Geotactical Solutions

“From an intelligence analysis point of view, if you can’t tell me where that picture was taken, it doesn’t do me any good. Being able to link a photo to a location on a map is extremely powerful from an analysis perspective.”

It really seems a shame to call the Ricoh Caplio 500SE-M GPS Tactical Digital Camera simply a camera. It is so much more, as you will see, and I have come to think of it as an indispensable tool for anyone who needs to accurately document and communicate the details of their surroundings — in real time, if necessary — to others.

The 500SE is also designed for rugged outdoor use. Forget the padded camera case. This is a professional camera designed to sit on the seat of your truck or helicopter and get regularly dumped on the floor, dropped in the water or mud, and keep on working. The sample 500SE I used lived up to its reputation as I put it through its paces. I found it easy to use, feature packed, and just downright rugged.