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The 500SE GPS-ready Digital Camera

Ricoh understands the needs of the GIS professional. The 500SE provides the definitive streamlined process to integrate quality images into mapping software applications. From the flood waters of New Orleans to the sands of Iraq, the Ricoh Geo-imaging solution has passed the test of time in the most demanding of conditions.

Ricoh USA 500SE GPS-Ready Digital Camera Ricoh 500SE Accessories

Accessories Included

  1. USB Cable
  2. CD-ROM
  3. Neck Strap
  4. Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery: DB-43
  5. Battery Charger: BJ-2e
  6. Instruction Manuals (Camera, Introduction)*, Warranty Card
    *Software manual supplied on CD-ROM

About the Geo-Imaging Camera Solution

  • Automatically embeds data GPS coordinates with captured images

  • Seamless transfer of pictures and data to mapping software

  • Rugged field-ready Geo-imaging solution

  • Superior resolution and ease of use

  • About the 500SE Camera

Benefits

  • Simplifies workflow and overcomes burdens of traditional methods

Using the Geo-Imaging Camera Solution

  • Geo-codes images as they are captured

  • Automatically stores GPS coordinates in the image EXIF header

  • Additional meta-data can be associated with captured images through a user-configurable menu system on the camera

  • Allows image imprinting with GPS coordinates and any associated data

  • Upload images, coordinates and captured data directly from the camera

  • Geo-coded images can be sent to a PC running ArcMap® where a plug-in tool extracts GPS data from images and generates standard ESRI "shape" layer files

  • Images plus associated meta data are automatically linked to mapped points based on their GPS location

Implementing this Solution

  • Use as a single unit solution using built-in GPS or in conjunction with external GPS devices via Bluetooth

  • For greater precision of accuracy, the 500SE can receive NMEA data wirelessly from Bluetooth enabled GPS devices

  • Sends images, or file names of images, wirelessly to a Bluetooth enabled PDA

  • For additional telemetry, such as laser range finders, the 500SE is able to support two Bluetooth devices simultaneously

Major Specifications

CCD Effective 8.13 million pixels (8.30 million square pixels), 1/1.8-inch primary-color CCD
Lens Focal length f: 5.8-17.4mm (equivalent to 28-85mm for 35mm film cameras), Step-zoom intervals: 4 steps (28mm, 3 5mm, 50mm, 85mm), Aperture F: 2.5(W)-4.3(T)
Recording Media SD Memory Card™ (3.3V 32/64/128/256/512MB/1GB), Multi Media Card, Built-in Memory 26MB
Recording Mode Still mode (Continuous, S-Continuous, M-Continuous), Scene mode (High-sensitivity, Fire, Skew Correction, Text, Zoom Macro), Motion mode, Sound mode
LCD Monitor 2.5" translucent amorphous silicon TFT LCD (approx. 153,000 pixels)
Dimensions (WxDxH) 133.0 x 78.5 x 74.0mm (excluding projections)
Weight Approx. 430g (excluding battery, SD memory card, hand strap), Accessories (battery, handstrap) approx. 50g
Power Source Rechargeable battery (DB-43) x 1, AA battery x 2, AC adaptor (AC-4d)
Bluetooth Specifications Communication scheme: Bluetooth® standard version 2.0+EDR, Output: Bluetooth® standard Power Class 2 supported Bluetooth® profiles: BIP, OPP, SPP
Wireless LAN Specifications Interface standard: IEEE802.11b/g Security: WEP (64/128 bit), WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES), WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES)

Camera Shake Blur Reduction
The 500SE reduces camera shake blur by combining high ISO settings with fast shutter speeds. Now you can shoot with greater confidence in dark situations.

Powerful Built-in Flash
The built-in flash unit allows clearer shooting in a wider range of situations. Its powerful illumination extends 10 meters in wide-angle shots and 6.5 meters in telephoto shots.

Large, Easy-to-view 2.5-inch LCD Screen
The large LCD screen features an anti-reflection coating to preserve screen readability in high ambient light environments. You can easily adjust screen brightness to optimize image clarity. There is also an optical viewfinder, so you can use whichever is right for the situation, for more reliable photography.

Wide Coverage with 28mm Wide-angle Zoom Lens
Ricoh's 28mm wide-angle zoom lens can capture larger areas than the 35mm lenses of conventional digital cameras. When there is limited space to maneuver, you can more easily capture an entire building or construction site with the 500SE.

Vivid 1cm Macro Photography
Capture subjects as close as 1cm away in the macro wide-angle mode or 10cm away in the tele-macro mode. The built-in flash unit illuminates subjects as close as 20cm from the camera.

Large Buttons and Dials
All buttons and dials are large enough to ensure you can easily operate the camera even when wearing gloves.

Memo Function for More Convenient Data Management
Keep memos as part of your photo information. Memos are particularly handy for distinguishing numerous similar photographs and can dramatically heighten management efficiency.

Barcode Memo Function for Temporary Memos
Keep memos as part of your photo information. Memos are particularly handy for distinguishing numerous similar photographs and can dramatically heighten management efficiency.

SE-1 GPS Module
The SE-1 is a dedicated GPS module for RICOH 500SE Digital Cameras to provide an integrated Geo-Imaging Solution.

Download the SE-1 GPS Module Datasheet (PDF).

SE-3 GPS Module
The SE-3 is a dedicated GPS module enabled with a digital compass for RICOH 500SE Digital Cameras to provide an integrated Geo-Imaging Solution.

Download the SE-3 GPS Module Datasheet (PDF).

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