Ricoh Caplio R4 good or not?

[SimonTemplar]

Just checking if Ricoh Caplio R4 is available in Singapore?

I also saw the review for it at this location.
http://www.digital-lifestyles.info/d...tforms&id=3185

SimonTemplar

[mpenza]

should be available... u make me drool over a ricoh camera again

[SimonTemplar]

Originally Posted by mpenza should be available... u make me drool over a ricoh camera again

Yes, it looks like a real handy camera for most occasions.
Just worried about the image quality of Ricoh cameras as it is not a very publicized camera like Canon, Nikon, Sony, etc.

[mpenza]

MS Color has it... selling less than $600 with some freebies (memory card and case).

[SimonTemplar]

Originally Posted by mpenza MS Color has it... selling less than $600 with some freebies (memory card and case).

I was just there. The Ricoh R3 is selling less than $600. R4 stock has yet to arrive.
Guess Ricoh is not a very popular camera.

[mpenza]

hmmm... weird... got to ask them later. I got an equote from them for R4.

[SimonTemplar]

Originally Posted by mpenza hmmm... weird... got to ask them later. I got an equote from them for R4.

I must have asked the "ka kia". You must have gotten the "towkay".

[mpenza]

didn't have chance to visit but found 2 more reviews:
http://www.modesoft.co.uk/RicohR4.htm
http://www.ephotozine.com/equipment/...fm?test_id=433

[Tetrode]

It doesn't have an optical VF so you have to rely on the LCD screen (which isn't great compared to the competition).

But it does go down to 1cm for Macro which is handy.

AP at SLS is selling it for $570.

[mpenza]

Originally Posted by Tetrode AP at SLS is selling it for $570.

Do they bundle with other free gifts like memory card?

[Tetrode]

Originally Posted by mpenza Do they bundle with other free gifts like memory card?

Alas I can't remember...sorry. And it was only a couple of weeks ago. sigh....

[Tetrode]

And oh, one more thing. No manual override - so no aperture or shutter settings - full auto.

[newkidontheblk]

Originally Posted by SimonTemplar I was just there. The Ricoh R3 is selling less than $600. R4 stock has yet to arrive. Guess Ricoh is not a very popular camera.

i got e-quote for R4 for $5XX (x GST) with 2 piece of 256mb SD card + free case

[mpenza]

Originally Posted by Tetrode Alas I can't remember...sorry. And it was only a couple of weeks ago. sigh....

Hey, no problem

[SimonTemplar]

Originally Posted by mpenza didn't have chance to visit but found 2 more reviews: http://www.modesoft.co.uk/RicohR4.htm http://www.ephotozine.com/equipment/...fm?test_id=433

Looks like a good camera to keep so long as you don't mind the video.

But then.... I just bought the Canon 350D...

[newkidontheblk]

Originally Posted by SimonTemplar Just checking if Ricoh Caplio R4 is available in Singapore? I also saw the review for it at this location. http://www.digital-lifestyles.info/d...tforms&id=3185 SimonTemplar

saw it at harvey norman warehouse sale. selling for $599 with 1GB SD card, additional 2 yr warranty, Lithium Ion Battery, Mini Tripod, Cleaning Kit. I think its a good price

[coldfusion]

Originally Posted by newkidontheblk saw it at harvey norman warehouse sale. selling for $599 with 1GB SD card, additional 2 yr warranty, Lithium Ion Battery, Mini Tripod, Cleaning Kit. I think its a good price

I feel like a fool now.
I bought Ricoh R30 @ 540 in the beginning of May..Without any freebies. My mind wasnt firm and i fell under the usual salesman tactic

[newkidontheblk]

Originally Posted by coldfusion I feel like a fool now. I bought Ricoh R30 @ 540 in the beginning of May..Without any freebies. My mind wasnt firm and i fell under the usual salesman tactic

ya, i was like that too. went to MS color to buy R4 after confirming price over phone. luckily the shop did not order, so no deal. next day thought about it felt that I was very rash.

[newkidontheblk]

Originally Posted by SimonTemplar Looks like a good camera to keep so long as you don't mind the video. But then.... I just bought the Canon 350D...

same, wanted to buy R4, ended up buying EOS 350D. the first pic I took of my cat, I realised I made the right choice, clean pic w/o use of flash indoors.

[mpenza]

Originally Posted by newkidontheblk saw it at harvey norman warehouse sale. selling for $599 with 1GB SD card, additional 2 yr warranty, Lithium Ion Battery, Mini Tripod, Cleaning Kit. I think its a good price

Thanks for the update. That probably explains the price drop.