Ricoh PENTAX WG-8 Green
Category: Point & Shoot Cameras
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An all-weather digital compact camera highly dependable in harsh conditionsThe PENTAX WG-8 features a solid, airtight body designed to withstand extreme conditions. It is waterproof to a depth of 20 meters for up to two hours of continuous underwater operation*1, dustproof against dirt and dust*2, shockproof from falls up to 2.1 meters*3, crushproof against weights up to 100 kgf (kilogram force)*4, and cold-resistant to temperatures as low as -10°C*5. This rugged construction ensures the WG-8 performs superbly and reliably in harsh environments, such as snow-covered mountains and underwater. *1 Equivalent to IPX8 or JIS Class 8. *2 Equivalent to IPX6 or JIS Class 6. *3 Measured using RICOH IMAGING-original testing standards, including a drop from a height of 2.1 meters onto a surface of 5 cm-thick plywood, with the camera’s power on, conforming to Method 516-5-Shock of the MIL-Standard 810F. *4 Measured using RICOH IMAGING-original testing standards. *5 The number of images that can be captured may be lower when the camera is operated at lower temperatures. |
Sharp, high-resolution images with approximately 20 effective megapixels and low-noise, high-dynamic-range characteristicsThe WG-8 combines a state-of-the-art back-illuminated CMOS image sensor with approximately 20 effective megapixels and outstanding light-receiving efficiency with a high-performance imaging engine to deliver high-resolution, low-noise images that maintain excellent quality even when cropped and enlarged. Housed in its compact, lightweight body is a five-times optical zoom lens with an angle-of-view coverage from 5mm to 25mm (equivalent to approximately 28mm to 140mm in the 35mm format), making it versatile for a wide range of applications, from wide-angle shots of sweeping landscapes to telephoto shots of distant subjects. |
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4K-resolution movie recording & Webcam FunctionThe WG-8 supports 4K-resolution movie recording at 3840 x 2160 pixels.* Alongside the conventional Movie SR (Shake Reduction) mode, it features Movie SR+ mode in both HD and Full HD recording modes to ensure smooth, flawless clips without camera shake or distortion. *The maximum recording length or file size for a single movie is 25 minutes or 4GB. |
Outdoor-friendly design, providing easy operation even with a gloved handThe WG-8 is engineered for swift and flawless operation, even in harsh conditions. Its solid body, constructed from high-rigidity aluminum panels, allows for easy mode switching with a simple turn of the mode dial, while the vertical zoom button simplifies zooming. The widely spaced control buttons on the back panel ensure easy operation, even with gloved hands. |
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3.0-inch LCD monitor with Outdoor View Setting for easy viewing during outdoor shootingThe WG-8 is equipped with a large, high-resolution 3.0-inch LCD monitor (3:2 proportions and approximately 1,040,000 dots). The advanced AR (Anti-Reflection) coating has been applied to its protective cover to minimize annoying glare and reflections during outdoor shooting. To optimize the visibility of the on-screen image, it also features the Outdoor View Setting function, which lets you adjust the monitor’s brightness to a desired level (±2 steps) according to changes in ambient lighting conditions. |
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