Ultra wide-angle 4K movie shooting action camera with naked waterproof / shockproof performance "RICOH WG-M2" haste photo review

General action action Equipped with a wide angle lens of 204 degrees which is much wider than the angle of view (135 degrees) of the camera, it is possible to shoot movies of 4 K (3840 × 2160, 30 fps), even without a housing (special case) Ricoh's action camera that it has shock and waterproof performance is "WG-M2"is. Since it is strong against impact and water even without a case, WG-M2 that you can record clear sound without leaving a sound such as a case,CP + 2016I was touching the real thing because it was on display at.

WG-M2 / Digital Camera / Product | RICOH IMAGING
http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/japan/products/wg-m2/

This is Ricoh's action camera WG - M 2 developed two colors, orange (left) and silver (right).


The main body size is 57.4 × width 34.1 × thickness 77.8 mm, weight is about 136 g including battery, SD card, lens protector.


A dedicated protector can be attached to the lens, and when photographing underwater, this protector only needs to be replaced with underwater one.


The body has a 1.5-inch LCD monitor.


Some action cameras are not equipped with liquid crystal, but if you have liquid crystal you can immediately check the composition at the time of shooting and the finish of the photographs and movies you shot.


Tripod hole and lens protector lock button on the back.


Unlocking this ... ...


It is possible to remove the lens protector. Since the lens protector is interchangeable, even if it gets scratched, it can be exchanged for a new item, and the lens body can keep a beautiful state with one stone two bird design.


Recording buttons and power buttons on the side of the main body ......


Operation buttons are arranged, all waterproof and can be operated even if it is attached to water as it is.


There is a lidded lock on the opposite side to the lens surface ......


You can access the battery, microSD card slot, HDMI terminal and USB terminal by opening here. The battery is "PENTAX rechargeable lithium ion battery D - LI 68", capacity is 1000 mAh. Approximately 450 still images are taken, recording time is about 80 minutes (when 4 K · Fine is set), playing time is about 160 minutes (at 4 K · Fine playback). The continuous recordable time and size of the movie of WG-M2 is up to 25 minutes per file, or up to 4 GB, and for the other recording time and the estimated number of recordingsfrom hereIt is possible to check.


It is also possible to shoot movies while outputting images to the monitor by connecting the HDMI cable. Also, you can shoot while supplying power to the main unit by connecting the USB cable.


When you look at the promotion movie of WG-M2, you can see the purpose of use and its characteristics well.

RICOH WG-M2 product video - YouTube


In addition, "WG-M2" is on sale on March 18, 2016, and it is sold at the official direct sales site of Ricoh at the price of 40,8060 yen including tax.


* RICOH WG-M2 Orange: Digital camera | RICOH IMAGING


* RICOH WG-M2 Silver: Digital camera | RICOH IMAGING