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- Page 1 Start Guide The serial number is located inside the battery/card cover. Model: R08050...
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Page 2: Regarding User Registration
Regarding User Registration Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX WG-8. In order to provide you with the best customer support and service experi- ence for the product you have purchased, we ask you to complete the user registration. Visit the following website to complete the user registration. -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction This Start Guide provides information on the preparation and basic use of the camera. For proper camera operation, thoroughly read this Start Guide before using the camera. Be sure to keep this Start Guide for future reference. For detailed information on how to use the camera, refer to the Operating Manual (PDF in English) available on the RICOH IMAGING COMPANY website. - Page 4 Trademarks • Microsoft, Windows, and Microsoft Teams are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States of America and other countries. • Skype is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States of America and other countries.
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Page 5: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions Warning Symbols Various symbols are used throughout this Start Guide and on the product to prevent physical harm to you or other people and damage to property. The symbols and their meanings are explained below. This symbol indicates matters that may lead to imminent risk of Danger death or serious injury if ignored or incorrectly handled. - Page 6 Warning Turn off the power immediately in the event of abnormalities such as smoke or unusual odors being emitted. Remove the battery as soon as possible, being careful to avoid electric shocks or burns. If you are drawing power from a household electrical outlet, be sure to unplug the power plug from the outlet.
- Page 7 Keep the battery and SD memory card used in the camera out of the reach of children to prevent accidental swallowing. The battery and memory card are harmful if swallowed. Seek medical assistance immediately. Keep the camera out of the reach of children. For children, accidents may occur because they cannot understand the contents of “Safety Precau- tions”...
- Page 8 Caution Contact with fluid leaking from a battery can lead to burns. If part of your body comes in contact with a damaged battery, rinse the area with water immediately. (Do not use soap.) If a battery starts to leak, remove it immediately from the camera and wipe the battery chamber thoroughly before replacing it with a new battery.
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ............................. 1 Safety Precautions.......................... 3 Checking the Contents of the Package .................. 9 Names and Functions of the Working Parts ...............10 Operating Controls ............................12 Indicators on the Monitor ......................14 Shooting Screen ............................14 Playback Screen .............................15 Setting the Battery and a Memory Card ................16 Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card.................... - Page 10 Saving Frequently Used Settings ....................39 Saving the Settings ............................39 Using the User Mode ........................... 39 Appendix ............................40 Using the Camera as a Webcam....................... 40 Main Specifications ............................41 Using the Camera Abroad .......................... 46 Precautions for Use ............................46 Camera Care and Storage .......................... 49 Warranty Policy ..............................51 Regulatory Compliance Statements ......................
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Page 11: Checking The Contents Of The Package
Checking the Contents of the Package PENTAX WG-8 Rechargeable USB power Power plug battery (DB-110) adapter (AC-U2) Macro stand (O-MS3) USB cable (I-USB173) Hand strap (O-ST104) Start Guide (this document) Regarding Waterproof Design Macro Stand ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The macro stand is used to keep a distance of 1 cm between the lens and the subject. Attach the macro stand to the camera by screwing it into the lens. -
Page 12: Names And Functions Of The Working Parts
Names and Functions of the Working Parts AF assist light Flash Microphone Strap eyelet Lens Microphone Speaker Remote control receiver Ring light Power button lamp Strap eyelet Monitor Strap eyelet Remote control receiver... - Page 13 Tripod screw hole HDMI® micro output terminal (Type D) Release lever USB terminal (USB Type-C) Battery/card cover...
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Page 14: Operating Controls
Operating Controls 1 2 3 Mode dial Flash/Left button (l/c) Changes the capture mode. Changes the flash mode. Shutter release button (z) Moves the cursor to the left when an item is selected. Press to capture images. Focus/Down button (s/b) Press halfway to activate autofocus. - Page 15 Green/Delete button (i) Press to perform shooting in the green mode. When a function is assigned to the button, press to call the assigned function. In the playback mode, press to delete images. Zoom button (4 (T)/5 (W)) Changes the zoom magnification. 10 Drive/Up button (w/a) Changes the drive mode.
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Page 16: Indicators On The Monitor
Indicators on the Monitor Shooting Screen 1 2 3 4 5 99999 99999 0:58 58˝ 0:58 58˝ 4.1x 128° 128° ESE 4.1x E:139° E:139° N:35° N:35° X 3 (4) X 3 (4) 3d 3d 100PENTX 100PENTX 05/05/2024 05/05/2024 10:10 10:10 Exit Exit 1/400... -
Page 17: Playback Screen
Playback Screen 05/05/2024 05/05/2024 10:00 10:00 99998 99998 99999 99999 05/05/2024 05/05/2024 10:00 10:00 9998/9999 9998/9999 100-0630 100-0630 999-9999 999-9999 00´ 20˝ 00´ 20˝ 1/2400 1/2400 F5.5 F5.5 EV+0.7 EV+0.7 12 13 Still image mode Movie mode Shooting date and time Shutter speed Image protection 10 Aperture value... -
Page 18: Setting The Battery And A Memory Card
Setting the Battery and a Memory Card Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Make sure that the camera power is off. Slide the release lever on the bottom of the camera toward OPEN, and slide the battery/card cover to the right to open it. -
Page 19: Charging The Battery
Memo --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Saved images can be copied between the internal memory and the memory card. • The storage capacity varies depending on the memory card. Charging the Battery Insert the power plug to the USB power adapter. Open the battery/card cover, and connect the USB cable to the USB terminal. -
Page 20: Initial Settings
Initial Settings Turning the Camera On Press the power button. When the power button is pressed again, the power turns off. Setting the Language and the Date and Time Use ab to select a language and press e. Set the display format and the date Date Adjustment and time. -
Page 21: Formatting A Memory Card
Formatting a Memory Card Press f. Press c, and use ab to select E. Setup Format [Card] Format [Internal M] New folder options Standard File name Standard File Sequence No. Reset File Number Embed Info Exit Exit Press d, select [Format [Card]], and press d. When formatting the internal memory, select [Format [Internal M]]. -
Page 22: How To Change Function Settings
How to Change Function Settings Using the Button Using the Direct Keys Quick settings are possible by pressing abcd in the shooting mode. The following functions can be activated. a (w) Drive Mode b (s) Focus Mode c (l) Flash Mode Press and hold d (x) GPS On/Off... -
Page 23: Using The Adj. Mode
Using the ADJ. Mode The functions assigned to the movie button in [ADJ Button Setting 1] to [ADJ Button Setting 5] of the D menu can be easily recalled. Set [Movie Button] to [Off] in the D menu. The ADJ. mode is enabled. Press the movie button in the shooting mode. -
Page 24: Using The Menus
Using the Menus Most functions are set from the menus. Press f. When changing the menu type, press Shooting c, and use ab to select a type. Focus Standard Multi Auto Macro Focus Assist Shooting menu AE Metering Divide ISO Setting AUTO Movie menu AUTO ISO Range... -
Page 25: Menu List
Menu List The following menus are available. (The underlined settings and the square-bracketed settings are the default settings.) A Shooting Menu Focus Standard, Macro, 1cm Macro, PF, Infinity, MF Multi, Spot, Tracking Auto Macro On, Off Focus Assist On, Off AE Metering Divide, Center, Spot ISO Setting... -
Page 26: B Movie Menu
Date Imprint Date, Date & Time, Time, Off IQ Enhancer On, Off B Movie Menu Recorded Pixels 4K 30fps, FullHD 30fps, HD 60fps, HD 30fps On, Off Microphone On, Off Wind Suppression On, Off Movie SR On, Off Movie SR+ On, Off C Playback Menu Image Copy... -
Page 27: D Customize Menu
D Customize Menu Reg. USER U1, U2 CALS Pixels L, M, S, XS, 2M, 1M, VGA CALS Quality 8, 9, 0 ADJ Button Setting 1 Off, EV Comp. [Setting1], Recorded Pixels [Setting2], Aspect Ratio [Setting3], ADJ Button Setting 2 Setting [Setting4], White Balance [Setting5], Image Tone, Quality Level, AE ADJ Button Setting 3 Metering, AF, Face Detection, Highlight Cor., Shadow Cor., Outdoor View ADJ Button Setting 4... -
Page 28: E Setup Menu
E Setup Menu Format [Card] — Format [Internal M] — New folder options Standard, Date, Custom File name Standard, Custom File Sequence No. On, Off Reset File Number — Embed Info On, Off Copyright Info A freely defined string of 32 characters Copyright Print On(OVR), On(New), Off Copyright Position... - Page 29 Date Adjustment Date Format: Y/M/D, D/M/Y, M/D/Y Date: January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2045 Time: 00:00 to 23:59 World Time Select Time: Hometown, Destination Hometown: City, DST Destination: City, DST Initialized Setting Still, Movie, Playback, Customize, Setup, Quality Reset —...
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Page 30: Setting The Capture Mode
Setting the Capture Mode Turn the mode dial to select capture modes. Takes images with the recorded pixels and quality level set in [CALS Pixels] and CALS Mode [CALS Quality] of the D menu. The aspect ratio is fixed to [4:3]. Takes images with the optimal capture mode automatically selected by the cam- Auto Mode era. -
Page 31: Taking Still Images
Taking Still Images Shooting in the Auto Mode Set the mode dial to S. Use 4 (T)/5 (W) to change the zoom magnification. Press z halfway. The capture mode is selected, and the focus is adjusted. 1/400 1/400 F5.6 F5.6 Press z fully. -
Page 32: Shooting In The Scene Mode
Shooting in the Scene Mode Set the mode dial to T. Press f. Use abcd to select a scene. Scene Mode Combines 3 images into a single image delivering a wider dynamic range image Cancel Cancel Interval Shooting Handheld Night Snap Interval Movie Night Scene High Speed Movie... -
Page 33: Recording Movies
Recording Movies Movies can be directly recorded even when the mode dial is set to a mode other than B. Set [Movie Button] to [On] in the D menu. Movie recording with the movie button is enabled. Press the movie button. Recording starts. -
Page 34: Setting The Focus Mode
Setting the Focus Mode Press s (b) in the shooting mode. Use ab to select a setting. Focus Mode Focus Mode Standard Standard Cancel Cancel Focuses on the subject at a distance of 50 cm or more from the camera when z is pressed halfway. -
Page 35: Focusing Manually (Manual Focus)
Focusing Manually (Manual Focus) Select [MF] in Step 2 on p.32, and press e. Use ab to set a focus distance. When e is pressed and held, the center of the screen is magnified. Pressing and holding e again restores the normal display. -
Page 36: Setting The Flash
Setting the Flash Press l (c) in the shooting mode. Use ab to select a setting. Flash Mode Flash Mode Auto Auto Cancel Cancel Fires the flash according to conditions. Auto Does not fire the flash. Flash Off Always fires the flash. Flash On Fires the flash according to conditions while reducing the red-eye phenom- enon. -
Page 37: Setting The Drive Mode
Setting the Drive Mode Press w (a) in the shooting mode. Use ab to select a setting. Drive Mode Drive Mode Cancel Cancel Releases the shutter about 10 seconds after z is pressed. Self-Timer10s Releases the shutter about 2 seconds after z is pressed. Self-Timer 2s Performs continuous shooting while z is pressed. -
Page 38: Playback
Playback Playing Back Images Press g. The camera switches to the playback mode and the last image you took is displayed. View an image. Displays the previous or next image. Press and hold cd Fast-reverses/Fast-forwards playback. Reverses/Forwards playback by 10 images. Deletes the image. -
Page 39: Displaying Multiple Images
Displaying Multiple Images Press 5 (W) in the single image 05/05/2024 05/05/2024 10:00 10:00 LAST FILE LAST FILE display of playback mode. The images are displayed in 20 thumbnails. 100-0630 100-0630 1/60 1/60 F3.5 F3.5 EV+0.5 EV+0.5 Moves the selection frame. abcd 5 (W)/4 (T) Switches between the 20-thumbnail display, the 81-thumbnail display, and the folder (calendar) display. -
Page 40: Deleting Files
Deleting Files Press i in the playback mode. Select the deletion method, and press e. When [Delete All] is selected, proceed to Step 5. Select the images to delete. 05/05/2024 05/05/2024 10:00 10:00 99999 99999 Sel/Cancel Sel/Cancel Delete Delete Moves the selection frame. abcd Selects/Deselects an image. -
Page 41: Saving Frequently Used Settings
Saving Frequently Used Settings You can assign frequently used shooting settings to the mode dial P and Q so that you can easily recall the settings. The following settings can be saved. • Capture mode • A/B menu settings (with exceptions) •... -
Page 42: Appendix
The AF assist light turns on and the camera enters the UVC mode. Fix the camera on a tripod or similar device. Start the web conferencing software and select “PENTAX WG-8” in the camera settings of the software. To exit the UVC mode, turn the camera off. -
Page 43: Main Specifications
Main Specifications Camera Lens PENTAX lens, 11 elements in 9 groups (5 aspherical lens elements) Focal Length 5 to 25 mm 35 mm Equivalent Focal Approx. 28 to 140 mm Length Maximum Aperture F3.5 (W) to F5.5 (T) Zoom Mag-... - Page 44 Exposure Metering System Multi-segment metering, Center-weighted metering, Spot Control metering Exposure Compensation ±2 EV (1/3 EV steps) Capture Mode Auto Picture, Program, HDR, Handheld Night Snap, Movie, High Speed Movie, Digital Microscope, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Underwater, Underwater Movie, Interval Shooting, Interval Movie, Surf &...
- Page 45 Dimensions Approx. 118.2 mm (W) × 65.5 mm (H) × 33.1 mm (D) (4.7 in. (W) × 2.6 in. (H) × 1.3 in. (D)) (excluding operating controls and protrusions) Weight Approx. 242 g (8.5 oz) (including the dedicated battery and SD memory card) Approx.
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Page 46: Rechargeable Battery Db-110
USB Power Adapter AC-U2 Power Supply 100 to 240 VAC (50/60 Hz), 0.2 A Output 5.0 VDC, 1000 mA Average Active Efficiency No-Load Power Con- 70 mW sumption Operating Temperature 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) * It depends on the operating temperature of the camera. Storage Temperature -20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F) Dimensions... -
Page 47: Image Storage Capacity
Image Storage Capacity The following table shows the approximate number of images and record- ing time (in seconds) of movies that can be saved in the internal memory and a memory card in various formats. Memory Card Internal Memory Recorded Aspect (8 GB) Pixels... -
Page 48: Using The Camera Abroad
Using the Camera Abroad USB Power Adapter (AC-U2), AC Adapter (K-AC166), and Battery Charger (BJ-11) These products are for use with currents of 100 to 240 V and 50 or 60 Hz. Before traveling, purchase a travel adapter for connection to the type of out- lets used at your destination. - Page 49 • When the cover is opened, water droplets may be on the inside of the cover. In this case, clean them out before use. • If the mode dial is not operated for a long time, it may become difficult to turn due to its waterproof structure.
- Page 50 • To prevent damage to the product, do not insert objects into the holes in the micro- phone and speaker coverings. • Take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning properly before using it on important occasions such as travel or weddings. We recommend that you keep this document and spare batteries at hand.
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Page 51: Camera Care And Storage
• After charging the battery, do not immediately charge it again. • Charge the battery at an ambient temperature between 10°C and 40°C (50°F and 104°F). Charging the battery at a high temperature can deteriorate the battery. Charging at a low temperature may prevent full charging. •... -
Page 52: Before Cleaning
Storage • Do not store the camera where it will be exposed to: Extreme heat or humidity, large changes in temperature or humidity Dust, dirt, sand Severe vibration Prolonged contact with chemicals including pesticides, or with vinyl or rubber products Strong magnetic fields (for example, in the vicinity of a monitor, transformer, or magnet) •... -
Page 53: Warranty Policy
Warranty Policy All our cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from the date of your purchase. Service will be rendered, and defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that period, provided the camera does not show evidence of impact, sand or liquid damage, mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to operating instructions, or modification by an unauthorized repair shop. -
Page 54: Regulatory Compliance Statements
Regulatory Compliance Statements For Customers in Europe Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equip- ment and Used Batteries 1. In the European Union These symbols on the products, packaging and/or accompanying docu- ments mean that used electrical and electronic equipment and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. - Page 55 Notice to Users in Countries that Require the CE Marking This product complies with the essential requirements and provisions. RE Directive 2014/53/EU The EU Declaration of Conformity is available by accessing the URL: https://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/declaration_of_conformity.html and selecting the product applicable. Importer (CE Marking): RICOH IMAGING EUROPE S.A.S. 7-9, avenue Robert Schuman, 94150 Rungis, FRANCE Manufacturer: RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD.
- Page 56 Notice to Users in Countries that Require the UKCA Marking This product complies with the essential requirements and provisions. Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 The UK Declaration of Conformity is available by accessing the URL: https://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/declaration_of_conformity.html and selecting the product applicable. Manufacturer : RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD.
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Page 57: Operating Manual
Operating Manual The Operating Manual (PDF in English) containing detailed information on how to use the camera, including various shooting methods and settings, is available on the RICOH IMAGING COMPANY website. Please download and use it as needed. Operating Manual download page: https://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/download_manual. - Page 60 RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. 1-3-6, Nakamagome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 143-8555, JAPAN (https://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/) RICOH IMAGING EUROPE 7-9, avenue Robert Schuman, 94150 Rungis, S.A.S. FRANCE (https://www.ricoh-imaging.eu) RICOH IMAGING 2 Gatehall Drive Suite 204, Parsippany, New Jersey AMERICAS CORPORATION 07054, U.S.A. (https://www.us.ricoh-imaging.com) RICOH IMAGING CANADA 5560 Explorer Drive Suite 100, Mississauga, Ontario, INC.
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