Ricoh Imaging Extends the Adventure with Debut of WG-4 GPS & WG-4 Rugged Cameras, Com

Adam · 02-05-2014, 03:10 PM

News update from the official Pentax website:

DENVER, CO, February 5, 2014 – With over 20 years of experience in pioneering the design and development of adventure-ready cameras, Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation is pleased to introduce the Ricoh WG-4 series of rugged compact cameras and new modular mounting system. Taking usability and flexibility to the next level, the Ricoh WG-4 series of cameras and its versatile mounting accessories...

Pentax news announcement: http://www.us.ricoh-imaging.com/about/press/326

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**dansamy** · 02-09-2014, 06:59 PM

That's cool! So you can take the camera on things like bike rides?

**jpzk** · 02-09-2014, 07:16 PM

I was rather stunned: no pics in there to actually show their products?

JP

**dansamy** · 02-09-2014, 07:34 PM

Originally posted by jpzk

I was rather stunned: no pics in there to actually show their products?

JP

Yeah, the great wall of text would have benefited from some pictures.

**jpzk** · 02-09-2014, 07:48 PM

Originally posted by dansamy

Yeah, the great wall of text would have benefited from some pictures.

No kidding !

Would be better with "action" shots: snow, mud, water, mountains, rivers ... that sort of thing.
It has to show that it is indeed "rugged".
A picture is worth a thousand words ... where did I ever see those words before?

JP

Fl_Gulfer · 02-12-2014, 07:30 AM

There is photo's of the camera's there now.

**VoiceOfReason** · 02-17-2014, 12:50 PM

It might be interesting to have one to take into places where I will not take my K5.

PPPPPP42 · 02-20-2014, 08:18 PM

I was wondering when the WG series, being a compact line, was going to get officially turned over to the Ricoh side.
Every time a new WG comes out and the current ones go on super sale I tell myself I will buy one as a carry around camera for everywhere a DSLR is just too clunky or too big a liability, but I just never do.
Wish they had the full tech specs up, I would be curious to see how battery time differs from the WG-3 where I heard it was not the greatest.

ofer4 · 02-20-2014, 09:41 PM

I don't see these competing well against GoPro...

**GlassJunkie** · 02-21-2014, 01:29 AM

I feel that Pentax is on the right track here. Solid camera, decent specs, makes sense. Issues: 1-In order to truly revolutionize the underwater market, it needs to go to 125-135ft for an hour. Then ANY certified diver would use it. 2- double the output of the LEDs. 3- Install "fleck and backscatter filtering for plankton blooms that give the pics the "snow" effect in some water. Pentax is closer than everyone else... WG5 will nail it...

02-05-2014, 03:10 PM	#1
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,163	Ricoh Imaging Extends the Adventure with Debut of WG-4 GPS & WG-4 Rugged Cameras, Com News update from the official Pentax website: DENVER, CO, February 5, 2014 – With over 20 years of experience in pioneering the design and development of adventure-ready cameras, Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation is pleased to introduce the Ricoh WG-4 series of rugged compact cameras and new modular mounting system. Taking usability and flexibility to the next level, the Ricoh WG-4 series of cameras and its versatile mounting accessories... Pentax news announcement: http://www.us.ricoh-imaging.com/about/press/326 Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

02-21-2014, 01:29 AM	#10
GlassJunkie Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: St Petersburg Photos: Albums Posts: 402	I don't think GoPro is the issue I feel that Pentax is on the right track here. Solid camera, decent specs, makes sense. Issues: 1-In order to truly revolutionize the underwater market, it needs to go to 125-135ft for an hour. Then ANY certified diver would use it. 2- double the output of the LEDs. 3- Install "fleck and backscatter filtering for plankton blooms that give the pics the "snow" effect in some water. Pentax is closer than everyone else... WG5 will nail it...

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02-09-2014, 06:59 PM	#2
dansamy Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	That's cool! So you can take the camera on things like bike rides?

02-09-2014, 07:16 PM	#3
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,250	I was rather stunned: no pics in there to actually show their products? JP

02-09-2014, 07:34 PM	#4
dansamy Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	Originally posted by jpzk I was rather stunned: no pics in there to actually show their products? JP Yeah, the great wall of text would have benefited from some pictures.

02-09-2014, 07:48 PM	#5
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,250	Originally posted by dansamy Yeah, the great wall of text would have benefited from some pictures. No kidding ! Would be better with "action" shots: snow, mud, water, mountains, rivers ... that sort of thing. It has to show that it is indeed "rugged". A picture is worth a thousand words ... where did I ever see those words before? JP

02-12-2014, 07:30 AM	#6
Fl_Gulfer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Gulfer Photos: Albums Posts: 3,054	There is photo's of the camera's there now.

02-17-2014, 12:50 PM	#7
VoiceOfReason Emperor and Senpai Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,122	It might be interesting to have one to take into places where I will not take my K5.

02-20-2014, 08:18 PM	#8
PPPPPP42 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Wisconsin Photos: Albums Posts: 898	I was wondering when the WG series, being a compact line, was going to get officially turned over to the Ricoh side. Every time a new WG comes out and the current ones go on super sale I tell myself I will buy one as a carry around camera for everywhere a DSLR is just too clunky or too big a liability, but I just never do. Wish they had the full tech specs up, I would be curious to see how battery time differs from the WG-3 where I heard it was not the greatest.

02-20-2014, 09:41 PM	#9
ofer4 Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 428	I don't see these competing well against GoPro...

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