The company RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. announced the launch of the digital compact camera RICOH WG-5 GPS, key features of which are water-resistant, improved GPS and increased impact resistance.

RICOH WG-5 GPS can withstand immersion in water up to 14 meters, falling from a height of 2.2 meters, and is also resistant to low temperatures down to -10 ° C. Through a combination of high-aperture lens (maximum aperture f / 2.0) with 4x optical zoom and high-sensitivity CMOS sensor with reverse flare, the camera takes high quality pictures without noise, even when shooting poorly lit subjects, such as underwater scenes, night scenery and various sporting events indoors and outdoors. Also, the model includes several new features that allow you to get the perfect shot in any situation. Among them: optimization of white balance depending on the shooting location; special flash mode for underwater photography; Vibrant and shooting styles Reversal Film, gained popularity among users of digital SLR cameras PENTAX.

Camera specifications fully corresponding to the compact in its class, it is an excellent lens and a double stabilization, video recording mode Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) and a 3-inch widescreen LCD display. WG-5 is equipped with a GPS receiver in the same data from satellites and global positioning can record information about the location shots in EXIF-data snapshot. In addition to all, the camera is equipped with an altimeter / barometer / digital compass and depth gauge. Design model WG-5 GPS continues successful concept of “off-road” cameras RICOH – body, which is very convenient to hold a wet hand or gloved hand, the location of the lens and flash, which can not accidentally close a finger in the process of shooting, thoughtful layout of the controls. The camera is available in two color shades: juicy orange and silver metallic.

Since the model WG-5 is equipped with a GPS zoom lens with a maximum relative aperture of f / 2.0, it makes beautiful images with minimal noise, even objects in low-light conditions. With a 4-fold zoom, with a range of focal lengths from 4.5mm to 18mm (approximately 25mm to 100mm in 35mm format equivalent), this versatile lens can be used for different purposes, from macro and landscapes to portraits and photographing distant objects.

Camera WG-5 GPS in a special mode “Underwater photo” and “Underwater Video” optimizes playback shades of red, which are often lost when shooting in the water element. In addition, the WG-5 is able to optimize what is happening under the water fall contrast images. Management Program aperture and shutter speed in these modes is optimized so as to maximize avoid blurry subjects when shooting underwater. In addition, with the flash adds a new original mode in which the camera takes 2 frames sequentially with the flash and without flash and then combines them into one image, thereby reducing the negative effect of light scattering on bubbles and suspended matter in the water.

The double stabilization in the camera WG-5 GPS combines the mechanism of displacement sensor SR (Shake Reduction) mode and digital stabilization Digital SR, to more effectively compensate for the effects of camera shake or subject movement during shooting in difficult conditions such as twilight, sunset or filming the underwater world.

WG-5 GPS has advanced features GPS, allow you to save data on the geographical location within the images, information on the movement (Track), as well as measure the depth of the dive or climb the height using the integrated barometer (barometer data displayed on the optional LCD monitor and recorded in metadata file). In addition, the camera is equipped with a digital compass, all of which makes it an indispensable travel companion.

Other interesting features

• Two receivers for infrared remote control (one front, one rear) provide convenience to control the camera from a distance.
• Mode «Auto Picture» automatically selects the most appropriate shooting mode from 16 different scene modes.
• Crop and reduce the image to apply the desired effective filter to impose an interesting frame or even remove the effect of “red eye” – all this can be done in-camera, without the need to connect a PC.
• The camera allows you to quickly adjust the image according to the preference of the photographer and subject, using styles: Bright colors, Standard, Monochrome, Slide.
• The included strap with carabiner allows you to conveniently and quickly mount the camera on a backpack, waist belt and other equipment.
• In addition, there is a wide range of accessories for cameras Series WG in a variety of conditions: Bike Mount bike mount on the clothing and equipment for the conduct of the shooting is not holding the camera in his hand, unsinkable strap and more.
• In the off state press the “OK” button displays a clock face, turning the camera shockproof waterproof chronometer. There are also useful in the travel alarm clock function.

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Multifunction device – an indispensable thing for office or home. Today, on the market there are many such devices. Now very popular monochrome MFP, but many people need and color printing.

This review will consider several current models of multifunction devices targeted at home and in the office.

HP Officejet 7610 e-All-in-One

This model is compared to most competitors seems rather cumbersome. And all because she is able to work with documents in A3 format. Here is used for printing inkjet technology. As conceived by the manufacturer, this device is able to compete with a laser machine-oriented use in small and medium-sized offices.

Face of the device is a touch screen with a diagonal of just over 2.5 inches, with which you can operate in standalone mode. However, it is not always triggered willingly. You also have the ability to change the angle of the panel on which the screen. Connect the machine to the office network can be through both wired and wireless built-in interface. The device is equipped with a fax function, it is able to display both color and black and white posts.

For the media feed is used here cassette feeder up to 250 sheets of A4 or A3, which should be a bit modified.

Since the device is designed primarily for office use, are provided for the automatic document feeder on the scanner glass. However, this device is quite finicky work.

Like most modern models of HP, this device support JavaScript cloud printing ePrint. The gist of it is that the user can print, including remotely relevant information from any device, able to send e-mail.

This MFP has installed the client part of the software and its own unique e-mail address to which the user can from your desktop or mobile computer, PDA or smart phone to send the print job as attachments to email messages. Server environment processes the request and sends data to the device. The main thing that the printer was connected to the network. Now supported by the majority of the most common formats (documents Microsoft Office, files Adobe PDF, JPEG-images, etc).

Also in the model applied technology AirPrint, which provides direct printing from smartphones and tablets running mobile operating system, Apple iOS.

Used to scan the CDI module (Contact Image Sensor). This is not the best option to work with three-dimensional originals, but for document processing is well suited. Noise it is not too much, and color characteristics he is quite acceptable.

The printer device used for printing chetyrehkartridzhevaya scheme with pigment inks. And on sale there inkwells both standard and increased capacity. When using the first cost per print is quite significant, the second one allows to save a lot.

The output quality is quite acceptable documents. Nice to read fonts even scored very small a size, without the characteristic or the lowering of the teeth. But the graphics output is not as good as might be desired.

Fast mode is implemented well. At a much higher speed printing than in normal mode, it allows you to be nice to save ink. Fall saturation prints is about 20%, and the quality is reflected not much. However, the level of noise produced during operation, is unlikely to please.

Brother DCP-1512R

Brother has continued to experiment with design solutions. Its regular monochrome MFP looks stylish thanks to the use of plastic in different colors. Also worth noting is very compact device. All connection sockets are hidden in the recesses of the housing. There is also a display, though not as functional as many of its competitors.

Front cover tray serves as the paper.

Copy function performed on a conventional device of this class level. The copy is only slightly darker than the original, at the conclusion of the page takes about 14 seconds.

The scanner has an optical resolution of 600 × 1200 pixels. Just realized the scanner control program will not cause difficulties in the process.

This model has a separate drum, not combined with the cartridge. His projected resource is 10 000 prints, the price – about 4000 rubles.

Canon PIXMA MG5540

This model continued line of multifunction printers for home-oriented work with photographic images.

On its top panel placed a rather large color display. Well structured internal menu is easy to learn. The model provides automatic two-sided printing, and can also play the role of a network device in a wireless LAN. Its special features include support for integration with cloud services, as well as direct printing and scanning with tablets and smartphones. There used built-in power supply.

The device uses four-color printing system with separate ink tanks. Ensures the quality of the output is well suited for both photos and text to. When using a proprietary paper the result is close to the ideal, but at any other point shown image structure, particularly noticeable on the soft tone transitions.

Fast mode allows you to save a good idea – the fall prints saturation is about 30%, and this significantly affects the quality.

The scanning unit is configured based on the CDI module, which leads to a small depth of field performance and color variability. When scanning thick books noticeable problems do not occur because the cover provides a good pressing.

Xerox WorkCentre 6015NI

Another model of Xerox is focused on those who decided to build a small office, but wants to print in color. Design of the device is quite standard, except that finish in dark blue plastic catches the eye. The buttons on the front panel of a small, but quite comfortable. The build quality of the mark, did not falter and no backlash. It is worth noting the presence of a large monochrome display with LED backlight, which displays a significant amount of overhead. On the sidebar there is a key power outage.

Cassette feeder in this model is not provided, it performs the role of a hinged lid, which is not too convenient. Housed in the upper part of the output tray is made in the form of niches, equipped with a retractable guide. Its estimated capacity is approximately 100 sheets of A4.

The device used LED printing technology, the quality of the output is relatively high.

To scan module used OED, provides a resolution of 600 TND, which is enough for office use. Processing test scale IT-8 showed a slight shift to magenta channel. Colorfully made scanner driver plethora of options. Not happy, except that the high level of noise.

The presence of USB-ports allows you to connect to the MFP flash keychain to offline scan documents to them. Of the extra comforts worth noting the presence of the fax function and the ability to integrate into the local wired and wireless network.

The scanner cover is equipped with an automatic document feeder, which copes with its responsibilities, significantly speeding up the processing of sheet material. The main thing is that the sheets were not wrinkled, otherwise they can be permanently damaged. If we consider the operation of the scanner, it is worth noting the average speed characteristics. Scan a color photo format 10 × 15 mm (300 TND) takes 23 s, and black-and-white document A4 – 14. When copying machine a little nedokladyvaet toner, so that the intensity should increase slightly.

Ricoh SP C250SF

Colour MFP Ricoh SP C250SF focused on use in small and medium-sized offices. According to the manufacturer, it provides print speeds up to 20 pages per minute in both black and white and in color. The possibility of automatic two-sided printing. Place the unit will not take too much, it is quite compact models in its class.

The device can be used as a network in a wired LAN. Availability fax machine is a standard for many office machines, and this was no exception. The front panel has a numeric keypad, which is certainly convenient. There is also a small display, which displays the settings. Displaying information on the quality adjustment.

Menu is arranged logically, to master it will not be difficult.

The model is equipped with an automatic document feeder on the scanner glass. And he deals with them delicately, which is rare. The scanner device with a high-resolution, allows to obtain digital copies of the originals necessary.

The speed of the MFP can be called high – processing color original A4 format with a resolution of 300 TND takes about 18 seconds. And up to 10 sheets of 42 leaves. Noise at work is relatively low. Processing test scale IT-8 showed only a small shift in purple and green channel. The scanner driver is quite austere, there are only the most necessary in the work setting.

If you use the automatic document feeder for copying machine is traditionally a bit over the top of the toner.

When printing to the media feed used capacious tray that fits 251 A4 sheet. In the case of large print volume can be increased further optional 500 sheets. Recommended monthly duty cycle of up to 30,000 pages.

The printer device successfully coped with the conclusion as text typed by a size of various sizes and business graphics. Yes, and print color images out his more than worthy. Fill color look completely natural, except that there is a slight predominance of purple dye. The printer does not save toner and apply it as long as necessary.

The advantages of the device is the presence of built-in Wi-Fi, whereby realized the possibility of interaction with mobile devices. But you have to install the application Ricoh Smart Device Print & Scan.

Results

Presented in the article Device cope well with their responsibilities and provide a fairly high quality output documents and images. They are all quite different, so you need to choose among them, based on their own preferences and needs. However, note that the cost per print is largely dependent on the class of models considered in devices varies markedly.

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In 2010, researchers demonstrated prototypes of cameras that provide a 360 degrees, and today there are available commercial products of this kind. For example, the company introduced a similar Ricoh.

The camera is called Theta, weighs only 95 grams and it is able to make a simple click of a 360-degree picture. Built-in 4 GB flash memory is enough to store 1,200 spherical images. An example of the device can be estimated on a picture below – the usual picture left, to the right – made from the same place the picture with Theta:

On the characteristics of the device as long as the company does not cover. We only know that it is able to interact with smartphones via Wi-Fi, and you can view on the phone screen spherical images, and publish them to social networks and theta360.com .

In the sale of Ricoh Theta arrive in October of this year for $ 400 (about 3,300 USD).

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