Spectacular 4K resolution, with four times more pixels than the Full HD format

The RICOH WG-M2’s 4K format assures astonishingly high-resolution movies at 3840 x 2160 pixels — twice more pixels horizontally and vertically than the Full HD format (1920 x 1080 pixels). It faithfully records breathtaking beauty and thrilling experiences in spectacular, vibrant movies. The WG-M2 also offers Full HD 60p and HD 120p movie formats, allowing you to effortlessly capture beautiful, flawless movies of fast-action sports and lively pets.

Heavy-duty design

Waterproof down to 20 meters without a housing, and shockproof against a fall from two meters

1.5-inch LCD monitor

For effortless framing and on-the-spot confirmation of recorded movies. User-friendly interface for speedy setting of desired modes.

Stereo microphone

For recording of clear sound, without the muffling caused by a housing. A new wind suppression mode comes in handy during outdoor shooting. 

Vibration function

to prevent unfortunate recording errors

The WG-M2 signals the start and end of movie recording by camera body vibrations, eliminating the worry of missed recording opportunities.

Movie SR function

for blur-free recording of active scenes

The WG-M2’s Movie SR (Shake Reduction) function* minimizes camera shake when recording a movie on the move. It allows you to capture sharp, blur-free movies even under demanding, blur-prone conditions.

*This function is available only when the Narrow mode is selected during movie recording.

Crystal-clear sound

Thanks to its heavy-duty, housing-free design and wind suppression mode, the WG-M2 records crystal-clear sound even outdoors. It also records stereo sound to recreate the true-to-life ambience of memorable scenes.

Standard shooting mode

Underwater shooting mode

±2EV exposure compensation

The WG-M2’s exposure compensation function lets you adjust the exposure to the desired level within a range of ±2EV in 1/2EV steps. It helps you add a distinctive visual expression to your images.

-2.0EV

±0EV

+2.0EV

Image Effect modes to add an artistic finish to your movies

The WG-M2 provides a range of creative Image Effect modes, such as Monochrome, Shading, Bleach Bypass, Bold Monochrome, and High Contrast.* Apply the desired visual effect to movie recording for greater flexibility of creative expression.

*Available Image Effect modes may vary according to the selected movie recording mode

Exclusive Image Sync application to shoot, view and share movies more effortlessly

By installing this dedicated application* in your smartphone or tablet computer, you can control movie and still-image recording operation from a distance, transfer captured movies/images to your mobile device, play back saved movies/images on the device’s monitor, and even upload favorite movies/images to social networking and other websites.

*Image Sync can be downloaded free of charge from the App Store (for iPhones) or  Play (for Android smartphones).

Time-Lapse mode

This mode links a series of still images captured over a long period of time, and fast-forwards them at 30, 60 or 150 times of normal speed to create dramatic time-lapse movies.

High-Speed Movie mode

This mode records HD-format images at 120 frames per second, then plays them back at 30 frames per second to create a slow-motion movie — ideal for such applications as reviewing your golf swing.

4K 30p　5 minutes

1080/ 60p　10 minutes

1080/ 30p・720/ 60p・720/ 30p　10 minutes or 25 minutes

LCD orientation function

This function records a movie file in an upright, horizontal position regardless of the camera’s orientation, allowing you to mount the WG-M2 on any object and at the desired orientation (0°, 90°, 180° or 270°).

*This function may not be usable in certain shooting modes and/or certain settings.

In-body movie editing tools

The WG-M2 provides a host of user-friendly movie editing tools, including a divide movie mode to segment a movie at desired points, and a still image save mode to capture a frame from a movie file and file it as a still image (maximum image size of 4K).