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ProductCode: ricoh_gxr_a12
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Name: Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
ShortSpecs:
    - 12 megapixels
    - 3″ screen
    - APS-C sensor
ReviewScore: 67
URL: /products/ricoh/slrs/ricoh_gxr_a12
ReviewData:
    ExecutiveSummary: The A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is a lens unit that slides into Ricoh's GXR body. The GXR system takes a novel approach by offering interchangeable slide mount 'lens units' - sealed modules containing both optics and sensor, meaning it can switch from a large (APS-C) sensor with a fast prime lens to a tiny one (as in compact cameras) with zoom lenses. The Ricoh GXR/A12 50mm F2.5 Macro combines a 12MP APS-C sensor with a 50mm macro lens. This package offers very good image quality, robust build quality and a flexible user interface which make it a very interesting option for those who want (semi-) professional image output and handling in a very portable package. The camera's only real negative is its sometimes slow and/or unreliable contrast detect AF.
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    ReviewSummary:
        GoodFor: Anyone wanting SLR image and build quality in a compact package
        NotSoGoodFor: Anything needing fast focusing, especially in low light
        Conclusion: The Ricoh GXR/A12 50mm F2.5 Macro offers excellent, DSLR-like image and build quality in a fairly compact package. However, the camera is slightly let down by its sometimes slow and/or unreliable contrast detect AF.
    ASIN:
        - B002W5UJXE
Specs:
    AEBracketing: ""
    Announced: Nov 10, 2009
    AperturePriority: "Yes"
    ArticulatedLCD: Fixed
    Autofocus:
        - Contrast Detect (sensor)
        - Multi-area
        - Selective single-point
        - Single
        - Continuous
        - Live View
    AutofocusAssistLamp: ""
    Battery: Battery Pack
    BatteryDescription: ""
    BatteryLifeCIPA: ""
    BodyMaterial: ""
    BodyType: Rangefinder-style mirrorless
    BoostedISOMaximum: ""
    BuiltInFlash: Yes (Pop-up)
    BuyingOptions: $534.24
    ColorFilterArray: ""
    ColorSpace: ""
    ContinuousDrive: 3.0 fps
    CustomWhiteBalance: "Yes"
    DigitalZoom: Yes (4x)
    Dimensions: 114 x 70 x 77 mm (4.49 x 2.76 x 3.03″)
    DriveModes: ""
    Durability: ""
    EffectivePixels: 12 megapixels
    EnvironmentallySealed: "No"
    ExposureCompensation: ±4 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
    ExposureModes: ""
    ExternalFlash: Yes (Hot-shoe)
    FileFormat: ""
    FlashModes: Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
    FlashRange: 3.00 m
    FocalLengthEquiv: 50 mm
    FocalLengthMultiplier: ""
    Format: Motion JPEG
    GPS: ""
    GPSNotes: ""
    HDMI: "Yes"
    HeadphonePort: ""
    ISO: Auto, Auto-Hi, 200, 400, 800,1600, 3200
    ImageRatioWh: 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
    ImageStabilization: Unknown
    JPEGQualityLevels: Normal, Fine
    LiveView: "No"
    MSRP: ""
    MacroFocusRange: 1 cm (0.39″)
    ManualExposureMode: "Yes"
    ManualFocus: "Yes"
    MaxResolution: 4288 x 2848
    MaximumAperture: F2.5
    MaximumShutterSpeed: 1/3200 sec
    MeteringModes:
        - Multi
        - Center-weighted
        - Spot
    Microphone: Mono
    MicrophonePort: ""
    MinimumShutterSpeed: 180 sec
    Modes: ""
    NormalFocusRange: 30 cm (11.81″)
    NumberOfFocusPoints: ""
    OpticalZoom: 1×
    OrientationSensor: "Yes"
    OtherResolutions: 4288 x 2416, 3776 x 2832, 3456 x 1944, 3072 x 2304, 2848 x 2848, 2592 x 1944,  2304 x 2304, 2048 x 1536, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480
    Processor: GR engine III
    RemoteControl: "Yes"
    Resolutions: 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
    ReviewPreview: "67%DPReview score\n                                    \n                                    \n                                    \n                                        Read review ...\n                                    \n                                    \n                                        Mar 2, 2010"
    SceneModes: ""
    ScreenDots: 920,000
    ScreenSize: 3″
    ScreenType: ""
    SelfTimer: Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
    SensorPhotoDetectors: 13 megapixels
    SensorSize: APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm)
    SensorType: CMOS
    ShutterPriority: "Yes"
    Speaker: ""
    StorageIncluded: 86 MB Internal
    StorageTypes: SD/SDHC, Internal
    SubjectSceneModes: "Yes"
    TimelapseRecording: "Yes"
    TouchScreen: "No"
    USB: USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    USBCharging: ""
    UncompressedFormat: RAW
    ViewfinderType: Electronic (optional)
    WBBracketing: ""
    WeightIncBatteries: 453 g (1.00 lb / 15.98 oz)
    WhiteBalancePresets: "5"
    WirelessNotes: ""