I own a Pentax WG-3 GPS - gps module uses a lot of energy, but the camera is in constant use (often in water - summer time) for 9 years now. I was looking for a new model... and looks like the best option is to buy a WG-3 in good condition since new models have a lot of bad opinions - mostly catastrophic water damage.
Embrace the funky colors except green, if you drop this camera in shallow pools, rivers or long grass unnatural colors are much easier to spot. I can’t speak for everyone but I think Ricoh should’ve kept the Pentax branding for these as they were popular in countries with bad weather…like Ireland, photography normies didn’t know Ricoh was the same as Pentax so the good rep of the WG-1 was lost a bit sadly. The other thing I like about this series are the lights around the lens works great with 1cm macro function. Pics look great out of the WG-1 🤓
I've always admired those cameras. That spiderweb shot was perfect!
thanks!
These are cool! I would like to see a rugged mirror less modern camera
Nice shots with that tough camera!
Thanks!
Great photos and a concise clear video,thank you.
You are welcome!
I've got one of those around here somewhere in red- cool camera and takes great pics, I do miss the view finder though
That's a quirky little camera! It's got some cool features. Love the shots you got too Lee.
I own a Pentax WG-3 GPS - gps module uses a lot of energy, but the camera is in constant use (often in water - summer time) for 9 years now. I was looking for a new model... and looks like the best option is to buy a WG-3 in good condition since new models have a lot of bad opinions - mostly catastrophic water damage.
Embrace the funky colors except green, if you drop this camera in shallow pools, rivers or long grass unnatural colors are much easier to spot. I can’t speak for everyone but I think Ricoh should’ve kept the Pentax branding for these as they were popular in countries with bad weather…like Ireland, photography normies didn’t know Ricoh was the same as Pentax so the good rep of the WG-1 was lost a bit sadly. The other thing I like about this series are the lights around the lens works great with 1cm macro function. Pics look great out of the WG-1 🤓
I need its accessories.....??