The GX100's slender body accommodates a 24 72mm/f2.5(W) 4.4(T), 3x wide angle optical contact. Set to wide angle it is usually utilized for wide perspective pan focus shooting and versatile photographic effects. At medium distances, it's effective to bring portraits or framing scenes. While using the freedom to compose and wide prospect of expression, the Caplio GX100 attracts as well as the photographer who seeks to his expressive artistry.

24 mm wide angle zoom and CCD with effective 10.01 million pixels

Superb optical performance, all the way towards the picture's edge
Striving for compact size and outstanding imagery looking at the 24mm wide angle zoom lens, the Caplio GX100 has a high performance lens utilizing aspherical, special low dispersion glass lenses with a high refractive index, inside of a high quality 7 group, 11 element configuration. This design effectively suppresses distortion, color aberration and light weight falloff with the edges. For the MTF (Modulation Transfer Function) curve demonstrates, it achieves high definition and high contrast reproduction right in to the edges.

Wide angle conversion lens
Attach the DW 6* wide conversion lens (optional) could have a perspective even wider in comparison to the human eye alone, enabling you to take ultra wide angle shots using a 19mm focal length. The cabability to shoot extreme déformé perspectives and wide angle shots give further vent to original shooting. The wide conversion lens requires the easily connected HA 2** adapter, this permits attachment of one's lens hood plus a many types of 43mm diameter filters (standard items).
_{* Optional
** When wide conversion lens is attached, the built in flash are not used as vignetting may occur.}

Seven blade iris aperture realizes striking blur tone
Selectable in 12 steps from fully exposed to the actual setting, the odd numbered 7 blade iris aperture enables close control over exposures. At any setting a virtually perfect circle is achieved, permitting capture of gorgeous blur tones and shafts of light.

Step zoom emulates single focal length lenses
The zoom lens' focal length is generally fixed at 24/28/35/50 and 72mm. This task zoom system helps capture images prefer this from a 35mm film camera using single photo length lenses.

10.01 megapixel CCD achieves fine, detailed imagery
The GX100's CCD, boasting 10.01 megapixels with superb definition, incorporates Ricoh's original "Smooth Imagining EngineII" for natural color rendition with low noise. Combining both of these strengths, the GX100 achieves fine, detailed quality images that withstand demanding enlargements. A choice of F (Fine), N (Normal) and RAW mode settings can be found, with RAW suitable for processing the picture with software programs enchanting optimal picture.

Functions and the entire body design made for easier use

Removable electronic viewfinder(LCD viewfinder)
GX100 features a unique removable electronic viewfinder. Directly from the focal distance and viewfinder image, parallax is eliminated, helping you to zoom and frame your subjects while using the feel of the single lens reflex camera. Naturally shooting data is displayed very much the same as in the LCD monitor. The joy of view is 100 percent. Its tilt mechanism* permits low angle shots, after only more photographic creativity.
_{*During tilt, the built in flash should not be utilized.}

Large 2.5 inch LCD monitor display permits wide angle shooting
The 2.5 inch, 230,000 pixel LCD display will be clearly viewed horizontally or vertically coming from a 170 degree angle. Photos is displayed joined frame, three frames or indexed contents, up to more 16 each time. Display settings include marker displays, a histogram for visual display of sunshine distribution, a grid guide (inside shooting mode), convenient for confirming parallel alignment along with a highlight display (within the display mode) that darkens display over bright areas.

Customized settings fit to your own personal style
A useful functions enables full versatility and simplicity. The ADJ. lever enables preprogramming all the way to four frequently utilized functions, including focus, ISO sensitivity, metering system, continuous shooting and other wines, greatly facilitating making changes to settings. The function button also permits switching between manual and auto focus, AE lock as well as others, enabling make changes in a touch.

Frequently used "My Setting" options is often toggled in the touch
Two "My Setting" options allow you to preset the GX100 to fit your most often used shooting styles and scenes. Once you've selected your preferences, just simply find the Mode setting and you'll be in a position to shoot with only a moment's notice.

Presettable functions:
* Photo mode * Picture quality/size * Focus * Focus position during manual focus * Metering method * Continuous shooting * Exposure compensation * Photos with sound * Date entry * White balance * ISO sensitivity * Trembling camera correction * Zoom position * Macro * Flash mode * Self Timer * DISP mode * Step zoom * Digital zoom switch * Shooting icon enlargement

Pleasing, high durability body
The aluminum alloy body conveys an unmistakable sensation of quality and luxury that your particular hands can feel.

Functional, ergonomic body design
The natural lines and ergonomic controls make shooting together with the GX100 smooth and effortless. The bigger, basic handle grip section, engrossed in pliable resin material, provides secure and cozy grip for really stability during shooting. The control layout and positive click sensation in the buttons enhances its simplicity.

Approx. 340 shots per battery charge, plus AAA compatibility
The GX100 utilizes three power sources: rechargeable battery, AAA type dry cells and an AC adapter. The large capacity rechargeable battery permits approximately 340 shots. Alkaline batteries, available anywhere, can take as much as 30 shots. Oxyride dry battery and NiMH batteries may also be used.

A camera architecture which will stimulate creativity

Focus system enable you to fit subject and shooting style
Use of multi AF with 17 separate auto focus points while in the auto focus area prevents out of focus shots of two people, as an example, you will still don't lock the debate. Center spot auto focusing will also be available, in addition to manual spot focusing, that is definitely displayed by your monitor's focus bar. The easy to confirm focus indicator a great convenience.

Three styles of light metering conform to virtually every situation
The multi metering mode splits the monitor into 256 segments and determines the optimal overall exposure. Also, center weighted average metering and spot metering are included. This not just enables GX100 as replacements in various lighting situations, but additionally permits a person to give free range to his or her own "light seeing eye."

Choice of versatile exposure modes
In addition into the Camera mode that entrusts settings towards camera, the GX100 boasts scene modes tailored to your number of subjects and shooting situations. Three modes: "A" (aperture priority mode), "M" (manual exposure mode) and "P" (program shift mode) support your creative efforts. By according you full control within the subject's depth of field and emotions, the GX100 is an ideal camera for enjoying photographic expression.

Flexible shooting functions to enhance the subject
In addition towards 4:3 aspect ratio, GX100 will also be set for the same 3:2 ratio as a 35mm camera, in addition to a 1:1 ratio. When utilised in in conjunction with the LCD viewfinder's tilt function, you can enjoy a similar "feel" to be a medium format camera. Picture settings include monochrome and sepia for touch of nostalgia.

Extensive functions when deciding to take the ideal picture in diverse photo situations

Vibration correction and high sensitivity auto setting, for capturing images with sharpness
A CCD shift type vibration correction function may be adopted, to enable sharply defined hand held shots even in low light situations or where using of flash is prohibited. Vibration correction is furthermore effective for capturing atmospheric shots that harness the sunshine and shadow as is. By setting the GX100 in to the AUTO HI position, the camera's ISO sensitivity is automatically boosted. As shutter speed is raised, this prevents blurring belonging to the subject. Combines in the vibration correction it produces distinctive, sparkling pictures.

1cm macro for ultra precise close ups
GX100 permits macro shots as close as 1cm from the subject inside the wide angle setting, and 4cm during the telephoto setting. This kind of the option utilizing the wide angle for emphasizing proximity, or use the telephoto if you would like to obscure images handset. Other powerful features such as a "Zoom Macro" setting to further improve the figures on macro images and auto focus targeting that could be moved without changing the image composition.

Scene modes give best exposure
A choice of eight still picture modes are provided: Portrait, Sports, Landscape, Nightscape, Skew Correction, Text, Zoom

Versatile flash operation
The pop up flash is generally set to Flash off, Auto, Red eye reduction, Flash on, Soft Flash, and Slow Synchro, to make the perfect lighting per each form of scene. The GX100 also incorporates a hotshoe for connection of any external flash unit.

Flash Soft setting for close up work
For macro or close up wide angle shots, the flash intensity may be reduced. For macro photography or close ups on the wide angle setting, this avoids overexposure from the subject, and preventing the setting from appearing underexposed, affording extra control to get more detailed natural results.

Slow Synchro mode perfect for night scene portraits
After the flash captures the topic with the ideal exposure level, the Slow Shutter continues exposure as is, making sure even night scenes attain the right balance.

Movie mode
The GX100 shoots moving images as high as 640 x 480 pixels at 30 fps with sound. Image size from 640 x 480 pixels at 30 or 15 frames per second are selectable.

SDHC storage device for high capacity recording of high definition images
The GX100 can accommodate SDHC memory cards as high as 4GB capacity. This enables it to record a considerable number of high quality image data and thereby further extending its shooting capabilities.