RICOH 500-SE GPS-READY DIGITAL CAMERA Capture location data with your images The complete geo-imaging solution
Ricoh understands the needs of the GIS professional. The 500SE provides the definitive streamlined process to integrate quality images into mapping software applications.
Automatically embeds 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
Simplifies workflow and overcomes burdens of traditional methods
Camera Specifications The 500SE is a state-of-the-art digital camera with robust features to meet and exceed the demand of todays digital photographer
New ruggedized waterproof and shock resistant design
8.0 Mega pixel CCD and ultra rapid shutter response
Improved user interface over the Ricoh Pro G3
3X optical zoom with image stabilization
Native wide-angle 28mm lens
Large 2.5" LCD screen
Optimised for GIS Integration The 500SE's powerful feature-set provides a host of GIS solutions to ensure any workflow requirements are easily met
Built-in bluetooth 2.0 or ultra high-speed 802.11 WiFi b/g
Receives NMEA data from any bluetooth GPS device
Transfers images to devices via bluetooth or WiFi
Geo-codes images & videos as they are captured
On-board "data-dictionary" for attributing images
Track-log and voice sound annotation
SE-1 GPS Module for the 500SE Camera Ricoh's optional GPS module provides a "stand-alone" rugged solution for geo-imaging workflows. The SE-1 GPS module fastens to the 500SE digital camera to provide an integrated all-in-one geo-imaging device. The module utilizes state-of -the-art components to provide optimal reception and accuracy in all outdoor environments.
Precision SiRF Star III, WAAS/EGNOS enabled
Helix antenna for optimal reception (internal)
Low power chip-set and fast TTFF
Position accuracy 1-5 metres, 2D RMS, WAAS enabled
Acquisition Time
hot start - 1 second (average)
warm start - 38 second (average)
cold start - 42 second (average)
Ruggedized and weather proof
Easily attaches to 500SE
Patch antenna - via external antenna port
SE-3 GPS Module - Digital Compass Enabled for the 500SE Camera Ricoh's optional GPS module with digital compass provides a "stand-alone" rugged solution for geo-imaging workflows. The SE-3 is a dedicated GPS module enabled with a digital compass that fastens to the 500SE digital camera to provide an integrated all-in-one geo-imaging device. The module utilizes state-of -the-art components to provide optimal reception and accuracy in all outdoor environments.
Embeds GPS coordinates and direction with captured images and video. Seamless transfer of pictures and data to mapping software. Rugged field-ready Geo-imaging solution. Superior resolution and ease of use.
GPS
Precision SiRF Star III, WAAS/EGNOS enabled
20 Channels; all in view tracking
Low power chip-set and fast TTFF
Position accuracy 1-5 metres, 2D RMS, WAAS enabled
Acquisition Time (average)
1 second Hot Start
38 second Warm Start
42 second Cold Start
Internal Antenna - Active Geohelix antenna
External Antenna - optional Patch antenna - via port
Compass
Heading Accuracy
+/-3° (on average) at level
+/-5° (on average) at +/-15° tilt
Tilt Range +/-80° from horizontal
Accuracy +/-3
Ruggedized and weather proof
Easily attaches to 500SE
GPS Photo Link Software Optional GPS-Photo Link software brings all the information together into ArcView or html. The software watermarks and maps photos and creates html web sites and shape files that can be used by ESRI's ArcGIS®. A special ArcGIS plug-in allows users to process photos from within ArcGIS applications - no need to open up a separate program. ESRI shape files showing the location for each photo are automatically created. ESRI ArcView extension for hot linking shape files to images.
Geolocate your photos with the Ricoh 500SE digital camera with onboard Bluetooth and/or WiFi capabilities to accespt NMEA GPS information as well as wirelessly send your images to any enabled device. Whether you use your own Bluetooth enabled GPS or the optional SE-1 attached GPS device, you can map your photos by running the optional GPS-Photo Link software. Download trial version of GPS-Photo Link Software
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