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The '''RZ-800''' is an [[autofocus]] [[compact camera]] for [[35mm film]], introduced by [[Ricoh]] in 1991. It is also known as the '''RZ-880''', '''Myport Zoom RZ-800''', '''Shotmaster Zoom Super''' or '''Q-80Z'''. One of the most notable improvements on the RZ-800 from its earlier models was its sophiscated auto focusing system. It has a 5 beam active autofocusing system using over 600 steps with the Spot AF facility. The RZ-800 also has some unique features such as Super-macro, TV Mode, Soft-flash Mode, and the remote control capabilities.
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The '''RZ-800''' is an autofocus [[compact camera]] for [[35mm film]], introduced by [[Ricoh]] in 1991. It is also known as the '''RZ-880''', '''Myport Zoom RZ-800''', '''Shotmaster Zoom Super''' or '''Q-80Z'''. One of the most notable improvements on the RZ-800 from the earlier compact cameras was its sophiscated auto focusing system. It has a 5 beam [[autofocus|active autofocusing system]] using over 600 steps with the Spot AF facility. The RZ-800 also has some unique features for a compact camera, such as ''Super-macro'', ''TV Mode'', ''Soft-flash Mode'', and the remote control capabilities.
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'''Predecessor Models:''' [[Ricoh RZ-750|RZ-750]] / [[Ricoh Shotmaster Zoom|Shotmaster Zoom]] / [[Ricoh TF-900 Zoom|TF-900 Zoom]]
 
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'''Successor Models:''' [[Ricoh RZ-900|RZ-900]] / [[Ricoh Shotmaster Tru-zoom|Shotmaster Tru-Zoom]] / [[Ricoh Myport Zoom 90|Myport Zoom 90]] / Myport Zoom 90P / [[Ricoh Myport Zoom 90PS|Myport Zoom 90PS]] / [[Ricoh Q-Super 90Z|Q-Super 90Z]]
 
  
  
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* '''Release Date:''' June 1991
 
* '''Release Date:''' June 1991
 
* '''Lens:''' 38 mm f/4.5 - 80 mm f/6.4 zoom lens, 7 elements in 7 groups  
 
* '''Lens:''' 38 mm f/4.5 - 80 mm f/6.4 zoom lens, 7 elements in 7 groups  
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* '''Focus:''' 5 point Multi-Beam Active AF, 650 focusing steps, 0.59 m - inf., Macro Mode focuses at fixed 0.3m.
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* '''Focus:''' 5-point multi-beam [[autofocus|active autofocus system]], 650 focusing steps with Spot-AF facility
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* '''Shutter:''' 1 - 1/400 sec.
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* '''Focusing Range: 0.59 m - infinity, Macro Mode focuses at fixed 0.3m.
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* '''Film speed range:''' ISO 64 - 3200 (DX-code system)
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* '''Shutter:''' Programmed, 1 sec. - 1/400 sec.
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* '''Built-in flash:''' G.N. 19 m (ISO 100), Auto Fill-in, Soft Flash, Red-eye Reduction, Auto / On / Off
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* '''Film speed range:''' ISO 64 - 3200 ([[DX code|DX-code]] system)
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* '''Other features:''' Single Spot AF, TV mode, Super Macro, Remote control socket  
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* '''Flash:''' G.N. 19 m (ISO 100), Auto / On / Off, Soft Flash, Red-eye reduction
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* '''Other features:''' Spot AF, Automatic backlight compensation, TV mode, Super-macro, Remote control socket  
 
* '''Power Source:''' 6V lithium battery (CR-P2)
 
* '''Power Source:''' 6V lithium battery (CR-P2)
 
* '''Dimensions:''' 142 mm x 73.5 mm x 53 mm  
 
* '''Dimensions:''' 142 mm x 73.5 mm x 53 mm  
 
* '''Weight:''' 345 g (without battery)  
 
* '''Weight:''' 345 g (without battery)  
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==Model Variation and History==
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{| border="1" cellpadding="2" style="margin: 0.5em 2em; text-align: center; border-collapse: collapse;"
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! scope="col" width="60" | year
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! scope="col" width="210" | Japan
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! scope="col" width="240" | America
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! scope="col" width="140" | Europe
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! scope="col" width="140" | others
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! scope="col" width="300" | remark
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|1989.6||[[Ricoh RZ-750|RZ-750]]||[[Ricoh Shotmaster Zoom|Shotmaster Zoom]]|| - ||[[Ricoh TF-900 Zoom|TF-900 Zoom]]||<small>predecessor model with Single-point Active AF & 38-76mm Zoom</small>
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|bgcolor="#cccccc"|'''1991.6'''|| bgcolor="#cccccc" | '''Myport Zoom RZ-800''' || bgcolor="#cccccc" | '''Shotmaster Zoom Super''' || bgcolor="#cccccc" | '''Q-80Z''' || bgcolor="#cccccc" | '''RZ-800''' || bgcolor="#cccccc" |<small>full-upgrade, 5-point Active AF & 38-80mm Zoom</small>
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|bgcolor="#cccccc"| - || bgcolor="#cccccc" | - || bgcolor="#cccccc" | - || bgcolor="#cccccc" | - || bgcolor="#cccccc" | '''RZ-880''' || bgcolor="#cccccc" |<small>RZ-800 with different name</small>
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|1992.6||[[Ricoh Myport Zoom 90|Myport Zoom 90]]||[[Ricoh Shotmaster Tru-zoom|Shotmaster Tru-Zoom]]|| - ||[[Ricoh RZ-900|RZ-900]]||<small>upgrade with 38-90mm Zoom</small>
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| - ||Myport Zoom 90P|| - ||[[Ricoh Q-Super 90Z|Q-Super 90Z]]|| - ||<small>minor upgrade with Swithcable Panorama function</small>
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|1993.11||[[Ricoh Myport Zoom 90PS|Myport Zoom 90PS]]|| - || - || - ||<small>Myport Zoom 90P with different name</small>
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|1994.3||[[Ricoh Myport Super Zoom|Myport Super Zoom]]||[[Ricoh Shotmaster Zoom III P|Shotmaster Zoom III P]]||[[Ricoh Q-105Z|Q-105Z]]||[[Ricoh RZ-1000|RZ-1000]]||<small>full-upgrade with 7-point Passive AF & 38-105 Zoom</small>
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The RZ-800 is an autofocus compact camera for 35mm film, introduced by Ricoh in 1991. It is also known as the RZ-880, Myport Zoom RZ-800, Shotmaster Zoom Super or Q-80Z. One of the most notable improvements on the RZ-800 from the earlier compact cameras was its sophiscated auto focusing system. It has a 5 beam active autofocusing system using over 600 steps with the Spot AF facility. The RZ-800 also has some unique features for a compact camera, such as Super-macro, TV Mode, Soft-flash Mode, and the remote control capabilities.


Specifications

  • Release Date: June 1991
  • Lens: 38 mm f/4.5 - 80 mm f/6.4 zoom lens, 7 elements in 7 groups
  • Focus: 5-point multi-beam active autofocus system, 650 focusing steps with Spot-AF facility
  • Focusing Range: 0.59 m - infinity, Macro Mode focuses at fixed 0.3m.
  • Shutter: Programmed, 1 sec. - 1/400 sec.
  • Film speed range: ISO 64 - 3200 (DX-code system)
  • Flash: G.N. 19 m (ISO 100), Auto / On / Off, Soft Flash, Red-eye reduction
  • Other features: Spot AF, Automatic backlight compensation, TV mode, Super-macro, Remote control socket
  • Power Source: 6V lithium battery (CR-P2)
  • Dimensions: 142 mm x 73.5 mm x 53 mm
  • Weight: 345 g (without battery)


Model Variation and History

year Japan America Europe others remark
1989.6 RZ-750 Shotmaster Zoom - TF-900 Zoom predecessor model with Single-point Active AF & 38-76mm Zoom
1991.6 Myport Zoom RZ-800 Shotmaster Zoom Super Q-80Z RZ-800 full-upgrade, 5-point Active AF & 38-80mm Zoom
- - - - RZ-880 RZ-800 with different name
1992.6 Myport Zoom 90 Shotmaster Tru-Zoom - RZ-900 upgrade with 38-90mm Zoom
- Myport Zoom 90P - Q-Super 90Z - minor upgrade with Swithcable Panorama function
1993.11 Myport Zoom 90PS - - - Myport Zoom 90P with different name
1994.3 Myport Super Zoom Shotmaster Zoom III P Q-105Z RZ-1000 full-upgrade with 7-point Passive AF & 38-105 Zoom


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