Aside from the Ricoh R8, the Japanese company has also announced the Ricoh R50 10-megapixel digital camera with 5x optical zoom. This compact digital camera measures only 97.3(W)×56.3(H)×23.4(D) mm and has a 36-180mm focal range. It boasts a Sequential shots mode which allows you to take successive shots at one single push of a button as well as a video clip recording mode. What's great about it, though, is that it has 15 different scene functions which lets even the most beginner of beginners take great shots. Here are those functions:

• The sports function captures the split-second movement of a fast-moving subject.
• The cosmetic function can be used to enhance the skin tones of the subject.
• The still image with audio function allows a voice memo to be attached to a still image.
• The portrait function enhances the three-dimensional feel of the subject by blurring the background. (With face chaser function)
• The night view portrait function enables the user to enhance the subject while retaining the background night scenery.
• The lamp function enables photograph in low-light conditions.
• The best shot function allows 4 successive still images to be captured as the exposure changes.
• Monochrome and sepia functions give photographs a nostalgic feel, and other functions.