Ricoh is adding to the WG-series brand of durable, weather-proof cameras with the release of the new WG-60 travel camera. The WG-60 is crafted for the adventurer who’s braving the elements, always on a mission to capture the perfect shot. The lightweight camera body remains waterproof, shockproof, and crushproof while keeping decent image quality. Dedicated Ricoh users will notice there isn’t much variance between the WG-50 and WG-60, but the successor is compatible with FlashAir WiFi SD cards so users can download and share photos with their mobile phones. Plus, the WG-60 can auto detect your pet’s face.
Key features:
- Waterproof up to 14 meters
- Shockproof from 1.6 meters
- Coldproof down to 14 degrees Fahrenheit
- Crushproof up to 100 kilogram force (kgf)
- FlashAir Wifi SD card compatible
- 1920×1080 Full HD 30 FPS H.264 filming
- Underwater Shooting and Underwater Filming
- Six Macro lights around the lens for subject lighting
- Focal length of 5mm – 25mm (5X optical zoom)
- Top ISO 6400
- Max aperture f/3.5
- 1/2.3” CMOS Sensor
- 16 megapixels
The build:
To sum it up, the Ricoh WG-60 is durable, lightweight, and can handle virtually any condition the shooter is willing to bear. As stated above, the camera is shockproof from 1.6 meters, waterproof for up to two hours at 14 meters, coldproof down to 14 degrees Fahrenheit, and crushproof up to 100 kilogram force (kgf). So whether you plan on diving to capture underwater scenes, snowboarding the peaks, or just happen to drop the camera while hiking, the Ricoh WG-60 will be able to handle the elements.
Shooting specs and pluses:
The WG-60 has a CMOS sensor with a top sensitivity of 6400 ISO and is capable of 5X optical zoom. But, what makes the camera appealing is the variety of scene modes. Users can bounce between presets such as Underwater Mode, Night Scene, and Movie. The Underwater mode is effective in that it sharpens images and keeps contrast despite diffusion of light below the surface. The camera also has six macro lights that circle the lens, so users can shoot bright and clean portrait photos, as well as lighten up other scenarios. The WG-60 does not feature 4K recording and is instead Full HD (1920×1080), but the new Ricoh is compatible with FlashAir WiFi SD cards, so you can connect the camera to a mobile device to download and share photos.
The Ricoh WG-60 will be available in black and red and is available for preorder now for on Adorama.com.
