An all-weather digital compact camera highly dependable in harsh conditions
The PENTAX WG-8 features a solid, airtight body designed to withstand extreme conditions. It is waterproof to a depth of 20 meters for up to two hours of continuous underwater operation*1, dustproof against dirt and dust*2, shockproof from falls up to 2.1 meters*3, crushproof against weights up to 100 kgf (kilogram force)*4, and cold-resistant to temperatures as low as -10°C*5. This rugged construction ensures the WG-8 performs superbly and reliably in harsh environments, such as snow-covered mountains and underwater. *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 5 cm-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. |
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Sharp, high-resolution images with approximately 20 effective megapixels and low-noise, high-dynamic-range characteristics
The WG-8 combines a state-of-the-art back-illuminated CMOS image sensor with approximately 20 effective megapixels and outstanding light-receiving efficiency with a high-performance imaging engine to deliver high-resolution, low-noise images that maintain excellent quality even when cropped and enlarged. Housed in its compact, lightweight body is 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), making it versatile for a wide range of applications, from wide-angle shots of sweeping landscapes to telephoto shots of distant subjects. |
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4K-resolution movie recording & Webcam FunctionThe WG-8 supports 4K-resolution movie recording at 3840 x 2160 pixels.* Alongside the conventional Movie SR (Shake Reduction) mode, it features Movie SR mode in both HD and Full HD recording modes to ensure smooth, flawless clips without camera shake or distortion. *The maximum recording length or file size for a single movie is 25 minutes or 4GB. |
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Outdoor-friendly design, providing easy operation even with a gloved handThe WG-8 is engineered for swift and flawless operation, even in harsh conditions. Its solid body, constructed from high-rigidity aluminum panels, allows for easy mode switching with a simple turn of the mode dial, while the vertical zoom button simplifies zooming. The widely spaced control buttons on the back panel ensure easy operation, even with gloved hands. |
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3.0-inch LCD monitor with Outdoor View Setting for easy viewing during outdoor shootingThe WG-8 is equipped with a large, high-resolution 3.0-inch LCD monitor (3:2 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. |
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