Ricoh Debuts Caplio RR660 Point-and-Shoot

By Geoff Duncan Published July 27, 2014

Electronics maker Ricoh has announced its new Caplio RR660 digital point-and-shoot camera, featuring a 6.16 megapixel resolution, a 3x optical zoom (12x when combined with digital zoom), and a large 2.4-inch LCD viewfinder.

The Caplio RR660 offers USB connectivity, six still modes (Auto, Program, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, and Night Scene) to assist in getting good snapshots in a hurry, 16 MB of built-in memory and support for SD card storage. The camera also features a video mode capable of capturing 320 by 240 video at 20 frames per second, a 1/1000th of a second still shutter speed, and a macro mode which runs from about 5 cm to 40 cm (wide angle) and 35 cm to 40 cm in telephoto mode. The unit runs off two AA batteries, and weights just 130 grams (0.29 pounds) without batteries and accessories.

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The Caplio RR660 should be available in July for prices around $235.

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