Ricoh Caplio R4 Camera Review
ePhotoZine has reviewed Ricoh Caplio R4 Camera.There are smaller compacts than the Ricoh Caplio R4 available, but none which pack such a useful lens and impressive set of features into them. The camera is about the same size as a packet of cigarettes and fits my hand perfectly, with controls well enough laid out to operate with one hand. On the downside, my fingers did keep covering up the flash at first, although I could live with this. As soon as I realised the problem I adjusted my grip. The flash is positioned as far from the lens as possible to help prevent red-eye.
Five different autofocus modes can be found in the menu including, multi-AF, spot AF, MF, snap and infinity focus. The default setting is multi-AF and this locks on quickly when the shutter button is lightly pressed. A slightly gritty noise is made when focusing, but this was something I soon got used to.The controls are very simple on the R4, without being too basic. On the top is the shutter button and a switch for the CCD anti-shake system. Located on the back are the zoom control, the menu button and the adjust button. I especially like the adjust button feature, it puts all the most commonly used menu features a few button presses away. The ISO, sensitivity, exposure compensation, and white balance are all easily adjusted within this menu.
Rating:8/10
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