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**TwoUptons** · 02-03-2020, 06:04 PM

Originally posted by Kiwizinho

I second that. Olympus added it to their TG series a few models back, and I wouldn't have thought it would be terribly hard to implement, possibly just a change to firmware to support it.

I wonder if that’s a feature sold by the OEM to the marketer (Ricoh or Olympus) and if maybe Olympus paid for an exclusive...

-Eric

Kiwizinho · 02-03-2020, 08:39 PM

Originally posted by TwoUptons

The annoying thing is that the Olympus cameras generally have better features... I guess Olympus pays a bit more for theirs...

-Eric

The last two Olympus TG series went from a 16M to 12M pixel sensor to improve low light performance, but Ricoh appears to have stuck with a 16M pixel sensor for the last few iterations, so there's a bit more than just the same internals wrapped in different bling with different firmware.

redrockcoulee · 02-03-2020, 11:46 PM

Originally posted by RGlasel

The WG series was marketed as a GoPro alternative when it was still branded Pentax, there is an accessory lineup for attaching your WG camera to just about anything, including tent pegs.

Got that kit on clearance at the Camerastore. Have used it s9 far on my man bike and kajak.

Mistral75 · 02-04-2020, 07:06 AM

Eleven more pictures of the Ricoh WG-70, courtesy of Nokishita Camera:

Ricoh - Google Drive

Last edited by Mistral75; 02-04-2020 at 08:30 AM.

Mistral75 · 02-04-2020, 03:09 PM

Announced:

RICOH WG-70 - RICOH IMAGING EUROPE S.A.S

Ricoh announces its new ultra-rugged WG-70 camera | Digital Photography Review

Available in mid-March for $280.

**RGlasel** · 02-04-2020, 04:22 PM

I knew there had to be something to justify a new model number.

After carefully parsing the specifications for both the WG-60 and WG-70, I discovered the following changes:

- additional digital filters; "Image Tone: Bright, Natural, Vibrant, Slide Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing" are added to "B&W / Sepia, Toy Camera, Retro, Color, Extract Color, Color Emphasis, High Contrast, Starburst, Soft, Fish-eye, Brightness, Miniature Filter" from the WG-60.

- the WG-70 is no longer "FlashAir Compatible"

- supplied power adapter is now "D-PA164E - 30218" instead of "li-ion - 38657"

- optional "Carabiner - 38067" and "Chest harness - 50284" are no longer available

- optional "AC adapter K-AC117E - 38971", "Floating Strap - 50195" and "Black neoprene case - 50242" are no longer available

- new options for the WG-70 are: "Camer Case O-CC135 - 38859" and for those looking for a camera case instead of a camer case, "Camera Case O-CC118 - 39945" along with "Protector Jacket O-CC1252 - 39986" and "Sport Strap O-ST81 - 39457"

Fortunately, the WG-70 still has Face Detection AF&AE up to 32 faces and Face Detection up to 1 pet's face.

Mistral75 · 02-04-2020, 04:25 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by RGlasel

(...)

Fortunately, the WG-70 still has Face Detection AF&AE up to 32 faces and Face Detection up to 1 pet's face.

I raise a strong protest: this is animal discrimination!

shaolen · 02-04-2020, 05:00 PM

They need to make this camera matches the sensor and lens tech going into phones or else no one is going to buy these.

Mistral75 · 02-05-2020, 01:58 AM

The official announcement on the Japanese website (English version):

RICOH WG-70:Digital compact cameras for underwater photography down to 14 meters, with improved usability such as the Digital Microscope mode｜RICOH IMAGING

ebk · 02-05-2020, 02:05 AM

is this the promised 100 years camera !!!!

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02-03-2020, 06:04 PM	#16
TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,227	Originally posted by Kiwizinho I second that. Olympus added it to their TG series a few models back, and I wouldn't have thought it would be terribly hard to implement, possibly just a change to firmware to support it. I wonder if that’s a feature sold by the OEM to the marketer (Ricoh or Olympus) and if maybe Olympus paid for an exclusive... -Eric

02-03-2020, 08:39 PM	#17
Kiwizinho Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Blenheim Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,296	Originally posted by TwoUptons The annoying thing is that the Olympus cameras generally have better features... I guess Olympus pays a bit more for theirs... -Eric The last two Olympus TG series went from a 16M to 12M pixel sensor to improve low light performance, but Ricoh appears to have stuck with a 16M pixel sensor for the last few iterations, so there's a bit more than just the same internals wrapped in different bling with different firmware.

02-03-2020, 11:46 PM	#18
redrockcoulee Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Medicine Hat Posts: 2,306	Originally posted by RGlasel The WG series was marketed as a GoPro alternative when it was still branded Pentax, there is an accessory lineup for attaching your WG camera to just about anything, including tent pegs. Got that kit on clearance at the Camerastore. Have used it s9 far on my man bike and kajak.

02-04-2020, 07:06 AM	#19
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527 Original Poster	Eleven more pictures of the Ricoh WG-70, courtesy of Nokishita Camera: Ricoh - Google Drive Last edited by Mistral75; 02-04-2020 at 08:30 AM.

02-04-2020, 03:09 PM	#20
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527 Original Poster	Announced: RICOH WG-70 - RICOH IMAGING EUROPE S.A.S Ricoh announces its new ultra-rugged WG-70 camera \| Digital Photography Review Available in mid-March for $280.

02-04-2020, 04:22 PM	#21
RGlasel Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Saskatoon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,229	I knew there had to be something to justify a new model number. After carefully parsing the specifications for both the WG-60 and WG-70, I discovered the following changes: - additional digital filters; "Image Tone: Bright, Natural, Vibrant, Slide Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing" are added to "B&W / Sepia, Toy Camera, Retro, Color, Extract Color, Color Emphasis, High Contrast, Starburst, Soft, Fish-eye, Brightness, Miniature Filter" from the WG-60. - the WG-70 is no longer "FlashAir Compatible" - supplied power adapter is now "D-PA164E - 30218" instead of "li-ion - 38657" - optional "Carabiner - 38067" and "Chest harness - 50284" are no longer available - optional "AC adapter K-AC117E - 38971", "Floating Strap - 50195" and "Black neoprene case - 50242" are no longer available - new options for the WG-70 are: "Camer Case O-CC135 - 38859" and for those looking for a camera case instead of a camer case, "Camera Case O-CC118 - 39945" along with "Protector Jacket O-CC1252 - 39986" and "Sport Strap O-ST81 - 39457" Fortunately, the WG-70 still has Face Detection AF&AE up to 32 faces and Face Detection up to 1 pet's face.

02-04-2020, 04:25 PM - 2 Likes	#22
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527 Original Poster	Originally posted by RGlasel (...) Fortunately, the WG-70 still has Face Detection AF&AE up to 32 faces and Face Detection up to 1 pet's face. I raise a strong protest: this is animal discrimination!

02-04-2020, 05:00 PM	#23
shaolen Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,047	They need to make this camera matches the sensor and lens tech going into phones or else no one is going to buy these.

02-05-2020, 01:58 AM	#24
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527 Original Poster	The official announcement on the Japanese website (English version): RICOH WG-70:Digital compact cameras for underwater photography down to 14 meters, with improved usability such as the Digital Microscope mode｜RICOH IMAGING

02-05-2020, 02:05 AM	#25
ebk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Utrecht Posts: 148	is this the promised 100 years camera !!!!