Ricoh CX2 9.29MP Digital Camera with 10.7x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3 inch High Resolution LCD (Black) Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)Build quality is very good.
I bought this camera to replace my Fujifilm 700, which died on me when I was at a Pirates game.
This camera cost twice as much as the Fujifilm.I loved my little Fujifilm.

Here's the deal.I wanted a compact traveling camera as a backup to my DSLR. (Canon 40D)
I wanted something for those times when I'm riding on my scooter, going to the pool, running around the park.
Going to a ball game. I also wanted to take some short videos. This camera has some really interesting features.
Wonderful LCD display.
Good zoom range in a very compact size.
A vivid color setting that's quite nice.
Image quality is good in normal/daytime lighting.
Good macro
Built very well.
Pretty cool high-speed burst function. Just keep in mind that the buffer will fill up quick. (Something my Fujifilm really lacked)Things I wish were better.
Slow focus. Slow zoom.I've missed shots because the camera doesn't know what to look at.
Low light= not so good. Mucho JPEG and color noise.
Oh how I wish it would shoot RAW -I think every camera over $200 should shoot RAW these days.
Weird menu settings, not very user friendly.
No Manual setting, no Av, no Tv setting.
Weird face recognition/autofocus settings that I have yet to figure out.
Flash is fare, I never like to use built-in flash if I can avoid it.
I know it's asking a lot, but I'd like a hot shoe.

I think I'd consider a Lumix in the same price range, or spend a bit more and buy a Canon s90, or go for a G11 to get RAW and hot shoe.

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Product Description:
The nee CX2, a new digital camera featuring a high magnification 10.7x (28-300 mm) optical wide-angle zoom lens in a compact body only 29.4 mm thick. The CX2 is capable of 5 frame/second high-speed continuous shooting of still images with the maximum number of pixels.The new CX2 inherits many popular features from its predecessor, the CX1, such as the high image quality and expanded dynamic range made possible by image processing engine Smooth Imaging Engine IV and a high-speed image processing CMOS sensor. At the same time, it enhances functions that expand photo possibilities in a number of areas, including (1) a 10.7x optical zoom lens that expands shooting capabilities from wide-angle through telephoto range, (2) high-speed continuous shooting (approx. 5 frames/sec. at maximum number of pixels) functions so you won't miss the target scene, and (3) the easy-to-use AF functions Pre-AF and Continuous AF. New scene modes such as "high-contrast B&W mode" and "miniaturize mode" have been added to stimulate shooting creativity, and various CX1 model functions have received enhancements, such as the addition of face recognition to easy shooting mode and the addition of an AUTO option for automatically defining the range expansion effect in dynamic range double shot mode.With its expanded range of functions for the relaxed enjoyment of photography, the CX2 represents the further evolution of the compact digital camera as "A tool you will want to u

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