at normal setting
during tilting
The GX100's slender body accommodates a 24-72mm/f2.5(W)-
4.4(T), 3x wide-angle optical zoom lens. Set to wide-angle it can be
utilized for wide-perspective pan focus shooting and versatile
photographic effects. At medium distances, it is effective for taking
portraits or framing scenes. With the freedom to compose and wide
potential for expression, the Caplio GX100 appeals to the type of
photographer who seeks to enhance his expressive artistry.
Striving for compact size and outstanding imagery from its 24mm
wide-angle zoom lens, the Caplio GX100 boasts a high-performance
lens utilizing aspherical, special low-dispersion glass lenses with
a high refractive index, in a high-quality 7-group, 11-element
configuration. This design effectively suppresses distortion, color
aberration and light falloff at the
edges. As the MTF (Modulation
Transfer Function) curve demonstrates,
it achieves high definition and high
contrast reproduction all the way
to the edges.
Attach the DW-6* wide conversion lens (optional) and you'll get a
perspective even wider than the naked eye, enabling you to take
ultra-wide-angle shots with a 19mm focal length. The ability to
shoot extreme déformé perspectives and wide
angle shots give further vent to original shooting.
The wide conversion lens requires the easily-
connected HA-2* adapter, which also permits
attachment of the lens hood and a variety of
43mm diameter filters (standard items).
* Optional * When wide conversion lens is attached, the built-in flash cannot be used as vignetting may occur.
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Selectable in 12 steps from fully open to the smallest setting, the
odd-numbered 7-blade iris aperture enables close control over
exposures. At any setting a nearly perfect circle is achieved,
permitting capture of gorgeous blur tones and shafts of light.
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GX100 boasts a unique removable electronic viewfinder. As the
same parallax displayed by the LCD monitor is eliminated, the field
of view is 100 percent, enabling framing with the same sense of
accuracy as a single-lens reflex camera. Its tilt mechanism*
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permits
low-angle shots, for even more photographic creativity.
*1 During tilt, the built-in flash cannot be utilized.
The zoom lens' focal length can be fixed at 24/28/35/50 and 72mm.
This step zoom system gives the sensation of lenses used on 35mm
cameras.
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The GX100's CCD, boasting 10.01 megapixels with superb
definition, incorporates Ricoh's original "Smooth Imagining Engine
II" for natural color rendition with low noise. Combining these two
strengths, the GX100 achieves fine, detailed quality images that
stand up to demanding enlargements. A choice of F (Fine), N
(Normal) and RAW mode settings are available, with RAW
recommended for processing the image with computer software as
well as for optimal picture quality.
It's more than an expanded lens angle.
It's a whole new vision of the world.
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With use of 19mm wide conversion lens (DW-6),
1/640sec, F7.2, ISO100, Full size photo; no trimming
* Differs from actual range of shooting.
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