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RICOH WG-6 Orange Camera 20MP Higher resolution images 3-inch LCD Waterproof 20m Shockproof 2.1m Underwater mode 6-LED Ring Light for macro photography

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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.) However, like its predecessors, the WG-6 gets you six LED lights located around the lens and these can prove useful for close-ups if you’re after extra lighting, particularly underwater where you can shoot at depths of up to 20 meters. There are dedicated Scene modes for both underwater stills and video on the camera, accessed via the menu system. The Ricoh WG-6's maximum shutter speed is 4 seconds in the Night Scene mode setting, which isn't really long enough for long exposures. Avoid getting sunscreen or sun oil on the camera as it may cause discoloration of the surface. If any oil gets on the camera, wash it off immediately with warm water. To be fair, the camera module in your smartphone is probably more sophisticated – and it has to recalled, of course, that we’re dealing with a relatively small 1/2.3-inch sensor at the heart of this camera, so we shouldn’t really expect it to measure up to the latest interchangeable lens mirrorless wonder, which is pretty much the lion’s share of the camera market now that sales of DSLRs are flat.

GPS log] is not available during the shooting in [Interval Shooting] or [Interval Movie] of the SCN mode. This interval shooting cannot be performed during the GPS logging. The front of the camera features the lens with the LED lights visible around it. And the filter thread around the lens, while designed to fit the macro ring, can also be used to attach other available accessories. There’s no handgrip to speak of here, but a textured strip of toughened rubber attached to the front plate offers some friction. On the other side of the front plate is the flash. Insert the battery into the camera and confirm the battery is full by battery level indicator then turn the camera off.There's a 5x optical zoom lens built-in with an angle-of-view offering coverage equivalent to approximately 28mm to 140mm in the 35mm format, as well as a minimum focusing distance of 1cm. Plus, theIntelligent Zoom function extends the zoom range by 40.5x. Logs recorded in the camera are recorded as log files (KML format) in the [GPSLOG] folder on the SD memory card. Only one log data can be recorded in the camera. Perform [Save log data] on the SD memory card or [Discard log data] before collecting new logs.

The WG-6’s buttons are nicely laid out and placed and its screen is very crisp, but there’s no viewfinder like the on the Panasonic FT7If you turn off the power while in the [Green Mode], it will be in the [Green Mode] the next time you turn This is one of the brightest cameras in its category, even at the longest zoom settings - a huge plus in sports and nature photography

The microscope mode dial option switches on the LED lights, for close-up macro photos, however, the image size is set to XS producing 3mp images! If you leave the camera in P, you can shoot full resolution images, switch on super macro, zoom in to 1.8x optical zoom, and switch on the LED lights. A more long-winded way of getting to the super macro mode, with LED lighting, but with full resolution images. Super macro sets the zoom to 1.2x and you can zoom to 1.8x. The macro mode lets you get close to the subject, butnot quite as close at the TG-6. The LED lighting level is adjustable, and you can also adjust which LED lights are used.The SD Memory Card you have inserted is unformatted or has been formatted on a computer or other device. Format the SD Memory Card in the camera before using it. The presence of devices transmitting frequencies close to those of GPS satellites or devices generating a strong magnetic field may interfere with the acquisition of GPS information or deteriorate the GPS information precision.

Battery capacity drops with ambient temperature, reducing the number of pictures that can be taken on a single charge. Optical zoom is not available when recording video, only before, which is an annoying omission considering other cameras offer optical zoom while recording. Its Intelligent Zoom function extends the zoom range by approximately 40.5 times without compromising image quality, while its Interval Shooting mode makes fixed-point photography simple and effortless. If there’s one thing you can rely on the Ricoh brand for, it’s a new toughened action camera compact every year. This year it’s the turn of the 20-megapixel resolution, 5x optical zoom, WG-6, originally announced alongside the Ricoh GR III premium model and which arrives in the wake of the older WG-60.

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The WG-6 comes equipped with a large, high-resolution 3.0-inch LCD monitor with 3:2 proportions and approximately 1,040,000 dots. Its AR (Anti-Reflection) coating minimizes annoying glare and reflections to deliver a sharp, clear on-screen image even in the bright sunshine often encountered in outdoor shooting. It also features an Outdoor View Setting, which allows for easy adjustment of monitor brightness according to changes in ambient lighting conditions, optimizing the visibility of the on-screen image. RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD grants a non-exclusive license to the user on the condition that the user uses the licensed software in accordance with the terms and conditions of this software license agreement. The user may only use the licensed software on the designated machine. 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.)

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