28mm
200mm
The 81-image
display function
The histogram and detail
information display function
Cooperation:
La Hacienda Riding School
Landscape
Nightscape
Night portrait
* Original Ricoh technology in which the lens can fit in a small space because part of it swings in a
pendulum-like movement.
* Blur reduction functions are not guaranteed to work in all photographic conditions.
* 32 mm equivalent for wide-angle and 200 mm equivalent for telephoto.
* Identifies up to four faces.
* Face recognition mode is not guaranteed to work in all photographic conditions.
Portrait
Face recognition
Sports
High sensitivity
Zoom macro
Skew correction
Text
Smooth continuous shooting.High-speed continuous
shooting of approx. 4 frames/sec. at maximum pixels.
* Simulated image
* Simulated image
* Simulated image
Sports
f=28mm 1/1520sec F5.0 ISO100 EV-1.0 WB:Multi-pattern AUTO
f=200mm 1/36sec F5.2 ISO100 EV+0.3 WB:AUTO
f=32mm 1/55sec F3.6 ISO100 EV+1.0 WB:AUTO
f=32mm 1/73sec F3.6 ISO100 EV+1.3 WB:Multi-pattern AUTO
It can be difficult to photograph scenes in which the level of brightness
varies greatly. With dynamic range double shot mode, the CX1 shoots,
consecutively at high speed, two still images with different exposures,
and then it records an image that combines the properly exposed
portions of each. Expanding the dynamic range up to a maximum
equivalent to 12 EV makes it possible to record images that give an
almost naked-eye impression.
Decisive reduction of overexposure/underexposure.
Dynamic range double shot mode
The CX1 features the highly evolved image processing engine Smooth
Imaging Engine IV together with a CMOS sensor that enables
high-speed image processing. For maximum enhancement of image
beauty, the CX1 has the imaging power to brilliantly isolate one instant
in time, and for high-sensitivity shooting it achieves noise reduction
without compromising sharp resolution or color reproduction.
Eye-opening superb image quality.
Smooth Imaging Engine Ⅳ+CMOS sensor
For scenes with both sunlight and shadow and scenes mixing flash and
natural light (or fluorescent light, etc.) during flash photography, this
function can define white balance to fit the light source of each
segregated area of the image. This new capability is very powerful for
people photography in scenes which could not be adequately handled
by past auto white balance functions, which used an average setting
for the entire image.
An amazing transformation for people photography.
Multi-pattern auto white balance
The addition of a customized circuit to the image processing engine
has made it possible to include a pixel output interpolation algorithm
that minimizes whiteout in high-contrast situations, thereby enabling
you to faithfully capture the excitement seen by your eyes. With
techniques that use R (red) and B (blue) information to interpolate G
(green) information (which is prone to saturation), the CX1 expands
dynamic range by up to +1 EV compared to conventional methods.
Suppress whiteout to recreate the beauty the eye sees.
Pixel output interpolation algorithm
Nomal Shoot
Dynamic range double shot mode
WB: AUTO
WB: Multi-pattern AUTO
*Compared to other modes, the shooting time is relatively long, so care should be taken to prevent
hand-motion blur.
The subtleties, shades,and colors of light:
Once unseen beauty now yours to see.
Creating photographs as art every day.
The living color of a flower, the texture of a cloud, the depth of a smiling face, the feeling of air…
such things and more will be revealed.
Even nuances of light and shadow, for invisible beauty made visible.
Create startlingly beautiful pictures to capture a moment's drama imaged in the heart:
Art diary.
Ricoh’s original [Double Retracting Lens System*] has made it possible to
fit a 7.1x optical wide-angle zoom lens in a compact body that is both easy
to carry and easy to operate. The lens can handle a wide range of shooting
situations, including powerful telephoto shots as well as wide-angle
shooting of both expansive landscapes and interior scenes with limited
distance between camera and subject.
* Continuous shooting speed will vary depending on shooting conditions, card type, card condition, etc.
In continuous shooting mode, it is possible to do high-speed
continuous shooting of still images while the shutter release button is
pressed. Images with the maximum number of pixels can be recorded
at a speed of approximately 4 frames/second.
Don’t miss your target. M continuous shooting plus
* Image size fixed at N1728 (2M).
* The continuously shot still images are recorded together as a single MP file. With MP file images recorded
by the CX1, a selected frame can be extracted and saved as an individual JPEG image within the camera.
This function does continuous shooting, saving the 30 images taken (at
30 frames/sec.) during the one second or so before the finger is
removed from the shutter release button or the 30 images taken (at 15
frames/sec.) during the two seconds before. The CX1 will not miss
your decisive moment.
Powerful lens in a compact body.
28-200 mm 7.1x optical zoom
Taking close-up photographs of subjects such as flowers and
insects reveals a different world that usually goes unnoticed.
Getting as close as 1 cm for wide-angle* and 25 cm for
telephoto*, you can enjoy shooting powerful images that are
only possible with macro.
A different world with macro shooting at 1 cm.
Macro shooting functions
The image sensor shift blur reduction function reduces the
hand-motion blurring that tends to occur in situations such as
telephoto and macro shooting. For lowlight scenes (indoors,
twilight, etc.), subject blurring can be reduced using auto high
sensitivity, which enables fasters shutter speeds by raising the
maximum ISO sensitivity level. These functions can help you to
capture the ambiance of the scene as you see it.
Eliminate hand and subject motion blur.
Double <Blur reduction functions>
In both normal and macro shooting, the AE (exposure) and AF
(focus) targets can be shifted alone or together to any position
on the screen. This enables you to take the desired shot by
changing focus and exposure settings without moving the
camera, even if it is fixed to a tripod.
Support for shooting creativity.
AE/AF target shift functions
The shooting menu shows only "Pic Quality/Size." The camera
also automatically switches to macro mode when shooting
subjects close-up, so operations are simplified and there is less
worry of errors. In addition, when shooting people in front of a
bright background, the backlight compensation function helps
avoid the problem of the subject ending up too dark.
Simple operation with only frequently used functions.
Easy shooting mode
Selecting the scene mode for the
situation you want to photograph will
enable you to shoot with the best
settings for that scene.
Ten modes to match shooting conditions.
Scene modes
Enhancing portrayal of facial expression and skin texture, this
mode optimizes face focus, exposure, and white balance by
identifying subject faces*.
Recognize faces and portray them beautifully.
Face recognition mode
You can flag up to three files that you want to be able to display
immediately. By flagging images such as maps and timetables in
advance, you can readily display them using the Fn (function)
button in playback. This can also be conveniently used as a
memo function.
Quickly display desired images.
Image flag function
Using the level sound and the level indicator shown on the
picture display, you can confirm that the image is level. This is
convenient when shooting landscapes, buildings, and other
subjects where tilting can be a problem.
Quick and accurate camera leveling.
Electronic level
Other Major Features
* The continuously shot still images are recorded together as a single MP file. With MP file images
recorded by the CX1, a selected frame can be extracted and saved as an individual JPEG image
within the camera.
Multi-target AF does high-speed consecutive shooting of seven images
with different focal distances determined by the camera. It is effective
for scenes (such as flowers) where there is a narrow range for a sharp
focus. The camera automatically decides the seven focus points and
does the high-speed consecutive shooting of seven images while
shifting the focus to each point. After shooting, you can select the
image with the preferred focus.
Shoot seven images with different focal distances.
Multi-target AF
The large, high-resolution LCD monitor has a wide viewing angle and
high contrast, two features that can be very convenient both during
shooting and playback. The screen has a fluorine coat to prevent
soiling, a hard coat to prevent scratches, and an anti-reflection coat.
With excellent visibility even outdoors, it provides a comfortable
shooting environment.
Large, high-definition 3.0-inch 920,000-dot
VGA LCD monitor
* Image size fixed at N640 (VGA).
* The continuously shot still images are recorded together as a single MP file. With MP file images recorded
by the CX1, a selected frame can be extracted and saved as an individual JPEG image within the camera.
* Using the enclosed software “Irodio Photo & Video Studio”, MP files
can be displayed on a PC (Macintosh not supported). There are plans
to release software enabling display on Macintosh computers
(supported OS: Mac OS 10.4 to 10.5.5) at the end of March 2009.
Continuous shooting at overwhelming speed.
120 frame/sec. ultra-high-speed continuous shooting
With ultra-high-speed continuous shooting, the CX1 shoots 120 images
(at 120 frames/sec.) during an interval of about one second after the
shutter release button is pushed, or 120 images (at 60 frames/sec.)
during an interval of about two seconds.
Don’t miss the decisive moment.
Enhanced high-speed continuous shooting functions
Convenient shooting functions
Aspect ratio 1:1: Square format convenient for blog photographs
Extensive bracketing functions: Color bracketing, auto bracketing,
white balance bracketing, and focus bracketing
“My Settings” mode: Two groups of original settings can be registered.
Flash light intensity adjustment: Adjust flash intensity to fit the situation
Step zoom: Enables zoom focal length to be fixed at seven steps.
“Today’s Shot” display function: Displays the number of pictures taken
that day
Convenient playback functions
Level compensation: Correct brightness and contrast in the camera
White balance compensation: Correct color tone of still images in
the camera
