Hello Olympians,
Doris Fang once sugested an XA like camera with 21mm lens. It seems an
other camera maker than Olympus has realized such a camera:
Richard
PRESS-INFORMATION
photokina 2000
September 20 to 25, 2000
RICOH GR21
Introducing the world's first* compact camera with super-wide 21 mm
lens.
Koeln, Germany, September 20, 2000. Building on the success of the GRä
series design Ricoh Co.,
Ltd. continues to deliver a compact camera of unrivaled feature set
unseen before.
The new 21 mm GR21 compact camera from Ricoh lets you take photographs
boasting all the effects
characteristic of a super-wide lens, from perspective effects to
extreme depth of field. The GR21 lens corrects the lens distortion and
chromatic aberration that commonly plague wide-angle photography,
while realizing high contrast and high resolution even at the corners
of the frame. The lens unit, consisting of nine multi-coated lenses in
six groups and including aspherical elements, prevents ghosts and
flares, providing clear, sharp images and outstanding color
reproduction.
Passive-type multi autofocus system.
The passive-type multi autofocus system is so accurate that it can
actually focus on objects located on the other side of a transparent
window. And thanks to wide multi-AF framing, your subject will be in
focus even when off-center within the frame.
Ultra-thin, compact body offers remarkable portability.
Portability and high performance-GRä series compact cameras are famous
for both. Portability is not
sacrificed with the addition of a 21 mm wide-angle lens: With the
dimensions of 117 x 63.5 x 26.5 mm and 204 g weight, the GR21 is
compact enough to carry everywhere, allowing you to make the most of
any photo opportunity. In addition a threaded type filter system is
available as an optional alternative whilst a unique, flower-shaped
lens hood that effectively shuts out unwanted light is included.
Aperture Priority AE and Program AE allow for creativity and
convenience.
Aperture Priority AE lets you choose the aperture setting, from F3.5
(fully open) to F22, in 12 steps.
For further creative options, the seven shutter blades facilitate
striking "out-of-focus" effects.
The Program AE mode is useful for snapshots.
Extra-clear bright-frame viewfinder.
Quality optical lenses and an extremely accurate prism create a bright
view. The viewfinder display is easy to read, and includes the focal
point of the highly accurate seven-zone passive-type
multi-autofocus system.
Close-up effects down to 30 cm enable dynamic compositions.
Effects such as pan-focus and linear distortion make for dramatic
close-ups (as close as 30 cm from
your subject).
Auto bracketing virtually ensures great shots under difficult lighting
conditions.
In auto bracketing mode, the camera shoots three frames of the same
composition at -0.5 EV, +/-0 EV
and +0.5 EV.
Manual ISO setting.
Interesting photographic effects can be achieved by setting the film
speed manually.
Major specifications: RICOH GR21
Type:
Fully automatic autofocus lens shutter camera.
Lens:
GR lens 21 mm F3.5 (9 elements, 6 groups), multicoated and aspherical
glass lens elements.
Focusing:
Passive-type 7-zone multi-autofocusing with 3-point indication.
Infinity mode, Single AF mode, Snap
mode, Fixed focus mode. Distance: 0.3 m (1 ft.) - infinity.
Shutter:
Programmed electronic shutter.
Shutter speeds:
Programmed mode: approx. 2 ? 1/500 sec.
Aperture priority mode: approx. 2 ? 1/250 sec, 1/500 sec. (at F16)
Time exposure mode.
Viewfinder:
Reverse Galilean type with LCD bright frame, in viewfinder
illumination under low light.
Viewfinder diopter: -1 dpt.
Magnification: 0.3x
Field of view: 850r more.
Exposure control:
Programmed AE, Aperture priority AE. Dual SPD photocell. Automatic
flash for back light subjects up to 3.0 m (9.8 ft.). Auto bracket
mode.
Exposure coupling range:
EV 2.5-17 (ISO 100)
Exposure compensation: -2 to +2 EV (1/2 EV steps)
Film speed:
ISO 25-3200. Compatible with DX code system. Non-DX films are set to
ISO 100. Manual ISO setting
possible.
Film loading:
Ricoh auto-load pre-wind system. Film pre-winds to the last frame
number when back cover is closed.
Mid-roll rewind is possible.
Film counter:
Electronic, counts down number of exposures left.
Built-in flash:
Electronic flash that automatically adjusts light amount to ambient
light conditions. Automatic flash for dim light and back light
conditions. Automatic soft flash for subject at close range.
Flash modes:
Auto. On. Off. Red-eye reduction. Slow synchro.
Flash range:
ISO 100 reversal film: 0.3 - 1.4 m (1 - 4.6 ft.)
ISO 400 reversal film: 0.3 - 2.8 m (1 - 9.2 ft.)
ISO 100 negative film: 0.3 - 2 m (1 - 6.6 ft.)
ISO 400 negative film: 0.3 - 4 m (1 - 13.1 ft.)
Flash recycle time: About 5 sec.
Self-timer:
Built-in 10-seconds digital timer, operation indicated by LED.
Auto power off:
Approx. 5 min. after operation.
Power source:
1x 3 V lithium battery (CR2 or equivalent).
Other feature:
Cable release socket, Synchro terminal, Date imprinting.
Dimensions (W x H x D):
117 x 63.5 x 26.5 mm (4.6 x 2.5 x 1 in.)
Mass/Weight: 204 g (7.2 oz.) without battery.
Optional accessories:
Filter (PL, MC-YA2, MC-1B, 6x-CROSS, MC-ND4)
Specifications are subject to change without notice
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