Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Ricoh WG-60 camera would suit you adequately.
For those who are passionate about photography at a casual level but are prepared to make the occasional technical adjustments, the WG-60 is a very straightforward option. At this skill level you'll be comfortable utilising features such as the 9 "Auto Focus points" that this camera comes with.
Casual videos - If the technicalities involved in altering video settings are not a priority, then this Ricoh device is a very good option!
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Your camera provides you with sufficient controls and tools to get your videography to the quality and spec that your high standards will require. For instance the manual focus capability that comes with the WG-60, will align with your skill level.
Having established yourself as an authority and full-on pro in the world video capture, you'll be looking for a device that goes beyond simply ticking the boxes. With the Ricoh WG-60, you'll have a great companion for your craft. This model comes with a comprehensive set of controls allowing you deliver excellent results for clients and customers.
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.
The Ricoh WG-60, is a very competent option when it comes to recording occasions and related activities. Also, the presence of its built-in Image stabilizer does help with making your clips look smooth and steady.
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-60 is a great companion to have.
For your Video posts - This camera comes with an image stabilizer which reduces any wobbling in your recordings. In addition, the size of the image sensor (6.17 x 4.55 mm mm), helps with the actual quality of the recorded image. It also packs in Wi-Fi in this neat package.
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.
Breathtaking transitions such as rolling clouds or city lights can captured as a time-lapse using the Ricoh's in-built intervalometer
Capturing photos and video from your perspective while in action is always something special. There's no substitute for people seeing things they you experienced it. Which is why the Ricoh WG-60 is a good fit as it's shape and size makes POV shots a breeze.
If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the WG-60 is an easy recommendation for this.
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.
Whether it's golf or tennis and everything in-between, the Tracking Focus capability in this camera allows you maintain your subject as the centre of attention even while in motion. It's Continuous Shooting Mode also helps take multiple shots in a couple of seconds allowing you assess a set of options you can pick from.
Taking photos while underwater is a lot of fun. You'll be able to bathe the subject of your photograph with the colours and hues only found when taking shots in an aquatic environment.
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 6.17 x 4.55 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.
Composing photographs of landscapes is subject to the lighting conditions that you're faced with. The 6.17 x 4.55 mm(mm) Image Sensor Size on this model play a big role in this. Also, the Ricoh WG-60 has a variety of scene modes which can be selected to suit the shot you're preparing to take.
With the Ricoh WG-60, you can rest easy while out and about in the rain because this model comes fully water resistant.
Transferring your shots from your camera to another device is made even more convenient with the in-built Wi-FI capability of this camera.
Underwater photography is beautiful and you'll want a camera able to handle such wet conditions. Good thing the Ricoh WG-60 is waterproof up to a depth of 14 m metres.
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.
It comes in an unconventional package that stands out from the typical greys and blacks that are common with such devices.
Whether you want to blend in, or have a camera that doesn’t attract unwanted attention, the basic design of the WG-60 fits the bill.
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Specification | Description |
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Design | |
Dustproof | Yes |
Freezeproof | Yes |
Freezeproof Up To | -10 °C |
International Protection (IP) Code | 68 |
Pressure Resistance | Yes |
Product Colour | Black |
Rainproof | Yes |
Splash Proof | Yes |
Waterproof | Yes |
Waterproof Up To | 14 m |
Camera | |
Aperture Priority AE | Yes |
Aperture Range (F-F) | 3.5-5.5 |
Brightness Adjustment | Yes |
Camera File System | DCF 2.0, DPOF, Exif 2.2, PRINT Image Matching III |
Direct Printing | Yes |
Image Formats Supported | JPEG |
Languages Support | CHI (SIMPL), CZE, DAN, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FIN, FRE, GRE, HUN, ITA, JPN, KOR, POL, POR, RUS, SWE, THA, TUR |
Multi Burst Mode | Yes |
Photo Effects | 1 |
Scene Modes | Beach, Children, Fireworks, Food, Landscape (scenery), Night, Night portrait, Pet, Snow, Sports, Underwater |
Scene Modes Present | Yes |
Self-timer Delay | 2, 3, 10 s |
Shooting Modes | Movie, Scene |
White Balance | Auto, Daylight, Manual, Shade |
Flash | |
Built-in Flash | Yes |
Flash Modes | Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Pre-flash |
Flash Range (tele) | 0.2 - 3.5 m |
Flash Range (wide) | 0.2 - 5.5 m |
Pre-flash | Yes |
Focusing | |
Auto Focus | Yes |
Auto Focus (AF) Points | 9 |
Auto Focus (AF) Points Selection | 1 |
Auto Focusing (AF) Modes | Face detection, Multi Point Auto Focus, Spot Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus |
Closest Focusing Distance | 0.01 m |
Face Detection | Yes |
Focus | TTL |
Focus Adjustment | Auto/Manual |
Macro Focusing Range (tele) | 0.1 - 0.6 m |
Macro Focusing Range (wide) | 0.1 - 0.6 m |
Manual Focus | Yes |
Manual Focusing Range (tele) | 0.01 - ∞ m |
Manual Focusing Range (wide) | 0.01 - ∞ m |
Normal Focusing Range (tele) | 0.5 - ∞ m |
Normal Focusing Range (wide) | 0.5 - ∞ m |
Smile Detection | Yes |
Super Macro Focusing Range | 0.01 - 0.3 m |
Tracking Focus | 1 |
Light Exposure | |
ISO Sensitivity | 125, 6400, Auto |
ISO Sensitivity (max) | 6400 |
ISO Sensitivity (min) | 125 |
Light Exposure Control | Program AE |
Light Exposure Correction | ± 2EV (1/3EV step) |
Light Exposure Modes | Auto, Manual |
Light Metering | Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot |
Shutter | |
Camera Shutter Type | Electronic |
Continuous Shooting Mode | Yes |
Fastest Camera Shutter Speed | 1/4000 s |
Slowest Camera Shutter Speed | 4 s |
Video | |
Camcorder Media Type | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
HD Type | Full HD |
HD-Ready | Yes |
Live stream capable | 1 |
Maximum Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
Resolution At Capture Speed | 1280x720@30fps, 1280x720@60fps, 1920x1080@30fps |
Supported Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 16:9 |
Video Formats Supported | AVC, H.264, MPEG4 |
Video Recording | Yes |
Video Resolutions | 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels |
Audio | |
Audio Formats Supported | PCM, WAV |
Audio System | Mono |
Built-in Microphone | Yes |
Lens System | |
Digital Zoom | 7.2 x |
Filter Size | 46 mm |
Focal Length Range (f-f) | 5 - 25 mm |
Lens Structure (elements/groups) | 11/9 |
Maximum Aperture Number | 6.6 |
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 | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Internal Memory | 68 |
Display | |
Built-in Display | Yes |
Display | LCD |
Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Display Diagonal | 2.7 |
Display Resolution (numeric) | 230000 pixels |
Sensor | |
Image Sensor Size | 1/2.3 |
Image Sensor Size (W X H) | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
Megapixel | 16 MP |
Sensor Format | Cropped |
Sensor Type | CMOS |
Total Megapixels | 16.76 MP |
Other Features | |
Image Editing | Crop, Resizing |
Interval Recording | 1 |
Stabilizer | Yes |
Ports & Interfaces | |
HDMI (Micro) Ports Quantity | 1 |
HDMI Connector Type | Micro |
HDMI Ports Quantity | Yes |
USB 2.0 (Micro USB) Ports Quantity | 1 |
USB Version | 2.0 |
Battery | |
Battery Life (CIPA Standard) | 300 shots |
Battery Life (max) | 4.33 h |
Battery Technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
Battery Type | D-LI92 |
Number Of Batteries Supported | 1 |
Power Source Type | Battery |
Networking | |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Packaging Content | |
Battery Charger Included | Yes |
Cables Included | USB |
Carrying Case | Yes |
Neck Strap | Yes |
Weight & Dimensions | |
Depth | 29.5 mm |
Height | 61.5 mm |
Weight | 173 g |
Weight (including Battery) | 193 g |
Width | 122.5 mm |
System Requirements | |
Mac Operating Systems Supported | Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks |
Windows Operating Systems Supported | Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1 |
Picture Quality | |
Maximum Image Resolution | 4608 x 3456 pixels |
Still Image Resolution(s) | 4.608 x 3.4563.072 x 2.3042.592 x 1.9442.048 x 1.5361.024 x 768640 x 4803.456 x 3.4564.608 x 2.5923.072 x 1.7282.592 x 1.4641.920 x 1.080 |