When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Photo: Ricoh Ricoh has announced the G900 II and G900 II SE, two new rugged compact cameras primarily designed for industrial applications.
The two new models are the latest waterproof and dust-resistant cameras in a series that dates back to the Ricoh RDC-100G in July 1999. Both models are designed to be much more rugged than conventional waterproof compacts and can tolerate sodium hypochlorite, ethanol, or liquid chlorine dioxide disinfectants, allowing use in medical production settings.
Both cameras remain waterproof to a depth of 20m (65. 6ft), shockproof from a height of 2. 1m (6. 8ft), able to withstand 100kg force (220 lb force) and temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). Both models are equipped with GPS, with the SE variant adding Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and NFC.
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Both cameras feature password locking of the camera or specific features and menus, with the option on the Wi-Fi-enabled 'SE' model for access to be controlled by an administrator over company intranet, keeping firmware up to date and synchronizing the clock on multiple cameras to the server's time. Both cameras can also now be used as webcams, via USB, delivering up to 1080/30 streams from worksites, using popular web meeting software.
We've asked Ricoh for more details about any other differences between the Mark II models and their 2019 predecessors. Both cameras use the same 20MP Type 1/2. 3 (29mm
The G900 II and G900SE II will be available from late August and early September at recommended prices of $799 and $899, respectively.
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Ricoh Imaging announces two new heavy-duty, industrial cameras
The RICOH G900 II and RICOH G900SE II are waterproof, dustproof, shock- and chemical-resistant for use at demanding jobsites
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, August 7, 2024 — Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation today announced the RICOH G900 II and RICOH G900SE II, two new heavy-duty, industrial cameras designed to be highly resistant to water, dust, shock and chemicals, for use at demanding jobsites in industries including construction, manufacturing, disaster relief and healthcare.
The RICOH G900II and the RICOH G900SE II offer outstanding and dependable performance in harsh conditions. They are waterproof to a depth of 65. 6 feet (20 meters) for up to two hours of continuous operation and highly resistant to chemicals. Compact and lightweight, the cameras incorporate a protective reinforced glass element to the front surface of the lens and a number of protectors at crucial parts of the body. They’re dustproof, shockproof against falls of 6. 8 feet (2. 1 meters), cold-resistant to temperatures as low as 14°F (-10°C), and crushproof against weights of up to 220 pound-force (100 kilogram-force).
Both cameras are equipped with a back-illuminated, 20. 0-megapixel CMOS image sensor that delivers sharp, clear, high-resolution images, even at a super-high sensitivity of ISO 25600.
| Keeping data secure |
In addition to outdoor applications at civil engineering, construction and disaster relief sites, the RICOH G900 II and RICOH G900SE II can also be used in a wide range of indoor industries. Security features including a password-protected camera lock function make them ideal for use at high-security workplaces. The successor to the RICOH G900SE, announced in 2019, the RICOH G900SE II has enhanced security features, including system data management functions in connection with intranet systems, ideal for use at infrastructure and utility facilities, road maintenance and public institutions including local governments, police, and fire stations.
The RICOH G900SE II features other premium functions including support for Bluetooth® and wireless LAN connections, and compatibility with NFC cards. It assures wireless, high-speed data transmission of captured images with a broader choice of devices and supports security- enhanced Enterprise Wi-Fi systems.
| Simplified data management and workflow from anywhere |
The RICOH G900 II and RICOH G900SE II feature a Camera Memo function that reduces workload and simplifies data management, enabling users to attach a text or audio file to an image and enables users to browse compatible reference images like building plans blueprints on the camera’s monitor. When used in combination with Barcode Scanning mode, barcode information can be attached to the camera memo data. The camera’s EX2 application software can be used to integrate image categorizations and file names into the camera memo data, reducing the post-shooting workload. All data can then be exported as an XML file for easy integration into databases.
When connected to a computer, both the RICOH G900 II and RICOH G900SE II can function as a web camera for real-time streaming of Full HD-resolution at 30 frames per second. When combined with its high-power, six-LED ring light unit and macro shooting capability, detailed, enlarged views of small items can be shared during virtual meetings.
The RICOH G900 II and RICOH G900SE II have a host of advanced and user-friendly features to facilitate shooting at a variety of worksites including a GPS module that attaches GPS data to captured images, a transparency guide that enables users to use a previously captured image as a template for capturing a new image with identical composition, an electronic level to check the camera’s horizontal and vertical inclination, 6. 5GB of built-in memory, and 4K-resolution video recording capability.
| Pricing and Availability |
The RICOH G900 II will be available late August at www. us. ricoh-imaging. com as well as at Ricoh Imaging-authorized retail outlets nationwide for a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $799. 95.
The RICOH G900SE II will be available in September at www. us. ricoh-imaging. com and via Ricoh Imaging’s industrial partners for a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $899. 95.
Ricoh G900 II / G900SE II specifications
Ricoh G900 IIRicoh G900SE IIPriceMSRP$799$899Body typeBody typeCompactBody materialCompositeSensorMax resolution5184 x 3888Image ratio w:h1:1, 4:3, 3:2Effective pixels20 megapixelsSensor size1/2. 3" (6. 17 x 4. 55 mm)Sensor typeBSI-CMOSColor spacesRGBImageCustom white balanceYesImage stabilizationDigital onlyUncompressed formatNoFile format
JPEG
Optics & FocusFocal length (equiv. )28-140 mmOptical zoom5×Maximum apertureF3. 5-5. 5Autofocus
Contrast Detect (sensor)CenterTrackingSingleContinuousFace DetectionLive View
Autofocus assist lampYesDigital zoomYes (8. 1X)Manual focusYesNormal focus range50 cm (19. 69″)Macro focus range1 cm (0. 39″)Number of focus points9Screen / viewfinderArticulated LCDFixedScreen size3″Screen dots1,040,000Touch screenNoScreen typeTFT LCDLive viewYesViewfinder typeNonePhotography featuresMinimum shutter speed1/4 secMaximum shutter speed1/4000 secExposure modes
Program
Scene modes
Auto PictureProgramHDRMovieHigh Speed MovieDigital MicroscopeInterval ShootingInterval MovieSurf & SnowDigital SRCALSWatermarkFirefightingSkew CorrectTextZoom MacroRemove hazeDepth of field composition
Built-in flashYesFlash range5. 50 m (with Auto ISO)External flashNoFlash modesFlash on, flash offDrive modes
One-shotSelf-timerContinuousBurstM continuousS continuousRemote controlAuto bracketing
Self-timerYesMetering modes
MultiCenter-weightedSpot
Exposure compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV steps)AE Bracketing±1 (3 frames at 1 EV steps)WB BracketingNoVideography featuresFormatMPEG-4, H. 264MicrophoneStereoSpeakerMonoStorageStorage typesInternal + SD/SDHC/SDXC cardStorage included6. 5GBConnectivityUSB
USB 3. 0 (5 GBit/sec)USB chargingYesHDMIYes (micro-HDMI)Microphone portNoHeadphone portNoWirelessBuilt-InWireless notesSupports FlashAir SD cardsRemote controlYes (O-RC1 Waterproof Remote Control)PhysicalEnvironmentally sealedYesDurabilityWaterproof, ShockproofBatteryBattery PackBattery descriptionDB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB chargerBattery Life (CIPA)340Weight (inc. batteries)242 g (0. 53 lb / 8. 54 oz)245 g (0. 54 lb / 8. 64 oz)Dimensions118 x 66 x 33 mm (4. 65 x 2. 6 x 1. 3″)Other featuresOrientation sensorYesTimelapse recordingYesGPSBuilt-inGPS notesIncludes e-Compass. dpreview.com
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