Ricoh Caplio RR530 Digital Camera Announced

The Ricoh Caplio RR530 was announced this week.  While not amazing from the spec sheet, this 5 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom and 1.8 inch LCD carries the Ricoh name, a name synonymous with excellent quality.  Will it be enough to stand out in the crowd?

Press Release:

Ricoh unveils the Caplio RR530, a stylish 5.0 Megapixel digital camera for stunning pictures with trouble-free operation.

Perfect combination of quality and compact size.

Ricoh is delighted to announce the release of the Caplio RR530 - a compact 5.0 megapixel, digital camera that makes the joy of digital photography accessible even to novice users.

The Caplio RR530 is the latest addition to the popular, award-winning Ricoh Caplio series, whose high performance, excellent value and style has won favor with digital photographers around the world. The RR530 consistently produces stunning, crystal-clear images that mark it out from the other cameras in its class. Boasting a 3x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom for a combined 12x zoom, the RR530 is equipped to capture a wide range of scenes.

Weighing in at just 130g^*, the Caplio RR530's stylish, compact body fits easily into your palm and your pocket. The RR530 makes taking quality photos easier than ever before -- it really is as simple as "point and shoot". With this little smoothie, even absolute beginners will find digital photography a breeze. For those who wish to get a little more creative, the RR530's Mode dial enables the user to choose a movie mode or four scene modes: Portrait, Landscape, Sports or Night. What's more, the brightness of the 1.8-inch LCD monitor is easily adjusted, meaning your images can be viewed clearly in any light. Transferring photos to your PC is fast and simple with the RR530's USB connector. The handy 12 MB internal memory means the RR530 is ready to shoot straight out of the box, but it also supports an optional SD Memory card, a popular and widely used storage medium.

If you are looking for a stylish, compact digital camera, look no further than the Caplio RR530!
It will introduce you the world of digital photography.

* Without batteries, Hand strap and SD Memory card 

Major Features of the Caplio RR530