Pentax WG-8 1/2.3" Compact camera 20 MP CMOS Green

Heavy-duty construction with outstanding protection against water. dust. shock and freeze. perfect for shooting at demanding locations including underwater and in the rainThe PENTAX WG-8’s solid. airtight body is not only waterproof to a depth of 20 meters and for up to two hours of continuous underwater operation*1 and dustproof against dirt and dust*2 but it’s also shockproof against a fall from heights of up to 2.1 meters*3 crushproof against weights of up to 100kgf (kilogram force)*4 and cold-resistant to temperatures as low as -10°C*5 Thanks to this heavy-duty construction. the WG-8 performs superbly and dependably in harsh. demanding locations. such as in the snow-covered mountains [Read more...] and under water.- 1 Equivalent to IPX8 or JIS Class 8- 2 Equivalent to IPX6 or JIS Class 6- 3 Measured using RICOH IMAGING-original testing standards. including a drop from a height of 2.1 meters onto a surface of 5cm-thick plywood. with the camera’s power on. conforming to Method 516-5-Shock of the MIL-Standard 810F.- 4 Measured using RICOH IMAGING-original testing standards.- 5 The number of images that can be captured may be lower when the camera is operated at lower temperatures. Aperture:F5. Shutter speed: 1/125 sec. Exposure compensation: 0.0EV. Sensitivity: ISO 125. White balance: Auto Photographed by Kiyotaka Kitajima Sharp. high-resolution images with approximately 20 effective megapixels and low-noise. high-dynamic-range characteristicsThe combination of a state-of-the-art back-illuminated CMOS image sensor with approximately 20 effective megapixels and outstanding light receiving efficiency and a high-performance imaging engine mean that the WG-8 can deliver high-resolution. low-noise images that retain excellent resolution even when they are cropped and enlarged.5X optical zoom lens with a 28mm wide-angle coverageWithin the compact. lightweight body. the WG-8 features a five-times optical zoom lens with an angle-of-view coverage from 5mm to 25mm (equivalent to approximately 28mm to 140mm in the 35mm format). covering a wide range of applications from wide-angle shooting of sweeping landscapes to telephoto shooting of distant subjects.4K-resolution movie recordingThe WG-8 provides 4K-resolution movie recording (at 3840 x 2160 pixels).* In addition to the conventional Movie SR (Shake Reduction) mode. it also features the Movie SR+ mode in the HD and Full HD movie recording modes to assure natural. flawless movie clips free of camera shake and distortion. * The maximum recording length or image size of a single movie file is 25 minutes or 4GB.WG-8 digital camera Frequently asked questions and corresponding answersWater proof. dust proof and shockproof functionQ: How is the performance of waterproof / dustproof / shockproof?A: - This camera is provided with a waterproof / dustproof design complying with JIS waterproof grade 8 and JIS dustproof grade 6 (equivalent to IP68).- The camera satisfies the PENTAX drop test (1.6m height onto a 5cm thick plywood surface) complying with MIL-Standard 810F Method 516.5-Shock testing.- The camera satisfies the PENTAX test for the waterproof. dustproof. and shockproof performance. but this does not guarantee it will remain free of trouble or damages.- Waterproof performance is not guaranteed if the camera is exposed to impact such as being dropped or hit.- The camera's accessories are not waterproof.Storage mediaQ: What are the storage media?A: The built-in memory (approximately 68MB). SD. SDHC. SDXC Memory Cards.*We do not quarantee the operation of memory cards used through the adapter. and we do not recommend the use of micro SD cards. Please use SD. SDHC. or SDXC cards.Capture and PlaybackQ: Can the ISO sensitivity be set in manually?A: Yes. You can choose [AUTO]. [125]. [200]. [400]. [800]. [1600]. [3200] and [6400] from the setting menu.* When set the [Shake reduction: ON]. you can’t choose ISO [3200] and [6400]. You can choose maximum from ISO [1600].

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