New cameras offer consumers entry-level and
top-of-the-line options in all-weather adventure cameras from
Ricoh
PARSIPPANY, N.J., June 5, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation today announced
it has expanded its lineup of waterproof, digital compact cameras
with two new models: the entry-level PENTAX WG-1000 and
top-of-the-line PENTAX WG-8. The newest additions to the WG series
of all-weather adventure cameras both feature a rugged chassis,
plus the waterproof, dustproof and shock-resistant features the
series is known for.
| The PENTAX WG-1000 |
The WG-1000 is designed for casual underwater photography to a
depth of 49.2 feet (15 meters) for up to one hour of continuous
operation. Lightweight yet rugged, the new camera is also well
suited for a range of land-based activities – it is dustproof
against dirt and stains and shockproof against a fall from a height
of 6.5 feet (2 meters). It comes equipped with a carabiner strap
for carrying convenience and a protective jacket to shield the
camera body from scratches.
The WG-1000 features a four-times optical zoom lens with a
focal-length coverage from 4.9 mm to 19.6mm (equivalent to
approximately 27mm to 108mm in the 35mm format). When coupled with
its Digital Zoom function, the camera's zoom range can be extended
by approximately 24 times for high-magnification zoom photography.
Its back-illuminated, 16.35-megapixel CMOS image sensor delivers
sharp, clear, high-resolution images, even at a super-high
sensitivity of ISO 3200.
Available in gray or olive, the WG-1000 offers seven image
capture modes and a variety of color modes, enabling users to
enhance their images based on their shooting environment and add
their own personal aesthetic to the finished photos. The color
modes include conventional Black and White and Sepia modes, as well
as more creative options like Japan Style, which enhances bluish
hues; Italian Style, which enhances greenish hues; and French
Style, which enhances reddish hues.
|The PENTAX WG-8 |
Developed to be the toughest of the PENTAX WG series, the WG-8
boasts outstanding waterproof, shockproof and cold-resistant
performance. This top-of-the-line model is waterproof to a depth of
65.6 feet (20 meters), shockproof against a fall from heights of
6.8 feet (2.1 meters), and able to operate in temperatures as low
as 14°F (-10°C). Even in demanding conditions, it captures
super-high-resolution still images of approximately 20 effective
megapixels and high-quality 4K-resolution movie clips.
The WG-8 features a five-times optical zoom lens with
focal-length coverage from 5mm to 25mm (equivalent to approximately
28mm to 140mm in the 35mm format). The lens's minimum focusing
distance of one centimeter allows the user to capture a wide range
of images, from eye-catching close-ups to sweeping landscapes. Its
Intelligent Zoom function extends the zoom range by approximately
40.5 times without compromising image quality.
The WG-8 has a host of advanced features and user-friendly
functions, including a multi-application ring light, ideal for
close-up macro photography, and web camera capability when
connected to a computer for live-streaming of high-quality,
high-resolution images. Its heavy-duty construction ensures that
the WG-8 performs superbly and dependably in harsh, demanding
outdoor conditions and on worksites.
Available in black or green, the WG-8 effectively replaces the
current-model RICOH WG-6 camera as the premium offering in the
product line.
| Pricing and Availability |
The WG-1000 will be
available mid-July at www.us.ricoh-imaging.com as well as at Ricoh
Imaging-authorized retail outlets nationwide for a manufacturer's
suggested retail price of $229.95
The WG-8 will be available late July at
www.us.ricoh-imaging.com as well as at Ricoh Imaging-authorized
retail outlets nationwide for a manufacturer's suggested retail
price of $399.95.
| About Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation
|
Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation is a subsidiary of
Ricoh Company Ltd., a global technology company specializing in
office imaging equipment, production print solutions, document
management systems and IT services. Headquartered in
Tokyo, Ricoh Company Ltd. is part
of Ricoh Group, which operates in about 200 countries and
regions.
The company operating now as Ricoh Company Ltd. was originally
founded in 1919, under the name Asahi Optical Joint Stock Co. and
launched its first SLR camera in the 1950s under the PENTAX name.
Today, the company continues to produce the heritage-rich,
award-winning line of PENTAX DSLR cameras, lenses and sport optics
equipment as well as Ricoh's offering of stylish and compact
digital cameras, known for their wide-ranging, rich set of
features.
For further information, please visit
www.us.ricoh-imaging.com
© 2024 Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation. All rights
reserved. All referenced product names are the trademarks of their
respective companies.
For More Information, Contact:
Stephannie Depa
Breakaway Communications for Ricoh Imaging
+1 530-864-0136 – mobile
sdepa@breakawaycom.com
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