The new Ricoh 500SE is automatic, it’s systematic, it’s hydromatic…

Well, where were we? Oh yes, it’s a waterproof, ruggedised 8MP digital camera with Bluetooth, Wifi and GPS all built in - how cool is that? I don’t know how well - or even if - it will work with the Seagate DAVE since neither product has been released yet but I do like the idea of having a hard drive getting the photos directly from the camera.

I also like the idea of the photos being automatically geotagged for reference - you can do it now with various bits of software and hardware but having the photos fall out of the camera already location encoded is a really nice idea.

Other highlights include a design that’s optimised for use wearing gloves - clearly Ricoh are aiming this at people who expect to be taking photos in all weather - and the now ubiquitous video mode.

Last update: 05-09-2007 16:25