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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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The '''RZ-800''' is an autofocus [[compact camera]] for [[35mm film]], introduced by [[Ricoh]] in 1991. It is also known as the '''Myport Zoom RZ-800''', '''Shotmaster Zoom Super''', '''Q-80Z''', '''RZ-880''', and '''RZ-780 Super'''. One of the most notable improvements on the RZ-800 from earlier compact cameras was its further 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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* '''Dimensions:''' 142 mm x 73.5 mm x 53 mm  
 
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* '''Weight:''' 345 g (without battery)
 
* '''Weight:''' 345 g (without battery)
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==Model Variation and History==
 
==Model Variation and History==
  
 
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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>
 
|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="#eeeeee"|1992.5||bgcolor="#eeeeee"| - ||bgcolor="#eeeeee"| - ||bgcolor="#eeeeee"| - ||bgcolor="#eeeeee"|[[Ricoh RZ-780|RZ-780]]||bgcolor="#eeeeee"|<small>cheap edition without Panorama kit</small>
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|bgcolor="#eeeeee"|1992.5||bgcolor="#eeeeee"| - ||bgcolor="#eeeeee"| - ||bgcolor="#eeeeee"| - ||bgcolor="#eeeeee"|[[Ricoh RZ-780|RZ-780]]||bgcolor="#eeeeee"|<small>cheap edition with simplified body design, without Panorama kit</small>
 
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==Notes==
 
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==Links==
 
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* [http://www.ricoh.co.jp/camera/cameralist/MP-zoom.html Myport Zoom RZ-800] on [http://www.ricoh.co.jp/ Ricoh official website] (in Japanese)
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* [http://www.ricoh.co.jp/camera/cameralist/MP-zoom.html Myport Zoom RZ-800] on [http://www.ricoh.co.jp/ Ricoh official website] Camera List (in Japanese)
 
* [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ricoh/ricoh_rz-880/ricoh_rz-880-splash.htm ''RZ-880'' manual] on [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Mike Butkus' site]
 
* [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ricoh/ricoh_rz-880/ricoh_rz-880-splash.htm ''RZ-880'' manual] on [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Mike Butkus' site]
  

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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 Myport Zoom RZ-800, Shotmaster Zoom Super, Q-80Z, RZ-880, and RZ-780 Super. One of the most notable improvements on the RZ-800 from earlier compact cameras was its further 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[1] 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
1992.5 - - - RZ-780 cheap edition with simplified body design, without Panorama kit
(unknown) - - - RZ-880 RZ-800 with different name
(unknown) - - - RZ-780 Super RZ-800 with different name
1992.6 Myport Zoom 90 Shotmaster Tru-Zoom - RZ-900 upgrade with 38-90mm Zoom
(unknown) Myport Zoom 90P - Q-Super 90Z - minor upgrade with the addition of 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


Notes

  1. ↑ Release Date from Camera List on Ricoh Official Website


Links

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