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8 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Sounds good in theory, the kicker being that it's only waterproof to a depth of about one metre.The Wi-Fi feature costs an extra £50 too. Certainly, the case is very sturdy but the limited depth protection means it's only going to be useful for days ou...
Too much picture noise, Very expensive, Limited waterproofing
This is one of those everything but the kitchen sink cameras, featuring a wide-angle 3x optical zoom lens, rugged waterproof body and Bluetooth or Wi-Fi image transfer. Sounds good in theory, the kicker being that its only waterproof to a depth of a...
Good image quality - natural colour
High quality wide angle 3x optical zoom lens
Very good 2.5" screen, clear and easy to use, with bright mode
Adjust button provides quick access to commonly used features such as Custom White Balance etc
Rugged waterp...
Expensive!
Quite large.
Some noise noticeable even in ISO64 / ISO100 photos.
Optical viewfinder view blocked by lens.
Low resolution video mode (only 320x240).
High noise levels - best to use ISO200 or below.
The Ricoh Caplio 500SE is unique in that its the only rugged waterproof digital camera that Im aware of with a wide angle lens and Bluetooth or wireless support. There are a very small number of rugged waterproof digital cameras, the Olympus Mju Styl...
Abstract: More than ever, time is money and most businesses are looking for a way to increase productivity by streamlining work flows. Ricoh Americas new 500SE digital camera with bar code capability was designed to assist in this endeavor as the worlds first ...
Abstract: Ricoh is actually an interesting case. The company offers a lineup of almost 20 digital cameras covering virtually every aspect of the market. However, for some reason Ricoh does not market those in the US and concentrates on special applications ins...
Abstract: On January 25, 2008, Ricoh introduced the 8.1 megapixel Ricoh 500SE Digital Camera with integrated barcode scanning capabilities to the US market. Designed for barcode-based workflows that require high-quality images, the 500SE, also known as the Ricoh...
Rugged design, waterproof, GPS functionality, Bluetooth and wireless
Noise and colour reproduction not quite up to scratch, chunky design The Final Word While it has its share of flaws, the combination of rugged, waterproof design with GPS capabilities and an 8 megapixel sensor makes the Ricoh Caplio 500SE an attractive...
While it has its share of flaws, the combination of rugged, waterproof design with GPS capabilities and an 8 megapixel sensor makes the Ricoh Caplio 500SE an attractive proposition for outdoors photographers.
Abstract: Although neither the smallest nor sleekest-looking 8-megapixel digicam on the market, Ricohs Caplio 500SE is nevertheless a very interesting camera. For starters, it has been designed to meet the needs of a very specific target market: outdoor photogr...
