Caplio RDC-7

A 3.3-megapixel CCD delivers photo-real resolution up to 7 million pixels The RDC-7 has burst through the two megapixel barrier with a 3.3-megapixel CCD that redefines digital photography by delivering new levels of clarity and color contrast. In Pro Mode, you can double resolution up to a whopping 7 megapixels.

There are three Pro Mode options-all based on Ricoh's innovative Image Enhancement Technology. Pro-L mode shifts the CCD by one pixel to take two shots that a Ricoh-developed algorithm composes into one image. This boosts resolution and definition by 20% without increasing image size. The default Pro Mode uses a Ricoh-developed interpolation algorithm that eliminates "jaggies" when the output resolution increases to 7 megapixels. The resulting image size is 3,072 x 2,304 pixels. Pro-H mode raises output resolution to a maximum 7 megapixels by simultaneously incorporating both the default Pro and Pro-L modes.

The CCD shifts by one pixel to take two shots for composition as one image. Notes:
1. Pro L and H work only with stationary subjects, with the camera fixed on a tripod.
2. Pro Mode usage increases processing time
to 35-70 seconds per frame. (Excluding Non-compressed Mode)

The RDC-7 boasts a host of innovative lens technologies that make it stand out from the competitive crowd by delivering the finest possible resolution and image quality in an incredibly compact design. The F2.6 7.3-21.9mm optical zoom lens is equivalent to a 35-105mm focal length on regular 35mm cameras. The lens comprises high-quality optical glass that Ricoh fashioned and finished using proprietary polishing and coating technologies. The glass minimizes light dispersion and has a high refractive index. There are 10 glass elements in seven groups, with three aspherical lenses. The proprietary varifocal zoom system comprises one stationary and three moving groups to optimize resolution. A Ricoh-developed alignment

adjustment system optimizes zoom performance. This system provides 200mm/line resolution across the zoom range, helping the CCD optimize crispness and color reproduction in Pro Mode. Ricoh's achievements in regular 35mm compact camera lenses contribute to the RDC-7's trim proportions. A relay viewfinder enhances slimness, while a spiral gear ensures ultrasilent zooming.