This top-of-the-line waterproof digital compact camera is designed to be waterproof to a depth of 20 meters, shockproof against a fall from heights of 2.1 meters, and cold-resistant to temperatures as low as -10°C. Equipped with a state-of-the-art back-illuminated CMOS image sensor with approximately 20 effective megapixels and a high-performance imaging engine, it delivers super-high-resolution still images and 4K-resolution movie clips.
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It also incorporates such outdoor-friendly features as a GPS module to record position data and travel log data onto captured images, and an electronic compass to enhance operability in the field. Positioned around the lens, a multi-application Ring Light unit featuring six bulbs provides bright, uniform illumination on the subject. Thanks to a choice of discharge patterns, these lights can also be used as a lighting device to illuminate the subject more three-dimensionally.
Approximately 20 effective megapixel for sharp, high-resolution, low-noise images with a wide dynamic range. Camera body of tough aluminum-panel chassis equipped with high-precision GPS, a powerful LED Ring Light, and new Movie SR+. Venture into the wild with an all-weather compact camera equal to any and all conditions.
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Uncompromising outdoor design. With a sturdy chassis geared to use with gloves, boasting a grip that fits the hand and a new mode dial, and with a host of features that emphasize thoroughgoing water-, shock-, dust-, and crushproofing, the design of the WG-6 cuts no corners when it comes to outdoor use. Combined with Outdoor View, monitor brightness settings that can easily be adjusted for outdoor lighting, these features ensure that the camera can be used without discomfort in all weathers. The camera also features high-precision GPS that can log your route or record location data with photographs for later viewing in a map application or on a computer, further enhancing the post-photography experience. |
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20 effective megapixel for sharp, high-resolution images. A high-resolution, high-sensitivity, back-illuminated CMOS image sensor and high-performance image-processing engine combine for low-noise, high-quality images. |
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Get up to ten times more light* with a Ring Light function for macro photography or movie recording in poorly-lit locations. The brightness of the six LEDs around the lens can be adjusted to light the entire subject, or some can be turned off to add depth to close-ups taken in macro mode. *Compared to the RICOH WG-60. |
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Leave your gloves on: improved operability The shooting mode can now be selected with the mode dial, while the spacious layout of buttons on the back of the camera and the vertically-oriented zoom button make the camera easier to use. |
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Equipped with a Webcam Function That Enables You to Share Realistic Images Using the Various Camera Functions The camera can be used as a webcam by connecting it to a computer. You can share clear live streaming images of small subjects by using together the Ring Light and the macro shooting function which enables images to be taken as close as up to 1 cm from the subject. * The camera firmware must be updated to the version 1.06 or later. * Supported apps: Zoom, Skype, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Cisco WebEx, Facebook Messenger * Optional accessory (TE-2) is required to enable the camera to be used with a tripod. |
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Camera at work The WG-6 features a tough chassis, enhanced crushproofing, and an easy-to-use design that lets you shoot without taking off your gloves. The ring light can be used for construction-site photos that clearly show cracks in concrete and other fine details. |
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With features that include uncompromising waterproofing—good for two continuous hours of use at a depth of 20 m— shockproofing capable of withstanding drops of 2.1 m, freezeproofing * that ensures operation at temperatures of −10 °C, and crushproofing capable of withstanding forces of 100 kgf (kilogram force), this rugged camera can be used in all conditions.
• Waterproof : IPX8, JIS Class 8 • Dustproof : IP6X, JIS Class 6 • Shockproof : Able to withstand drops of 2.1 m, onto a 5 cm thick surface using MIL-Standard 810F Method 516.5–Shock adapted to in-house standards • Crushproof : Tested according to in-house standards
*Battery capacity drops with ambient temperature, reducing the number of pictures that can be taken on a single charge.
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Dedicated Underwater mode. White balance is optimized to suppress blue tints for underwater photos with natural-looking colors. Underwater Movie mode also applies this effect while filming high-resolution 4K movies. |
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Flash Off/Flash On, taking two pictures with single release
In this mode, the camera takes two pictures with a single press of the shutter button one with the flash off and the other with it on. Because there is no flash with the first picture to startle the fish, you can be sure that both the shot with the flash and the one without will turn out well.
* Available in Underwater mode.
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Easy to use with gloves on; improved overall operability Designed for ease of use in the field, the WG-6 features a rugged aluminum-panel chassis, simple mode selection that requires only rotating the mode dial, and an easy-to-operate vertically-oriented zoom button. The spacious layout of the controls on the back of the camera lets you use them without removing your gloves. In addition, previously-saved exposure settings and the like can be quickly recalled by selecting ADJ. mode with the Movie/ADJ. button. |
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Faster and easier to use design.
The new ADJ. button can be customized to quickly change and recall settings for faster operation when taking photos, you can change and recall settings for exposure compensation, image size, aspect ratio, ISO sensitivity, and white balance. Shooting mode, exposure compensation, and other settings can also be saved as “User Mode 1” (U1) or “User Mode 2” (U2) to be recalled quickly and easily, simply by rotating the mode dial.
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A High-resolution, approximately 1,040,000 dot 3.0” LCD monitor wih wide viewing angle.
The camera features a 3” transmissive LCD monitor with a wide color gamut, monitor brightness adjustment, and RICOHS’s new RT font that makes the menus easier to read. |
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The following modes can be selected instantly with a turn of the mode dial: • Auto • Program • Scene • Digital Microscope • User Mode 1 • User Mode 2 • Movie • Cals |
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Mode / ADJ. button |
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Outdoor View Setting The brightness of the LCD monitor can readily be adapted dealing with changes in ambient lighting conditions for ease of viewing and an improved shooting experience. Brightness can be increased by up to two steps to make dark areas of the display easier to see in sunlight, or lowered by up to two steps to reduce glare for night photography. The monitor in sunny conditions |
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High-performance GPS and an electronic compass. Use GPS to record the current location with the image data whenever a picture is taken. |
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FlashAir Functionality Improvement
Use FlashAir * wireless-enabled SD memory cards to instantly transfer images to your smartphone or other devices on the spot. Wireless LAN can now be turned on and off from the camera, reducing the drain on the battery.
＊ Toshiba SD-UWA series W04 FlashAir™ SDHC/SDXC memory cards (available separately from third-party suppliers; for information on using FlashAir cards, see the FlashAir manual).
Aperture: F4.6, Shutter speed: 1/80 sec, Exposure compensation: +0.5EV, ISO sensitivity: 125, White balance: AWB, SCN: Landscape Photo by Ichiro Murata
20 effective megapixels, low noise, and a wide dynamic range combine for sharp, highly-resolved pictures.
With approximately 20 effective megapixels, images can be cropped with no apparent drop in resolution. The exceptional quantum efficiency of the back-illuminated CMOS image sensor and the high-performance image-processing engine combine for low-noise, high-quality images.
The camera also features a lens with 5× optical zoom and a focal length of about 28 mm (35 mm equivalent) at the widest angle, suitable for a wide range of subjects.
Shoot highly-realistic 4K movies while keeping shake to a minimum with the camera’s powerful shake reduction feature.
Record scenes exactly as they appear to the naked eye in beautiful, highly-realistic 4K (frame size 3840 × 2160 pixels). In addition to a Movie SR mode for normal shake reduction, for HD*1 and Full HD recording the camera now features a new Movie SR+ mode that produces natural footage with so little shake and distortion which seems to be a built-in gimbal stabilizer is equipped*2,3.
*1. Movie SR+ is available during HD recording only at a frame rate of 30 fps.
*2. A “gimbal” is a rotating grip used to keep the camera level and reduce shake during movie recording.
*3. Movies filmed in Movie SR+ mode have an angle of view about 40% narrower than those filmed in Movie SR mode.
Simple movie editing within camera
The movie editing features can be used within camera to create cut-out still images from selected frames or divide footage into individual clips. Movies can even be viewed on a television or other display connected to the camera via Type D HDMI connector.
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A variable-brightness Ring Light, perfect for movie recording and macro photography. The lens is surrounded by six variable-brightness, individually-controlled LEDs that can be used in a host of various ways such as illuminate the entire subject, eliminating shadows, or directed to add depth by deepening shadows during macro photography. Up to ten times brighter than the RICOH WG-60’s Macro Light, the Ring Light can also be used to illuminate the subject when lighting is poor. |
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An easy-to-use Digital Microscope mode. The WG-6’s Digital Microscope mode makes it easy to take impressive macro photographs that capture details that cannot be resolved by the naked eye. The six-LED Ring Light helps prevent blur by allowing faster shutter speeds. Note: Image size is fixed at 3M 4:3 |
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Able to capture 3.75 mm × 2.81 mm area in full display screen (maximum magnification)
The camera will be provided with the Macro Stand O-MS3 (Distance Ring) as standard acessory. With this ring user get opportunity to use standard screw-in filter with a diameter of 37 mm.
Selection of 18 scene modes
Just choose the appropriate option from the camera’s selection of 18 scene modes and let the camera adjust aperture, shutter speed, and other settings to suit the subject.
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HDR
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Handheld Night Snap
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Night Scene
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Underwater
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Underwater Movie
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Landscape
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Flower
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Portrait
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Digital SR
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Interval Shooting
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Interval Movie
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High Speed Movie
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Surf & Snow
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Kids
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Pet
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Sport
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Fireworks
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DOF Composite
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Able to get excellent sharpness from front to back by composing nine frames.
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| Normal | DOF Composite |
Take advantage of Image Tone options first popularized on PENTAX SLR cameras.
Choose from five Image Tone options, including Vibrant for colors that are intense, bright, and vivid, and Slide Film for pictures with rich contrast resembling those produced by reversal film.
Get creative with post-shooting Digital Filters!
Using the camera’s selection of 12 digital filters (B&W/Sepia, Toy Camera, Retro, Color, Extract Color, Color Emphasis, High Contrast, Starburst, Soft, Fish-eye, Miniature, and Brightness), adjust colors or apply special effects to style existing photos for maximum impact.
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| Miniature | Retro | Extract Color | High Contrast |
Shrink faces with the Small Face Filter!
Retouch photos after shooting to reduce the size of faces relative to everything else. Faces can be reduced in size by approximately 5, 7, or 10 percent. Note: The desired results may not be achieved under some conditions. |
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Automatically capture smiling faces with Smile Capture!The camera detects portrait subjects and automatically releases the shutter when it spots the subject smiling. The camera also detects when the subject is blinking and displays the message, “Closed eyes have been detected” (Blink Detection).
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Self-portrait Assist
When the camera detects the face of a portrait subject, the macro LEDs around the lens will light to show your location in the frame. The Smile Capture feature can also be activated during selfies.
Put copyright information directly on your photos.Photo credits can now be directly imprinted on photos in the form of watermarks. Credits can be up to 32 characters long and include letters, numbers, and punctuation; you can also choose their location as well as the font size and color.
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A camera at home on construction sites.The WG-6 feature a tough chassis and enhanced crushproofing and an easy-to-use design that lets you shoot without taking off your gloves. The powerful Ring Light can be used for photos of poorly-lit worksites or for close-ups showing cracks in concrete, rebar identification markings, and other fine details. |
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Face detection AF & AE for up to 30 subjects/Auto Tracking AF/AF assist light/Continuous shooting/Burst shooting/M-Cont/S-Cont/Auto bracketing/D-Range (dynamic range) options/Self-timer/Ink Rubbing filter/Support for remote control (remote control available separately)
*The camera firmware must be updated to the version 1.06 or later.
Images not possible with a camera built into a computer can be achieved through the use of functions such as the ring light and the macro shooting function which enable images to be taken as close as up to 1 cm from the subject.
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A camera at Easy connection just by connecting the cable The camera can be easily connected to a computer just by switching to the UVC mode and connecting the supplied USB cable. 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. |
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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.
Skin tones appear bright and clear.
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| Built-in PC camera | WG-6 |
* This is an image captured from a computer running Microsoft Teams while using the other model equipped with the same function.
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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. *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. |
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The RICOH WG-6 can show clear images of text that cannot be readable with a camera built into a computer.
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| Built-in PC camera | WG-6 |
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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. |
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Lighting up the subject using the Ring Light.
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| Built-in PC camera | WG-6 |
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| Built-in PC camera | WG-6 |
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.
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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
* Operating systems that support the webcam function: Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS12 Monterey, macOS 11.0 Big Sur, macOS 10.15 Catalina.
* Apps that support the webcam function: Zoom, Skype, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Cisco WebEx, Facebook Messenger
*The camera firmware must be updated to the version 1.06 or later
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Zoom-compact digital-still camera |
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| Lens |
5 - 25 mm F3.5(W) - F5.5(T) |
| Zoom Ratio |
Optical Zoom: 5x |
| Focus Type |
9-point AF, Spot AF, Auto tracking AF |
| Focus Range (From lens face) |
Standard: 0.5m - infinity / 1.64ft. - infinity (entire zoom range) Infinity-landscape, Pan Focus, Manual Focus: available |
| Filter | 37 mm (with Macro Stand O-MS53 - provided with the camera) |
IMAGE CAPTURE UNIT
| Image Sensor |
1/2.3" CMOS |
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| Effective Pixels | Approx. 20 megapixels |
| Sensitivity (Standard output) |
AUTO, Manual (ISO 125 - 6400) |
| Motion Blur Reduction |
Still: Pixel Track SR |
| White Balance |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light(D:Daylight Color, N:Daylight White, W:White Light, L:Warm White), Ring light, Manual |
| Recorded Pixels Still image / JPEG |
20M 4:3 (5184x3888 pixels) Quality Level ★★★, ★★, ★ |
| Recorded Pixels Movie |
3840 (3840x2160), 30fps |
| CALS mode |
L 4:3 5184x3888 20MB |
| Microscope mode |
XS 4:3 2048x1536 3 MB |
| Storage Medium |
Built-in Memory (approx. 27MB) |
LCD MONITOR
| Monitor Type |
3.0" (aspect ratio 3:2) LCD, approx. 1040K dots, AR Coating(Cover only) |
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| Adjustments |
Brightness, Outdoor View Setting: ±2 Steps |
EXPOSURE CONTROL
| Metering System |
Multi-segment metering, Center-weighted metering, Spot metering |
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| EV Compensation | ± 2EV ( 1/3EV steps) |
| Shutter Speed |
1/4000 - 1/4sec.(Mechanical and electronic shutter), 4sec at most. (Night Scene mode setting) |
| Scene modes |
Auto Picture, Program, HDR, Handheld Night Snap, Movie, High Speed Movie, Digital Microscope, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Underwater, Underwater Movie, Interval Shot, Interval Movie, Surf & Snow, Kids, Pet, Sport, Night Scene, Fireworks, Digital SR, Report, Green, Depth of field composition |
FUNCTION
| Face detection |
Face Detection AF&AE is available for all modes up to 30 faces. Smile Capture, Self-portrait Assist, Self-portrait Assist + Smile Capture, Blink Detection |
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| Pet detection |
Detect up to 1 pet's face(auto) |
| Playback modes |
Slideshow, Image Rotation, Small Face Filter, Ink Rubbing Filter, Digital Filter(B&W / Sepia, Toy Camera, Retro, Color, Extract Color, Color Emphasis, High Contrast, Starburst, Soft, Fish-eye, Brightness, Miniature), HDR Filter, Movie Edit, Red-eye Edit, Resize, Cropping, Image Copy, Protect, Start-up Screen, Recover File, Auto Image Rotation |
| Drive Modes |
One shot, Self-timer, Continuous Shooting, Burst Shooting, M Continuous, S Continuous, Remote Control, Auto Bracketing |
| Languages |
English, French, Germany, Spanish, Portuguese, Italy, Dutch, Japanese, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkey, Greek, Russian, Thai, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese |
BUILT-IN FLASH
| Modes |
Flash-on and Flash-off modes. "Red-eye" compensation function employs a pre-discharge. |
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| Flash Range |
Wide: approx. 0.2 - 5.5m / 0.66 - 18 ft. (ISO Auto) |
GPS
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GPS, GLONASS, QZSS+ SBAS |
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| Electronic Compass |
Compass heading :Cardinal, Degrees, Cardinal/Degrees |
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
| Water proof / Dustproof |
Equivalent to JIS Class 8 waterproof and JIS Class 6 dustproof capabilitie |
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POWER SUPPLY
| Power Source |
Rechargeable Battery DB-110 |
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| AC Adapter | AC Adapter Kit K-AC166(Optional) |
| Battery life |
Still*1: approx. 340 shots (Rechargeable Battery) |
INTERFACES
| Connection Port |
USB3.0(Type-C), HDMI output terminal(Type D) |
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
| Dimensions |
Approx. 118.2 (W)x65.5 (H)x33.1 (D)mm /4.7 (W)x2.6 (H)x1.3 (D) inches (including lens depth) |
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| Weight | Approx. 246g / 8.6 oz. (Included dedicated battery and SD memory card) Approx. 219g / 7.7 oz.(Body only) |
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
| Windows® | Windows® 8.1, Windows® 10, Windows® 11 |
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| Macintosh | macOS 10.15 Catalina, macOS 11.0 Big Sur, macOS 12 Monterey, macOS 13 Ventura, macOS 14 Sonoma |
*Supported OS must be pre-installed in PC and updated to the latest version. USB port must be standard equipped.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR WEBCAM
| Windows® | Windows® 8.1, Windows® 10, Windows® 11 |
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| Macintosh | macOS 10.15 Catalina, macOS 11.0 Big Sur, macOS 12 Monterey |
STORAGE CAPACITY
STILL IMAGE
| Recorded Pixels | 20M 4:3 (5184x3888 pixels) |
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| Quality Level | ★★★ | ★★ | ★ |
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| Built-in Memory | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| 4GB | 480 | 830 | 1303 |
| 8GB | 936 | 1616 | 2537 |
| 16GB | 1873 | 3233 | 5075 |
MOVIE RECORDING
| Recorded Pixels | 3840 (3840x2160） 30fps（hh:mm:ss) |
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| Built-in Memory | 00:00:00 | ||
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| 4GB | 00:05:15 | ||
| 8GB | 00:10:19 | ||
| 16GB | 00:20:44 |
| Art. No. |
03842 Black, 03852 Orange |
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