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Ricoh G600 review

Can Ricoh's G600 possibly be as rugged as it looks?

Our Score 3

Last reviewed: 2009-06-24June 24th 2009

Price at launch £300.00
MPN G600
Additional Information 4x Digital Zoom
Description Waterproof comapct digital camera
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32
Features Waterproof - Underwater shooting to 1m depth
Weight (g) 307
Battery Type Lithium-Ion Rechargable
Connectivity USB 2.0
Display Size 2.7
Effective Pixels 10
Flash Yes
Focusing Modes Infinity, Manual, Multi, Spot AF
ISO Settings 100, 1600, 200, 3200, 400, 64, 800, ISO Auto
Image Formats AVI, JPEG
Image Sensor Type 1/2.3inch CCD
Image Stabilisation Digital
Longest Shutter Speed 8
Max Aperture 5.5
Max Focal Length 25
Max Movie Recording Resolution 640 x 480
Memory Types SD, SDHC
Metering Modes Centre weighted, Multi-Segment, Spot
Min Aperture 3.5
Min Focal Length 5
Min Shutter Speed 1500
Optical Zoom 5
White Balance Auto, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Manual, Outdoor

Product Summary

G600

Ricoh G600

Price at launch

£300.00

For

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Shockproof and freezeproof

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Good zoom and wide-angle lens

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Great controls

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Excellent battery life

Against

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Only waterproof to 1m

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Expensive

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