Ricoh Caplio R8 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The Ricoh R8 is a 10 megapixel camera with a 7.1x optical zoom lens. The lens is wide angle and the R8 also offers image stabilisation, plus a large and clear 2.7 inch LCD screen. Picture quality is good in most situations and the camera has a stylish, re

Pros: LCD screen clarity - novel design - sharpness

Cons: Skin tones in some portrait shots

Verdict: This is a retro style camera with a wide angle lens. Picture quality is good and I like the camera. It is a bit bigger than pocket sized, but it does have its own distinctive style.

Review summary: The Ricoh R8 is a rather pleasant camera to use. It's equipped with a good zoom and superb LCD. Unfortunately, image quality is not up to par with the rest and in this product range we prefer the Panasonic TZ5.

Review summary: As a northerner, it's easy to make a joke about how the name of the new Ricoh R8 sounds like a typical greeting. Instead he bids good day to the fine and courteous ladies

Pros: Lovely design, Great features, AF & AE spot control, 1cm macro

Cons: Nasty noise, Continuous shooting records all images as one image

Verdict: I took great pleasure using the Ricoh R8 with it's ease of use and decent features. It also looks good on the arm with the vintage styling

Review summary: Sexy? Check. Small? Check. This snapper look like a regulation compact, but what lurks beneath?

Pros: Bright LCD

Cons: Less manual control

Verdict: If you can live without the features, the R8's a cracking, reasonably priced compact.