RICOH CX1 Compact Camera

The Ricoh CX1 is a camera 7x zoom point-and-shoot compact cameras I have been using recently. Offering the same versatile 28-200mm focal length as the R10, the most significant change to the CX1 is the new 9 megapixel CMOS sensor, which offers significant improvements in both image quality and operational speed. Digital photography is taken to another level with a setting known as A DR (Dynamic Range) taking two photos at different exposures and combining them to create a single image with expanded dynamic range. The CX1’s CMOS sensor also results in a faster camera, with continuous shooting available at 4 frames/sec at full resolution. Multi-target Auto Focus takes seven consecutive images with different focal distances, allowing you to choose the image that you prefer. This is fantastic for handheld close up work while the Multi-Pattern Auto White Balance mode detects different light sources in the scene and sets the correct white balance for each one. The Ricoh CX1 also features a 3 inch HVGA LCD screen with 920K dots,and the pictures look great! An electronic level to help ensure straight horizons, an Easy shooting mode aimed at beginners, CCD-shift vibration correction system to help avoid camera-shake, face recognition and 1cm macro mode. Overall a nice camera that feels good and takes great photos. Have a look at some examples here