Ricoh RZ-735 Any good?

[thereabouts]

Just picked this up for next to nothing (which seems to be the eBay price also).

Anyone got any experience with this, or similar models?

Is it worth even paying for a new battery for this? I don't normally shoot zoom point and clicks, but if it's decent, I might try it out.

 

[farlymac]

Sorry, only one of these I ever had turned up a cropper. It's a good looking model though, with the lens fully retracting into the body to make it more pocket-able. Some photos I've seen that were taken with the RZ-735 looked good. As with all P&S cameras, there is bound to be some quality variation depending on how it was cared for by the previous owner.

PF

 

[thereabouts]

Thanks.

It feels nice and heavy and the lens looks more 'substantial' than with some P&S. I've stuck a battery in it, and it seems to function. I'll give it a test run soon.