The previously rumored Ricoh WG-50 waterproof and shockproof compact camera is now officially announced (available in black and orange). The US price is $276.95. The full press release can be found here.
Here are some of the features of the new camera:
- RICOH’s WG-30W is adventure proof and suitable for almost any environment.
- Waterproof to 39 feet – perfect for use when submerged.
- Shockproof, ruggedized design protects from drops up to 5 feet.
- Crushproof construction withstands weights up to 220 LBF (pound-force).
- Coldproof to sub-freezing temps of minus 10 degrees C (14°F).
- Coldproof to sub-freezing temps of minus 10 degrees C (14°F).
- Dustproof design protects the camera from dry, dusty environments.
- 16 megapixel backlit CMOS sensor offers plenty of image detail.
- Wide angle 5X internal optical zoom lens (28-140mm equivalent) provides versatile capture of subjects near or far.
- Large 2.7 inch LCD features 230,000 dots and wide angle viewingwith anti-reflective coating.
- Enhanced Digital Microscope mode uses 6 macro LEDs for perfect focus and smooth, even lighting. Instant Illmination Enhance feature.
- Capture video in widescreen 1080p HD at 30 frames per second.
- Wi-Fi connection to support remote operation using smartphones.
- Pixel Track and Digital Shake Reduction ensure sharp, blur-free images.
- Capture perfect portraits with fast Face Detection technology, Smile Capture, and Blink Detection.
- Take pictures remotely using an optional PENTAX infrared remote control.
Additional information available at ricoh-imaging.com.
