New Ricoh WG 4 Waterproof Camera Announced
For all enquires on the Ricoh WG-4 please call us on 02 8021 3444 or send an email to sales@camera-warehouse.com.au
***Stock is due end of March 2014, We are taking pre-orders now:
Ricoh WG-4 (non GPS)
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
With over 20 years of experience in pioneering the design and development of adventure-ready cameras,
Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation (Ricoh Imaging) is pleased to introduce the Ricoh WG-4 series of rugged
compact cameras and new modular mounting system. Taking usability and flexibility to the next level,
the Ricoh WG-4 series of cameras and its versatile mounting accessories outfit even the most extreme
adventurers with an action-ready system that is primed for the most inclement weather conditions and thrilling adventures.
Building on the outstanding ergonomics and sturdy design the WG series is known for, the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and WG-4
offer consumers a form factor ideal for the rough-and-tumble lifestyle of any explorer. When combined with the
new WG mounting accessories, adventures become hands-free; extending the ability to capture action from new
perspectives and vantage points ensuring that the once-in-a-lifetime shot is never missed.
Consisting of a camera base which uses a flexible ball and socket system, these new mounting accessories
maintain compatibility with three new mounts; an adhesive camera mount, handlebar camera mount and suction cup camera mount.
“As the 17th generation in our lineup of ruggedized compact cameras, the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and WG-4 represent the culmination
of years of experience in manufacturing products that can withstand the elements,” said Jim Malcolm, Executive Vice President,
Ricoh Imaging. “Using our expertise in the category, Ricoh Imaging has developed an adaptable mounting solution that continues
to build our offering for the active photographer while delivering on consumer demand.”
Inside its rugged body, the Ricoh WG-4 series houses a variety of photographic tools to bring inspired adventure to life!
Advanced shooting modes like HDR mode produce beautifully accurate scenery depicted true to memory, while Slow-Motion Video
captures and enhances even the quickest action with details regular video can miss. Other user-friendly features include
Panoramic mode and Digital Microscope mode, which uses six LED lights to focus on subjects as close as one centimeter from
the lens bringing tiny worlds to life.
Much like Ricoh Imaging’s popular line of PENTAX DSLRs, the Ricoh WG-4 series now provides enhanced flexibility and creative
control with the inclusion of USER and Shutter Priority modes. The newly-incorporated USER mode enables quick recall of frequently
used settings while the shutter priority mode allows the photographer to obtain the desired creative effect by setting the shutter
speed and allowing the camera to adjust the aperture and ISO for the optimum exposure.
Continuing the rugged heritage of the WG series of cameras, the Ricoh WG-4 and WG-4 GPS are waterproof to 45 feet, shockproof
from drops of up to 6.6 feet, cold proof to 14 degrees Fahrenheit and crushproof, withstanding up to 220 foot-pounds of force.
In addition, the Ricoh WG-4 series features a 16-megapixel CMOS sensor and a thoughtfully designed folded optical 4X zoom lens,
enabling its pocketability while also ensuring its optics are not exposed dust and moisture like those of a protruding lens barrel.
Finally, the adventure-prone explorer need not worry about blurry images. Thanks to the WG-4’s fast F2.0 maximum aperture and dual
shake reduction system, which combines an image-sensor-shift-type SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism with a Digital SR mode, to guarantee clear,
