Ricoh GX200 digi compact launched

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Ricoh has unveiled a high-end, 24mm super-wide-angle, optical zoom,digital compact featuring a 12 megapixel CCD coupled with itslatest imaging engine.

The new GX200 succeeds the Caplio GX100, which was launched inApril 2007, but inherits some of its features including the 24-72mmwide-angle optical zoom lens.

Despite the lens size, and the camera's removeable tiltingviewfinder, the GX200 is only 25mm thick.

The camera is built around a 12 megapixel CCD and achieves"dramatic" noise reduction with the addition of the new imageprocessing engine, the Smooth Imaging Engine III.

Also worth a mention the camera's wide-viewing angle 2.7 inch460,000 dots HVGA LCD and an electronic level function, forhorizontal and vertical shooting.

This model comes in two package types with different accessories.

The GX200 package contains rechargeable lithium ion battery,battery charger, AV cable, USB cable, CD-ROM, strap, and lens cap.

The GX200 VF Kit package contains all the above accessories as wellas the electronic viewfinder.

The VF kit will arrive at the beginning of next month and is priced£399.99 while the standard kit is £349.99.