Ricoh Imaging Co Ltd has launched the Ricoh G900 II. This heavy-duty digital camera is designed to be highly resistant to water, dust, shock and chemicals, making it ideal for use at demanding worksites subjected to water, rain, dust and dirt, and in industries such as construction, disaster relief and healthcare.
The G900 II features shock-resistant performance to withstand a fall from 2.1 meters. Its accessible button positioning enhances operability, and its flawlessly contoured grip ensures a firm hold on the camera. It also inherits the wide neck strap of its predecessor, which enables two-point, cross-shoulder suspension to the ease of carrying and handling at worksites。
In addition to outdoor applications at civil engineering, construction and disaster relief sites, the G900 II can also be used in a wide range of indoor industries, at locations such as high-security workplaces thanks to the password-protected Camera Lock function inherited from its predecessor, and medical and manufacturing facilities requiring thorough cleansing and sterilization of equipment.
When connected to a computer, it also functions as a web camera. Using its high-power, discharge-adjustable Ring Light unit and macro shooting capability from a minimum focusing distance of one centimeter, the user can deliver a well-illuminated, enlarged view of a small item to an audience during online business meetings.
Price: From 98,000 yen to 110,000 yen
Source: Ricoh Imaging Co
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NCIS Reruns
From the photo I see it has a 28-140mm zoom lens. The webcam function is interesting. I'd like to know more about its battery life and the size of its sensor. Olympus makes a similar "tough" model that sells for about half the price of the Ricoh.
piskian
Oh,my so-called Olympus'tough' camera lasted six months.
My Minolta Weathermatic 110 still fine
Film cameras still going,but digitally,go for GoPro or the like.
DatAss
The 1990s called and wanted their camera design back.
Gene Hennigh
Now, this story is clickbait.
NCIS Reruns
I think it's called a "new product corporate press release."
Garthgoyle
I've never understood the target market for this line of cameras from Ricoh. At that price tag, I very much doubt anyone looking for a point-and-shoot would choose this models. Unless of course the target is a very specific group of people.
Like, what could you do with this camera that a phone can't. And we know for sure video is not one of those, since Pentax can't do video.
Strangerland
I'd assume it's for people who need a rugged camera, due to rugged activities like hiking or sports, where a phone can be easily broken.
Garthgoyle
Strangeland
Right. I'd think so too and that's why I got one their previous models a while ago.
But for that market, Gopro and DJI dominate the scene. That's mostly video, tho. And Gopro just announced the GP13, with the options to physically change lenses. People who are into photography within that market, will choose a device with better image quality and with more capabilities (ability to change lenses, RAW files).
If it's just for hiking and sports like that, at that price point, it's really difficult for this device to compete against smartphones, other action cameras and even the Ricoh GR3.
But perhaps the model sells well in the construction and disaster industries.