Ricoh CAPLIO RR30 User Manual

* Please refer to details within this brochure.
** A maximum 3,500 shots when using the optional rechargeable lithium ion battery.
*** With included software installed on your PC.

Simply

Stunning!

1. Capture the moment with the world's fastest

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shutter response!

2. Keep on shooting with an extra long-lasting battery

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!

3. The power to choose! Lithium ion or AA batteries or AC adapter.

4. Get real close with incredible 1cm macros!

5. Analyze your golf swing in special multi-shot shooting modes!

6. High-sensitivity mode illuminates subjects in the dark!

7. Just connect to PC! Instantly transfer your data via USB cable

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3.24

effective

megapixels

CCD

Optical3x

Digital

3.4x

zoom

Simply Stunning!

Finally! A digital camera
that’s right for you!

1. Ultrafast Shutter Response

2. Unparalleled Battery Life

The Caplio RR30’s shutter releases almost instantly once pressed
enabling you to capture shots that would otherwise be missed on other
digital cameras. It’s ideal for taking pictures of moving objects .

* As of July 20, 2002, for compact digital cameras with resolutions of four megapixels or less. Speed
measured as time between depressing shutter release button to the start of exposure in autofocus mode
without using focus lock.

With a specially designed drive mechanism that enhances performance
and saves energy, the Caplio RR30’s amazingly long battery life lets you
shoot all day without the worry of your battery running out.

* 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).

3. Choice of Three Power Sources

The Caplio RR30 eliminates all power source concerns by providing the
convenience of a long-life
rechargeable lithium ion
battery, regular AA alkaline
or nickel metal hydride
batteries, or an AC adapter.

4. 1cm Macros

Capture incredible detail

Capture a stream of shots from one action scene

Capture shots exactly as anticipated with a shutter response
of just 0.22 second – the world’s fastest* in its class.

Take up to 3,500 shots* between charges on optionally
available lithium ion battery

Operate as you like on AA batteries,
a lithium ion battery, or from an AC adapter

In macro mode, shoot as close as 1cm to capture your subject’s full
richness and splendid detail. For darkened objects, use the built-in
flash for macros as close as 16cm.

5. Revolutionary Multi-shot Shooting

The Caplio RR30’s two handy streaming modes allows for close motion
analysis – perfect for a golf swing. Use the M-continuous mode if unsure when
an action may start or finish. Here, you hold the shutter button down and the
camera memorizes the last 16
shots in one file for two seconds
of footage. In S-continuous mode,
you can capture a stream of 16
shots in one file for two seconds
of footage with just one press of
the shutter button.

6. High-Sensitivity Mode

The high-sensitivity mode provides incomparably better illumination of
subjects in darkened rooms or other dim environments so you can
capture the atmosphere without needing to resort to flash usage. In this
mode, the monitor brightens the scene to aid framing and shooting.

Illuminate subjects in the dark to capture atmosphere

7. Instant Data Transfers

With the camera off, just plug in your
PC’s USB cable and your images are
stored instantly on an automatically
created folder on your computer.

USB simplicity makes it child’s play

rechargeable lithium ion battery

1cm Macros use the built-in flash

regular AA batteries
(alkaline or NiMH)

35mm

105mm

357mm

Enhanced Power and Simplicity

Full 3.24-Megapixel Resolution and New Image Processor

3x Optical Zoom (10.2x in Combination with Digital Zooming)

Stylishly Compact and Light Body

Using a new 3x optical zoom lens that delivers a central resolution of 300 lines per
millimeter, the Caplio RR30 is comprised of six lenses, including three aspherical lenses in
five groups. Combined with 3.4x digital zooming, the Caplio RR30 delivers an amazing

10.2x zoom performance (equivalent to a telephoto range of 35–357mm on a regular 35mm
film camera).

The Caplio RR30 employs a 1/2.7-inch CCD with a primary color filter that delivers an
outstanding 3.24 effective megapixels of resolution. The CCD is also compact, fast,
conserves power and provides superb color reproduction. The camera also incorporates a
new image processor that reduces noise and integrates surrounding circuitry - enhancing
image quality for even the largest of prints.

This camera is perfectly portable at just 160g, and features a stylish body that can be held
comfortably in one hand. All buttons are positioned for easy finger reach to optimize
handling and accelerate shooting.

Diverse Capabilities for Work and Play

Hybrid Autofocusing System for All Scenes

The camera uses a hybrid autofocusing system, comprising of both
external and through-the-lens focusing. This setup allows the
camera to automatically and quickly optimize focus for each scene –

a major contributing factor to the camera’s 0.22-second shutter
response time.

256-Point Light Sensor Optimizes Exposure

Six Scene Modes

A 256-point light sensor automatically maintains and delivers
perfect exposure under diverse shooting conditions including flash
lit close-ups, preventing situations such as white jumping and
black blurring.

Full Support from Center Weighting and Spot Metering

The Caplio RR30’s center-weighted metering ensures your
subject’s desired exposure level. Spot metering provides pinpoint
exposure for parts of your shot that you wish to emphasize.

The Caplio RR30 offers a choice of six
preset scene modes – Portrait, Sports,
Landscape, Nightscape, Text, and High­sensitivity – providing the best results in
these specific situations.

Handy Auto Bracketing

Use the auto bracketing function to take three shots at different
exposure settings – especially handy for challenging lighting
situations.

Quick Reviews at the Press of a Button

Press the Quick Review button to quickly see
your latest shot without turning the mode dial to
replay. Furthermore, instantly display the
enlarged image and delete unwanted frames.

The Caplio RR30 can also capture a maximum of 120 seconds of
silent video in the high-definition AVI format, which dramatically
reduces block noise and flickering.

Enhancing Flexibility with Secure Digital Memory Cards

Capture Video

This mode extends battery life and the potential number of total
shots by keeping the monitor off before shooting. The monitor
turns on automatically when the shutter button is pressed to
preview a shot or operate the zoom - and remains on for several
seconds after you take a picture.

User-Friendly Synchro Monitor Mode

The Caplio RR30 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.

1.Portrait

For recording people outdoors.
Blurs background nicely.

5.Text

Text becomes sharper,
easier to read.

6.High-sensitivity

For recording in dark places.

2.Sports

For recording objects in motion.

3.Landscape

For recording landscapes with
lots of greenery or blue sky.

4.Nightscape

For recording people at night.

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DESCRIPTIONS
Still : JPEG(Exif 2.2)
DCF"Design rule for Camera File system", DPOF support
Text : TIFF(MMR system,ITU-T.6)
Motion: AVI(Open DML Motion JPEG)
NTSC/PAL switchable
Internal 8MB/SD Memory card™(3.3V)*1/MultiMediaCard™
1/2.7-inch CCD with 3.34 million square pixels(effective 3.24 million pixels)
Still : 2048x1536/1280x960/640x480
Text : 1280x960
Motion: 320x240,160x120
STILL/MOTION/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 (equivalent to ISO125)/Selectable ISO(equivalent to 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 *2
Video Out
AA Alkaline x 2 (NiMH possible), or Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery(option)
114 x 32.5 x 54.5mm, 4.9 x 1.3 x 2.1inch(excluding projection)
Approx. 160g(5.6oz.)(without battery,SD memory card, Hand strap)

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

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
OS

CPU
MEMORY SPACE

HARD DISK SPACE

Windows 
Windows 98/Windows 98 Second Edition
Windows Me
Windows 2000
Windows XP *3
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

Macintosh
Mac OS 8.6-9.2.2
Mac OS X 10.1.2-10.1.4*4

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 10.1.2-10.1.4:100MB or more

Software CD ( Windows/Macintosh )

CONTENTS

RICOH Gate L*5 (Launcher Application)
DU-10*6
USB driver *7
WIA driver (for Windows XP)
DirectX 8.1 (for Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me)
Mounter (for Mac OS 8.6-9.2.2 and Mac OS X 10.1.2-10.1.4)

*3 RICOH Gate L is not necessary in Windows XP. The WIA driver is used instead.
*4 RICOH Gate L is not necessary in Mac OS X 10.1.2-10.1.4
*5 No camera control function.
*6 DU-10 is not compatible with Mac OS 8.6-9.2.2/Mac OS X 10.1.2-10.1.4
*7 Limited PCs with Windows 98/2000/Me pre-installed or Macintosh with Mac OS 8.6-9.2.2 (USB service 1.1 or later).

Mac OS X 10.1.2-10.1.4. Not compatible with Windows XP.

* The Caplio RR30 supports only USB connections, serial connections are not supported.

Caplio RR30 Optional Accessories

MODEL
FM-SD53
DB-43
BJ-2
AC-4a

PC card adapter
Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
Battery Charger
AC Adapter

*1 Please visit our website for the updated information of supported SD card capacity.
*2 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)

RR30 Major Specifications

RICOH COMPANY, LTD.

3-2-3,Shin-yokohama
Kohoku-ku,Yokohama-shi 222-8530,Japan
Phone:[phone] Fax:[phone] http://www.ricoh.co.jp/r_dc

RICOH CORPORATION

5. Dedrick Place,West Caldwell,NJ
07006 U.S.A.
Phone:[phone] http://www.ricohzone.com

RICOH EUROPE B.V. (PMMC EUROPE)

Oberrather Straße 6, D-40472
Düsseldolf, Germany
Phone:[phone] Fax:[phone] http://www.ricohpmmc.com

RICOH UK LTD. (PMMC UK)

Ricoh House, 1 Plane Tree Crescent, Feltham,
Middlesex, TW13 7HG, England
Phone:[phone] Fax:[phone]

RICOH ESPANA, S.A. (PMMC SPAIN)

Av. Litoral Mar, 12-14, 08005
Barcelona, Spain
Phone:[phone] Fax:[phone]

RICOH FRANCE S.A. (PMMC FRANCE)

383, Avenue du Général de Gaulle – BP 307-931-13
Clamart Cédex, France
Phone:[phone] Fax : [phone]

RICOH AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.

8 Rodborough Road, Frenchs Forrest,N.S.W. 2086
Phone:[phone] Fax:[phone]
http://www.ricoh.com.au

RICOH HONG KONG LIMITED

Personal Multimedia Products Center
21/F., Tai Yau Building, 181 Johnston Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Phone:[phone] Fax:[phone]-1985

RICOH EUROPE B.V. (PMMC BENELUX)

Koolhovenlaan 35, 1119 NB Schiphol-Rijk,
The Netherlands
Phone:[phone] Fax:[phone]

This brochure was printed on recycled paper.

http://www.ricoh.co.jp/r_dc

* Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery DB-40 for Caplio RR10 is possible.
* Please ask your nearest Ricoh Sales Office about availability of the Optional Accessories.

* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
* Microsoft, Windows and DirectX 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.
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* All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.
* All screen shots and sample images shown in this catalog are simulated.

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Accessories Included

Caplio RR30

Optional Accessories

USB Cable
Video Cable
Software CD (Win, Mac)
AA Alkakline Batteries(2)
Handstrap

Instruction manual
Warranty card

5

4

3

2

1

AC Adapter
AC-4a

Battery Charger
BJ-2

Rechargeable
Lithium-Ion Battery
DB-43

PC card adapter
FM-SD53

Shutter button

Power button

Mode dial

Erase / Self-timer button

LCD Monitor

AF Window

Viewfinder

OK button

DISPLAY button

Terminal cover

Battery cover

Memory card cover

Macro button

Quick Review button

Flash button

Menu button

Wide-angle /
Thumbnail Display button

Telephoto /
Enlarged View button

Viewfinder

Auto Focus Lamp

Flash Lamp
Power supply
terminal cover

Lens

Flash