Ricoh CAPLIO G3 User Manual

BREAKING

ALL SPEED RECORDS.

0.14 seconds!

The world’s fastest* shutter response

beats regular 35mm cameras.

7Long battery life

7Choice of three power sources

7Brilliant 1cm macros

7Revolutionary M-continuous mode

7High-sensitivity display

7Instant data transfer

* Please see inside for details.

3.24

Optical3x

Digital

effective
megapixels

zoom

3.4x

CCD

Designed to feel like an extension of your own hand…
Allowing for faster, more effective shooting possibilities.

0.14 seconds!

The world’s shortest release time lag*

makes action photography a reality!

Never miss that moment again. With a shutter
response of just 0.14 seconds — faster than
regular 35mm SLR cameras — images are
snapped up practically at the same time you
press the shutter button. Capture the precious
laugh of a child, a jumping dog or even a fast
moving car — nearly anything is possible using
the Caplio G3 with Ricoh’s patented hybrid auto
focusing system technology.

*As of February 1, 2003 for all auto focus digital cameras. Speed measured as time

between depressing shutter release button and starting exposure in in auto-focus
mode without using focus lock.

Curved precision.

Simplicity that leads

to creation.

The Caplio G3 is a very simple and
stylish digital camera that was curved
and sculpted to fit comfortably in the
photographer’s hand. Renowned
architect and industrial designer
Masayuki Kurokawa, in collaboration
with in-house designers at Ricoh,
developed its unique shape, which
gives you the ability to capture action
opportunities quickly and reliably
through its phenomenally fast shutter
response speed.

Masayuki Kurokawa is an architect and
industrial designer. He is also a professor of
graduate school at Kanazawa College of Art.
Many of his works have awarded a grand prix,
a special award that was established in 1957
by Ministry of International Trade and Industry.

So comfortable — no other digital camera comes close.

Long battery life — up to 3500 shots*!

Travel, travel, travel! By using the optional
rechargeable lithium-ion battery, the Caplio G3 can
take a remarkable 3,500 shots* between recharges,
so you don't need to worry about ever running out of
power.

*A maximum 3,500 shots under power-save mode (flash off, without
zooming, LCD off, with VGA); up to 350 shots under normal usage
conditions (with 50% flash and zoom usage, LCD on, 30 seconds
between shots, reviews of all photos).

Choice of three power sources —

Brilliant 1cm macros

Capture the smallest of details, even those
practically invisible to the human eye, from an
astonishing distance of only 1cm! No other digital
camera in its class
comes this close
and clear. It is also
has a built-in flash
for shots as close as
16cm, with no white­out effect.

AA batteries included.

The Caplio G3 gives you the choice of three ways to
power the unit: an optional rechargeable lithium-ion
battery, AC adapter, or the convenience of two AA
alkaline or nickel metal hydride batteries. This
flexibility is perfect for those regularly on the road.

rechargeable lithium-ion battery regular AA batteries

(alkaline/Ni/NiMH)

High-sensitivity mode

In high-sensitivity mode, the screen automatically
illuminates subjects to aid in framing the picture
when in darkened rooms or other dim environments.

Instant PC transfers

Transferring files to a PC couldn’t be easier! Simply
turn off the camera and link the Caplio G3 up via a
USB cable. The Ricoh Gate software installed on
the computer will then instantly start transferring
images to an automatically created folder at a rate of
three megabytes per second. Mac OSX users can
import images with iPhoto while Windows XP users
can take advantage of the WIA driver interface.

Continuous shooting capabilities

Analyze golf swings and other action sequences by
taking advantage of the Caplio G3’s various
continuous modes. In M-continuous mode, with the
shutter button held down the camera memorizes the
last 16 shots in one file for two seconds of footage.
This comes in handy when you are uncertain about
the start or finish of a particular action. In S­continuous mode, it can take a series of 16 shots in
one file for two seconds of footage with just one
press of the shutter button. When reviewing the 16
shots during playback, each frame can be enlarged
individually, and you can quickly browse back and
forth through all 16 shots to create the feel of an
animated movie.

Pixel-perfect power!

High resolution

3.24-megapixel CCD

The Caplio G3 provides superb color reproduction
and incorporates a new image processor that
reduces noise and enhances quality for even the
largest of prints.

3x optical and 3.4x digital zoom

With a 3x optical zoom lens that delivers a central
resolution of 300 lines per millimeter plus a 3.4x
digital zoom, the Caplio G3 provides an amazing

10.2x zoom. This is equivalent to a telephoto range of
35-357mm on a regular 35mm film camera.

Clever functionality that’s setting the industry standard.

256-point light sensor

Prevent situations such as washing out in bright
areas and losing detail in dark areas through the
Caplio G3’s 256-point light sensor that establishes
perfect exposure automatically under diverse
shooting conditions including flash-lit close-ups. The
Caplio G3 also offers center-weighted and spot
metering that incorporates auto-bracketing.

Internal 8MB memory and SD card

The Caplio G3 comes equipped with an internal
8MB memory chip and can use optional Secure
Digital memory cards. These next-generation
multimedia storage devices are fast, reliable and
are compatible with an array of mobile and
communications equipment. The Caplio G3 is also
compatible with MultiMedia Cards.

Synchro monitor energy efficiency

Conserve energy by utilizing the synchro monitor
mode that turns the monitor on automatically only
when the shutter button is pressed to preview a shot
or operate the zoom. This mode greatly extends
battery life and the potential number of total shots.

Auto-bracket and white
balance bracket

The handy auto-bracketing function allows you to
take three individual shots at different exposure
settings at one time. The same functionality applies
to the white balance bracket settings by applying
tones of red, normal white, and blue to three
separate images. This is especially useful when
challenging lighting situations crop up.

Quick review, quick smile!

Take advantage of “Quick Review” by simply
pressing a button to instantly display the most
recently taken image – there's no need to switch to
a different mode!

Movie making and voice recording!

Be the director and capture 120 seconds of AVI
video with sound, record convenient “voice memo”
stamps of up to 10 seconds to photos taken, or use
the Caplio G3 as a multipurpose voice recorder.

Six practical scene modes

The Caplio G3 offers six practical scene modes:
portrait, sports, landscape, night scene, text, and
high-sensitivity – all of which help to optimize results
depending on the shooting situation.

Shutter button

Flash

Power button

Mode dial

AF Window

Viewfinder

Terminal cover

Auto Focus Lamp

Viewfinder

Erase / Self-timer button

Wide-angle /
Thumbnail Display button

Telephoto /
Enlarged View button

Battery/
Memory card cover

Lens

Accessories Included Optional Accessories

1

USB Cable

2

AV Cable

3

Software CD (Win, Mac)

4

AA Alkaline Batteries (2)

5

Handstrap

Instruction manual
Warranty card

4

5

1

2

3

Caplio G3 Major Specifications

ITEM

RECORDING FORMAT

VIDEO SIGNAL METHOD

RECORDING MEDIUM

CCD

RESOLUTION

RECORDING MODE

PICTURE MODE

LENS

ZOOM

SHUTTER

SHOOTING RANGE

ISO SENSITIVITY

OPTICAL VIEWFINDER

MONITOR DISPLAY

BUILT-IN FLASH

FOCUS

EXPOSURE MODE

EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT

WHITE BALANCE

SELFTIMER

NTERFACES

BATTERY

DIMENSIONS ( W x D x H )

WEIGHT

*1 Limited to PCs with Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me/XP pre-installed or Macintosh with Mac OS 8.6-9.2.2/Mac
OS X 10.1.2-10.1.4(USB service 1.1 or later)

DESCRIPTION

Still : JPEG(Exif 2.2)

DCF”Design rule for Camera File system", DPOF support

Tex : TIFF(MMR system,ITU-T.6)

Motion : AVI(Open DML Motion JPEG)

Sound : WAV(Exif ver. 2.2)

NTSC/PAL switchable

Internal 8MB/SD Memory card™(3.3V 8/16/32/64/128/256/512MB)/MultiMediaCard™

1/2.7-inch CCD with 3.34 million square pixels(effective 3.24 million pixels)

Still : 2048x1536/1280x960/640x480

Text : 2048x1536/1280x960

Motion : 320x240,160x120

STILL/STILL+SOUND/MOTION+SOUND/VOICE MEMO/ CONTINUOUS/

S-CONTINUOUS/M-CONTINUOUS/SCENE (Portrait, Sports, Landscape, Text,

Nightscape, High-sensitivity)

Fine/Normal

F : 2.6-4.7, 6 glass elements in 5 groups

Optical 3x zoom f=5.5-16.5mm(35-105mm in 35mm camera format)

Digital 3.4x zoom(640x480 only)

Still : 8,4,2,1-1/2000sec.(mechanical/electronic shutter)

Motion :1/30-1/2000sec.(electronic shutter)

30cm (11.8in.)-∞/Macro:1cm(0.4in.) -60cm(23.6in.) Wide, 16cm(6.3in)-60cm(23.6in) Tele

AUTO/Selectable ISO(iequivalent to 125/200/400/800)

Real-image

1.6” Translucent Amorphous Silicon TFT LCD(approx. 80,000 pixels)

AUTO/ON/SLOW SYNCHRO/OFF/RED-EYE REDUCTION,
AUTO-FOCUS/MANUAL FOCUS/FIXED FOCUS(snap/∞)

Programmed AE:TTL-CCD method

Photometric system:CENTERWEIGHT/SPOT/MULTI

MANUAL EXPOSURE COMPENSATION(+/- 2.0 EV in 1/3EV steps)

AUTO/DAYLIGHT/OVERCAST/TUNGSTEN LIGHT/FLUORESCENT LIGHT/MANUAL(One Push)

Approx. 10sec./2sec. Delay

PC: USB *1

Audio Out/Video Out

AA Alkaline x 2 (NiMH possible), or Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery(optional)

123.9 x 36.4 x 56mm, 4.9 x 1.4 x 2.2inch (excluding projection)

Approx. 160g (5.6oz.)(without battery,SD memory card, Hand strap)

Flash Lamp

LCD Monitor

Battery Charger
BJ-2

OK button

Software CD ( Windows/Macintosh )

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

OS

CPU

MEMORY SPACE

HARD DISK SPACE

CONTENTS

RICOH Gate La*3 (Launcher Application)

DU-10*4

USB driver

WIA driver (for Windows XP)

Mounter (for Mac OS 8.6-9.2.2 and Mac OS X 10.1.2-10.1.4)

Acrobat Reader*5 (for Windows98/98SE/Me/2000/XP)

*2 RICOH Gate La is not compatible with Mac OS X 10.1.2-10.2.1
*3 No camera control function.
*4 DU-10 is not compatible with Mac OS 8.6-9.2.2/Mac OS X 10.1.2-10.2.1
*5 Acrobat Reader is not compatible with Mac OS 8.6-9.2.2/Mac OS X 10.1.2-10.2.1

* Only USB connection is possible when connecting the G3 to a PC. It is not compatible with serial connection.

Windows 98/Windows 98 Second Edition

Windows Me

Windows 2000

Windows XP

Pentium® II processor or faster

Windows 98/98SE:32MB or more(96MB recommended)

Windows 2000:128MB or more(256MB recommended)

Windows Me:64MB or more (96MB recommended)

Windows XP:128MB or more(256MB recommended)

10MB or more

Caplio G3 Optional Accessories

MODEL

FM-SD53

DB-43

BJ-2

AC-4a

* Please ask your nearest Ricoh Sales Office about availability of the Optional Accessories.

* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
* Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the U.S.
and/or other countries.
* Macintosh and Mac are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. registered in the U.S. and
other countries.
* The SD logo is a trademark.
* All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.
* All screen shots and sample images shown in this catalog are simulated.

PC card adapter

Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery

Battery Charger

AC Adapter

DISPLAY button

Rechargeable
Lithium-Ion Battery
DB-43

Windows

Menu button

Flash button

Quick Review button

Macro button

AC Adapter
AC-4a

Mac OS 8.6-9.2.2

Mac OS X 10.1.2-10.2.1*2

Power PC or later

Mac OS 8.6-9.2.2 :96MB or more

(128MB recommended)

Mac OS X 10.1.2-10.1.4:128MB or more

(256MB recommended)

Mac OS 8.6-9.2.2 :10MB or more

Mac OS X 10.1.2-10.2.1:100MB or more

PC card adapter
FM-SD53

Macintosh

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