Ricoh G900SE II Details

RICOH G900SE II: A business-use digital camera for use at worksites, featuring enhanced intranet data management, wireless communications and security functions

NETWORKED: Connect for seamless data management Built-in Bluetooth® and wireless LAN

The camera offers built-in Bluetooth® version 3.0/4.2(Bluetooth Low Energy) and IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4/5GHz wireless LAN, features that can be used for high-speed wireless connections not only to computers but also to smartphones* and other devices. The camera even supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) for easy wireless setup. In addition, the camera link to and exchange data with GPS receivers and other devices that support Bluetooth® version 3.0/4.0.
＊Requires the latest smartphone application "Image Sync"

 

 

■Bluetooth® Transceiver
Feature	Specification
Data transfer	Bluetooth® standard version 3.0/4.2 (Bluetooth Low Energy)
Output	Bluetooth® standard Power Class 2
Range*1	Approximately 10m/33ft (line of sight)
Supported Bluetooth® profiles*2	BIP, OPP, SPP
Operating band	2.4GHz（CH0 ～ CH39）

＊1 Varies with such factors as signal strength, software, operating systems, and the presence or absence of obstacles.
＊2 Specifications set out in the Bluetooth® standard to allow communication between Bluetooth® devices for specific purposes.

 

■Wireless LAN Transceiver
Feature	Specification
Standards	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Communication protocols	IEEE802.11g/n：OFDM IEEE 802.11b: DSSS, DQPSK, DBPSK
Range*	Approximately 30m (98ft), varies with location and with operating environment and conditions
Security*2	WEP (64/128-bit), WPA/WPA2 mixed PSK, WPA/WPA2 mixed EAP format enterprise EAP-TLS, PEAP (MS-CHAPv2)
Operating band	2.4GHz (1ch～11ch) / 5GHz (36ch～48ch) restricted to 2.4 GHz in infrastructure mode

＊Varies with such factors as signal strength, software, operating systems, and the presence or absence of obstacles.

 

 

 

Enterprise Wi-Fi support

The RICOH G900SE II supports IEEE 802.1x Wi-Fi authentication, a highly secure method that uses credentials supplied by a RADIUS server. It also allows use of computer encryption certificates.

 

 

Seamlessly manage cameras on in-house networks

Cameras can be managed in-house or on in-house networks. Update firmware simultaneously on multiple cameras and otherwise reduce administrator workload and improve system integration. Cameras can also be configured using SD memory cards.

 

Note: Requires the supplied SR-20 software.
Note: Memory cards cannot be used for clock synchronization.

 

 

Export camera memos in XML format

Use the supplied EX2 software to export camera memos in the highly portable XML format. You can also choose templates for export in your choice of formats, making it a snap to manage memos via in-house networks.

 

 

Barcodes help with memo and password entry

The RICOH G900SE II reads linear and matrix barcodes. Barcodes can be stored as camera memos that can help with such tasks as managing goods for distribution and preventing patient mix-ups at medical institutions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

SECURE: Create images that can be trusted; prevent leaks

 

Password protection restricts access to a variety of camera functions

Password-protect the entire camera or internal memory or require a password only for USB access or to modify camera settings. Access can be granted by scanning a password barcode or entering the password using the camera’s onscreen keyboard.

 

 

 

Create up to two passwords

Create separate user and administrator passwords. The administrator can restrict access to functions used on-site, for example to prevent unintended changes to camera settings when the camera is used in the workplace.

	Administrator	USER
Camera access	◯	◯
Menu access	◯	◯
Viewing the contents of internal memory	◯	◯
USB connection	◯	◯
SDWO	◯	◯
Internet access*	◯	◯

＊ When connected to an Internet-enabled device via Bluetooth® or wireless LAN. Note: When both administrator and user passwords are supplied, the administrator password takes priority.

 Password entry dialog

 

 

Password protection for memory cards

Two types of SD memory cards can be password protected: SDHC and SDXC. Password-protecting memory cards prevents images falling into the wrong hands should the card be lost or stolen.

Note: Do not forget your password. Password-protection cannot be removed by support personnel.
Note: Password protection has been tested and approved for use with Panasonic, Toshiba, and SanDisk SDHC and SDXC memory cards of up to 256 GB capacity.
Note: Passwords for SD memory cards can only be entered via the on-screen keyboard or by scanning barcodes.

 

Memory card password-entry dialog

 

 

Support for NFC (Near Field Communication) Cards

The RICOH G900SE II supports MIFARE®, FeliCa, and ISO1443 TypeA/B NFC cards, letting users unlock the camera simply by tapping it with a card. Card data can be linked to camera memos so that the camera can, for example, retrieve the user’s name from a previously-prepared list and record it when tapped with a company ID card *.
＊ Requires the supplied SR-20 software.

  

 

 

 

Control the camera from a computer

If the camera is connected to a computer running IMAGE Transmitter 2* software (available separately), you can adjust settings (including zoom, exposure, and ISO sensitivity) and take pictures, all while the view through the camera lens is displayed in the computer monitor. The pictures can be saved to any folder on your computer.

  

 

Supports control from remote devices Smartphones and tablets running the Image Sync will be able to perform a variety of tasks, including controlling the camera and taking and viewing pictures remotely and downloading images from the camera and uploading them to social media.

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOUGH: Tough body with heightened impact resistance passes the 2.1m drop test

 

 

 

Tough body with heightened impact resistance passes the 2.1m drop test Although it is light and compact, the RICOH G900SE II features a tempered front lens element and protection at key points, tough enough to withstand the Pentagon MIL-Standard 810F 2.1m (6.9ft) drop test on all 26 sides (6 faces, 8 corners, and 12 edges) even when the power is on.

 

 

 

IPX 8 water resistance, good to depths of 20m for up to 2 hours With Class 8 JIS/IEC water resistance, the RICOH G900SE II can take photographs for 2 hours at depths of 20m (66ft). Use it on wet worksites or in the rain or the dirt can be rinsed off.

 

 

 

Toughness that shines on harsh jobs Class 6 JIS/IEC dust resistance keeps out dust and sand. Able to withstand temperatures as cold as -10°C (14°F), the RICOH G900SE II can be used in cold environments.

 

 

 

Worry-free usage with sodium hypochlorite, ethanol, or liquid chlorine dioxide disinfectants The RICOH G900SE II can be used with ethanol, sodium hypochlorite, and liquid chlorine dioxide disinfectants, allowing it to be used worry-free in medical facilities or on production lines.

 

 

 

Support for filters Third-party 37mm filters can be attached to the lens to protect it from condensation and scratches.

 

 

 

Wide, long neck strap Long enough to be worn across the chest, the strap is broad and rugged. Camera can also be hanged vertically as it can also be worn around the neck so that the camera can easily be placed in a breast pocket.

 

 

 

  

Easy to hold, easy to use SThe large grip guides your fingers into a position where you can support the camera naturally. Additionally the mode dial and other controls are designed for ease of use with gloves.

 

 

 

WIDE & MACRO: With 5× optical zoom, a lens that handles a range of subjects

 

Compose shots freely with 5× optical zoom

Featuring a 28‒140mm lens with 5× optical zoom and a field of view wider than that of a typical 35 mm lens, the RICOH G900SE II is perfect for shooting indoors and in other locations where there is little room to step back , yet also takes telephoto shots in its stride.

 

 

 

Wide conversion lenses

Use an optional conversion lens for wider shots at a focal length equivalent to 22mm. When attached, conversion lenses provide JIS Class 7 water resistance and are so slim that the extra length is almost unnoticeable.
*Unable to shoot underwater.

 

Note: When used with a wide conversion lens, the flash will not illuminate objects at the edges of the frame and parts of any shots taken with the flash will be dark.

 

Approx. 20 effective megapixels and back-illuminated CMOS sensor

Take clear shots of dimly-lit worksites. Approximately 20 effective megapixels ensures that details show clearly even after pictures are cropped. The high quality image sensor and image processing engine can handle a wide variety of scenes, from long shots to close-ups, even under at night or under low light.

 

 

 

Internal memory approx.6.5GB of image storage

The camera features internal memory with space enough for 856* images. You can keep shooting without worrying even when the memory card is full.
＊ At settings of 5184 × 3888 (L) ★★★

 

 

 

Wide-angle 3.0-inch, 1,040k-dot monitor is easy to read, indoors and out The large, high-resolution (3.0” , aspect ratio of 3:2, approximately 1,040k-dot) monitor features a cover with an anti-reflective (AR) coating that makes it easy to view even outdoors in bright sunlight. The new outdoor view feature lets you quickly adjust brightness in response to ambient lighting conditions for suitable viewing experience. Note: Composite image; actual display not shown

 

 

 

Outline fonts

The camera uses clear-rendering outline fonts for composite images created using electronic survey slates.

 

 

 

ADJ button The ADJ button provides quick access to camera settings, including exposure compensation and ISO sensitivity. Note: The ADJ button functions as a camera memo button when camera memo settings are enabled.

 

 

 

Select modes quickly and easily using the mode dial For example, selecting Digital Microscope mode, which illuminates the ring lights for photos at distances as close as 1cm, is as simple as rotating the mode dial. Frequently-used settings can be assigned to the U1 and U2 positions on the mode dial for quick recall.

 

 

 

Recall saved settings at the twist of a dial

Saved settings for different scenes can be recalled instantly imply by rotating the mode dial to U1 or U2.

 

 

4K resolution for sharper movies

Shoot movies in 4K (frame size 3840 × 2160 pixels, 30 fps) for high-resolution footage that gives you an overall view of a big construction site, for example, or helps you grasp the relative positions of various objects.
Note: The camera can record up to approximately 25 minutes or 4GB of footage per shot.

 

 

Adjustable ring light

The lens is surrounded by a six-LED ring light. You can choose which LEDs light and adjust their brightness to get clear shots showing fine details such as the model numbers on small parts or scratches in walls or floors.

 

Ring light: Left
Macro mode at adistance of 1cm (0.4in)

 

*Photographs used to illustrate functions were taken with the RICOH G900. 

 

Usable functions for on-site photography and photo management

■Button hold options prevent unintended operation
To avoid unintended operation such as accidental menu display or the camera turning on during transport, use the menus to reduce the response speed of the power and menu buttons.

■Folder-creation options
Users have a choice of three options for naming the folders used to store images: standard, user-selected, or by date. ■Display folder at startup While starting up, the camera displays the current folder together with the images it contains.

■Display date at startup
The RICOH G900SE II displays the date from startup until the shutter release button is pressed, helping you catch errors in the camera clock before they are recorded with your pictures.

■Pitch and roll indicators help keep the camera level
The camera’ s built-in electronic level with pitch and roll indicators can be used to keep the camera level.

■Rename files
Users can select the four-letter prefix used to name files. Files can be named after the photographer or departmental rules to help simplify image management.

 

 

VERSATILE: Varied functions for a variety of situations

 

■Equipped with GPS and an electronic compass
The onboard GPS and electronic compass record the current location and heading with each picture taken for highly accurate positioning no matter what the time or place. The RICOH G900SE II supports GPS and GLONASS and can record track log entries once a second for both photos and movies. Set the camera clock using GPS or use the “GPS memory” button to record the locations of selected targets.

■Compare images with Watermark
Options Use existing pictures as a template when composing new photos. Template transparency can be selected from 20, 40, 60, and 80 percent, or photos with the same composition as the template can be compared side-by-side. One way in which this feature can be used is for before and after shots on construction sites.

 

 

■Skew Correction
Skew Correction reduces the effects of perspective when photographing signs, business cards, and other rectangular subjects from an angle. The camera also records the uncorrected photos. Users have the option of displaying guides to help correct skew.

 

 

■Remove Haze
This image processing is used to reduce the effects of mist or haze for sharper images in ports or among the mountains.

■Depth-of-field composites (focus stacking)
Use focus stacking to create images where every part of the subject, from front to back, is in focus.

■Interval Shooting
The camera takes photos at preset intervals. Choose from intervals of 10 seconds to 99 minutes (interval-timer photography) or 1, 5, 10, 30, or 60 minutes (time-lapse movies).

■Firefighting mode
Fires are a challenge for autofocus. Firefighting mode fixes focus at 2.5m and heightens ISO sensitivity and sharpness. *

 

 

SMOOTH: Automatize post-shooting sorting

 

Camera memos to simplify image management

Hard-to-identify images can be clearly labeled with written descriptions in the form of camera memos saved simultaneously with the picture and consisting of up to 100 items of 999 lines each, each with descriptions of up to 128 characters. Choose from multiple camera memo lists, which can be stored in the camera’s internal memory.
*Note: Camera memo lists can be created using the supplied LE2 software.

Camera memos:

Camera memo selection dialog => Electronic work slate playback dialog
*Note: Composite image; actual display not shown

 

You can select pre-generated camera memos listing job information or other data to be added to pictures as they are taken.

 

Versatile functions help you manage and sort images after shooting

Here are some features that will greatly reduce your post-shooting workload when it comes to such tasks as data management and manually sorting images by viewing them one at a time.

■Categorize images automatically
Import memo data and use it to categorize images automatically, reducing the work involved in sorting files after shooting.
Note: Requires the supplied DL-20 and EX2 software.

Select camera memos and take pictures / Download to computer and select the items used to sort pictures / Pictures are sorted automatically

 

■Sorting and searching are a snap
Rename files automatically based on memo contents to streamline sort and search operations. Files can also be renamed based on information read from barcodes.
*Note: Requires the supplied EX2 software.

On the computer, select the memo item that will be used to rename files / File name assigned by camera / Sort and search opeations are now simplified

 

■Camera memos make generating reports a snap
It’s easy to generate handy reports with memos. No need to write them out by handsimply print them and use them in statements or reports.
Note: Requires the supplied ME2 software.

Single frame with memo / Two frames with memos / Three frames with memo

 

■Stamp memo data on pictures
Camera memo data can be stamped on images so that their content can be verified as text.

Data stamps in three locations

*Note: Composite image: actual display not shown

 

■Link related images with image clips
For example, you can clip shots of survey data onto worksite photos so that the relationship between the photos and the survey data is clear when the photos are viewed. Users can choose a clip size that suits their needs; options range from 3M to VGA.
*Note: Requires the supplied ME2 software.

Take the photo to which you wantto link and use it to create an image clip  ==>  Take the main photo  ==> View the clip on a computer

 

■Add camera memos to movies
Simplify movie file management with camera memos that can be viewed using the supplied ME2 software. The technique for adding memos to movies is as same as for photos.

 

■Add temporary voice memos to pictures
Up to 30 seconds of voice data can be recorded when a photo is taken. Use this feature to add temporary memos giving onsite survey data and other up-to-the-minute information.
Creation options for temporary memos:

*Photographs used to illustrate functions were taken with the RICOH G900.

 

 

 

 

WEBCAM: Equipped with a webcam function

 

 

 

Tough body with heightened impact resistance passes the 2.1m drop test The camera can be easily connected to a computer just by switching to the UVC mode and connecting the supplied USB cable. This requires no complicated settings or adapter. (The camera is not equipped with a microphone. Use a microphone such as the one built into a computer.) Support for various web conferencing apps Verified apps with web conferencing functions that work with the camera: Zoom, Skype, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Cisco WebEx, Facebook Messenger * Use the optional Extension Adapter TE-2 to prevent interference with the battery cover when using a tripod.

 

 

High image quality due to superior optical performance and image processing

The camera achieves high image quality with Full HD resolution at a frame rate of 30 fps. The back-illuminated CMOS image sensor and high performance image processing engine allow you to share clear live streaming images. The 5x optical zoom also supports a wide range of shooting scenes.

 

 

Macro shooting function with the minimum focusing distance of 1 cm*. The camera provides reliable focusing when close to the subject at an approximate distance of 10 cm in the normal mode and 1 cm in the macro mode. The webcam function of the RICOH G900SE II enables you to share images of the finer details on small parts and writing in documents in a clear live streaming format. This promotes smooth discussion during meetings and business talks with other people based in remote locations. The camera can also be held in your hand to deliver images. * While using the webcam function, autofocus operates at a range of 10 cm to infinity from the front of the lens. When using autofocus at a closer distance than this, press the macro button on the rear side of the camera to switch the focus mode to [1cm Macro] so that you can move the subject closer to the camera at a distance of up to 1 cm from the front of the lens.   The subject can also be moved closer to the camera to deliver images.

 

 

 

The powerful ring light illuminating the subject With the ring light arranged on the outside of the lens that can adjust the brightness in 9 levels, the camera can illuminate the subject at a suitable level of brightness to enable you to capture clear live streaming images that show the finer details of the subject. It also enables you to share clear live streaming images even while working in dark places and locations hidden by shadows. Use the ring light in the macro mode. This enables you to deliver clear live streaming images of fine printed text and similar features on circuit boards.

 

 

 

Support for various situations in business and learning You can use the camera in situations that require clear and high resolution images, such as during web conferences and business talks on design work and factory work as well as at civil engineering and construction sites, and also when giving product presentations or when teaching at public schools and cram schools.

 

 

High-definition images facilitate smooth business talks and make presentations more detailed

 

* When using the webcam function with the camera mounted on a tripod, the optional “Extension Adapter TE-2” is necessary. (The adapter is necessary to prevent the tripod from interfering with the battery cover when it is opened to access the USB terminal.)
* The webcam function does not have voice capability. Use a microphone such as the one built into the computer being used during the web conference.
* The image quality of the webcam function is fixed at “Full HD, 30 fps”.
* While using the webcam function, the monitor does not turn on. Capture settings such as exposure and white balance cannot be used.
* There is a limit to the time the camera can be used as a webcam based on the battery level. Also, leaving the ring light turned on for a long period of time causes the camera to overheat and turn off automatically.

Approximate times for continuous use when the battery is fully charged (These times vary depending on the room temperature and other factors when using the camera.)
• Ring light OFF: Approx. 360 minutes
• Ring light brightness set to “1”: Approx. 200 minutes
• Ring light brightness set to “5”: Approx. 45 minutes
• Ring light brightness set to “9”: Approx. 20 minutes