The Pentax WG-2 camera is waterproof down to 12m, it can survive a drop of up to 2m, it's coldproof down to -10°C, it has a JIS 6 dustproof rating, and it can withstand being crushed by up to 100 kgs of force. The WG-2 also comes with a strap and a carabiner, as well as reinforced plastic and aluminum design. The Optio WG-2 camera offers a backlit 16Mp CMOS sensor that not only captures high-res, detailed stills, but also enables capture of full HD 1080p video. Helping the sensor out in the imaging department would be the wide-angle 5x internal optical zoom lens with a 28-140mm (35mm equivalent) focal range. Other highlights of the lens include the 6 embedded LEDs for even lighting of macro subjects and a hardened cover with SP coating to protect the inner lens elements
An additional tool necessary for taking great pictures is none-other than the 3.0" widescreen LCD, which sports an anti-reflecting coating for ease of use outdoors. Other beneficial functions include an ISO range of 125-6400, image stabilization for blur-free photos, multiple metering modes, and a built-in flash. Of course, the many capture modes make for uncomplicated picture-taking without the guesswork. Also, the WG-2 also tracks the location where your pictures are shot.
Other highlights of the WG-2 include the ability to shoot using manual focus. This can be a great tool for expanding your creativity - giving you the freedom to choose what is the most important part of the photo to bring attention to. The WG-2 also sports SD/SDHC/SDXC storage, and HDMI output for a simple, one-cable connection to your HDTV, a rechargeable battery, and support for numerous menu languages.
Key Features
- 16 Megapixel Resolution
- 3.0" Widescreen LCD
- 28-140mm Pentax Zoom Lens
- 5x Optical Zoom / 36x Combined Zoom
- 1080p HD Video Capture
- Water Proof, Shock Proof, Crush Proof, Cold Proof, Dust-Proof
- SD/SDHC/SDXC Storage
- Built-In Flash
- Manual Focus Option
16Mp CMOS Sensor
Backlit 16Mp CMOS sensor offers superior quality, high-res imaging. Quality levels for recording stills include: Best, Better, and Good
5x Optical Zoom Lens
Wide-angle 5x internal optical zoom lens (28-140mm equivalent). The camera also captures in Intelligent zoom at approximately 7.5x to 36x at VGA/Combined zoom
Widescreen 3.0" LCD
Large 3.0" LCD features HVGA resolution (460,000 dots) and anti-reflective coating on its protective cover. The LCD has a 170° (horizontal/vertical viewing) angle and an HVGA 460,000 dot resolution
Records Full HD 1080p Video
Capture full HD 1080p video at 25fps with high-quality H.264 compression. Other video capture resolutions include: 1280 x 720p at 50/25fps, 640 x 480; at 25fps VGA. Quality levels include: Fixed
Hardened Cover
Hardened cover with SP coating protects internal lens elements
Digital Microscope Mode
Digital microscope mode uses 6 LEDs for even macro lighting of subjects as close as 1cm
HDMI Micro Type-D Port
An HDMI port (Micro, Type-D) plays back beautiful, high definition images and video on HDTVs
Clean, Blur-Free Images
Pixel Track, Digital, and Movie Shake Reduction ensure sharp, blur-free images and video
Fast Face Detection
Capture perfect portraits with fast face detection technology, including Smile Capture and Blink Detection
Autofocus Assist Lamp
An autofocus assist lamp helps to quickly and accurately focus
Extended Dynamic Range
Extended dynamic range helps bring out extra highlight and shadow detail
Optional Remote Control
Take pictures remotely using an optional Pentax infrared remote control
Built-In GPS Functionality
GPS functionality
Focus System
TTL contrast detection autofocus, AF assist lamp, macro Illuminating LEDs including 9 point AF, Spot AF, Auto Tracking AF, Macro, Super Macro, Infinity, Landscape, and Pan Focus.
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