Category Archives: Ricoh action cameras

The new Pentax WG-1000 and WG-8 cameras are already available for pre-order in the UK

By admin | Published: June 6, 2024

The new Pentax WG-1000 and WG-8 cameras are already available for pre-order in the UK: Pentax WG-1000 Pentax WG-8

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Ricoh announced two new waterproof adventure cameras (Pentax WG-1000 and WG-8)

By admin | Published: June 5, 2024

Ricoh Imaging announced two new WG series waterproof digital compact cameras (pre-orders will open soon at Adorama, B&H Photo, and Amazon): Pentax WG-1000 The Pentax WG-1000 is an entry-level model 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 […]

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The new Pentax WG-90 waterproof shock-resistant digital compact camera is now available for pre-order

By admin | Published: January 22, 2024

The new Pentax WG-90 waterproof shock-resistant digital compact camera is now available for pre-order at B&H Photo (coming soon to Amazon as well). Additional information:

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Ricoh announced a new Pentax WG-90 waterproof shock-resistant digital compact camera

By admin | Published: November 14, 2023

    Ricoh Imaging announced a new Pentax WG-90 all-weather, rugged, waterproof, shock-resistant digital compact camera. Please note that in the past this adventure camera line was under the Ricoh brand and is now being sold under the Pentax brand. The Pentax WG-90 will start shipping in early 2024. Pre-orders are not open yet (check […]

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The Ricoh WG-80 waterproof camera is out of production

By admin | Published: October 25, 2023

The Ricoh WG-80 waterproof camera is out of production and some stores in Japan are already out of stock (the camera is still available in the US):

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The Ricoh WG-7 waterproof camera is out of production

By admin | Published: September 4, 2023

The Ricoh WG-7 waterproof camera is out of production and some stores in Japan are already out of stock (the WG-7 camera was announced only in Japan):

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Ricoh Japan announced a price increase coming on October 1st

By admin | Published: September 4, 2022

Ricoh Japan announced a new price increase that impacts several compact cameras and accessories (see table above). The price increase will take effect on October 3, 2022. I assume the price will impact other countries as well. Almost all photo companies announced price increases this year (Nikon, Canon, Sony, Sony again, Leica, TTartisan, Tokina, OM, and Zeiss). Here is the translated text of […]

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