The Lab
It's hard to get a handle on all of the Ricoh Digital Camera functions by just looking at a series of numbers - that's why we've set up "The Lab," where "Kame," our trusty researcher #1, follows the Director's orders and takes you through a variety of experiments.


Experiment #06: Using Creative Shooting mode

Creative Shooting mode enables the photographer to enjoy a variety of creative effects. For experiment this time, I selected the three mode options of Soft Focus, Cross Process, and Toy Camera. So what kinds of photographs can be taken with this mode? I performed experiments to find out.

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Experiment #05: Using Scene Auto mode and Pets mode functions

When you aim the camera, Scene Auto mode automatically switches to the optimum shooting settings for the scene. Pets mode is convenient when shooting photos of your favorite cats. But can you really use these functions to shoot with settings tailored to the scene? I performed some experiments to find out.

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Experiment #04: Using the CX3 Noise Reduction Function

The CX3's noise reduction function cuts down on noise, which tends to occur in high-sensitivity photography. What difference does this function make, and when does it provide the best results?

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Experiment #03: Using the Camera Shake Correction Function and Auto High Sensitivity

To help prevent shaking and blurring, the CX2 features a camera shake correction function and auto high sensitivity. When are these functions most effective? We did an experiment to find out.

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Experiment #02: Using High Contrast B&W mode

High Contrast B&W, which lets you take grainy black-and-white photos, is a new photography mode offered by the CX2. What sorts of images can you take in this mode? We performed some experiments to find out.

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Experiment #01: Using the "Miniaturize" feature

Miniaturize mode, which makes real-life scenes appear as though they were miniature dioramas, is a new photography mode offered by the CX2. What sorts of images can you take using this mode? We performed some experiments to find out.

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