Ricoh adds webcam functions to RICOH WG-7 underwater digital camera

GaryPageau

Ricoh Imaging Co., Ltd. announced an upgraded version of its rugged WG digital camera series, the RICOH WG-7, which adds a webcam functionality. The camera is scheduled to be released July 9, 2021. The camera maintains the tough performance of the “WG” series, such as waterproof performance at a depth of 20 meters, drop-impact resistance from a height of 2.1 meters, and cold resistance at –10°C, plus 20-million-pixel resolution and 4K and high-quality video with 4K resolution even in harsh environments. The camera has a built-in GPS unit for , record positioning log data while moving, and automatically set the time.

Ricoh WG-7 in red

The WG-7 can be used as a high-quality webcam by connecting to a PC; the WG series cameras have six short-distance LED lights around the lens, so the addition of the webcam function complements this feature. The LED lights on the WG-7 are up to 10 times brighter than the standard model.

The camera has an optical 5x zoom lens with a focal length of 5 to 25 mm (equivalent to about 28 to 140 mm in 35mm format), various shooting scenes from powerful close-up photography as close as 1 cm to the subject to vast landscapes. The WG-7 is also equipped with a 3.0-inch (3: 2), large, high-definition LCD monitor.

The new model is available in black and in red. Pricing was listed at 49,800 yen.

 

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Gary Pageau is principal of InfoCircle LLC, continuing his marketing communications career. InfoCircle LLC is a marketing and communications consulting firm, specializing in business-to-business markets. For nearly 25 years, he was with PMA International, serving most recently as Publisher, Content Development and Strategic Initiatives. His primary responsibilities included overseeing the Association’s editorial department, marketing research unit, education and corporate relations department.