RICOH COMPANY, LTD.
Ricoh Company, Ltd., is a leading global manufacturer of office automation equipment.
Our lineup includes photocopiers, multifunctional and other printers, facsimiles, personal computers, optical disc products, and related supplies and services, as well as digital cameras and advanced electric devices.
We are rapidly building a solid presence worldwide as a provider of comprehensive document solutions that help customers streamline their businesses and cut operating costs.
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GR DIGITAL II
The highly acclaimed GR Lens, equivalent to a 28 mm wide-angle lens, combined with the new more powerful and dramatically quieter GR Engine II, takes high quality pictures that satisfy the professional. With its lightweight but solid feeling magnesium alloy body: it is a compact and easy-to carry photographic tool that is high specific and with a high quality image.
As the successor to the original GR DIGITAL series, this camera embodies the concept of a sophisticated tool possessing a functional beauty with a solid reliable feel. The usability demanded by professionals is not compromised by compactness, with a well placed rubber grip and optimally located buttons.
The Up-Down dial and ADJ lever enable the fast handling required from a super "snap camera" making it ready to use in an instant.
DESIGNER: TATSUO OKUDA, MASAHIRO KURITA, HIROSHI MOROHOSHI, MAYU TAKANO
CAPLIO GX100
The 24 to 72 mm wide zoom lens and the 7-blade iris aperture for fine tuning, expand the possibilities for even greater photographic expression. The first camera to support a tilted and removable electronic viewfinder, enables photographs to be taken as though using a conventional film camera. Users can enjoy shooting 19 mm ultra-wide-angle photography with the optional wide conversion lens.
A photographic tool that combines reliability with elegance conveying the sensation of quality and luxury. The large easy to handle rubber grip provides firm handling of the camera despite its compactness. Usability is maximized with the Up-Down Dial at the front, and the ADJ lever at the rear of the camera body allowing function selection using only one hand, enabling the user to be ready to shoot at a moment's notice.
DESIGNER: TATSUO OKUDA, MASAHIRO KURITA, HIROSHI MOROHOSHI
R 8
A 7.1 x optical wide-angle zoom lens (28-200 mm) in a handy compact body. The 10 megapixel CCD combined with the Smooth Imaging Engine III, enables high quality pictures. The newly developed ADJ-Direction Key makes menu operations even faster and simpler. The R8 has been designed around the concept of a photographic tool emphasizing its beauty as a device.
Styling emphasizes functional beauty over unnecessary design frills, with the easy to use mode dial and handy grip improving its usability. The high quality feel of this photographic tool is enhanced by the top cover emphasizing a solid, metal feel, the lens barrel end and rings are finished with metal spin processing.
DESIGNER: TATSUO OKUDA, MASAMI IIDA, MASATO SUZUKI, HIROSHI MOROHOSHI, MAYU TAKANO
AFICIO GX 3050SFN
A multi-functional color printer that provides the low maintenance and convenience of an inkjet, making it ideal for shops and small offices. It combines the quality and performance of laser printing thanks to Ricoh's own developed viscous-ink which prevents blurring even on normal copy paper.
Highly durable design makes it the right choice for businesses. The importance of good design has been emphasized, even in a market focused heavily on cost. It harmonizes with the interior of the latest shops and small offices.
A design conceived to inspire long lasting usage by its users.
DESIGNER: RYOTA YANO, MASAHIRO YONEKAWA, MASATO SUZUKI
AFICIO SP C 222DN
A compact A4 color laser printer that can be placed in small spaces making it suitable for shops and small offices. Easy and convenient access from the front of the printer for replenishing paper or replacing toner cartridges. The all-in-one cartridge technology streamlines administration and maintenance by combining the toner with the photo-conductor.
Sophisticated design complements and enhances the appearance of the office. Compactness and smooth appearance harmonize with the work environment.
DESIGNER: KAZUYOSHI YAMADA, TOMOHIKO SASAKI