Pentax Optio WG-1 Adventure Series 14 MP Waterproof Digital Camera Flex your sense of adventure with the newest generation of waterproof, dustproof, shockproof, coldproof, and now crushproof digital camera models. The 12th generation of PENTAX adventure series digital camera, the Optio WG-1 takes adventure photography to new heights (and depths). New and improved features on the PENTAX Optio WG-1 model include a 14 megapixel sensor, waterproof to 33 feet, shockproof to withstand falls up to 5 feet and new crushproof construction to withstand weight force up to 220 pounds (100kgf kilogram-force).
Technical Details
- Rugged 12th-generation waterproof digital camera is adventure proof, and suitable for almost any environment
- Waterproof to 33 feet; shockproof design protects from drops up to 5 feet; also crushproof, coldproof and dustproof
- 14-megapixel resolution; wide-angle 5x internal optical zoom lens (28-140mm equivalent)
- Capture video in widescreen 720p HD at 30 frames per second
- Compatible with SD, SDHC, SDXC memory cards (not included)
The new and improved features on the Pentax Optio WG-1 include:
- 14-megapixel sensor.
- Waterproof to 33 feet.
- Shockproof, ruggedized design to withstand falls up to 5 feet.
- New crushproof construction* to withstand weight force up to 220 pounds (100kgf kilogram-force).
- Enhanced Digital Microscope mode that offers five macro LEDs for excellent macro lighting plus a detachable macro stand for steadier capture.
- Fast Face Detection technology, Smile Capture, and Blink Detection for portraits including a handy new Self-Portrait Assist mode perfect for Facebooking and other social networking activities.
- Coldproof to sub-freezing temps of minus 10 degrees C (14 degrees F).
- Dustproof protection for dry, dusty environments.
- Wide angle 5x internal optical zoom lens (28-140mm equivalent).
- Large 2.7-inch LCD features a wide angle 16:9 aspect ratio with anti-reflective coating.
- Video capture in widescreen 720p HD at 30 frames per second.
- Pixel Track and Digital Shake Reduction ensure sharp, blur-free images.
- An autofocus assist lamp helps to quickly and accurately focus, even in challenging lighting.
- An HDMI port to play back beautiful, high definition images and video on HDTVs.
- Infrared remote control compatibility with the waterproof Remote Control WP, as well as other Pentax infrared remotes.
- Designed with the look of mountaineering equipment, the new Optios includes a woven web fabric strap in complementary color accents complete with a carabiner to attach the camera to a backpack and other outdoor gear.
- Eye-Fi wireless SD memory card connectivity for built-in Wi-Fi capability to transfer photos and videos from the camera to a computer or an online sharing site (Eye-fi cards sold separately.)
- Carabiner strap included for hooking the camera to a backpack or other outdoor gear.
- Auto Picture mode to automatically select one of the 16 shooting modes to match the shooting conditions.
- Collage function to compose a single picture from multiple images.
- Ink Rubbing filter to create a monochromatic, high-contrast image from a recorded image.
- 12 digital filters, including a new Miniature filter, to add distinctive visual effects to recorded images.
- Digital Wide function to compose an extra-wide-angle image (equivalent to an image taken with an approx. 21mm lens in 35mm format) from two images.
- MediaImpression 3.0 for Pentax (Windows version) and MediaImpression 2.1 for Pentax (Macintosh version) image viewing, editing and filing software included (compatible with latest operation systems, such as Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6).
- Compatibility with Eye-Fi wireless LAN SD memory cards.
- External storage media is compatible with new SDXC memory card in addition to SD/SDHC memory card. (Note: the WG-1 is not compatible with UHS speed class.)
