Ricoh has announced two new compact rugged cameras. Both cameras belong to the G900 series and are named the G900 Mark 2 and the G900 SE Mark 2 (SE features built-in Wifi and NFC). The most important feature they have added to their new SE compact rugged cameras is the password lock, which will help the camera owner prevent unauthorized access to these cameras.
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. They can also tolerate sodium hypochlorite, ethanol, or liquid chlorine dioxide disinfectants, means its chemical proof too.
Both cameras use the same 20MP Type 1/2.3 (29mm²) sensors and have 6.5GB of internal memory, allowing its use without an SD card, to increase security. the SE model features WiFi and NFC , and both of them also have a Micro HDMI port as well as a USB-C port for data transfer and live streaming.
Ricoh G900 Mk II Features
- Ricoh Imaging Co., Ltd. will release the RICOH G900 II compact digital camera, which meets the waterproof, dustproof, shockproof, and chemical resistance requirements for harsh environments such as construction, disaster, and medical care, where rain and dust can be a problem, and which complies with the digital small blackboard integration function and authenticity verification (tamper detection function) advocated by the Japan Construction Management Software Industry Association (J-COMSIA).
- The camera’s airtight body structure provides excellent waterproof performance (JIS protection class 8, equivalent to IPX8) that enables it to withstand continuous underwater use for up to 20 meters.
- It is equipped with reinforced protective glass on the front of the lens and protectors at key points. It is a tough model that is drop-resistant from 2.1m and dust-resistant (JIS protection class 6, IP6X compliant) to withstand full-scale use in harsh field environments, has a cold-resistant structure that can operate even at -10°C, and a load-bearing structure that can withstand weights of up to 100kgf (kilograms force)
Ricoh G900 Mk II SE Additional features
- The new product, “RICOH G900SE II,” is the successor to the “RICOH G900SE” (released in May 2019) and will be sold primarily through Ricoh’s office equipment sales channels as an enhanced model of the digital camera “RICOH G900 II” announced on the same day.
- Equipped with Bluetooth v3.0/v4.2 BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) and wireless LAN (IEEE802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4/5GHz), it enables high-speed wireless data transmission to a wide range of devices, not only PCs but also smartphones and corporate networks.
- It supports Enterprise Wi-Fi with enhanced security. It also supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), making it easy to set up a wireless LAN connection.
- Supports near-field wireless communication NFC cards (Felica, Mifare, ISO1443 Type A/B contactless IC cards). For example, you can lock and unlock the camera by holding an NFC card over the camera body.
- When using multiple cameras on a corporate network, firmware updates, camera menu settings, and camera memo list files can be set up on a server on the network, allowing multiple cameras to be automatically configured all at once.
- You can restrict operations by selecting and locking multiple items from among “camera operation,” “menu selection,” “built-in memory playback,” “USB connection,” “SDW card use,” and “WEB server access.”
- Camera administrators and users can each set passwords for items for which they want to restrict operation.
Ricoh G900 II and G900SE II Press Release
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.
