Adventure Proof design to hold up in the harshest environments
The WG-M2 is outfitted to capture video and still images in extreme conditions, without the need of an additional housing. The WG-M2 assures outstanding waterproof performance to a depth of 20 meters for up to two hours of continuous operation (equivalent to IPX8 or JIS Class 8). It‘s designed to be shock-resistant against a fall from a height of two meters,* dustproof (equivalent to IPX6 or JIS Class 6), and cold proof against temperatures as low as -10°C.
* Measured under RICOH IMAGING-original testing standards (from a height of two meters, onto a surface of 5cm-thick plywood), conforming to Method 516.5-Shock of the MIL-Standard 810F
New features improve operability
The WG-M2’s vibration function signals the start and end of movie recording operation using vibrations of the camera body, making the user fully aware of camera operations at all times. An LCD orientation function records movie clips in an upright position, even when the camera is held at vertical or upside-down position. User-friendly, in-body movie editing features such as a still image save mode and a divide movie mode (maximum image size of 4K), ensure a high level of operability and flexibility.
7 Image Effect modes to create original movie clips
The WG-M2 features unique Image Effect modes* to apply desired visual effects to a movie clip for more creative, personalized work. Before a shooting session, the user can select the desired mode from Bright, Natural, Monochrome, Shading, Bleach Bypass, Bold, and High Contrast.* Available Image Effect modes may vary depending on the selected movie recording mode.
Optimum white balance in underwater shooting
The WG-M2 is designed to optimize the colour reproduction and contrast of recorded images. When an underwater shooting mode is selected, the camera automatically switches to an underwater white balance mode to faithfully reproduce the crystal-clear atmosphere of underwater scenes, while effectively compensating for the loss of contrast caused by the diffusion of light. As the result, it captures clear, well-defined underwater images without bluish or greenish colour casts.
Wireless LAN connection to support remote operation using smartphones
By installing the Image Sync application on a Smartphone or tablet computer, the user can effortlessly perform various camera functions from a distance: confirm the camera’s Live View image on the mobile device’s monitor, and use the mobile unit to check and change white-balance, ISO-sensitivity and exposure-compensation settings. It‘s even possible to view the WG-M2’s movie recordings in real time on the mobile device’s monitor, when the camera is set in the Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) or HD (1280 x 720 pixels) mode and at a frame rate of 30fps. Transfer still images and movie clips recorded by the WG-M2 on to a Smartphone or tablet computer to save, edit, play back* and upload them to social networking and other websites to share them with friends.
* An additional MOV-format application is required to play back recorded movie clips on an Android device.
Other features:
- 1.5-inch LCD monitor for effortless angle-of-view confirmation during shooting
- Ultra-wide-angle still-image recording at a maximum angle of view of 202 degrees
- High-speed continuous shooting at a maximum speed of approximately eight frames per second
- A wide ISO-sensitivity range from ISO 200 to ISO 6400 (in still-image shooting modes)
- ±2EV exposure compensation
- A choice of a metering system between multi-segment and spot
- Wind suppression mode
- Compatible with micro SD, micro SDHC and micro SDXC memory cards
