Ricoh RDC-1 (1995)
Ricoh’s first digital camera, the RDC-1, which debuted in 1995 for a hefty $1,700, came with a handful of firsts for digital imaging, including the ability to record very small and very short digital videos. Its 0.41MP sensor was decent for the time, but the digital camera’s biggest selling point was a modular design with a proprietary mount on one side allowing the RDC-1’s capabilities to be expanded with everything from a larger battery to a swiveling LCD display, clipped onto its side.
