Ricoh WG-8 Overview
Steve Levy
PENTAX WG-8 Digital Camera from
Ricoh. Sporting the greatest operating depth of any WG series camera thus far, the WG-8 is submersible to depths up to 65.6′ and IPX6 dustproof. It can withstand extreme temperatures as low as 14°F, and its user-friendly design and numerous convenient features allow easy camera operation. It has a built-in ring light, 5x optical zoom, 4K-resolution movie clips, and much more.
Surrounding the lens barrel is a six-LED ring light, so you can capture clearer, sharper images in low-light conditions. The strength of the light emitted can be adjusted.
- Waterproof and submersible to depths up to 65.6′
- Shockproof against drops from heights up to 6.8′
- Dustproof equivalence of IPX6
- Resistant to temperatures as low as 14°F
- Crushproof against weights up to 100kgf
Items Included
- Ricoh PENTAX WG-8 Digital Camera (Green)
- Ricoh DB-110 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (3.6V, 1350mAh)
- AC-U2 USB Power Adapter
- Power Plug
- I-USB173 USB Cable
- Hand Strap
- Macro Stand
- Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Not Included
- Essential Memory Cards
Additional Resources
User Manual
5.4 MB
Ricoh WG-8 Specs
| Sensor Resolution |
Effective: 20 Megapixel |
| Image Sensor |
1/2.3″-Type BSI CMOS |
| Image Stabilization |
Digital |
| Focal Length |
5 to 25mm (35mm Equivalent: 28 to 140mm) |
| Optical Zoom |
5x |
| Maximum Aperture |
f/3.5 to 5.5 |
| ISO Sensitivity Range |
125 to 6400 in Manual, Auto Mode |
| Internal Recording Modes |
H.264 UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 30.00 fps 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 |
| Media/Memory Card Slot |
Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Wireless |
No |
| Display Size |
3″ |
| Display Type |
Fixed Non-Touchscreen LCD |
| Built-In Flash/Light |
Yes, Flash Only |
| Battery Type |
1x Ricoh DB-110 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
4.7 x 2.6 x 1.3″ / 118.2 x 65.5 x 33.1 mm |
| Weight |
8.5 oz / 242 g (With Battery, Recording Media) |
| Sensor Resolution |
Effective: 20 Megapixel |
| Image Sensor |
1/2.3″-Type BSI CMOS |
| Image Stabilization |
Digital |
| Focal Length |
5 to 25mm (35mm Equivalent: 28 to 140mm) |
| Optical Zoom |
5x |
| Digital Zoom |
8.1x Maximum |
| Maximum Aperture |
f/3.5 to 5.5 |
| Focus Range |
1.6′ to Infinity / 0.5 m to Infinity |
| Optical Design |
11 Elements in 9 Groups |
| Shutter Speed |
1/4000 to 1/4 Second |
| Bulb/Time Mode |
No |
| ISO Sensitivity Range |
125 to 6400 in Manual, Auto Mode |
| Metering Method |
Center-Weighted Average, Multi, Spot |
| Exposure Compensation |
-2 to +2 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
| White Balance |
Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Daylight Color, Daylight White, Fluorescent, Manual, Ring Light, Shade, Tungsten, Warm White |
| Continuous Shooting |
No |
| Interval Recording |
Yes |
| Special Options |
Fish-Eye Effect, Toy Camera Effect |
| Aspect Ratio |
1:1, 3:2, 4:3 |
| Image File Format |
JPEG |
| Internal Recording Modes |
H.264 UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 30.00 fps 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 |
| External Recording Modes |
USB HD (1920 x 1080) at 30.00 fps |
| Recording Limit |
Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Broadcast Output |
NTSC |
| IP Streaming |
No |
| Media/Memory Card Slot |
Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Internal Memory |
27 MB |
| Audio I/O |
No |
| Power I/O |
1x USB-C Input |
| Wireless |
No |
| Mobile App Compatible |
No |
| Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.) |
GLONASS, GPS |
| Display Size |
3″ |
| Resolution |
1,040,000 Dot |
| Display Type |
Fixed Non-Touchscreen LCD |
| Built-In Flash/Light |
Yes, Flash Only |
| Flash Modes |
Flash On, Off, Red-Eye Reduction |
| Effective Flash Range |
0.66 to 18′ / 0.2 to 5.5 m (Wide) 0.66 to 11′ / 0.2 to 3.4 m (Telephoto) |
| External Flash Connection |
No |
| Environmental Resistance |
Water-Resistant to 65.6′ / 20.0 m (IPX8) |
| Shockproof |
6.8′ / 2.1 m |
| Crushproof |
220.5 lbf / 100 kgf |
| Battery Type |
1x Ricoh DB-110 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion |
| Shoe Mount |
No |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
4.7 x 2.6 x 1.3″ / 118.2 x 65.5 x 33.1 mm |
| Weight |
8.5 oz / 242 g (With Battery, Recording Media) |
| Package Weight |
1.235 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
7.4 x 5.5 x 4″ |
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