Business savvy pocket digital camera

<p>-Ricoh launches 2MP digital camera with webcam facilities-</p>
<p>Image communication specialists Ricoh has launched the ultra-portable and stylish aluminium cased Caplio RR211 digital camera. The easy to use 2-megapixel digital camera with a fixed focus glass lens features a 4x digital zoom and can also be used as a PC webcam</p>
<p>Weighing in at a mere 110 grams, the clever Caplio RR211 is perfect for the business user as it can be taken anywhere to capture high-resolution still pictures and continuous movie footage. In the office, it can be easily connected to the PC and used as a webcam.</p>
<p>As with its predecessor the Caplio RR230, this camera comes with "Quick View" functionality, allowing users to swiftly navigate their latest shots on the 1.5-inch TFT LCD monitor with just one push on the menu controller.</p>
<p>Stewart Pickersgill, Ricoh National Sales Manager, Photographics comments, "The Caplio RR211 is an invaluable business tool. I take mine out on the road with me to capture quick but good quality images that I can upload and share from my PC at the press of a button. When I am back in the office my Caplio RR211 is connected as a webcam that I use regularly for conferences and to communicate overseas.</p>
<p>“Transferring images via USB cable to PCs uses just the power of the PC, so users can save camera battery power. This is one smart, stylish digital camera made for energetic business people on the move or in the office."</p>
<p>Using versatile, next generation SD memory or MultiMedia cards, it is possible to take and store hundreds of stills and video streams. In addition, the Caplio RR211 features an impressive 8MBs of internal memory.</p>
<p>The Caplio RR211 also offers the flexibility of using either AA or long-lasting rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries.</p>
<p>Caplio RR211 RRP: $249 (inc GST)</p>
<p>Ricoh digital cameras are available from specialists nationally.
Contact 1300 363 741 or www.ricoh.com.au</p>
<p>For further information or images please contact Scarlett at Write Away on 02 9418 4909 or scarlett@writeaway.com.au</p>
<p>About Ricoh
Ricoh Co.,Ltd., was established on February 6, 1936. The Ricoh Group consists of 376 subsidiaries and 28 affiliates. The Ricoh Group engages in such global-scale activities as the development, production, marketing and after-sales service of office equipment and photographic products in five regions around the world (Japan, the Americas, Europe, China and Taiwan and the Asia-Pacific region). The Group has more than 74,000 employees, with Fiscal Year 2001 sales in excess of US$14 billion.</p>
<p>Ricoh photographic products are sold through more than 1500 outlets nationally, including leading camera specialists and electronics retailers.</p>
<p>Information about Ricoh's complete range of products and services can be accessed on the World Wide Web at www.ricoh.com.au</p>

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