Digital compact camera for outdoor adventures and underwater photography at depths of up to 14 meters, featuring a modern new design and improved usability
Additional product features:
16-megapixel backside-illuminated 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor
28–140 mm zoom lens (35 mm equivalent)
Sturdy and robust housing construction (waterproof to 14 m, cold-resistant to -10°C, shockproof to 1.6 m, and crush-resistant to 100 kg)
Macro function with digital microscope mode from a shooting distance of 1 cm
Six LED lights for macro shots and selfie mode, with variable brightness
Uncompromising protection against water, shocks, dust, and frost.
With features such as uncompromising water resistance—for up to two hours at depths of up to 14 meters—operation at temperatures as low as -10 °C* , shock resistance that withstands drops from 1.6 meters, and crush resistance that withstands forces of 100 kg, this rugged camera can be used in almost any condition. * Battery capacity decreases with ambient temperature, reducing the number of images that can be captured.
A rugged body for use in harsh outdoor conditions.
The WG-80 is suitable for every conceivable condition. It offers features such as an underwater mode for underwater photography and an Outdoor View setting that adjusts the monitor’s brightness to ambient light.
Sharp, high-resolution images with a 5x optical zoom ranging from 28 mm to 140 mm (35 mm equivalent).
The WG-80 is optimized for excellent image quality. It offers a resolution of approximately 16 MP, supported by image processing based on "Ultra High Resolution" technology.
The zoom lens is designed to match this, with a focal length range of 28–140 mm (35 mm equivalent).
Six LED macro lights provide balanced illumination with adjustable brightness.
Six LED macro lights are positioned around the lens, ensuring bright, even illumination of the subject, both at close range and in digital microscope mode. A five-step intensity adjustment allows for three-dimensional imaging that incorporates the background.
Perfect for commercial use as well.
The WG-80 features a body that is uncompromisingly water-, dust-, cold-, and shock-resistant, which is essential, for example, for documentation on construction sites. In addition, the six LED lights arranged around the Lens provide excellent conditions for macro photography.
Digital compact camera for outdoor adventures and underwater photography up to a depth of 14 meters, featuring a modern new design and improved usability.
With features such as uncompromising waterproofing for up to two hours at depths of up to 14 meters, operation at temperatures as low as -10 °C* , shock resistance that withstands drops from 1.6 meters, and pressure resistance that withstands forces of 100 kg, this rugged camera can be used in almost any conditions.
* Battery capacity decreases with ambient temperature, reducing the number of images that can be captured.
High image resolution—and many important features
Sharp, high-resolution images with a 5x optical zoom ranging from 28 mm to 140 mm (35 mm equivalent).
The back-illuminated CMOS sensor with a resolution of 16 megapixels (effective) is supported by a powerful image processing engine that ensures low-noise photos with a wide dynamic range, even for perfect paper prints.
Six LED macro lights for balanced illumination at close range.
The shorter the distance for close-up shots, the more difficult it is to adequately illuminate the subject. Based on experience with previous models, Ricoh IMAGING has further perfected this feature. Six LED macro lights are positioned around the Lens, ensuring bright, even illumination of the subject at close range and in digital microscope mode. With a maximum illumination intensity nearly twice that of the previous model, and five-step intensity adjustment, this LED unit provides photographers with optimized close-up lighting
Expand your creative horizons with the "Film Simulation" feature
Use the "Image Tone" feature to give your images a unique character. Six options are available to tailor your subjects to your taste. The new "Cross-Processing" option produces images with a unique color palette. This method dates back to the era when different developers were used to process different types of photographic film to create unique colors. In addition, the "Vibrant" style offers rich, bright, and vivid colors, while the "Slide Film" option produces the dynamic, high-contrast images typical of slide film. The "Monochrome" film simulation also delivers unique image results.
Full HD video recording
The WG-80 enables Full HD video recording in the H.264 format. Users can record high-quality, extended video clips (1920 x 1080 pixels, in 16:9 aspect ratio) at a frame rate of 30 frames per second. The slow-motion function (1280 x 720 pixels) and the interval recording function expand creative applications.
Here, as with still photography, a special underwater shooting mode ensures high image quality during dives.
A Micro-HDMI port (Type D) for simultaneous output of Full HD video clips and audio to external audiovisual devices expands the range of applications.
Everything under control on the 2.7-inch LCD monitor
The WG-80 is equipped with a 2.7-inch LCD monitor in a horizontal 16:9 aspect ratio and approximately 230,000 pixels. The monitor’s AR (anti-reflective) coating minimizes distracting glare and reflections, ensuring a sharp, clear image on the screen even in strong sunlight, as is often the case when shooting outdoors.
It also features practical functions such as the Outdoor View Setting mode, which allows you to adjust the monitor’s brightness to the optimal level for the current lighting conditions.
Various functions for adapting to different shooting scenes.
25 scene modes to choose from.
The camera offers the right settings for many scenes, e.g., an automatic scene mode that automatically detects the subject type and selects the appropriate mode, a landscape mode for vivid shots of green trees or blue skies, a surf and snow mode suitable for shooting on brightly lit beaches or in the snow, and a sports mode for capturing fast-moving subjects.
Underwater shooting up to a depth of 14 meters for up to two hours.
The WG-80 features special shooting modes for underwater photography or video recording. Colors and contrasts are optimized, delivering sharp, lifelike images. This is achieved, among other things, by enhancing red tones that are lost in underwater shots while effectively compensating for the loss of contrast caused by light scattering in the water.
Flash OFF / Flash ON.
In underwater mode, the flash function can be set to take two consecutive shots with (flash off) and (flash on). This prevents the fish from fleeing after the first shot if the flash fires immediately. The photographer can later select the better shot.
Take impressive macro shots with the improved digital microscope mode.
One of the special features of the WG series is that it allows you to shoot from a distance of just 1 cm, bringing you much closer to your subject than with an SLR or smartphone camera. With a resolution of 2 MP and up to 6.6x zoom, the WG-80 delivers amazing results that look almost as if they were taken with a microscope. In addition, a 1.8x optical zoom is available with image resolutions of 4 MP, 5 MP, and 12 MP.
Six LED lights arranged around the lens ensure optimal lighting for macro shots, super macro shots, and even in digital microscope mode.
Packed with features that make photography a pleasure!
Get creative with digital filters for image editing!
Adjust colors or use special effects to personalize your photos.
Automatically capture smiling faces with Smile Capture!
The camera detects portrait subjects and automatically takes a photo when the subject smiles. The camera also detects when the subject blinks and displays the message "Closed eyes detected"
Self-portrait assistant
When the camera detects a face in this mode, the macro LEDs around the lens light up to indicate the position in the frame. The "Smile Capture" feature can also be activated for selfies.
Additional features:
Face Detection Autofocus and Auto Exposure for up to 32 faces
Automatic Tracking AF/AF assist light
Pixel Track SR
Continuous shooting
Burst shooting
Auto exposure bracketing
D-Range (dynamic range) options
Ink filter
Quick movie editing
Package contents:
Camera, Li-ION battery D-LI92, AC adapter/plug, USB cable I-USB157, hand strap O-ST104, macro stand O-MS1, and additionally in the Special Edition: Ricoh Floating Strap (yellow), Ricoh Neoprene Case, Peter Hadley Microfiber Cloth 20x20 cm
