Review Ricoh CX6 Compact Digital Camera Introduction:
Ricoh has announced the Ricoh CX6 digital camera features a high magnification 10.7 optical wide-angle zoom lens that achieves even shorter autofocus times through the introduction of a new autofocus system. As with most advanced compacts currently on the market, the Ricoh CX6 isn’t the smallest compact camera. That being said, the body is certainly small enough to fit in to a trouser pocket and the bulk is warranted, owing to the specification the CX6 delivers. The Ricoh CX6 camera features a high-brightness LCD display which is approximately 1.7 times brighter that the previous model for better visibility outdoors. The Ricoh CX6 compact camera also adds a function for automatic adjustment of brightness based on the level of brightness of the subject, and this make it possible to minimize the loss of visibility that can occur due to changes in the shooting environment. In addition, for telephoto shooting, the new zoom assist monitor function displays a small picture on the LCD display so that you can always check the framing of the shot. The new aperture/shutter-speed priority modes enable you to more richly express the atmosphere of the subject, and the snap movie function lets you more easily enjoy shooting movies. A release button especially for movies has also been added, and a wider range of functions are available for movie shooting. In a first for the CX series, the new Ricoh CX6 digital camera has a new release button especially for movie photography. Now you can easily enjoy shooting HD video clips even without a mode dial change.
Ricoh CX6 Compact Digital Camera Features:
One mitigating factor for this slightly bulky body is no doubt the large focal range. The CX6 features a 10.7x optical zoom, covering 28-300mm in equivalent 35mm terms, and accompanied by a maximum aperture ranging from f/3.5 – f/5.6 at the wide and tale ends of the zoom respectively. Sharp images are promised throughout the focal range thanks to the presence of a sensor shift image stabilizer Ricoh CX6 Camera Charger, while the lens itself has the added bonus for macro enthusiasts of being able to focus at distances of as little as just 1cm.
At the core of the Ricoh CX6 sits the compact’s sensor. The model houses a 1/2.3in CMOS sensor with an effective resolution of approximately 10-megapixels. The sensor itself is of the back-illuminated variety; the type of CMOS sensor design that promises better performance in low light than the traditional variety.
The presence of both a backlit CMOS sensor and Ricoh’s Smooth Imaging Engine IV is no doubt aimed at giving photographers more confidence to utilize the full extent of the Ricoh CX6’s 100-3200 ISO range without having to worry about noise.
One of the standout features on Ricoh cameras of late has been its new Hybrid AF technology, and the good news is that it features on the CX6. The system combines Contrast AF technology with an independent AF sensor for ‘ultra-high-speed’ autofocus and the promise of AF speeds of as little as 0.1 seconds throughout the full 28-300mm focal range. Continuous shooting is another area in which the Ricoh CX6 Battery Charger is no slouch, offering a burst mode of around 5 frames per second at full resolution. An ultra-high-speed continuous shooting rate of 120 frames per second is also possible, although images captured are only 640 x 480 in resolution, and the burst mode only lasts for one second.
The rectangular body features a front panel that is bulbous towards the right hand edge, forming a type of hand grip in conjunction with a rubberized thumb rest on the rear panel. Said rear panel is relatively light on buttons – four settings buttons featuring Ricoh Camera Chargers, along with a dedicated record button for access to HD video capture and playback button. An adjustment toggle stick compensates for this lack of function access thanks to its customizability, while a mode dial sits on the model’s top plate for easy access to the various shooting modes.
