Ricoh has announced the launch of the RICOH WG-80 digital compact camera. This new model features a compact and lightweight body design with exceptional waterproof and shockproof performance.
Specifically designed for underwater photography, the Underwater and Underwater Movie shooting modes are programmed to optimize colour and contrast, based on the data of images actually captured under the water.
This model features a six-LED Macro Lights unit whose maximum illumination intensity has been upgraded to almost twice that of its predecessor. This unit even allows the photographer to adjust the illumination level for improved operability in close-range photography. In order to minimize camera shake and subject shake, the Instant Illumination Enhance function allows for the use of a higher shutter speed by automatically raising the discharge level of the Macro Lights at the moment of shutter release.
The WG-80 feature a high-performance, five-times optical zoom lens with a focal-length coverage from 5mm to 25mm (equivalent to approx. 28mm to 140mm in the 35mm format). Shooting functions, such as a macro mode enables the user to capture close-up images from a minimum focusing distance of one centimeter, an Intelligent Zoom function to extend the zoom range to approximately 36 times (equivalent to 1008mm in the 35mm format).
The WG-80 comes equipped with a 2.7-inch LCD monitor with horizontally extended 16:9 proportions and approximately 230,000 dots, is waterproof to a depth of 14 meters, shockproof against a fall from a height of upto 1.6 meters and freeze-proof against temperatures as low as -10°C.
Full HD movie recording employing the H.264 recording format. Users can capture high-quality, extended movie clips (1920 x 1080 pixels, 16:9 proportions) at a frame rate of 30 frames per second
The WG-80 comes equipped with a back-illuminated CMOS image sensor, and delivers a top sensitivity of ISO 6400 and super-high-resolution images with approximately 16.0 effective megapixels.
Other Features:
・Two remote control receptors (one in front and another in the back) to widen signal coverage
・Macro stand (included) to maintain a minimum focusing distance of one centimeter to the subject during extended observation and shooting of macro images
・High-speed Face Detection function to capture as many as 32 faces in focus in approximately 0.03 seconds (minimum); Smile Capture function to automatically release the shutter when the subject's smile is detected
・Outdoor-friendly Style Watch function to display the time on the LCD monitor, using an extended push of the OK button when the camera's power is turned off
・Delay-free, pushbutton start of the playback mode, using an extended push of the playback button
・Auto Picture mode to automatically select the most appropriate shooting mode from 16 different scene modes
・A choice of 12 digital filters
The RICOH WG-80 will be available in black and orange from June, with a suggested retail price of £ 329,99
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