Ricoh – Pentax WG-8 Digital Camera – Green

Ricoh PENTAX WG-8 Digital Camera (Green)

Capture scenes confidently in extreme weather or rugged conditions with the green PENTAX WG-8 Digital Camera from Ricoh. Boasting the deepest operating depth in its WG series, the WG-8 is waterproof up to 65.6 feet and dustproof to IPX6 standards. It withstands temperatures as low as 14°F and offers user-friendly design with a host of convenient features for seamless camera operation. Equipped with a built-in ring light, 5x optical zoom, 4K-resolution video capability, and more, it ensures versatile and reliable performance in challenging environments.

Key Features of the Ricoh PENTAX WG-8 Digital Camera
20MP BSI CMOS Sensor
5x Optical Zoom Lens
28-140mm (Full-Frame Equivalent)
Built-In Six-LED Ring Light
Dust, Crush, Shock, Freeze & Waterproof
3″ 1.04m-Dot LCD Monitor
ISO: 125-6400
Advanced GPS & Built-In Digital Compass
Webcam Function for Live Streaming
4K Movie Recording in H.264
20MP BSI CMOS Sensor | 4K Video and Movie SR+

The WG-8 delivers crisp 20MP images with low noise, utilizing a back-illuminated CMOS image sensor that supports sensitivities up to ISO 6400. It offers 4K-resolution movie recording in H.264 format, enabling high-quality extended movie clips at 30fps. Featuring Movie Shake Reduction mode and Movie SR+ mode, it provides shake reduction equivalent to using a gimbal for smooth video capture.

5x Optical Zoom Lens and LED Ring Light

The 5x optical zoom lens offers a versatile angle of view from 5mm to 25mm, equivalent to approximately 28mm to 140mm in full-frame terms. It features a minimum focusing distance of 1cm, enabling ultra-close macro photography.

Encircling the lens barrel is a six-LED ring light, enhancing clarity and sharpness in low-light settings. The light intensity can be easily adjusted to suit different shooting conditions.

Extreme Durability
Waterproof and submersible to depths up to 65.6′
Shockproof against drops from heights up to 6.8′
Dustproof equivalence of IPX6
Resistant to temperatures as low as 14°F
Crushproof against weights up to 100kgfMORE MORE MORE
Advanced GPS and Built-In Compass

The WG-8 features a GPS module that automatically logs position and travel data onto captured images. It receives signals from GLONASS and U.S. GPS satellites, allowing imprinting of GPS data, directional information, and UTC timestamps on the lower right corner of photos.

Webcam Support for Live Streaming

Transform the WG-8 into a webcam by switching to UVC mode, connecting it to your computer via USB cable, and streaming Full HD video at 30fps.

3″ 1.04m-Dot LCD Monitor

The WG-8 features a high-resolution 3-inch 1.04m-dot LCD monitor, offering wide-angle viewing. It includes an antireflection coating to reduce glare, ensuring clearer visibility even in bright sunlight. The Outdoor View setting allows adjustment of the monitor’s brightness for optimal visibility in various outdoor conditions.

Warranty

Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty

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