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Pentax WG-8 Digital Camera
20 Megapixels
High ISO: ISO 6400 or more is available at full-resolution.
Ultra HD (4K) video: 3840x2160 resolution or more.
Custom White-Balance: Specifies exactly what should be white to the camera.
Action Photography: Shutter speeds of 1/1500 or more.
Spot Metering
Weatherproof - Seals protect from dust, humidity and light splashing.
Waterproof - Submersible under water up to a certain depth.
Built-In GPS
Accepts Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC), SDHC and SD memory.Digital Camera Description
The Pentax WG-8 is a Compact Digital Camera with a 1/2.3" sensor. Its 20 Megapixels CMOS sensor offers an ISO 125-6400 sensitivity range which is expandable to ISO 125-6400. This makes it possible to shoot hand-held in relatively low-light. With 20 MP of resolution, sharp prints are possible up to 22" x 16" at 240 DPI.
This camera features a mechanic shutter that can expose for 1/4000 to 1/4. With a fastest shutter-speed of 1/4000, fast action can easily be frozen. Given that is does not support very slow shutter-speeds, this camera is unsuitable for night photography.
The Pentax WG-8 features a 9-point Contrast-Detect AF system. Manual Focus is also available.
The Pentax WG-8 is waterproof to a 20 meter depth for a maximum of 120 minutes. The weatherproof construction of this digital camera protects it against adverse weather, dust and moisture. This particular model is also freezeproof down to -10C. There is no viewfinder on the Pentax WG-8 and no provision to add one.
Model Specifications
| Brand | Pentax | Model | WG-8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 20 Megapixels CMOS *BSI-CMOS Sensor. | Sensor Size | 6 x 5mm |
| Anti-Alias Filter | Yes | Sensor Aspect | 4:3 Aspect-Ratio |
| Stabilization | None | Dust-Reduction | N / A |
| Sensitivity | ISO 125 - 6400 | Shutter-Speed | 1/4000 - 1/4s |
| Lens | 28 - 140mm F/3.5 - 5.5 / 8 | Mininum Focus | 1cm |
| Zoom | Internal | Manual Focus | Electronic |
| Filter Diameter | Focus System | 9-point Contrast-Detect, Assist-lamp *Scene Detection, Face Detection, Tracking AF-C | |
| Viewfinder Type | None | Viewfinder Size | |
| Display Attachment | Fixed | Display Size | 1 Megapixels 3" LCD 100% Coverage *Anti-Reflective Coatings |
| Exposure Modes | Auto | Scene Modes | 11Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Underwater, Surf+Snow, Kids, Pet, Night Scene, Fireworks, Report, Digital Microscope |
| Metering | Multi-Segment, Center-Weighed, Spot | Bracketing | 3 Shots ±1 EV |
| Exposure Compensation | ±2 EV, 1/3 EV | Flash Compensation | |
| White Balance | Auto, Presets, Custom | White Balance Tuning | |
| Continuous Drive | FPS, Unlimited JPEG | Self Timer | Yes *2s, 10s |
| Command Dials | DOF Preview | No | |
| Protection | Waterproof to 20m up to 120min Weatherproof to -10C |
Dust Reduction | No |
| Digital Level | Tripod Mount | Yes | |
| Remote Trigger | Infrared | Eye-Start Sensor | No |
| HDR | Yes | Orientation Sensor | Yes |
| Interval Timer | Yes | Multiple Exposure | No |
| Image Formats | JPEG | Flash Ports | |
| Built-In Flash | Yes, 5.5 - 3.5m (W-T) | Flash Sync | |
| Video Capture | 3840x2160 @ 30 FPS 16:9 *USB Class 1.1 Video Streaming. 1280x720 @ 120 FPS. | Sound Input | |
| Video Format | WiFi | No | |
| Memory | Secure Digital Extended Capacity | GPS | Position, Elevation, Orientation |
| Battery | Lithium-Ion | Battery Life | 340 *CIPA Standard, 50% flash use. |
| Introduced | 2024-06-18 | Construction | Shockproof *IPX8 Waterproof to 20m, Shockproof to 2.1m drops, IPX6 Dustproof |
| Size | 118 x 66 x 33mm (W x H x D) | Weight | 242g |
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Pentax WG-8 Highlights
Compact digital cameraSensor-Size: 6 x 5mm
Actual size when viewed at 100 DPI
| 20 Megapixels Fixed Lens | ISO 125-6400 |
| 5X Wide Optical Zoom | Shutter 1/4000-1/4s |
| Waterproof to 20m for 120min | Custom white-balance |
| Weatherproof down to -10C | Spot-Metering |
| FPS Drive, Unlimited Images | Lithium-Ion Battery |
| 3840x2160 @ 30 FPS Video Recording | Secure Digital Extended Capacity |
| 3" LCD 1 Megapixels |
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