2024.08.08

RICOH G900 II: A heavy-duty digital camera with a waterproof, dustproof, shock- and chemical-resistant body for use at demanding worksites

RICOH G900 II:
A heavy-duty digital camera with a waterproof, dustproof,
shock- and chemical-resistant body for use at demanding worksites

The new business-use model features advanced camera functions to enhance image file management,
and provides GPS functions and webcam function



TOKYO, August 8, 2024 - TOKYO, August 8, 2024 -RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. is pleased to announce the launch of 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 RICOH 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 RICOH 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. In addition, 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.

* Measured using RICOH-original testing standards -- from a height of 2.1 meters, onto a surface of 5cm-thick plywood, and with the camera's power on -- conforming to Method 516-5-Shock of the MIL-Standard 810F.


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Main Features

1. Heavy-duty construction for use at demanding worksites, assuring enhanced waterproof, dustproof, and shock- and chemical-resistant performance

• The G900 II's solid, airtight body is waterproof to a depth of 20 meters and for up to two hours of continuous operation (equivalent to IPX8 or JIS Class 8).
• Despite its compact, lightweight design, the G900 II incorporates a protective reinforced glass element to the front surface of its lens and a number of protectors at crucial parts of the body. Its rugged body is shockproof against a fall from heights of up to 2.1 meters,* dustproof (equivalent to IPX6 or JIS Class 6), cold-resistant to temperatures as low as -10°C, and crushproof against weights of up to 100kgf (kilogram force).** Thanks to this heavy-duty construction, the G900 II performs superbly and dependably in harsh, demanding conditions of various worksites.
• This business-use model is also designed to be highly resistant to chemicals, such as ethanol, sodium hypochlorite, and liquid chorine dioxide solutions used as fungicidal food additives.

* Measured using RICOH IMAGING-original testing standards (from a height of 2.1 meters, onto a surface of 5cm-thick plywood, and with the camera's power on), conforming to Method 516-5-Shock of the MIL-Standard 810F.
** Measured under RICOH IMAGING-original testing standards.

2. Delivers high image quality by a back-illuminated CMOS image sensor with approximately 20.0 effective megapixels

• The G900 II's back-illuminated CMOS image sensor captures bright, high-resolution images even under low-light conditions of dimly lit worksites.
• Thanks to its approximately 20.0 effective megapixels and high sensitivity performance with a maximum ISO sensitivity of 25600 (when individual sensitivity settings are used), the G900 II retains sharp, clear images even after cropping.

3. Camera Memo function to greatly reduce the workload needed in post-shooting data management

• The G900 II's Camera Memo function allows the user to attach a text (100 items max.; up to 128 letters per item) or an audio file (30 seconds max.), which has been previously created on the camera or computer, to a captured image. It also allows the user to browse reference images compatible with the Camera Memo function, such as a plan or blueprint, on the camera's monitor, after selecting a desired subject from a list of as many as 999 memo contents.
• In combination with the barcode scanning function, the G900 II's Camera Memo function makes it effortless to attach certain barcode information to camera memo data.
• Using the included EX2 application software, the user can integrate image categorizations and file names into camera memo data, making it possible to greatly reduce the post-shooting workload. The camera also allows for the export of data stored as an XML file in the desired format, to improve the interface with databases.

4. Password-protected Camera Lock function

• The G900 II lets the user restrict use of the camera's operations, entirely or partially, by locking some of functions from a list of menu items, including camera access, menu access, internal memory viewing and USB connection. The camera can be released from lock status by inputting a password using the camera's onscreen keyboard or barcode scanning function.
• Two separate passwords can be set -- one for the user, and another for the administrator -- to restrict camera operations. The administrator, for instance, can create a personal password to lock the menu access to restrict the use of certain functions at worksites and prevent the user from accidentally changing camera settings during shooting; the user can create another password to lock camera access to prevent a third party from using the camera.
• The G900 II also allows the user to set a password for each SDHC- or SDXC-type memory card. Even when an SD card is lost or stolen, this password protection prevents the disclosure of images stored on the card to outsiders.

5. Easy to use webcam function

• Simply by switching the G900 II to the UVC (USB Video Class) mode and connecting it to a computer with an USB cable (included as a standard accessory), it can be used as a web camera* for real-time streaming of Full HD-resolution video images at 30 frames per second. When combined with the camera's macro shooting capability and built-in Ring Light unit, the user can deliver more detailed, creative images than those captured by the computer's built-in camera during online business meetings or private online communications.

* Compatible applications: Zoom, Skype®, Microsoft Teams®, Google, MeetTM, Cisco, WebEX®, Facebook, Messenger. Supported operating systems: Windows® 10, Windows® 11, MacOS 11, MacOS 12, MacOS13, MacOS 14. The web camera function does not provide audio feed. We advise using the computer's built-in mic for audio communications at online meetings. The optional TE-2 Extension Adapter (available separately) is required to use the WG-8 on a tripod.

• This business-use model is also designed to be highly resistant to chemicals, such as ethanol or the sodium hypochlorite chlorine dioxide solutions used as fungicidal food additives.

6. LCD monitor assuring excellent visibility at outdoor sites

• The G900 II 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 assure a sharp, clear onscreen image, even in the harsh sunshine often encountered at outdoor worksites. 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 onscreen image.

7. A host of user-friendly features to facilitate shooting at various worksites

• The G900 II incorporates a GPS module, which receives signals from GPS satellites and GLONASS (global navigation satellite system), and an electronic compass which covers 360 degrees in 16 directions. The GPS button on the back panel allows for quick start-up of GPS functions and the attachment of user-selected GPS data on captured images. When shooting indoors, for instance, the GPS Lock function allows the recording of GPS data onto captured images by using previously acquired position data. It's also possible to record GPS log data by the second onto still images and movie clips, and synchronize the camera's clock with the GPS clock.
• Positioned around the circumference of the lens barrel, a six-LED Ring Light unit lets the user select a faster shutter speed to minimize camera shake and subject shake in macro and close-up photography. The user can not only adjust the discharge to the desired level, but also activate only two or three of the LEDs in a horizontal or vertical alignment to illuminate the subject more three-dimensionally and emphasize the subject's delicate contours. This makes it useful in photographing such miniscule subjects as microscopic components, scratches and cracks.
• In the Barcode Scanning mode, the Ring Light can be activated to facilitate the reading of barcodes in dimly lit locations.
• The G900 II features a transparency guide, which allows the user to recall a previously captured image on the LCD monitor, and use it as a template for effortless capture of a new image with the identical composition. The transparency level of the template image can be selected from 20%, 40%, 60% and 80%. It's even possible to recall the two images side by side on the screen for at-a-glance comparison. The user can also use this mode to capture images from the identical angle and review changes over time, making it helpful in applications such as assessing the progress of work at construction sites.
• The G900 II's Image Clipping function allows the user to check two related images -- such as a worksite photo and an image of survey data -- on a computer screen.
• By selecting specific outline fonts,* the user can print the text displayed on the monitor at optimal size and in a legible typeface.

* RICOH RT fonts.

• The G900 II has 6.5GB of built-in memory, which allows for the capture of as many as 856 images at the largest image size. This is convenient when the user forgets a memory card, or when the memory card has reached its full capacity. Omitting a memory card on the camera also avoids the risk of unexpected image disclosure when the card is lost.
• Thanks to 4K-resolution movie recording capability (3840 x 2160 pixels, 30 fps frame rate) in the H.264 format, the G900 II can record an entire worksite and/or the relative positions of on-site structures in sharp, clear movie clips. By providing both Movie SR and Movie SR+ shake reduction modes,* it effectively minimizes camera shake, even in drone-mounted photography.

* When one of these modes is activated, the angle of view becomes narrower.

• The Electronic Level provides for a check of the camera's horizontal and vertical inclination with great precision when photographing structures and interiors. This device comes in handy when photographing at a worksite where the user has to stand on uneven ground and has difficulty assessing the level position.
• By mounting the optional DW-5 Wide Conversion Lens* (currently available on the market), the user can expand the camera's focal length to 22mm (in the 35mm format) at wide-angle end.

*Unable to shoot underwater.

• The G900 II accepts the O-RC1 Waterproof Remote Control (currently available on the market).

Major Specifications

Lens RICOH lens, 11 elements in 9 groups (5 aspherical elements)
Focal Length 5 - 25 mm
(in 35mm format equivalent) Approx. 28 - 140mm
Maximum Aperture F3.5(W) - F5.5(T)
Zoom Optical Zoom 5X
Digital Zoom approx. 8.1X
Intelligent Zoom approx. 7X at 10M, approx. 40.5X at 640 (including optical zoom)
Motion Blur Reduction Still Pixel Track SR
Hi-sensitivity anti-shake mode (Digital SR)
Movie Movie shake reduction mode (Movie SR、Movie SR+)
Focus Type 9-point AF, Spot AF, Auto tracking AF
Focus Range Standard: 0.5m - infinity / 1.64ft. - infinity (entire zoom range)
(From lens face) Macro:0.1 - 0.6m / 0.33 - 1.97ft. (entire zoom range)
1cm Macro:0.01 - 0.3m / 0.03 - 0.98ft. (middle zoom position)
Infinity-landscape, Pan Focus, Manual Focus: available
2.5m/8.20ft(Firefighting Mode)
Number of Effective pixels Approx. 20 megapixels
Image Sensor 1/2.3" CMOS
Number of Recorded pixels Still Size: L(20M)、M(10M)、S(5M)、XS(3M)、2M、1M、VGA
• ( ) in aspect 4:3
• 2M and 1M are available only in the CALS mode.
Aspect: 4:3、3:2、1:1
• In the CALS mode, the aspect ratio is fixed to 4:3.
Movie 4K, 1920, 1280
Sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity) AUTO, Manual (ISO 125 - 25600)
White Balance Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light (D:Daylight Color, N:Daylight White, W:White Light, L:Warm White), Ring light, Manual
Display Type 3.0", approx. 1040K dots, AR Coating(Cover only)
Adjustments Brightness, Outdoor View Setting: ±2 Steps
Exposure Control Metering System Multi-segment metering, Center-weighted metering, Spot metering
Exposure Compensation ± 2EV ( 1/3EV steps)
Capture modes Auto Picture, Program, HDR, Movie, High Speed Movie, Digital Microscope, Interval Shooting, Interval Movie, Surf & Snow, Digital SR, CALS, Watermark Options, Firefighting, Skew Correction, Text, Zoom Macro, Remove Haze, Depth of field composition
Face detection Face Detection AF&AE is available for all modes up to 30 faces. Smile Capture, Self-portrait Assist, Self-portrait Assist + Smile Capture, Blink Detection
Pet detection Detect up to 1 pet's face(auto)
Playback modes Slideshow, Image Rotation, Small Face Filter, Ink Rubbing Filter, Digital Filter(B&W / Sepia, Toy Camera, Retro, Color, Extract Color, Color Emphasis, High Contrast, Starburst, Soft, Fish-eye, Brightness, Miniature), HDR Filter, Movie Edit, Red-eye Edit, Resize, Cropping, Image Copy, Protect, Start-up Screen, Recover File, Auto Image Rotation, Skew Correct
Shutter Speed 1/4000 - 1/4sec.(Mechanical and electronic shutter)
Built-in flash Modes Flash-on and Flash-off modes. "Red-eye" compensation function employs a pre-discharge.
Flash Range Wide: approx. 0.2 - 5.5m / 0.66 - 18 ft. (ISO Auto)
Tele: approx. 0.2 - 3.5m / 0.66 - 11 ft. (ISO Auto)
Drive Modes One shot, Self-timer, Continuous Shooting, Burst Shooting, M Continuous, S Continuous, Remote Control, Auto Bracketing
Storage Media Built-in Memory (approx. 6.5GB), SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card
FlashAir™ Card
Power Source Rechargeable Battery DB-110, AC Adapter Kit K-AC166(Optional)
Battery life Still*1: approx. 340 shots (Rechargeable Battery)
Playback*2: approx.260 min. (Rechargeable Battery)
Interfaces USB3.0(Type-C), HDMI output terminal(Type D)
Water proof / Dustproof Equivalent to JIS Class 8 waterproof and JIS Class 6 dustproof capabilities
Dimensions Approx. 118.2 (W) x 65.5 (H) x 33.1 (D)mm /4.7 (W) x 2.6 (H) x 1.3 (D) inches (including lens depth)
Weight Approx. 242g / 8.5 oz.(Included dedicated battery and SD memory card),Approx. 215g / 7.6 oz.(Body only)
Included Accessories Rechargeable Battery DB-110, Buttery Charger BJ-11,USB Power Adapter, Power Plug, USB Cable I-USB173, Neck Strap, Macro Stand
Languages English, French, Germany, Spanish, Portuguese, Italy, Dutch, Japanese, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkey, Greek, Russian, Thai, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
GPS GPS, GLONASS
GPS display mode: LAT/LON, UTM, MGRS
GPS logging, GPS lock, GPS time adjustment, GPS data imprint,UTC data imprint
Electronic Compass Compass heading :Cardinal, Degrees, Cardinal/Degrees
Declination, Compass data imprint
Web Camera Video output USB Video Class 1.1

*1 Recording capacity shows approximate number of shots recorded during CIPA-compliant testing. Actual performance may vary depending on operating conditions.
*2 According to the result of RICOH IMAGING in-house testing.
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