Ricoh Imaging Company, Ltd. has announced the launch of the new waterproof compact digital camera "WG-90" under the PENTAX brand. Designed for tough environments, it supports underwater photography up to a depth of 14 meters and macro shooting. The release is scheduled for early December 2023, with a retail price of 72,600 yen (tax included).
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PENTAX WG-90 Black
The "WG-90" features robust waterproofing, supporting underwater use up to 14 meters, drop resistance from heights up to 1.6 meters, cold resistance down to minus 10 degrees Celsius, and a load-bearing structure up to 100kg. As the successor to the "WG-80," it inherits its core imaging performance.
Equipped with a variety of functions including a "Digital Microscope" mode, the camera features six LED lights around the lens for enhanced illumination. It offers an effective 16-megapixel sensor, 5x optical zoom, and approximately 7.2x digital zoom. Video recording is supported in Full HD at 30fps. Additional features include an underwater "Mermaid" mode and image stabilization functions.
Key Specifications of the New Model
- Sensor: 16-megapixel 1/2.3-inch back-illuminated CMOS
- ISO Range: ISO 125–6400
- Lens: 5x optical zoom, equivalent to approximately 28–140mm in 35mm format, F3.5–5.5
- Image Stabilization: Electronic image stabilization, high-sensitivity blur reduction mode, Movie SR function
- Shooting Modes: 25 shooting modes, including underwater mode
- Monitor: 2.7-inch (16:9) LCD with approximately 230,000 dots
- Memory: SDXC/SDHC/SD cards, built-in memory approximately 68MB
- Dimensions: Approximately 122.5 × 61.5 × 29.5mm
- Weight: Approximately 194g (including battery and SD card)
