Ricoh Caplio R2 User manual

Based on CIPA standard.(using DB-50 shoots approx. 500 shots).
Measured from the moment the shutter is fully pressed down.
Focal lengths are 35mm film camera equivalents.
Bigger 2.5-inch monitor for easier shooting, sharing and viewing.
Reliable long-lasting battery power for 500 shots .
Get greater ease of use and higher performance.
1cm
macro
Big 2.5 inch
LCD monitor
Top shutter
release time lag:
approx. 0.06seconds
Effective Megapixel
5.02 CCD
Super 28-135mm
optical 4.8x zoom
[Actual size]
Ricoh Caplio digital camera
The field of flowers photo is for image
purposes.
Images are simulated.
See the bigger picture-the new Caplio with longer-lasting power!

The expansive appeal of wide-angle 28mm.
Set your camera to 28mm wide angle and get the full panoramic perspective.
See how the Caplio R2 has captured both reflections from this ship on the shimmering sea and the magnificently lit buildings in the background.
Think dynamically. Shoot wide angle. And preserve your memories.

With its 25.8mm thin profile, the Caplio R2 easily slips in and out of
a pocket. Even when you re strolling the streets, you re practically
ready to shoot. What s most amazing about the Caplio R2
is how much advanced technology fits inside its
compact body. Like a wide-angle 28-135mm
optical 4.8x zoom lens. Covering a wide range
of scenes, it s the ideal travel companion.
The Caplio R2 also has a big, bright 2.5-inch
LCD monitor with adjustable brightness, so you
can review your pictures better under sunlight.
For convenience, you can even adjust the size of the
text and icons on the monitor. Key control buttons are
arranged next to the LCD monitor for intuitive operation.
The Caplio R2 it s like having a personal photo assistant.
More range: The optical 4.8x zoom covers
wide-angle 28mm to 135mm.
5-step zoom lets you quickly choose the right focal length.
When you need to frame a shot fast, switch on the step zoom function and you can quickly zoom to any of the five preset optical focal lengths:
28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm or 135mm.With the new Caplio R2 you get more range and the flexibility to focus fast.
28mm
Wide angle 135mm Zoom
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28mm 35mm 50mm 85mm 135mm
Images are simulated.
Rising high above a central business district,
this twin-tower building makes a powerful im-
pression on all passersby.With its array of vertical
and horizontal lines providing the appearance
of a giant mosaic, this landmark Tokyo building is
a majestic presence. Set the Caplio R2 s field
of view to wide-angle 28mm to capture this mag-
nificent structure stretching high into the sky.
Zoom in on the twin-tower building at 135mm and
suddenly you see a completely different place.
What are those seven round objects? Parabolic
antennas? Now is the moment when you see the
true power of the Caplio R2 s zoom lens. Com-
bined with digital zoom, the optical 4.8x zoom
lens brings you an amazing 17.3x closer to your
subject.

Six scene modes for a wide range of situations, just choose the
For this telemacro shot, AF Target Selection was used to provide sharp,
clear focus on the subject. The new Caplio R2 offers enhanced exposure precision when the flash
is used. Pre-flash helps you to handle even difficult exposures.
Macro photography from Ricoh.
Enter a world of beauty invisible to the naked eye. This unique composition shows how much fun you can have exploring
the potential of macro photography.
The Caplio R2 expands the fun of macro photography.
Ricoh digital cameras put you on the leading edge of macro photography,
giving you insight into worlds not visible to the naked eye.
To shoot flowers like these, the Caplio R2 lets you get as close as
1cm away (or, 13cm away in telemacro mode).
And for better control, the Caplio R2 offers AF Target Selection,
which enables you to easily shift the focus point within the frame.
Beautifully blurs the distant background
while focusing on your subject. The closer you zoom in,
the greater the blur effect.
Portrait For awe-inspiring landscapes. The
focal point is set to infinity so the image is sharp.
Freezes a fast-moving subject. Great for
sports and other action scenes.
Sports Landscape
With autofocus and lens set at widest angle. Equivalent to 35mm.
Image is simulated

right mode and click you re shooting like a pro.
Unlimited videos with sound.
Rapid power-up lets you capture breathtaking moments.
At the moment the killer whale breaks the
surface, youre already set, thanks to amaz-
ingly short shutter release time lag. The
Caplio R2 requires only about 0.8 seconds
to power up. From focus lock (which is en-
gaged when the shutter button is pressed
halfway down), the shutter response time
is approximately 0.003 seconds ; it s ap-
proximately 0.06 seconds when focus lock
isn t used. Plus, youre ready for your next
shot in as soon as one second. For cap-
turing breathtaking moments, you can fire
away without pausing for a breath.
Shutter release lag time
Shutter release lag time
Ready for
next shot
Time measurements with flash OFF
Time measurements with flash OFF
Three continuous shooting modes give you control over quick-
moving scenes. Multiply your chances of getting the perfect shot with regular contin-
uous mode.Your Caplio R2 will fire continuously for as long as you
press down the shutter button. Two more continuous modes enhance
your control in other ways.In S-continuous mode, one press of the shut-
ter button fires 16 shots in 2.2 seconds and stores them in a single
file and M-continuous mode memorizes the last 16 shots in a 2.2-
second file. Good for capturing continuous motion sequences, these
modes enable you to analyze your tennis or golf swing, capture a baby
or pet playing, etc.You can playback each shot individually or all
shots continuously as animation.The Caplio R2 comes with an AV
cable, so just connect to a television and enjoy the action on a big
screen.
The Caplio R2 records video with sound at a rate of either 15 frames
or a more natural 30 frames per second.You can keep recording for
as long as you have available space on your SD Memory Card, and
can use digital zoom to close in on the action.
Suitable for all kinds of printed text. Turns
your camera into a portable copy machine. For use in low light condi-
tions. In this mode, the LCD monitor automatically
becomes brighter and easier to see.
For capturing beautiful night scenes
without diminishing the dark atmosphere. Ensures that
both subject and background are sharp and clear.
Night scene Text High-sensitivity
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The following photos were made possible through the cooperation of Kamogawa Sea World: dolphins (sports mode section) and killer whale (fast response and continuous mode sections).
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Shooting
1.0 sec. between shots (approx.)
Shutter pressed once max.
0.06 sec.(approx.)
Shutter pressed
halfway max.
0.003sec.(approx.)

Customize your settings with
the convenient ADJ button. The convenient histogram display
lets you confirm the exposure.
Actual size
Press the ADJ button and the exposure, white balance and ISO sensi-
tivity settings are displayed at once, enabling easier operation. The histogram display allows you to see the exposure details of each
shot in a graphical format, making it simple to check for overexposure
or underexposure.Also, when you playback the image, you can easily
display the exposure data.
Big 2.5-inch LCD monitor expands your view.
Full icon display Enlarged icon display 3-shot playback display
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The Caplio R2 s big, bright 2.5-inch LCD monitor is great for viewing your pictures the moment
you capture them. Include your family and friends in the fun and your camera is like a handy
electronic photo album. One touch adjusts the monitor brightness, allowing you to see your
pictures even under bright lights. And for playback, you can choose to display one shot, three
shots or 12 shots. The 2.5-inch LCD monitor offers another big advantage: larger, brighter and
easier to use text, icons and focusing controls.

Durable long-lasting power.
Approximately 500 shoots on a single charge.
Unique Ricoh Caplio features expand the possibilities of imaging.
Download your Caplio R2 pictures to a computer and you can use the bundled
Image Mixer software to enhance, correct and organize them. Now you re ready
to create photo CDs!
Record the date and time
with your picture.
You can record the date (year/month/day) or date and time (year/
month/day, hour/minute) in the right bottom corner of any still image.
The Caplio R2 prints directly from any PictBridge compatible printer.
Just connect it with a USB cable and make prints on the spot.
New shooting functions
that enhance convenience.
AA alkaline batteries
Rechargeable battery
Smooth Imaging Engine
Image shot at - 0.5EV
Retracting LENS System
Multipoint focus for enhanced focus precision.
For accurate exposures, the Caplio R2 offers up to 15 focusing zones.
The zone at which the focus is currently set is indicated on the LCD
monitor.
Optimized autofocus for macro shooting.
The Caplio R2 s autofocus precisely measures macro subjects,
greatly enhancing focus precision even against a high-contrast back-
ground.
Modulating shutter release sound.
Auto bracket and white balance
bracket help to make sure you
get the best shot.
With auto bracket set, the camera
automatically shoots three images
at three different exposure levels:
- 0.5EV, 0, + 0.5EV. White bal-
ance bracket applies three different
color tones to the images.
Image is simulated
PictBridge compatible for direct printing.
Image Mixer software for editing images (for Windows).
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Image Mixer is a product of Pixela Corporation. For more information
visit http://www.imagemixer.com/
We offer you three ways to power your Caplio R2: the included rechargea-
ble battery, AA alkaline batteries or the AC adapter. Choose the best power
source for the situation. With the rechargeable battery, you have enough
power for up to about 500 shots . On AA alkaline batteries it s possible to
shoot about 200 pictures . Travelling? Recharge your battery and keep AA
batteries as a backup and you go with confidence. Among the Caplio R2 s
energy-saving features is a synchro monitor function that switches off the
LCD monitor when the camera is not in operation.
With power off, the Caplio R2 is flat and 25.8mm thin, so it will slip easily
into your pocket. Ricoh s Retracting LENS System ingeniously stores the
high zoom lens inside the slim body. Other advanced technology includes
a 5.02-megapixel CCD paired with four lenses made of low-dispersion glass
with a high refractive index. Ricoh s advanced image processing system,
the Smooth Imaging Engine, delivers the twin benefits of high-speed image
processing and low energy consumption. Now you can enjoy natural color
reproduction from a camera that s compact and easy to use.
Here s another friendly Caplio R2 feature: The sound made by the
shutter release being depressed varies according to how fast you
depress it.
Big technology. Small camera.
Battery performance measured using CIPA-standard parameters. Actual performance may vary according to the usage conditions and brand of battery.
With Matsushita Battery Industrial Co., Ltd. AA alkaline batteries.
Battery performance measured using CIPA-standard parameters. Actual performance may vary according to the usage conditions and brand of battery.

Windows Macintosh
Caplio R2 Software Operating Environment
SD Memory Card Storage Capacity (Number of Images and Time)
Only USB connection is available when connecting Caplio R2 to a PC.Serial connection is unavailable.
Supplied software canbe used forCaplioRX, GX, R1, R1S, RZ1,R1V,G4 series,G3 series,ProG3,300G,
400Gwide, and RR30. Caplio G3 model S and ProG3 are not compatible with Macintosh.
Windows 98/98 Second Edition
Windows 2000 Professional
Windows Me
Windows XP Home Edition/XP Professional
Pentium III 500MB or more
Windows 98/98SE: 128MB or more
Windows 2000 Professional:128MB or more
Windows Me: 128MB or more
Windows XP Home Edition/XP Professional
: 256MBor more
Windows 98/98SE: 500MB or more (during installation)
Windows 2000 Professional: 500MB or more (during installation)
Windows Me: 500MB or more (during installation)
Windows XP Home Edition/XP Professional: 500MB or
more (during installation)
Resolution: 640 x 480 dots or more, 256 colors or more
(800 x 600 dots or more, 65,000 colors or more recommended)
USB board, keyboard, CD-ROM drive, mouse required
Mac OS 8.6-9.2.2
Mac OS X 10.1.2-10.3
Power PC or faster
Mac OS 8.6-9.2.2: 96MB or more (128MB or
more recommended)
Mac OS X 10.1.2-10.3 : 128MB or more (256
MB or more recommended)
Mac OS 8.6-9.2.2: 10MB or more (during in-
stallation)
Mac OS X 10.1.2-10.3: 100 MB or more (dur-
ing installation and operation)
Resolution: 640 x 480 dots or more,256 colors or more
(800 x 600 dots or more,32,000 colors or more recommended)
USB board, keyboard, CD-ROM drive, mouse required
Operating
Software
CPU
Memory
Space
Hard Disk
Space
Display
Other
Number of recordable picturesand recordable time may vary depending on the manufacturer and shooting
conditions.
Average number of images and time.
Mode
Recording pixels
320 x 240 (15 frames/sec.)
320 x 240 (30 frames/sec.)
160 x 120 (15 frames/sec.)
160 x 120 (30 frames/sec.)
Built-in memory
14 images
24 images
19 images
37 images
36 images
69 images
300 images
37 images
69 images
1'23"
0'42"
5'01"
2'38"
61'32"
32MB
15 images
25 images
20 images
39 images
38 images
72 images
315 images
39 images
72 images
1'27"
0'44"
5'18"
2'48"
64'38"
64MB
31 images
52 images
41 images
80 images
79 images
149
images
645 images
80 images
149 images
2'57"
1'30"
10'51"
5'45"
132'13"
128MB
63 images
105 images
83 images
163
images
159 images
301 images
1304 images
163 images
301 images
5'59"
3'02"
21'57"
11'37"
267'17"
256MB
126 images
210 images
166 images
325 images
318 images
600 images
2600 images
325 images
600 images
11'56"
6'04"
43'44"
23'10"
532'38"
512MB
255 images
424 images
334 images
654 images
641 images
1209 images
5239 images
654 images
1209 images
24'04"
12'13"
88'07"
46'42"
1073'11"
1GB
491 images
816 images
643 images
1259 images
1233 images
2324 images
10072 images
1259 images
2325 images
46'17"
23'30"
169'27"
89'48"
2063'27"
Still
Text
Motion
Sound
Effective 5.02 million pixels (5.19 million square pixels), 1/2.5-inch primary-color CCD
Focal length f: 4.6 -22.2mm (equivalent to 28 -135mm for 35mm film cameras)
Step-zoom intervals: 5 steps (28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, 135mm)
Aperture F: 3.3 (W)-4.8 (T)
Lens structure 9 glass elements in 7 groups
4.8x (up to 17.3x in combination with 3.6x digital zoom)
Approx. 0.3m- (Macro: Approx. 0.01m- ,Telemacro: Approx. 0.13m- )
Still 8,4,2,1-1/2000 sec.
Motion 1/30-1/2000 sec.
Still 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480
Text 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536
Motion 320 x 240 (30 frames/sec.,15 frames/sec.),
160 x 120 (30 frames/sec.,15 frames/sec.)
Fine, Normal
Auto, ISO64, ISO100, ISO200, ISO400, ISO800,
Auto, Red-eye Reduction, On, Slow Synchro, Off
Distance: Approx. 0.2-2.7m (W), 0.13-2.1m (T)(ISO auto)
Autofocus, Manual Focus, Fixed Focus (Snap), (includes AF auxiliary light)
TTL-CCD photometric system: Multi (256 segments), Center Weight, Spot
Manual compensation (+2.0--2.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps), Auto-bracket (-0.5 EV, 0,+0.5 EV)
Auto/Fixed (Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten Light,Tungsten Light 2, Fluorescent Light,
One Push)
SD Memory Card (32/64/128/256/512MB/1GB), Multi Media Card ,
Built-in Memory 28MB
Still 14 (2560 x 1920 Fine),24 (2560 x 1920 Normal)
19 (2048 x 1536 Fine), 37 (2048 x 1536 Normal)
36 (1280x 960 Fine), 69 (1280 x 960 Normal),300 (640 x 480 Normal)
Motion 1 minutes 23 seconds (320 x 240: 15 frames/sec.),
5 minutes 01 seconds (160 x 120: 15 frames/sec.)
Sound 61 minutes 32 seconds
Still Approx. 1.81MB (2560 x 1920 Fine), Approx. 1.03MB (2560 x 1920 Normal),
Approx. 1.35MB (2048 x 1536 Fine), Approx. 673KB (2048 x 1536 Normal),
Approx. 626KB (1280 x 960 Fine), Approx. 326KB (1280 x 960 Normal),
Approx. 83KB (640 x 480 Normal)
Still
(Continuous, S-Continuous, M-Continuous),
Scene (Portrait,Sports,Landscape,Night Scene,Text,High-Sensitivity), Motion,Sound
Still JPEG (Exif ver. 2.21)DCF compliant
Text TIFF (MMR system ITU-T.6)
Motion AVI (Open DML Motion JPEG format compliant)
Sound WAV (Exif ver. 2.21)
2.5" translucent amorphous silicon TFT LCD (approx. 114,000 pixels)
Delay: 10sec., 2sec.
Shooting interval: 5 sec. - 3 hours (5 sec. steps)
USB1.1 (choice of Ricoh original or mass storage driver )
Audio Out, Video Out
NTSC/PAL
100.2 x 25.8 x 55.0mm (excluding projections)
Approx. 150g (excluding battery, SD Memory Card, hand strap)
Accessories (battery, SD Memory Card, hand strap) approx. 45g
rechargeable battery (DB-50)x 1, AA battery
(alkaline/NiMH rechargeable battery)x 2,
AC adaptor (AC-4b)
Using DB-50: Approx.500 pictures (normal)
Using AA alkaline batteries: Approx. 200 pictures (normal)
0-40 Cs
1. RICOH Gate La
2. Image Mixer 1.6
3. USB Driver
4. WIA Driver
5. Mounter
6. Acrobat Reader
7. Direct X
Windows XP Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me
Mac OS X 10.1.2-10.3 Mac OS 8.6-9.2.2
Caplio R2 Major Specifications
Caplio R2 Optional Accessories
Caplio R2 Software
CCD
Lens
Optical Zoom
Object Distance
Shutter
Pixels
Picture Mode
ISO Sensitivity
Flash
Focus
Exposure Adjustment
Exposure Compensation
White Balance
Recording Media
Storage Capacity
(No.of Pictures)
(Internal 28MB Memory)
Storage Capacity (Time)
(Internal 28MB Memory)
Storage Data Capacity
(File Sizes)
Recording Mode
Recording Format
LCD Monitor
Self Timer
Interval Timer
PC Interface
AV Interface
Video Signal Method
Dimensions (W x D x H)
Weight
Power Source
Shooting Capacity
Operating Temperature
Item Description
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Instruction Manuals
(Camera,Introduction)
Warranty Card
Software manual supplied on CD-ROM
Black
Rechargeable Battery Set: BS-5
Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery:DB-50
AC Adapter: AC-4b
PC Card Adapter: FM-SD53
Accessory Name
1: For 640 x 480 pixel images, only Normal is available.
2:Distance is valid when ISO auto or ISO400 are set.
3: In dark places, the flash may pre-flash before the camera shoots.
4: Average number of still images.
5: Max. recording time of 169 min. 27 sec. with 1GB SD Memory Card.
6: Max. recording time of 2,063 min. 27 sec. with 1GB SD Memory Card.
7: DCF is the abbreviation of JEITA Standard Design rule for Camera Files system.
(It does not guarantee perfect inter-camera compatibility.)
8: With flash OFF.
9: Mass storage driver is compatible with Windows Me/2000/XP and Mac OS 9/OS X 10.2-10.3.5. It is
not compatible with Windows 98/98SE or Mac OS 8.6/OS X 10.3.6 - 10.3.7.
10: Battery performance measured using CIPA-standard parameters. Actual performance may vary ac-
cording to the usage conditions and brand of battery.
11: With Matsushita Battery Industrial Co., Ltd. AA alkaline batteries.
12: Ricoh original.
Based on CIPA standard
Silver
Picture mode
Fine
Normal
Fine
Normal
Fine
Normal
Normal
2560 x 1920
2560 x 1920
2048 x 1536
2048 x 1536
1280 x 960
640 x 480
Accessories Included
USB Cable
AV Cable
CD-ROM
Hand Strap
Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery: DB-50
Battery Charger: BJ-5