Ricoh WG-30 Black

MPN: WG-30  |  EAN: 4549212287183  |  Model: WG-30

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Ricoh WG-30 Black - WG-30 Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
Compact Cameras
Just Right
Basic Skill Level (Photo)
Outstanding
Basic Skill Level (Video)
Just Right
Intermediate Skill Level (Video)
Just Right
Landscape Photography
Just Right
Live Streaming
Just Right
Everyday Life Photography
Just Right
Event Videos
Just Right
Events Photography
Just Right
Home Videos
Just Right
Sports Photography
Just Right
Underwater Photography
Just Right
Action & Adventure Videos
Just Right
Travel
Just Right
Time-lapse Videos
Just Right
Wildlife Photography
Just Right
Dust-proof
Just Right
Rainproof
Outstanding
Fun & Funky Looks
Just Right
Bluetooth Connectivity
Just Right

Kind of Camera

Compact cameras keeps things simple and is a good companion while capturing memories.

Photography Skillset

Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Ricoh WG-30 camera would suit you adequately.

Video skill level

Just a beginner - Whether you're just starting to develop some expertise or you only record videos from time to time, then the Ricoh WG-30 will satisfy your needs..

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Video Scenarios

Streaming video live is a great way to share your experiences and this camera from Ricoh provides a couple of connectivity options to help you with this.

For those special occasions, this Ricoh camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. 

Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Ricoh WG-30 is a great companion to have.

Nonstop Activity - capture you exploits in vivid colour without worrying too much about this camera handling tough environments. It comes with the usual impact protections ensuring you remain free to focus on the action.

Other Video needs

Breathtaking transitions such as rolling clouds or city lights can captured as a time-lapse using the Ricoh's in-built intervalometer

Photo Scenarios

As you go about your business each day, there are moments or situations that come up that you'll want to capture on camera. The Ricoh WG-30 makes for a great partner for taking those everyday shots, whether planned or spontaneous. 

While taking those action shots during the day's event, you'll be aiming to keep your subject matter in sharp focus while they're in motion. The Auto Focus Tracking capability that comes with this camera helps with this.

The thrilling action of sports is filled with magical moments that shouldn't be missed. Which is why by taking the WG-30 for those games, you'll have a camera that can effectively track subjects in frame while they are in motion.

Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Ricoh, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater.

Sometimes while on sightseeing or on a tour, you can only observe things from a distance. Which is why the zoom capability on this camera comes in handy in that situation.

From ants to zebras, a camera for nature's mosaic needs to have a great image sensor which is why the 5.760 x 4.290 mm (mm) that comes with this model works well for this scenario. It comes with a Continuous Shooting Mode allowing you to take successive shots rapidly. 

If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Ricoh has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. In addition, this model has the ability to select what parts of your frame you would like to focus on before you take the shot.

Other considerations

After investing in an electronic kit of this nature, water resistance will come to mind each time you take it outdoors. Good news is that this model from Ricoh can handle splashes of water with no issues.

The outdoors can get quite sandy depending on the environment you'll be taking pictures in. Which is why a camera like this is what you'll need as its been fully certified as dust-proof.

Style

The WG-30 comes in an unconventional package that stands out from the typical greys and blacks that are common with such devices.

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Product Description

Looking for a camera that's durable enough to enjoy everyday outdoor adventures yet doesn't compromise on quality? The search ends with the Ricoh WG-30. Wherever life takes you, rest assured that the high-resolution 16MP CMOS sensor is ready to deliver excellent photographs in sharp detail and vibrant colour, even when you're shooting at night, underwater or landscapes. Think the moment is better suited to video? The WG-30 can record Full HD 1080p movies at 60 frames per second, so you can look back on your highlight reel in all its glory. Not only is the compact body easy to carry around at just 192g, but it also offers a heavy-duty, airtight construction that can easily survive any extreme conditions and harsh demands you may encounter. When you want to take that unforgettable group photo, take advantage of the waterproof remote smartphone that connects via WiFi and allows for convenient shooting from distance.

Technical Specifications

Ricoh WG-30 Black - WG-30 Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Camera Type Compact camera
Dustproof Yes
International Protection (IP) Code 68
Operating Temperature (T-T) -10 - 40 °F
Product Colour Black
Rainproof Yes
Waterproof Yes
Camera
Aperture Priority AE Yes
Aperture Range (F-F) 3.5-5.5
Camera File System DCF 2.0, Exif 2.3, PRINT Image Matching III
Image Formats Supported JPG
Languages Support Multi
Photo Effects 1
Scene Modes Backlight, Candlelight, Children, Fireworks, Flower, Food, Night, Night landscape, Night portrait, Pet, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset, Surf, Underwater, Landscape (scenery)
Scene Modes Present Yes
Self-timer Delay 2, 10 s
White Balance Auto, Daylight, Fluorescent, Manual, Shade, Tungsten
Flash
Built-in Flash Yes
Flash Modes Flash off, Flash on, Red-eye reduction
Flash Range (tele) 0.2 - 2.5 m
Flash Range (wide) 0.2 - 3.9 m
Focusing
Auto Focus Yes
Auto Focus (AF) Assist Beam Yes
Auto Focus (AF) Points 9
Auto Focus (AF) Points Selection 1
Auto Focusing (AF) Modes Face detection, Spot Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
Closest Focusing Distance 0.01 m
Face Detection Yes
Focus TTL
Focus Adjustment Auto/Manual
Manual Focus Yes
Normal Focusing Range 0.1 - 0.6 m
Tracking Focus 1
Light Exposure
ISO Sensitivity 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, Auto
ISO Sensitivity (max) 6400
ISO Sensitivity (min) 125
Light Exposure Correction ± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Light Exposure Modes Auto
Light Metering Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
Shutter
Camera Shutter Type Electronic, Mechanical
Continuous Shooting Mode Yes
Fastest Camera Shutter Speed 1/2000 s
Slowest Camera Shutter Speed 4 s
Video
Camcorder Media Type Eye-Fi, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HD Type Full HD
Live stream capable 1
Maximum Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Motion JPEG Frame Rate 60 fps
Video Formats Supported AVC, H.264, MPEG4
Video Recording Yes
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Audio
Audio Formats Supported WAV
Audio Noise Reduction Yes
Built-in Microphone Yes
Voice Recording Yes
Lens System
Digital Zoom 7.2 x
Focal Length Range (f-f) 5 - 25 mm
Lens Structure (elements/groups) 11/9
Maximum Aperture Number 5.5
Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) 140 mm
Minimum Aperture Number 3.5
Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) 28 mm
Optical Zoom 5 x
Storage
Compatible Memory Cards Eye-Fi, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Internal Memory 68
Display
Built-in Display Yes
Display TFT
Display Diagonal 2.7
Display Resolution (numeric) 230000 pixels
Sensor
Image Sensor Size 1/2.3
Image Sensor Size (W X H) 5.760 x 4.290 mm
Megapixel 16 MP
Sensor Format Cropped
Sensor Type CMOS
Other Features
Interval Recording 1
Ports & Interfaces
HDMI (Micro) Ports Quantity 1
HDMI Connector Type Micro
HDMI Ports Quantity Yes
USB 2.0 (Micro USB) Ports Quantity 1
USB Connector Micro-USB B
USB Version 2.0
Battery
Battery Life (CIPA Standard) 300 shots
Battery Technology Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Type D-LI92
Power Source Type Battery, USB
Packaging Content
Battery Charger Included Yes
Cables Included USB
Hand Strap Yes
Weight & Dimensions
Depth 29.6 mm
Height 61.5 mm
Weight 172 g
Weight (including Battery) 192 g
Width 122.5 mm
System Requirements
Mac Operating Systems Supported Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Windows Operating Systems Supported Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Window
Picture Quality
Maximum Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 pixels
Still Image Resolution(s) 4608 x 3456, 3456 x 3456, 4608 x 2592, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 1728, 2592 x 1944, 2592 x 1464, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
Memory
Memory Slots 1