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Announcing the Release of the Caplio 300G
3.24-megapixel, 3x zoom water-resistant digital camera with superb shutter response and continuous operation
Perfect for use outdoors!
Tokyo, December 16, 2002. Ricoh Co., Ltd.
(president: Masamitsu Sakurai) announces the release of its new Caplio 300G. Perfect for outdoor use, the new Caplio features a water and dust-resistant design, sturdy body, fast shutter response, long battery life, and more, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.
Product name: | Caplio 300G |
Launch date: (Asia-Pacific region) |
Late January 2003 |
Monthly production volume: | 3,000 |
The accessories supplied include a video cable, a USB cable, two alkaline AA batteries, Caplio 300G software on CD-ROM, and a neck strap.
The new Caplio 300G is the industry's first 3 megapixel-class digital camera with built-in 3x optical zoom to boast a water-resistant design, making it perfect for outdoor use.
The Caplio 300G is designed for durability and geared toward a wide range of outdoor applications. It affords users JIS protection grade 7-equivalent water resistance and JIS protection grade-6 dust resistance, which make it possible to take pictures in the rain or in sandy or dusty environments. It is even possible to wash the camera with water! (The Caplio 300G can take photos underwater, at a depth of one meter or less, for up to 30 minutes.)
The Caplio 300G also shares the advanced features that made the Caplio RR30 (which has been on sale since September 2002) so popular, including a mere 0.22-second shutter-response time lag*1 and long battery life.
- *1Measured as the delay from the time the shutter release is pressed until the exposure starts.
Main Features
1. Built to Stand up to Outdoor Use
Water- and dust-resistant, durable, portable, and easy to operate |
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2. Ultra-fast Shutter Response
Don't let that perfect shot get away |
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3. Long Operating Time
Long battery life and choice of power sources keep low batteries from stealing photo opportunities |
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4. Unparalleled Performance
First water-resistant digital camera to offer 3.24 megapixels and 3x zoom |
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5. High-Sensitivity Mode
Take photos even in dimly lit locations |
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6. And More!
A full range of advanced features only Ricoh can deliver |
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Caplio 300G