking off a new series of hardware reviews on Phototuts+, starting today with an in-depth look at theRicoh GXR, a fascinating compact camera with a unique concept – rather than just changing lenses, you change the entire camera unit! It’s every photographer’s dream – a compact digital camera which offers the image quality and the controls of a digital SLR. Ordinary compacts are no [...]