News Release

Ricoh announces PENTAX WG-90 waterproof digital

compact camera

WG series to be marketed under PENTAX brand, joining other dustproof, waterproof

and weather-resistant products

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, November 14, 2023 — Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation today
announced the PENTAX WG-90 digital camera. The WG series all-weather adventure cameras –
known for their rugged chassis, plus waterproof and shock-resistant features – will now be offered
under the PENTAX brand which is regarded industry-wide for developing dustproof, waterproof
and weather-resistant products. The PENTAX WG-90—available in early 2024—effectively
replaces the current-model RICOH WG-80 camera, which will continue to be available through the
holidays and into the new year.

The PENTAX WG-90 is a compact, waterproof digital compact camera with a lightweight body that
features a high-performance, five-times optical zoom lens with a focal-length coverage from 5mm
to 25mm (equivalent to approx. 28mm to 140mm in the 35mm format). Its back-illuminated, 16-
megapixel CMOS image sensor and high-performance imaging engine deliver a top sensitivity of
ISO 6400 and produce super-high-resolution images.

Offered in either an attractive blue or classic black body finish, the PENTAX WG-90 assures
outstanding reliability and operability even under harsh conditions where ordinary compact
cameras and smartphones may be unusable. Its outdoor-friendly monitor swiftly optimizes the
image brightness level to improve the visibility of a scene in bright outdoor locations. It also features
a built-in ring light with adjustable illumination levels that powers the PENTAX-original Digital
Microscope mode, allowing the user to capture clear, vivid images of a microscopic world normally
undetectable to the naked eye. The PENTAX WG-90 can be used for a wide range of scenes and
subjects, ranging from casual snapshots to outdoor and underwater photography, and even in
specialized worksite applications.

The PENTAX WG-90 is designed to be waterproof down to a depth of 46 feet (14 meters),
shockproof against a fall from a height of five feet (1.6 meters), and freeze-proof against
temperatures as low as 14°F (-10°C).

|Main Features of the new PENTAX WG-90|

1. Heavy-duty construction assuring underwater shooting down to 46 feet (14 meters), for up to
two hours of continuous operation
The WG-90’s solid, airtight body is not only waterproof down to a depth of (46 feet) 14 meters
for up to two hours of continuous operation (equivalent to IPX 8 or JIS Class 8), but is also
shockproof against a fall from a height of five feet (1.6 meters),* and dustproof (equivalent to
IPX 6 or JIS Class 6), freeze-proof to temperatures as low as 14°F (-10°C), and crushproof
against weights up to 100kgf (kilogram force).** Thanks to this heavy-duty construction, the
WG-90 performs superbly and dependably even in harsh, demanding outdoor conditions.

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 * Measured using RICOH IMAGING-original testing standards — from a height of 1.6 meters,
onto a surface of 5cm-thick plywood — conforming to Method 516.5-Shock of the MIL-
Standard 810F.
** Measured using RICOH IMAGING-original testing standards.

2. Exceptional image quality

The WG-90 is equipped with a back-illuminated CMOS image sensor, which assures excellent
high-sensitivity and low-noise characteristics and high-speed readout of image data signals.
Coupled with a high-performance imaging engine, this image sensor delivers a top sensitivity
of ISO 6400 and super-high-resolution images with approximately 16.0 effective megapixels. It
also provides advanced image processing functions, made possible by super-resolution
technology, to deliver sharper, clearer, higher-resolution images. It even offers such innovative
shooting features as Handheld Night Snap mode, which automatically produces a single, blur-
free composite image using several images of the same nighttime scene.

3. Six Macro Lights to assist close-up photography

Ideally positioned around the circumference of the lens barrel for macro shooting, six LED
Macro Lights provide bright, uniform illumination on a subject when the Digital Microscope
mode is selected to magnify a given subject on the LCD monitor, closely observe the
microscopic world undetectable with the naked eye and capture the subject in a high-
resolution macro image. In the Macro Lighting mode,*** the camera even allows the user to
adjust the illumination intensity in five levels, and optimize the close-range flash photography
based on the subject or the photographer’s creative intention.

In order to minimize the effects of camera shake and subject movement, the Instant
Illumination Enhance function lets the photographer use a higher shutter speed by
automatically raising the discharge level of the Macro Lights at the moment of shutter release.
The Self-Portrait Assist mode uses the blink of an LED lamp to check if the subject’s face has
been safely captured within the picture frame, while the LED Lighting mode makes the Macro
Lights function as a lighting device in the dark.

*** The Macro Lights can be used in Program, Movie and Report modes.

4. 2.7-inch LCD monitor with Outdoor View Setting mode

The WG-90 comes equipped with a 2.7-inch LCD monitor with horizontally expanded 16:9
proportions and approximately 230,000 dots. Thanks to the AR (Anti-Reflection) coating
applied to its surface, the monitor minimizes annoying glare and reflections to assure a sharp,
clear on-screen image, even in the harsh sunshine often encountered during outdoor
shooting. It also provides the Outdoor View Setting mode, which automatically optimizes the
monitor’s brightness level for a given lighting condition to improve the visibility of the on-
screen image.

5. Underwater-exclusive shooting modes

Based on the data of images captured underwater, the Underwater and Underwater Movie
shooting modes are programmed to effectively compensate for the loss of contrast caused by
the diffusion of light in the water, while enhancing the reddish hues which fade away in the
water. These underwater-exclusive modes capture sharp, clear images of underwater scenes.

In the Underwater mode, the Flash Off + Flash On option allows the user to consecutively
capture two images with a single shutter release — one without flash and another with flash.

6. 5X optical zoom lens with a 28mm wide-angle coverage

The WG-90 features a high-performance, five-times optical zoom lens with focal-length
coverage from 5mm to 25mm (equivalent to approx. 28mm to 140mm in the 35mm format) to

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 accommodate a wide range of scenes and subjects, including sweeping landscapes. It also
provides other user-friendly shooting functions such as: the Intelligent Zoom function that
extends the zoom range by approximately 36 times**** (equivalent to 1008mm in the 35mm
format) for super-high-magnification telephotography without compromising image quality; and
an interval shooting mode that comes in handy for fixed point photography.

**** This function is available when the recorded size of 640 is selected.

7. Triple anti-shake protection to prevent blurred images in all applications

(1) Pixel Track SR mechanism:
When recording still images, this advanced shake-reduction mechanism effectively
compensates for camera shake by digitally processing affected images.
(2) Digital SR mode:
When the camera detects low-light conditions in still-image shooting, this mode automatically
raises the sensitivity to as high as ISO 6400, making it possible to use a higher shutter speed
and effectively minimize the adverse effect of camera shake and subject shake in poor lighting
conditions.
(3) Movie SR mode:
During movie recording, this mode effectively compensates for the misalignment of images
caused by camera shake through the use of exclusive software to produce beautiful, blur-free
movie clips.

8. Full HD Movie recording for extended shooting of high-quality movies

The WG-90 provides Full HD movie recording using the H.264 recording format, letting the
user capture high-quality, extended movie clips (1920 X 1080 pixels, 16:9 proportions) at a
frame rate of 30 frames per second. To add some creative touches to movie recording, it also
features a high-speed camera function***** for slow-motion playback of captured movie clips,
and an interval movie function. A micro-HDMI terminal (type D) is also provided on the camera
body for simultaneous output of Full HD movie clips and sound to external audio-visual
devices.

***** When this function is selected, the recorded size is fixed at 1280 X 720 pixels.

9. Other features:
(1) Macro stand (included) to maintain a minimum focusing distance of one centimeter to the
subject during extended observation and shooting of macro images
(2) Auto Picture mode to automatically select the most appropriate shooting mode from 16
different scene modes
(3) High-speed Face Detection function to capture as many as 32 faces in focus in
approximately 0.03 seconds (minimum); Smile Capture function to automatically release the
shutter when the subject’s smile is detected
(4) Outdoor-friendly Style Watch function to display the current time on the LCD monitor, using
an extended push of the OK button when the camera’s power is turned off
(5) Delay-free, pushbutton start of the playback mode, using an extended push of the
playback button while the camera’s power is turned off
(6) Compatibility with the optional O-RC1 Remote Control unit****** to facilitate wireless,
remote shooting
(7) Compatibility with the optional O-CC1252 Protector Jacket to protect the camera from
stains and scratches

****** This accessory cannot be used in the water.

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| About Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation |
Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation is a subsidiary of Ricoh Company Ltd., a global technology
company specializing in office imaging equipment, production print solutions, document
management systems and IT services. Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh Company Ltd. is part of
Ricoh Group, which operates in about 200 countries and regions.

The company operating now as Ricoh Company Ltd. was originally founded in 1919, under the
name Asahi Optical Joint Stock Co. and launched its first SLR camera in the 1950s under the
PENTAX name. Today, the company continues to produce the heritage-rich, award-winning line
of PENTAX DSLR cameras, lenses and sport optics equipment as well as Ricoh’s offering of
stylish and compact digital cameras, known for their wide-ranging, rich set of features.

For further information, please visit www.us.ricoh-imaging.com

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© 2023 Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation. All rights reserved. All referenced product names are
the trademarks of their respective companies.

For More Information, Contact:

Stephannie Depa
Breakaway Communications for Ricoh Imaging
+1 530-864-0136 – mobile
[email protected]

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 Major Specifications
Lens PENTAX 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. 7.2X
Intelligent Zoom approx. 7.5X at 7M, approx. 36X 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)
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
Number of Effective pixels Approx. 16 megapixels
Image Sensor 1/2.3" CMOS
Image Tone Bright, Natural, Vibrant, Slide Film, Monochrome, Cross
Processing
Number of Recorded Still 16M, 12M(1:1), 12M(16:9), 7M, 5M(16:9), 5M, 4M(16:9), 3M,
pixels 2M(16:9), 1024, 640
Movie 1920, 1280
Sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity) AUTO, Manual (ISO 125 - 6400)
White Balance Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light
(D:Daylight Color, N:Daylight White, W:White Light), Manual
Display 2.7" Wide LCD, approx. 230K dots, AR Coating Cover only)
Exposure Control Metering System Multi-segment metering, Center-weighted metering, Spot
metering
Exposure Compensation ± 2EV (1/3EV steps)
Scene modes Auto Picture, Program, HDR, Handheld Night Snap, Movie, High
Speed Movie, Digital Microscope, Landscape, Flower, Portrait,
Underwater, Underwater Movie, Interval Shot, Interval Movie,
Surf & Snow, Kids, Pet, Sport, Night Scene, Night Scene
Portrait, Fireworks, Food, Digital SR, Report, Green
Face detection Face Detection AF&AE is available for all modes up to 32 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, Collage, Digital Filter (B&W / Sepia, Toy Camera, Retro,
Color, Extract Color, Color Emphasis, High Contrast, Starburst,
Soft, Fish-eye, Brightness, Miniature), HDR Filter, Original
Frame, Movie Edit, Red-eye Edit, Resize, Cropping, Image
Copy, Protect, Start-up Screen
Shutter Speed 1/4000 - 1/4sec. (Mechanical and electronic shutter), 4sec at
most. (Night Scene mode setting)
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)
（Except Ring Light Mode） Tele: approx. 0.2 - 3.5m / 0.66 - 11 ft. (ISO Auto)
Drive Modes One shot, Self-timer, Continuous Shooting, Burst Shooting,
Remote Control, Auto Bracketing

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Storage Media Built-in Memory (approx. 68MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory
Card

Power Source Rechargeable D-LI92 lithium-ion battery

Battery life Still*: approx. 300 shots (Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery)
Playback**: approx. 260 min. (Rechargeable Lithium-ion
battery)
Interfaces USB2.0(Micro-B), HDMI output terminal (Type D)
Waterproof / Dustproof Equivalent to JIS Class 8 waterproof and JIS Class 6 dustproof
capabilities
Dimensions Approx. 122.5 (W) x 61.5 (H) x 29.5 (D)mm /4.8 (W) x 2.4 (H) x
1.2 (D) inches (including lens depth)
Weight With battery & SD card Approx. 194g / 6.8 oz. (loaded and ready)
Body only Approx. 173g / 6.1 oz. (without battery and SD memory card)

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