The WG-6 is Ricoh`s latest `top-of-the-line` waterproof camera, offering a 20MP, 1/2.3` BSI-CMOS sensor, 28-140mm F3.5-5.5 lens and a built-in macro ring light. The WG-6 is waterproof to 20m/65ft, shockproof from 2.1m/6.5ft and functional down to -10°C/+14°F.
The WG-6 has a built-in GPS and electronic compass, a 3` (non-touch) LCD, remote control receivers on the front and back and a USB-C socket. It`s also capable of capturing 4K/30 video. The WG-6 does not have optical image stabilization, and wireless connectivity is only available by using optional FlashAir SD cards.
The camera will be on the market shortly for $399. Available colors include orange and black.
The G900 is a more rugged version of the WG-6 and is designed for industrial applications. In addition to being water, dust, and drop-resistant, it`s also crushproof to 100kgf/220lbf and chemical-resistant (to which ones, we do not know).
It also adds text and voice memos, password protection and barcode scanning. The G900 has a whopping 6.5GB of internal memory, as well.
The G900 will be priced at $799.
Press Release
Ricoh Imaging introduces top-of-the-line model in its WG series of ultra-rugged digital compact cameras
Waterproof, shockproof RICOH WG-6 camera packs 20 megapixels and 4K-resolution video functionality in a small and durable package
WEST CALDWELL, NJ, February 21, 2019-Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation today announced the RICOH WG-6, a compact, waterproof and shockproof digital camera that produces super high-resolution photos and 4K video. Equipped with a 5x optical zoom lens with 28mm wide-angle coverage and a large, wide-frame LCD monitor, the new, top-of-the- line model in the rugged WG series makes it easy to capture a range of images - from eye- catching close-ups to sweeping landscapes - in the most extreme conditions.
The RICOH WG-6 adds a host of newly designed features including a multi-application ring light ideal for macro-photogr ...
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