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All-weather camera with a rugged chassis that can be relied on in the harshest conditions.
The toughest of the PENTAX WG series, the WG-8 boasts outstanding waterproof, shockproof, and cold-resistant performance. It is waterproof to a depth of 20 meters, shockproof against a fall from heights of 2.1 meters, and able to operate in temperatures as low as -10°C.
It 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 Its heavy-duty construction ensures that the WG-8 performs superbly and dependably in harsh, demanding outdoor conditions and on worksites.
All-weather camera dependable in demanding outdoor conditions
The PENTAX WG-8 is waterproof to a depth of 20 meters, shockproof against a fall from heights of 2.1 meters, and able to operate in temperatures as low as -10°C. Its heavy-duty construction ensures that the WG-8 performs superbly and dependably in harsh, demanding outdoor conditions and on worksites.
Sharp, high-resolution images with 5X Optical Zoom
Combining a state-of-the-art back-illuminated CMOS image sensor that provides excellent high-sensitivity, low-noise characteristics, and high-speed readout of image data signals, with a high-performance imaging engine, the WG-8 delivers a top sensitivity of ISO 6400 and produces super-high-resolution images of approximately 20 effective megapixels.
The five-times optical zoom lens with focal-length coverage from 5mm to 25mm (equivalent to approximately 28mm to 140mm in the 35mm format), and minimum focusing distance of one centimeter, allows the user to capture a wide range of images, from eye-catching close-ups to sweeping landscapes.
Webcam Function
The WG-8 can be used as a web camera*for real-time streaming of Full HD-resolution video images at 30 frames per second. By combining its macro shooting capability with the built-in Ring Light unit, you can deliver fine-detailed images during online business meetings or private online communications.
*When using a tripod, the optional TE-2 Extension Adapter (available separately) is required to avoid interference with the battery cover.
Worksite-friendly, heavy-duty design
Equipped with a durable, rugged body assuring impeccable protection against water, dust, shock and freeze, the WG-8 is designed to assure a firm hold even with a gloved hand and provide effortless shifting of various modes with a simple turn of the dials.
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An all-weather digital compact camera highly dependable in harsh conditions
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Heavy-duty construction with outstanding protection against water, dust, shock and freeze, perfect for shooting at demanding locations including underwater and in the rain
The PENTAX WG-8’s solid, airtight body is not only waterproof to a depth of 20 meters and for up to two hours of continuous underwater operation*1 and dustproof against dirt and dust*2 but it’s also shockproof against a fall from heights of up to 2.1 meters*3 crushproof against weights of up to 100kgf (kilogram force)*4 and cold-resistant to temperatures as low as -10°C*5 Thanks to this heavy-duty construction, the WG-8 performs superbly and dependably in harsh, demanding locations, such as in the snow-covered mountains and under water.
*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 5cm-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.
Aperture:F5, Shutter speed: 1/125 sec, Exposure compensation: 0.0EV, Sensitivity: ISO 125, White balance: Auto
Photographed by Kiyotaka Kitajima
Sharp, high-resolution images with approximately 20 effective megapixels and low-noise, high-dynamic-range characteristics
The combination of a state-of-the-art back-illuminated CMOS image sensor with approximately 20 effective megapixels and outstanding light receiving efficiency and a high-performance imaging engine mean that the WG-8 can deliver high-resolution, low-noise images that retain excellent resolution even when they are cropped and enlarged.
Within the compact, lightweight body, the WG-8 features 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), covering a wide range of applications from wide-angle shooting of sweeping landscapes to telephoto shooting of distant subjects.
4K-resolution movie recording
The WG-8 provides 4K-resolution movie recording (at 3840 x 2160 pixels).* In addition to the conventional Movie SR (Shake Reduction) mode, it also features the Movie SR+ mode in the HD and Full HD movie recording modes to assure natural, flawless movie clips free of camera shake and distortion.
* The maximum recording length or image size of a single movie file is 25 minutes or 4GB.
4K
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Outdoor-friendly design, providing easy operation even with a gloved hand
The WG-8 is designed for swift, flawless operation even in harsh shooting conditions. Encased in a solid body made from a high-rigidity aluminum panel, it allows you to shift the shooting mode with a simple turn of the mode dial, while the vertical zoom button makes zooming operation easier. The control buttons positioned on its back panel are widely spaced, making it easy to operate them even with a gloved hand.
Designed for comfortable, speedy operation
The WG-8 allows you to change default settings of the Green and ADJ (adjustment) buttons to desired functions (such as exposure compensation in still-image photography, image size, aspect ratio, ISO sensitivity, and white balance). By customizing these settings, you can personalize camera operation and react more swiftly to ever-changing shooting conditions.
The WG-8 also lets you program frequently used shooting modes and/or exposure-compensation settings to the U1 and U2 positions of the mode dial.
3.0-inch LCD monitor with Outdoor View Setting for easy viewing during outdoor shooting
The 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.
The monitor in sunny condition
![Outdoor View -2](https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/twenty_after.jpg)
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Slide the bar to compare (Left: Outdoor View -2, Outdoor view: OFF)
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Advanced GPS functions and built-in digital compass
The WG-8’s built-in GPS module receives signals from GLONASS (Global Navigation Satellite System), as well as ordinary GPS satellites, and automatically records position data and travel log data onto captured images. Since you can synchronize captured images with their position data on a map, or display travel log data on a map, you’ll have more fun during the post-shooting stages.
The WG-8 also lets you imprint GPS data and directional data acquired by the digital compass and UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) on the lower right corner of a captured image.
User-selectable shooting modes to accommodate all types of applications
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A wide range of shooting modes to capture a variety of scenes and subjects
The WG-8 lets you choose the desired shooting mode from 24 options, including: Auto Picture, which automatically detects the type of a scene and selects the most appropriate shooting mode; Underwater and Underwater Movie, which reproduce the natural colors of the underwater world by optimizing white balance to reduce the bluish color cast; and Depth-of-field Composite, which retains sharp focus from the foreground to the background. You can select the mode that best suits your application or subject.
List of shooting modes
Auto Picture / Program / Scene (HDR; Handheld Night Snap; Night Scene; Underwater; Underwater Movie; Landscape; Flower; Portrait; High Sensitivity; Interval; Interval Movie; High Speed Movie; Surf & Snow; Kids; Pet; Sport; Fireworks; Depth-of-field Composite) / Digital Microscope / Movie / CALS
Note: In addition to the shooting modes above, the Green mode is also provided for an instant recall of default settings, with just a push of the button. Two user modes are also provided to save two sets of user-selected camera settings.
Flash Off + Flash On option for two-image consecutive shooting
In the Underwater mode, this creative option comes in handy when shooting underwater creatures. With a single shutter release, the WG-8 captures two images — one without flash and another with flash — to minimize the time and trouble for camera operation and let you concentrate on the image composition.
* Available in Underwater mode.
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A selection of Image Tone modes, identical with those featured in PENTAX digital SLR models
The WG-8 provides five distinctive and creative Image Tone modes to add the desired finishing touch to captured images, depending on the subject or your creative intentions. They include: Vibrant, which applies bright, rich colors; and Slide Film, which creates dynamic, high-contrast images resembling those produced by reversal film.
![WG-8 image tones](https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/image-tones.jpg)
Photo by Kiyotaka Kitajima
List of Image Tone modes
Bright / Natural / Vibrant / Slide Film / Monochrome
An array of creative tools to optimize the fun of picture-taking
Two macro modes
The WG-8 provides a choice of two macro modes: The standard Macro mode lets you capture a close-up image of the small subject from 10 centimeters away, while the 1cm Macro mode lets you close in on the subject to just one centimeter. It also features an Auto Macro mode, which automatically shifts the minimum focusing distance to 10cm without the need for switching to the Macro mode from normal shooting.
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Macro (Left): Focuses on a subject between 10 cm and 60 cm from the lens surface.
1 cm Macro (Right): Focuses on a subject between 1cm and 30 cm from the lens surface.
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High-power, intensity-adjustable Ring Light handy for movie recording and macro shooting
Positioned around the circumference of the lens barrel, the WG-8’s six-LED Ring Light unit not only allows you to adjust the light intensity at nine levels, but it also lets you select the desired set of lights. You can turn all LEDs on to light up the entire scene brightly and evenly to eliminate shadows, or select only the horizontally or vertically aligned ones to illuminate the subject more three-dimensionally and emphasize its contours. The Ring Light unit comes in handy for applications demanding delicate lighting adjustment, such as macro shooting.
Possible to use LEDs as subsidiary light for movie recording.
Ring Light: OFF
Ring Light: ON
Digital Microscope for effortless capture of the microscopic world
The WG-8’s Digital Microscope mode* comes in handy when you want to swiftly switch from normal shooting to macro photography to capture the amazing microscopic world, which is often difficult to observe with the naked eye. The six-LED Ring Light unit allows you to select a faster shutter speed to minimize camera shake.
* When this mode is selected, the image size is fixed at 3M (at 4:3 proportions).
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Creative, flexible processing of captured images
The WG-8’s Ink Rubbing filter allows you to casually save your catches as eye-catching digital images. It also provides other creative filters to process captured images in a unique, artistic way. They are all designed to personalize captured images and add more fun after shooting, by shifting tones, adding special visual effects, dramatizing images, or creating various types of ambience.
List of filters:
Small Face / Ink Rubbing / Digital (B&W, Sepia, Toy Camera, Retro, Color, Extract Color, Color Emphasis, High Contrast, Starburst, Soft, Fish-eye, Brightness, Miniature) / HDR
Copyright Data Imprint setting
Using the WG-8’s watermark (credit notice) function, you can imprint a total of up to 32 letters, numbers and/or symbols on a captured image. It even lets you select the position, size and color (from seven options) of imprinted data.
Other features:
• Face Detection AF & AE to capture as many as 30 faces in focus • Auto Tracking AF • AF assist lamp • Continuous shooting • Burst shooting • Multi-image continuous shooting • Single-image continuous shooting • Auto bracketing • Dynamic Range options • Self-timer • Smile Capture • Blink detection • Self-portrait assist • Remote control (using an optional remote controller)
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Worksite applications
Worksite-friendly, heavy-duty design
Equipped with a durable, rugged body assuring impeccable protection against water, dust, shock and freeze, the WG-8 is designed to assure a firm hold even with a gloved hand, and provide effortless shifting of various modes with a simple turn of the dials.
The lighting-adjustable Ring Light unit comes in handy at poorly illuminated worksites, while the macro modes are useful in recording close-up images of cracks on concrete walls or iron reinforcement bar marks.
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Webcam function
Simply by switching the WG-8 to the UVC (USB Video Class) mode and connecting it to a computer with an USB cable (included as a standard accessory), it can be used as a web camera* for real-time streaming of Full HD-resolution video images at 30 frames per second. By combining its macro shooting capability with the built-in Ring Light unit, you can deliver fine-detailed images during online business meetings or private online communications. You can also use the optical five-times zoom lens to share a distant subject with the audience.
Notes:
• When using a tripod, the optional TE-2 Extension Adapter (available separately) is required to avoid interference with the battery cover.
• The webcam function does not provide audio output. We advise using the computer’s built-in mic for audio communications.
• The image resolution is fixed at Full HD at 30 frames per second.
• The LCD monitor is turned off when used as a web camera.
• Camera settings such as the exposure compensation factor and white balance level are not adjustable.
• The duration of webcam usage may be limited due to the camera’s battery capacity.
• When the Ring Light unit is used for an extended duration, the camera’s power may be automatically turned off to prevent overheating.
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Lens | PENTAX lens, 11 elements in 9 groups (5 aspherical elements) | |
Focal Length | 5 – 25 mm | |
(in 35mm format equivalent) | Approx. 28 – 140mm | |
Maximum Aperture | F3.5(W) – F5.5(T) | |
Zoom | Optical Zoom | 5X |
Digital Zoom | approx. 8.1X | |
Intelligent Zoom | approx. 7X at 10M, approx. 40.5X at 640 (including optical zoom) | |
Motion Blur Reduction | Still | Pixel Track SR Hi-sensitivity anti-shake mode (Digital SR) |
Movie | Movie shake reduction mode (Movie SR、Movie SR+) | |
Focus | Type | 9-point AF, Spot AF, Auto tracking AF |
Focus Range (From lens face) |
Standard: 0.5m – infinity / 1.64ft. – infinity (entire zoom range)
Macro:0.1 – 0.6m / 0.33 – 1.97ft. (entire zoom range) 1cm Macro:0.01 – 0.3m / 0.03 – 0.98ft. (middle zoom position) Infinity-landscape, Pan Focus, Manual Focus: available |
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Number of Effective pixels | Approx. 20 megapixels | |
Image Sensor | 1/2.3″ CMOS | |
Number of Recorded pixels | Still | Size: L(20M)、M(10)、S(5M)、XS(3M)、2M、1M、VGA •( ) in aspect 4:3. • 2M and 1M are available only in the CALS mode. Aspect: 4:3、3:2、1:1 • In the CALS mode, the aspect ratio is fixed to 4:3. |
Movie | 4K, 1920, 1280 | |
Sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity) | AUTO, Manual (ISO 125 – 6400) | |
White Balance | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light(D:Daylight Color, N:Daylight White, W:White Light, L:Warm White), Ring light, Manual | |
Display | Type | 3.0″ (aspect ratio 3:2) LCD, approx. 1040K dots, AR Coating(Cover only) |
Adjustments | Brightness, Outdoor View Setting: ±2 Steps | |
Exposure Control | Metering System | Multi-segment metering, Center-weighted metering, Spot metering |
Exposure Compensation | ± 2EV ( 1/3EV steps) | |
Capture modes | CALS, Auto Picture, Program, Scene (HDR, Handheld Night Snap, Movie, High Speed Movie, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Underwater, Underwater Movie, Interval Shot, Interval Movie, Surf & Snow, Kids, Pet, Sport, Night Scene, Fireworks, Digital SR, Report, Green, Depth of field composition) Digital Microscope | |
Face detection | Face Detection AF&AE is available for all modes up to 30 faces. Smile Capture, Self-portrait Assist, Self-portrait Assist + Smile Capture, Blink Detection | |
Pet detection | Detect up to 1 pet’s face(auto) | |
Playback modes | Slideshow, Image Rotation, Small Face Filter, Ink Rubbing Filter, Digital Filter(B&W / Sepia, Toy Camera, Retro, Color, Extract Color, Color Emphasis, High Contrast, Starburst, Soft, Fish-eye, Brightness, Miniature), HDR Filter, Movie Edit, Red-eye Edit, Resize, Cropping, Image Copy, Protect, Start-up Screen, Recover File, Auto Image Rotation | |
Shutter Speed | 1/4000 – 1/4sec.(Mechanical and electronic shutter), 4sec at most. (Night Scene mode setting) | |
Built-in flash | Modes | Flash-on and Flash-off modes. “Red-eye” compensation function employs a pre-discharge. |
Flash Range | Wide:approx. 0.2 – 5.5m / 0.66 – 18 ft. (ISO Auto) Tele:approx. 0.2 – 3.5m / 0.66 – 11 ft. (ISO Auto) |
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Drive Modes | One shot, Self-timer, Continuous Shooting, Burst Shooting, M Continuous, S Continuous, Remote Control, Auto Bracketing | |
Storage Media | Built-in Memory (approx. 27MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card, FlashAir™ Card |
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Power Source | Rechargeable Battery DB-110, AC Adapter Kit K-AC166(Optional) | |
Battery life | Still*1: approx. 340 shots (Rechargeable Battery) Playback*2: approx. 260 min. (Rechargeable Battery) |
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Interfaces | USB3.0(Type-C), HDMI output terminal(Type D) | |
Waterproof / Dustproof | Equivalent to JIS Class 8 waterproof and JIS Class 6 dustproof capabilities | |
Dimensions | Approx. 118.2 (W)x65.5 (H)x33.1 (D)mm /4.7 (W)x2.6 (H)x1.3 (D) inches (excluding operating and protruding parts) | |
Weight | Approx. 242g / 8.5 oz. (Included dedicated battery and SD memory card),Approx. 215g / 7.6 oz.(Body only) | |
Included Accessories | Rechargeable Battery DB-110, USB Power Adapter, Power Plug, USB Cable I-USB173, Hand Strap, Macro Stand | |
Languages | English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italy, Dutch, Japanese, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkey, Greek, Russian, Thai, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese | |
GPS | GPS, GLONASS GPS display mode: LAT/LON, UTM, MGRS GPS log, GPS lock, GPS time adjustment, GPS data imprint, UTC data imprint |
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Electronic Compass | Compass heading :Cardinal, Degrees, Cardinal/Degrees Declination, Compass data imprint |
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Web Camera | Video output: USB Video Class 1.1 |
*1 Recording capacity shows approximate number of shots recorded during CIPA-compliant testing. Actual performance may vary depending on operating conditions.
*2 According to the result of RICOH in-house testing.
PENTAX WG-8
● Still image (shots)
Still image | |||||||||||||||
20M 4:3 (5184×3888 pixels) |
18M 3:2 (5184×3456 pixels) |
15M 1:1 (3888×3888 pixels) |
10M 4:3 (3648×2736 pixels) |
9M 3:2 (3648×2432 pixels) |
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★★★ | ★★ | ★ | ★★★ | ★★ | ★ | ★★★ | ★★ | ★ | ★★★ | ★★ | ★ | ★★★ | ★★ | ★ | |
Built-in Memory | 3 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 18 | 7 | 13 | 20 |
4GB | 480 | 830 | 1303 | 541 | 932 | 1460 | 637 | 1101 | 1707 | 954 | 1637 | 2525 | 1072 | 1809 | 2818 |
8GB | 936 | 1616 | 2537 | 1053 | 1815 | 2843 | 1242 | 2145 | 3324 | 1858 | 3189 | 4917 | 2088 | 3522 | 5488 |
16GB | 1873 | 3233 | 5075 | 2107 | 3631 | 5687 | 2484 | 4291 | 6648 | 3716 | 6379 | 9834 | 4177 | 7045 | 10977 |
32GB | 3744 | 6463 | 10147 | 4213 | 7259 | 11370 | 4967 | 8579 | 13292 | 7430 | 12753 | 19661 | 8351 | 14085 | 21947 |
64GB | 7756 | 13207 | 20361 | 8726 | 14808 | 23270 | 10180 | 17452 | 27149 | 15271 | 25720 | 40723 | 16851 | 28746 | 44425 |
128GB | 15501 | 26395 | 40692 | 17439 | 29594 | 46505 | 20346 | 34879 | 54256 | 30519 | 51401 | 81384 | 33676 | 57448 | 88783 |
256GB | 30519 | 51401 | 81385 | 34879 | 57448 | 88783 | 40692 | 69758 | 108513 | 61038 | 97662 | 162770 | 65108 | 108513 | 162770 |
512GB | 61010 | 102755 | 162695 | 69726 | 114844 | 177486 | 81347 | 139453 | 216927 | 122021 | 195234 | 325391 | 130156 | 216927 | 325391 |
Still image | ||||||||||||
7M 1:1 (2736×2736 pixels) |
5M 4:3 (2592×1944 pixels) |
4M 3:2 (2592×1728 pixels) |
4M 1:1 (1920×1920 pixels) |
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★★★ | ★★ | ★ | ★★★ | ★★ | ★ | ★★★ | ★★ | ★ | ★★★ | ★★ | ★ | |
Built-in Memory | 9 | 15 | 24 | 11 | 22 | 31 | 13 | 25 | 35 | 15 | 29 | 40 |
4GB | 1262 | 2126 | 3275 | 1616 | 3030 | 4179 | 1809 | 3366 | 4661 | 2164 | 4040 | 5509 |
8GB | 2458 | 4140 | 6378 | 3146 | 5900 | 8138 | 3522 | 6556 | 9077 | 4214 | 7867 | 10728 |
16GB | 4917 | 8281 | 12758 | 6294 | 11801 | 16277 | 7045 | 13112 | 18155 | 8429 | 15735 | 21456 |
32GB | 9830 | 16556 | 25506 | 12583 | 23593 | 32542 | 14085 | 26214 | 36297 | 16852 | 31457 | 42896 |
64GB | 20361 | 32578 | 48868 | 25720 | 48868 | 61085 | 28746 | 54298 | 69811 | 34905 | 61085 | 81447 |
128GB | 40692 | 65107 | 97661 | 51401 | 97661 | 122077 | 57448 | 108513 | 139517 | 69758 | 122077 | 162769 |
256GB | 81385 | 122077 | 195324 | 97662 | 195324 | 244155 | 108513 | 195324 | 244155 | 139517 | 244155 | 325541 |
512GB | 162695 | 244043 | 390469 | 195234 | 390469 | 488087 | 216927 | 390469 | 488087 | 278907 | 488087 | 650783 |
Still image | ||||||||||||||||||
3M 4:3 (2048×1536 pixels) |
3M 3:2 (2048×1368 pixels) |
2M 1:1 (1440×1440 pixels) |
2M 4:3 (1600×1200 pixels) *CALS Mode Only |
1M 4:3 (1280×960 pixels) *CALS Mode Only |
VGA 4:3 (640×480 pixels) |
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★★★ | ★★ | ★ | ★★★ | ★★ | ★ | ★★★ | ★★ | ★ | ★★★ | ★★ | ★ | ★★★ | ★★ | ★ | ★★★ | ★★ | ★ | |
Built-in Memory | 18 | 34 | 45 | 20 | 37 | 51 | 27 | 48 | 63 | 28 | 51 | 66 | 35 | 59 | 77 | 137 | 223 | 297 |
4GB | 2473 | 4661 | 6060 | 2754 | 5050 | 6733 | 3673 | 6379 | 8657 | 3910 | 6733 | 8657 | 4661 | 8080 | 10100 | 17315 | 30302 | 40403 |
8GB | 4816 | 9077 | 11801 | 5364 | 9834 | 13112 | 7152 | 12422 | 16858 | 7613 | 13112 | 16858 | 9077 | 15734 | 19668 | 33717 | 59005 | 78673 |
16GB | 9633 | 18155 | 23602 | 10728 | 19668 | 26225 | 14304 | 24844 | 33718 | 15227 | 26225 | 33718 | 18155 | 31470 | 39337 | 67436 | 118013 | 157351 |
32GB | 19259 | 36297 | 47186 | 21448 | 39322 | 52429 | 28597 | 49670 | 67409 | 30443 | 52429 | 67409 | 36297 | 62915 | 78644 | 134819 | 235933 | 314577 |
64GB | 37591 | 69811 | 97736 | 44425 | 69811 | 97736 | 54298 | 97736 | 122170 | 61085 | 97736 | 122170 | 69811 | 122170 | 162894 | 244341 | 488683 | 488683 |
128GB | 75124 | 139517 | 195323 | 88783 | 162769 | 195323 | 108513 | 195323 | 244154 | 122077 | 195323 | 244154 | 139517 | 244154 | 325539 | 488309 | 976619 | 976619 |
256GB | 139517 | 244155 | 325541 | 162770 | 325541 | 325541 | 195324 | 325541 | 488311 | 244155 | 325541 | 488311 | 244155 | 488311 | 488311 | 976623 | 976623 | 976623 |
512GB | 278907 | 488087 | 650783 | 325391 | 650783 | 650783 | 390469 | 650783 | 976174 | 488087 | 650783 | 976174 | 488087 | 976174 | 976174 | 1952349 | 1952349 | 1952349 |
● CALS mode
Aspect ratio 4:3 | ||
Size | MB | pixels |
L | 20 | 5184×3888 |
M | 10 | 3648×2736 |
S | 5 | 2592×1944 |
XS | 3 | 2048×1536 |
2M | 2 | 1600×1200 |
1M | 1 | 1280×960 |
VGA | 0.3 | 640×480 |
・ CALS mode is available to select Aspect 4:3 only.
● Microscope mode
Aspect ratio 4:3 | ||
Size | MB | pixels |
XS | 3 | 2048×1536 |
Number of Recorded pixels of Microscope mode used intelligent zoom is fixed in XS(3M), aspect 4:3 only.
● Movie
Movie | |||||
3840 (3840×2160) |
1920 (1920×1080) |
1280 (1280×720) |
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Frame rate | 30fps(hh:mm:ss) | 30fps(hh:mm:ss) | 30fps(hh:mm:ss) | 60fps(hh:mm:ss) | 120fps(hh:mm:ss) |
Built-in Memory | 00:00:00 | 00:00:06 | 00:00:14 | 00:00:06 | 00:00:02 |
4GB | 00:05:15 | 00:26:42 | 00:44:09 | 00:26:42 | 00:16:44 |
8GB | 00:10:19 | 00:52:04 | 01:26:04 | 00:52:04 | 00:32:41 |
16GB | 00:20:44 | 01:44:15 | 02:52:14 | 01:44:15 | 01:05:27 |
32GB | 00:41:32 | 03:28:30 | 05:44:25 | 03:28:30 | 02:10:57 |
64GB | 01:26:07 | 07:11:57 | 11:53:28 | 07:11:57 | 04:31:20 |
128GB | 02:52:12 | 14:23:20 | 23:45:57 | 14:23:20 | 09:02:20 |
256GB | 05:44:29 | 28:46:46 | 47:32:00 | 28:46:46 | 18:04:45 |
512GB | 11:28:44 | 57:32:03 | 95:01:29 | 57:32:03 | 36:08:37 |
The figures for movies are the total length that can be recorded. The maximum recording time per shooting is 25 minutes or the equivalent of 4GB.
System Requirements
USB interface
Windows® | Windows® 10 | Windows® 11 | ||
Macintosh | macOS 11.0 Big Sur | macOS 12 Monterey | macOS 13 Ventura | macOS 14 Sonoma |
Supported OS must be pre-installed in PC and updated to the latest version. USB port must be standard equipped.
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Rechargeable Battery (DB-110)
Model No. 37838 -
Battery Charger (BJ-11)
Model No. 37861 -
AC Adapter Kit K-AC166
Model No. 38372 -
Ricoh SC-900 Soft Case
Model No. 30277 -
Ricoh O-CC173 Protector Jacket
Model No. 30278 -
Extension Adapter TE-2
Model No. 910832
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- WG-8
- Rechargeable Battery DB-110
- USB Power Adapter
- Power Plug
- USB Cable I-USB173
- Hand Strap
- Macro Stand