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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 | + | |image= http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2906/14369638317_937c7706f7_n.jpg |
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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''', the '''Shotmaster Zoom Super''', the '''Q-80Z''', the '''RZ-880''', and the '''RZ-780 Super'''. One of the most notable improvements on the RZ-800 from earlier compact cameras was its further sophisticated auto focusing system. It has a 5 beam [[autofocus|active autofocusing system]] using over 600 steps with a 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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|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> | |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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− | |<small>(unknown)</small>||[[Ricoh Myport Zoom 90|Myport Zoom 90P]]|| - ||[[Ricoh Q-Super 90Z|Q-Super 90Z]]|| - ||<small>minor upgrade with the addition of | + | |<small>(unknown)</small>||[[Ricoh Myport Zoom 90|Myport Zoom 90P]]|| - ||[[Ricoh Q-Super 90Z|Q-Super 90Z]]|| - ||<small>minor upgrade with the addition of Switchable Panorama function</small> |
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|1993.11||[[Ricoh Myport Zoom 90PS|Myport Zoom 90PS]]|| - || - || - ||<small>Myport Zoom 90P with different name</small> | |1993.11||[[Ricoh Myport Zoom 90PS|Myport Zoom 90PS]]|| - || - || - ||<small>Myport Zoom 90P with different name</small> | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
− | * [http://www.ricoh.co.jp/ | + | * [http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/japan/products/ricoh-filmcamera/cameralist/MP-zoom.html Myport Zoom RZ-800] on [http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/japan/index.html 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] | ||
[[Category: Ricoh|RZ-800]] | [[Category: Ricoh|RZ-800]] | ||
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[[Category: Japanese 35mm autofocus]] | [[Category: Japanese 35mm autofocus]] |
Latest revision as of 05:08, 20 July 2021
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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, the Shotmaster Zoom Super, the Q-80Z, the RZ-880, and the RZ-780 Super. One of the most notable improvements on the RZ-800 from earlier compact cameras was its further sophisticated auto focusing system. It has a 5 beam active autofocusing system using over 600 steps with a 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 |
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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 Switchable 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
- ↑ Release Date from Camera List on Ricoh Official Website
Links
- Myport Zoom RZ-800 on Ricoh official website Camera List (in Japanese)
- RZ-880 manual on Mike Butkus' site