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

£399.96 excl. VAT

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

Product code: 1501

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

Product code Alt: 1501

Product Description

Heavy-duty construction with outstanding protection against water, dust, shock and freeze, perfect for shooting at demanding locations including underwater and in the rain
The 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 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 characteristics
The 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 coverage
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
The 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 answers

Water proof, dust proof and shockproof function
Q: 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 media
Q: 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 Playback
Q: 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].

Benefits

Specifications

Picture quality
Image sensor size	1/2.3"
Image formats supported	JPEG
Sensor type	CMOS
Camera type	Compact camera
Megapixel (approx.)	20 MP
Lens system
Focal length range	5 - 25 mm
Maximum aperture number	5.5
Digital zoom	8.1x
Optical zoom	5x
Focusing
Focus	TTL
Focus adjustment	Auto
Auto focusing (AF) modes	Spot Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
Macro focusing range (tele)	0.1 - 0.6 m
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam	Yes
Exposure
Light exposure correction	± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Light metering	Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
ISO sensitivity (min)	125
ISO sensitivity (max)	64000
Shutter
Fastest camera shutter speed	1/4000 s
Camera shutter type	Electronic, Mechanical
Flash
Flash modes	Forced off, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization, Fill Flash, Auto
Flash range (wide)	0.2 - 5.5 m
Flash range (tele)	0.2 - 3.5 m
Video
Video recording	Yes
HD type	4K Ultra HD
Video resolutions	1280 x 720,1920 x 1080,3840 x 2160
Video formats supported	AVC, H.264, MPEG4
Maximum video resolution	3840 x 2160 pixels
Audio
Noise reduction	Yes
Built-in microphone	Yes
Memory
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Maximum memory card size	0.027 GB
Display
Display	TFT
Display diagonal	7.62 cm (3")
Touchscreen	No
Display brightness adjustment	Yes
Viewfinder
Magnification	0.4x
Ports & interfaces
USB connector	USB Type-C
HDMI	Yes
Network
Near Field Communication (NFC)	No
Bluetooth	No
Wi-Fi	No
Camera
Product colour	Green
White balance	Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Manual, Shade, Tungsten, Ring light
Scene modes	Candlelight, Flower, Group photo, Handheld night scene, Landscape, PET, Portrait, Sports, Standard, Sunset, Blue sky
Self-timer delay	2,10 s
Tripod mounting supported	No
Languages support	Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Estonian, French, Greek, Hindi, HRV, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
GPS (satellite)	Yes
Continuous shooting	Approx. 3 frames/sec.
Camera drive modes	Self-timer, Auto bracketing, Remote control, S Continuous, M Continuous, Burst shooting, Continuous shooting, One shot
Design
Shock-resistant	Yes
Waterproof	Yes
Dustproof	Yes
Waterproof up to	20 m
Product colour	Green
Battery
Battery recharge time	3 h
Battery life (max)	4.33 h
Battery type	DB-110
Operational conditions
Waterproof up to	20 m
Operating temperature (T-T)	-10 - 40 °C
Technical details
Noise reduction	Yes
Waterproof	Yes
Languages support	Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Estonian, French, Greek, Hindi, HRV, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
HDMI	Yes
GPS (satellite)	Yes
Dustproof	Yes
Battery recharge time	3 h
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)
Performance
GPS (satellite)	Yes
System requirements
Recommended system requirements	Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11 macOS 10.15, macOS 11.0, macOS 12, macOS13, macOS14
Weight & dimensions
Width	118.2 mm
Depth	33.1 mm
Height	65.5 mm
Weight	215 g
Weight (including battery)	242 g
Packaging data
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)
Other features
Waterproof	Yes
Dustproof	Yes

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