Pentax Releases OPTIO WG-1 GPS Adventure-Proof Compact Camera

SMPhoto · 02-07-2011, 03:22 PM

Digital Cameras and Accessories - Official PENTAX Imaging Web Site

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PENTAX’s 12th rugged generation waterproof digital camera is adventure proof, and suitable for almost any environment.

Waterproof
Waterproof to 33 feet is perfect for use when submerged.

Shockproof
Shockproof, ruggedized design protects from drops up to 5 feet.

Crushproof
Crushproof construction withstands weights up to 100 KGF (kilogram-force).

Coldproof
Coldproof to sub-freezing temps of minus 10 degrees C (14 degrees F).

Dustproof
Dustproof design protects the camera from dry, dusty environments.

14 megapixels
14 megapixel sensor offers plenty of image detail.

Wide angle 5X internal optical zoom lens
Wide angle 5X internal optical zoom lens (28-140mm equivalent) provides flexible capture of subjects near or far.

Large 2.7 inch LCD
Large 2.7 inch LCD features a wide angle 16:9 aspect ratio with anti-reflective coating.

Digital Microscope mode
Enhanced Digital Microscope mode uses 5 macro LEDs for perfect focus and smooth, even lighting.

HDMI port
An HDMI port plays back beautiful, high def images and video on HDTVs.

720p HD video
Capture video in widescreen 720p HD at 30 frames per second.

Digital Shake Reduction
Pixel Track and Digital Shake Reduction ensure sharp, blur-free images.

GPS functionality
GPS functionality allows for positional data recording with images for geo-tagging applications.

Sounds pretty sweet!

panoguy · 02-07-2011, 03:45 PM

It just figures... I bought a W90 last week!

Promises to be a nice one, though. Thoroughly impressed with the W90 underwater!

uccemebug · 02-07-2011, 07:34 PM

I'm impressed with their focus on function in the form .. that looks very grippable from every angle.

leadbelly · 02-07-2011, 09:15 PM

What caught my attention was the news of silver DA limiteds!

**mike.hiran** · 02-07-2011, 10:53 PM

interesting that the screen on the rear is 16:9 - so if you like a more conventional aspect ratio (for cameras anyway), there must be black bars

**Rondec** · 02-08-2011, 04:29 AM

I don't understand the point of putting 14 megapixels on these point and shoot cameras. Seems like it is too much for that size sensor. Otherwise, looks great.

uccemebug · 02-08-2011, 04:47 AM

Originally posted by Rondec

I don't understand the point of putting 14 megapixels on these point and shoot cameras. Seems like it is too much for that size sensor. Otherwise, looks great.

I agree. 10MP gives you more than enough for a 8x10 print (or photobook page) at 300dpi. Not sure I'd be looking to an underwater p&s for poster-sized images....

**Aristophanes** · 02-08-2011, 07:04 AM

The design screams "I will grip you and you can take me anywhere. And pockets are for wimps."

If it had the guts of an S95 I'd buy one yesterday. I have been underwhelmed by Pentax's IQ on their compacts.

Reportage · 02-08-2011, 07:16 AM

just a thought...how much would it cost to replace the watertight seals and how is the actual battery life as well as cost of extra batteries?

a bit pathetic for the adventurer if out of batteries and no power. Supposing it does give 260 pics per battery, that isnt really a lot.

eddie1960 · 02-08-2011, 07:22 AM - **1 Like**

-10 c/14F is cold proof????

Not in bloody Canada it's not

gazonk · 02-08-2011, 08:47 AM

Originally posted by Reportage

just a thought...how much would it cost to replace the watertight seals and how is the actual battery life as well as cost of extra batteries?

I don't know about battery life (it's not very good in the W80, I hope they have improved it). I own an almost 5 year old W10 which I let Pentax replace the seals in once 2 or 3 years ago. The service cost was around 1/6 of the original camera price, surprisingly low for this country which in general has astronomical service prices.

Rick Clark · 02-08-2011, 12:08 PM

Well I was about to buy the 90 now I glad I waited and I wish I would have know'en about the silver on the K5 and I would have waited for it. OH WELL WHAT THE HELL!!!

icywarm · 02-08-2011, 12:13 PM

Originally posted by eddie1960

-10 c/14F is cold proof????

Not in bloody Canada it's not

yeah I had my KX in -35 on the weekend... for an hour it worked...

eddie1960 · 02-08-2011, 12:21 PM

Originally posted by icywarm

yeah I had my KX in -35 on the weekend... for an hour it worked...

I've had my K7 out every day this year, not had an issue yet longest has been about 2 hours in -33 but the battery is holding up well, only charging it once every week or so

uccemebug · 02-08-2011, 12:38 PM

Originally posted by eddie1960

I've had my K7 out every day this year, not had an issue yet longest has been about 2 hours in -33 but the battery is holding up well, only charging it once every week or so

That's pretty impressive. Must be the weather sealing? I've seen digital SLR's wither in minutes in that kind of weather. Of course, even film cameras that can operate w/o a battery aren't much better because the film tends to crumble even with a very gentle turn of the lever...

(P.S. any pics to share?)

02-07-2011, 03:22 PM	#1
SMPhoto Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Photos: Gallery Posts: 185	Pentax Releases OPTIO WG-1 GPS Adventure-Proof Compact Camera Digital Cameras and Accessories - Official PENTAX Imaging Web Site Quote: PENTAX’s 12th rugged generation waterproof digital camera is adventure proof, and suitable for almost any environment. Waterproof Waterproof to 33 feet is perfect for use when submerged. Shockproof Shockproof, ruggedized design protects from drops up to 5 feet. Crushproof Crushproof construction withstands weights up to 100 KGF (kilogram-force). Coldproof Coldproof to sub-freezing temps of minus 10 degrees C (14 degrees F). Dustproof Dustproof design protects the camera from dry, dusty environments. 14 megapixels 14 megapixel sensor offers plenty of image detail. Wide angle 5X internal optical zoom lens Wide angle 5X internal optical zoom lens (28-140mm equivalent) provides flexible capture of subjects near or far. Large 2.7 inch LCD Large 2.7 inch LCD features a wide angle 16:9 aspect ratio with anti-reflective coating. Digital Microscope mode Enhanced Digital Microscope mode uses 5 macro LEDs for perfect focus and smooth, even lighting. HDMI port An HDMI port plays back beautiful, high def images and video on HDTVs. 720p HD video Capture video in widescreen 720p HD at 30 frames per second. Digital Shake Reduction Pixel Track and Digital Shake Reduction ensure sharp, blur-free images. GPS functionality GPS functionality allows for positional data recording with images for geo-tagging applications. Sounds pretty sweet!

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02-07-2011, 03:45 PM	#2
panoguy Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,327	It just figures... I bought a W90 last week! Promises to be a nice one, though. Thoroughly impressed with the W90 underwater!

02-07-2011, 07:34 PM	#3
uccemebug Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 962	I'm impressed with their focus on function in the form .. that looks very grippable from every angle.

02-07-2011, 09:15 PM	#4
leadbelly Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 597	What caught my attention was the news of silver DA limiteds!

02-07-2011, 10:53 PM	#5
mike.hiran Site Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Location: portland Photos: Albums Posts: 1,491	interesting that the screen on the rear is 16:9 - so if you like a more conventional aspect ratio (for cameras anyway), there must be black bars

02-08-2011, 04:29 AM	#6
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,652	I don't understand the point of putting 14 megapixels on these point and shoot cameras. Seems like it is too much for that size sensor. Otherwise, looks great.

02-08-2011, 04:47 AM	#7
uccemebug Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 962	Originally posted by Rondec I don't understand the point of putting 14 megapixels on these point and shoot cameras. Seems like it is too much for that size sensor. Otherwise, looks great. I agree. 10MP gives you more than enough for a 8x10 print (or photobook page) at 300dpi. Not sure I'd be looking to an underwater p&s for poster-sized images....

02-08-2011, 07:04 AM	#8
Aristophanes Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rankin Inlet, Nunavut Photos: Albums Posts: 3,948	The design screams "I will grip you and you can take me anywhere. And pockets are for wimps." If it had the guts of an S95 I'd buy one yesterday. I have been underwhelmed by Pentax's IQ on their compacts.

02-08-2011, 07:16 AM	#9
Reportage Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 739	just a thought...how much would it cost to replace the watertight seals and how is the actual battery life as well as cost of extra batteries? a bit pathetic for the adventurer if out of batteries and no power. Supposing it does give 260 pics per battery, that isnt really a lot.

02-08-2011, 07:22 AM - 1 Like	#10
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666	-10 c/14F is cold proof???? Not in bloody Canada it's not

02-08-2011, 08:47 AM	#11
gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	Originally posted by Reportage just a thought...how much would it cost to replace the watertight seals and how is the actual battery life as well as cost of extra batteries? I don't know about battery life (it's not very good in the W80, I hope they have improved it). I own an almost 5 year old W10 which I let Pentax replace the seals in once 2 or 3 years ago. The service cost was around 1/6 of the original camera price, surprisingly low for this country which in general has astronomical service prices.

02-08-2011, 12:08 PM	#12
Rick Clark Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Provo, Utah Posts: 128	Well I was about to buy the 90 now I glad I waited and I wish I would have know'en about the silver on the K5 and I would have waited for it. OH WELL WHAT THE HELL!!!

02-08-2011, 12:13 PM	#13
icywarm Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Saskatchewan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,278	Originally posted by eddie1960 -10 c/14F is cold proof???? Not in bloody Canada it's not yeah I had my KX in -35 on the weekend... for an hour it worked...

02-08-2011, 12:21 PM	#14
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666	Originally posted by icywarm yeah I had my KX in -35 on the weekend... for an hour it worked... I've had my K7 out every day this year, not had an issue yet longest has been about 2 hours in -33 but the battery is holding up well, only charging it once every week or so

02-08-2011, 12:38 PM	#15
uccemebug Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 962	Originally posted by eddie1960 I've had my K7 out every day this year, not had an issue yet longest has been about 2 hours in -33 but the battery is holding up well, only charging it once every week or so That's pretty impressive. Must be the weather sealing? I've seen digital SLR's wither in minutes in that kind of weather. Of course, even film cameras that can operate w/o a battery aren't much better because the film tends to crumble even with a very gentle turn of the lever... (P.S. any pics to share?)