Pentax’s 12th generation of ruggedized compacts, the Optio WG-1 and the Optio WG-1 GPS, are it toughest yet.
Both are waterproof up to 33 feet, shockproof up to 5 feet and crushproof—capable of withstanding weight up to 220 pounds. They are both also cold-proof down to 14 degrees F. Throw in a nifty woven strap and 5 macro LED lights around the lens and you’ve got two compacts that are essentially made for anything.
However, behind their tough, ruggedized exterior lies a smart and sensitive camera. Both feature the same 14MP sensor, 28-140mm 35mm equivalent lens and 2.7” LCD. They are both also capable 720p HD video capture at 30fps.
Other helpful features include face, smile and blink detection, as well as Pixel Track and Digital Shake Reduction to ensure a sharp image.
The Optio WG-1 is priced at $349.95, and will be available in either black or purple while the Optio WG-1 GPS is priced at $399.95 and will be available in either black or yellow green. Expect them to hit stores this April.
For more information, head to: PentaxImaging.com
Pentax keeps at it. They are the camera company for people who actually go OUT and take photographs. Well done.
Great! But I wish Pentax would reintroduce the Pentax ME as the ME-D. Having the same look as the classic model, with AV and Manual modes, ASA to 6400, top speed of 1/4000 sec, 1/180 flash sync, centerweight metering only, one frame per second, and no built in flash (a Pentax 160Sd unit would be nice). Such a model would be like a Pentax K1000 of the 35mm era, which was appealing due to it's lack of features other cameras had.
On the site of the producer, this camera has specified a 28-140mm 35mm equivalent lens, not a 23-140mm. Was too good to have a wide 23mm :)
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Pentax keeps at it. They are the camera company for people who actually go OUT and take photographs. Well done.
Great! But I wish Pentax would reintroduce the Pentax ME as the ME-D. Having the same look as the classic model, with AV and Manual modes, ASA to 6400, top speed of 1/4000 sec, 1/180 flash sync, centerweight metering only, one frame per second, and no built in flash (a Pentax 160Sd unit would be nice). Such a model would be like a Pentax K1000 of the 35mm era, which was appealing due to it's lack of features other cameras had.
On the site of the producer, this camera has specified a 28-140mm 35mm equivalent lens, not a 23-140mm. Was too good to have a wide 23mm :)