UK Digital Cameras Blog

The Ricoh Caplio R8 offers a wide angle 7.1x optical zoom lens in an “ultra compact” package, a review of the model has said.

In its appraisal of the camera, Digicam Review also said the ten-megapixel model boasts a “new, more professional” design compared to its predecessor in the Ricoh range, the Ricoh R7.

In addition to its wide angle lens, the Ricoh Caplio R8 also features an optical image stabiliser, a face recognition mode and adjustable ISO settings.

A number of shooting modes are included, such as portrait, face, sports, landscape, high sensitivity and nightscape, as well as visual effects such as black and white or sepia.

The Ricoh Caplio R8’s image quality is also praised for its good colour saturation, contrast and detail - and for the level of control it gives the user over image settings.

Furthermore, it concludes, the camera’s “wide range” of features, quick menus and good overall picture quality makes it suitable for all camera enthusiasts.

The Ricoh Caplio R8 is available in the UK from around £189.99.