Pentax WG-8 Waterproof Camera with 20 MP Sensor 01491

Key Features

• Sensor with 20 MP for high-quality, high-resolution images
• Five-times optical zoom lens
• Heavy-duty construction for underwater shooting
• 4K-resolution movie recording for videos
• Extensive shooting and editing functions
• 18 Scene modes
• 12 Digital Filters

All-Weather Camera

All-weather camera with a rugged chassis that can be relied on in the harshest conditions
The product group of sturdy and waterproof compact cameras is becoming increasingly popular. They have a range of functions that other cameras and smartphones do not offer. The new top model in this product group shines with a number of interesting features. In addition to a back-illuminated 1/2.3 CMOS sensor with 20 MP, the compact and lightweight housing offers special stability that can cope with almost any adventure - even dives to a depth of 20 meters.

Versatile Zoom Capabilities

The camera with a zoom range from 28 to 140 mm (equivalent in the 35 mm format) also demonstrates its qualities for school, research, and work. A special ring light in combination with a macro distance is able to show even the smallest things on a large scale, and with the webcam function, this can be shared in a small circle or with the whole world.

Sharp, High-Resolution Images

Sharp, high-resolution images and a 5× optical zoom lens
The combination of a state-of-the-art back-illuminated CMOS image sensor with approximately 20 effective megapixels and outstanding light receiving efficiency, along with a high-performance imaging engine, means that the WG-8 can deliver high-resolution, low-noise images that retain excellent resolution even when they are cropped and enlarged. Within 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 Recording

4K-resolution movie recording
The WG-8 provides 4K-resolution movie recording (at 3840 × 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.

Outdoor-Friendly Design

Outdoor-friendly design, providing easy operation even with a gloved hand
The WG-8 is designed for swift, flawless operation even in harsh shooting conditions. Encased in a solid body made from a high-rigidity aluminum panel, it allows you to shift the shooting mode with a simple turn of the mode dial, while the vertical zoom button makes zooming operation easier. The control buttons positioned on its back panel are widely spaced, making it easy to operate them even with a gloved hand.

Comfortable, Speedy Operation

Designed for comfortable, speedy operation
The WG-8 allows you to change default settings of the Green and ADJ (adjustment) buttons to desired functions (such as exposure compensation in still-image photography, image size, aspect ratio, ISO sensitivity, and white balance). By customizing these settings, you can personalize camera operation and react more swiftly to ever-changing shooting conditions. The WG-8 also lets you program frequently used shooting modes and/or exposure-compensation settings to the U1 and U2 positions of the mode dial.

High-Resolution LCD Monitor

3.0-inch LCD monitor with Outdoor View Setting for easy viewing during outdoor shooting
The WG-8 is equipped with a large, high-resolution 3.0-inch LCD monitor (32 proportions and approximately 1,040,000 dots). The advanced AR (Anti-Reflection) coating has been applied to its protective cover to minimize annoying glare and reflections during outdoor shooting. To optimize the visibility of the on-screen image, it also features the Outdoor View Setting function, which lets you adjust the monitor’s brightness to a desired level (±2 steps) according to changes in ambient lighting conditions.

Advanced GPS Functions

Advanced GPS functions and built-in digital compass
The WG-8’s built-in GPS module receives signals from GLONASS (Global Navigation Satellite System), as well as ordinary GPS satellites, and automatically records position data and travel log data onto captured images. Since you can synchronize captured images with their position data on a map, or display travel log data on a map, you’ll have more fun during the post-shooting stages. The WG-8 also lets you imprint GPS data and directional data acquired by the digital compass and UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) on the lower right corner of a captured image. Note: The LCD monitor image is simulated.

Variety of Shooting Modes

A wide range of shooting modes to capture a variety of scenes and subjects
The WG-8 lets you choose the desired shooting mode from 24 options, including Auto Picture, which automatically detects the type of a scene and selects the most appropriate shooting mode; Underwater and Underwater Movie, which reproduce the natural colors of the underwater world by optimizing white balance to reduce the bluish color cast; and Depth-of-field Composite, which retains sharp focus from the foreground to the background. You can select the mode that best suits your application or subject.

Macro Modes

Two macro modes
The WG-8 provides a choice of two macro modes. The standard Macro mode lets you capture a close-up image of the small subject from 10 centimeters away, while the 1cm Macro mode lets you close in on the subject to just one centimeter. It also features an Auto Macro mode, which automatically shifts the minimum focusing distance to 10cm without the need for switching to the Macro mode from normal shooting.

High-Power Ring Light

High-power, intensity-adjustable ring light handy for movie recording and macro shooting
Positioned around the circumference of the lens barrel, the WG-8’s six-LED Ring Light unit not only allows you to adjust the light intensity at nine levels, but it also lets you select the desired set of lights. You can turn all LEDs on to light up the entire scene brightly and evenly to eliminate shadows, or select only the horizontally or vertically aligned ones to illuminate the subject more three-dimensionally and emphasize its contours. The Ring Light unit comes in handy for applications demanding delicate lighting adjustment, such as macro shooting.

Webcam Function

Webcam function
Simply by switching the WG-8 to the UVC (USB Video Class) mode and connecting it to a computer with a USB cable (included as a standard accessory), it can be used as a web camera for real-time streaming of Full HD-resolution video images at 30 frames per second. By combining its macro shooting capability with the built-in Ring Light unit, you can deliver fine-detailed images during online business meetings or private online communications. You can also use the optical five-times zoom lens to share a distant subject with the audience.