| Price |
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| Sensor |
3.2-megapixel, 1/2.7-inch 3.3MP CCD |
| Lens |
Ricoh f2.6-4.7 3x zoom |
| Focus |
Auto, 1cm in macro mode |
| Exposure |
Program AE, ‘scene’ modes |
| Metering |
Multi-pattern, centre-weighted, spot |
| Monitor |
1.6-inch 80,000 pixels |
| AE Compensation |
+/-2EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Flash |
Auto, on, off, slow, red-eye |
| Video output |
PAL or NTSC |
| Movie recording |
320 x 240 with sound |
| Other features |
Time-lapse mode |
| Image storage |
8Mb internal, SD card slot |
| Batteries |
2x AA, Up to 350 shots |
| AC adaptor |
No |
| Weight |
170g (without battery or card) |
| Dimensions |
123.9mm(w) x 56mm(h) x 36.4mm(d) |
| Transfer |
USB |
| OS |
Windows 98/Me, 2000, XP. Mac OS8.6-9.2.2, OSX 10.1.2 or
later |
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|
| Verdict |
The Caplio G3 is by no means a bad camera.
We’re not sure why the quoted response time doesn’t match
our practical experience, but that’s a minor point. Its worst problem
is its general lack of appeal when it’s up against some seriously
tasty rivals |
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| Features: |
81 |
| Images: |
80 |
| Build: |
65 |
| Value: |
90 |
| Final Score: |
79 |
