DevonCamera Reasons To Buy:

• Heavy-duty construction
• the latest back-illuminated CMOS image sensor
• underwater performance to 12 meters
• HD Movies at 30 FPS 1920 x 1080 pixels
• Digital Microscope mode with six LED Macro Lights

 

What’s in the box:

• USB Cable I-USB7
• Rechargeable battery Li-Ion D-LI92
• Battery charger D-BC92
• Carabiner Strap O-ST125
• Macro Stand O-MS1
• Software S-SW125

 

Features of the Pentax Optio WG-2:

1. Heavy-duty construction for underwater shooting to 12 m deep
By further enhancing the water tightness of the camera body, PENTAX has upgraded the Optio WG-2 and Optio WG-2 GPS’s underwater performance to 12 meters, for up to two hours of continuous operation (equivalent to IPX8 or JIS Class 8 waterproof performance). These cameras are also designed to be highly shock-resistant (from a height of 1.5 meters) *, dustproof**, cold-resistant (down to -10°C)***, and crushproof (with a weight up to 100 kgf)****. All these features make the Optio WG-2 and Optio WG-2 GPS the ideal imaging partners in harsh, demanding shooting conditions.
* Measured under PENTAX-original testing standards (from a height of 1.5 meters, onto a surface of 5cm-thick plywood), conforming to the Method 516.5-Shock of the MIL-Standard 810F, to show the stable operations.
** Measured under PENTAX-original testing standards, equivalent to IPX6 or JIS Class 6.
*** Measured under PENTAX-original testing standards, with which camera is proven to withstand temperatures as low as -10°C to show the stable operations.
**** Measured under PENTAX-original testing standards, by which camera is put on with weights up to 100 kgf, or kilogram-force to show the stable operations.
2. New back-illuminated CMOS image sensor for high-quality images
The Optio WG-2 and Optio WG-2 GPS come equipped with the latest back-illuminated CMOS image sensor, which offers much lower noise even when camera is set to higher sensitivities. With the combination of a top sensitivity of ISO 6400, 16 effective megapixels, and its new imaging engine, those models deliver super-high-resolution images. The Optio WG2 and WG2-GPS also feature the new Handheld Night Snap mode, which captures four images of the same scene, then produces a single blur-free, composite image from them — all automatically.
3. Full HD movie recording
The Optio WG-2 and Optio WG-2 GPS offer the Full HD movie recording function employing the H.264 recording format, allowing the user to capture high-quality, extended movie clips (1920 x 1080 pixels) at a frame rate of 30 frames per second. They also feature a high-speed camera function* for slow-motion playback of captured movie clips and an interval movie function to simplify advanced movie-recording techniques. A micro-HDMI terminal (Type D) is also provided on their camera body allowing output of Full HD movie clips and sound to external devices.
* When this function is selected, the recorded size is fixed at VGA (640 x 480 pixels).
4. Extra-large, high-resolution 3.0-inch LCD monitor
New Optio WG-2 and Optio WG-2 GPS feature a new extra-large, high-resolution 3-inch LCD monitor with wide 16:9 proportions and 460,000 dots. The AR (Anti-Reflection) coating minimizes annoying glare and reflections to assure a sharp, clear on-screen image even under harsh sunshine, while its wide-view design offers a clear view of the monitor from approximately 170 degrees horizontally and vertically, making it particularly useful in low and high angle shooting.

5. Digital Microscope mode with six LED Macro Lights
By positioning six LED Macro Lights around the circumference of the lens barrel for macro shooting — the Optio WG-2 and Optio WG-2 GPS provide brighter and uniform illumination on the subject when the Digital Microscope mode is selected.* Thanks to the Macro Lights, the user can clearly see a magnified view of the microscopic world often unnoticeable with the naked eye on the camera’s LCD monitor and effortlessly capture it in eye-catching images. Its instant illumination enhance function, which automatically raises the illumination level of the LED Macro Lights at the moment of shutter release, has also been upgraded to minimize camera shake and subject shake. In addition, the Macro Lights provide a Self-Portrait Assist mode to check if the subject’s face is safely captured within the picture frame using the blink of an LED lamp; and a new LED lighting mode to use the Macro Lights as a lighting device in the dark.
* When the Digital Microscope mode is selected, the recorded size is fixed at 2 MP (at 16:9 proportions).

* This function is available with the Windows version only.
7. 5X optical zoom lens with 28mm wide-angle coverage
The new Optio WG2 and Optio WG-2 GPS feature a high-performance 5X optical zoom lens covering focal lengths equivalent to 28mm wide angle to 140mm telephoto in the 35mm format. Thanks to this versatile zoom lens, the cameras capture beautiful, lively pictures in a wide range of subjects and scenes — from spectacular landscapes to family/group shots in a confined space.
8. Other features

• Carabiner strap included
• Protector neoprene case (available as an optional accessory) to protect the camera body from scratches and grime
• Comes with two remote-control receptors which allow the user to send in the remote signal either from front or back of the camera
• A Macro Stand is also included as a standard accessory to make extended observation effortless even at a minimum distance of one centimeter away from the subject
• High-speed Face Detection function to capture up to 32 faces in approx. 0.03 seconds, and Smile Capture function
• Instant startup with the playback mode by pressing and holding the playback button
• Auto Picture mode to automatically select the most appropriate shooting mode from 16 different scene modes
• 12 digital filters
• Digital Wide mode to compose an extra-wide-angle picture (equivalent to 21mm wide angle in the 35mm format) from two separate images
• Image viewing, editing and filing software included: MediaImpression 3.5 for PENTAX (Windows version compatible with Windows 7) and MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX (Macintosh version compatible with Mac OS X 10.7)

Compatibility with Eye-Fi wireless LAN SD memory cards
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EAN Reference for All Black: 0027075214064

EAN Reference for Vermillion Red: 0027075214200

CCD SENSOR
Number of pixels Approx. 16.0 megapixels, total 16.79 MP
Sensor size
Image size* 16M(4608x3456), 12M(1:1)(3456x3456),12M(16:9)
(4608x 2592), 7M(3072x2304), 5M(16:9)(3072x1728),
5M(2592x1944), 4M(16:9)(2592x1464), 3M
(2048x1536), 2M(16:9)(1920x1080), 1024(1024x768),
640(640 x 480) (Unit:pixels)
Sensitivity Auto, Manual (ISO 125 - 6400)
Shake Reduction High Sensitivity anti-shake mode (Digital SR)
LENS
Focal length 5 - 25mm, approx. 28-140mm in 35mm
Aperture F3.5(W) - F5.5(T)
Construction 11 elements in 9 groups (5 aspherical elements)
Optical zoom 5x
Digital zoom Approx. 7.2x
Intelligent zoom Approx. 7.5x at 7MP, approx. 36x at 640 (including
optical zoom)
LCD SCREEN
Type
approx. 460k dots, AR Coating (LCD Cover only),
with protection acrylic cover
FILE FORMATS
Photo format JPEG (Exif 2.3), DCF 2.0, DPOF, PRINT Image Matching III
3 Quality levels (good, better, best)
Video format MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio WAV(PCM), monaural
MEMORY
External memory Compatible with SD, SDHC, SDXC Memory cards
Internal memory approx. 88.2 MB
FOCUSING
Autofocus TTL Contrast detection auto focus system
Focus options Infinity-landscape, Pan Focus, Manual Focus,
AF points 9-point AF, Spot AF, Auto tracking AF (anticipating
moving subject)
Standard 0.5m - infinity (whole zoom area),
Macro 0.1m - 0.6m (whole zoom area),
1cm Macro 0.01m - 0.3m (middle zoom position)
AF assist lamp available
EXPOSURE CONTROL
TTL Metering modes Multi-segment metering, Center-weighted metering,
Spot AE metering
Shutter speeds 1/4000 - 1/4 sec. 4 sec at most. (Night Scene mode)
Sensitivity range** Auto (125-200, 125-400, 125-800, 125-1600, 125-3200,
125-6400), Fixed
Scene modes Auto Picture**, Program, Night Scene, Handheld
Night Snap, Movie, Underwater, Underwater movie,
Digital Microscope, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Interval
Shot, Interval Movie, High Speed Movie***, Digital SR,
Surf & Snow, Kids, Pet, Sport, Candlelight, Fireworks,
Night Scene Portrait, Text, Food, Digital Wide, Digital
Panorama, Frame Composite, Report***, Green
Exposure compensa° ± 2EV (1/3EV steps)
FLASH
Built-in flash Integrated auto flash control
Flash modes Flash-on, Flash-off modes,
Other "Red-eye" compensation function with pre-discharge.
Flash range Wide: approx. 0.2m - 5.5m (ISO Auto)
Tele: approx. 0.2m - 3.5m (ISO Auto)
* In Digital Microscope mode, resolution is fixed to 2M(1920x1080)
* In Digital Wide mode, resolution is fixed to 5M(2592x1944). (After merge) Or fixed at 3M
(2048x1536) in single frame. (Before merge)
* In Burst Shooting mode, resolution is fixed to 5M(1620x1200) or 4M(2592x1464) per frame.
* In Frame Composite mode, resolution is fixed to 3M(2048x1536) or 2M(1920x1080).
* In Digital Panorama mode, resolution is fixed to 2M(1600x1200) per frame.
* In Report mode, resolution fixed to 1280x960,
* In Original Frame mode, resolution is fixed to 5M(2592x1944) or 4M(2592x1464)
** Fixed at ISO 125-1600 in Handheld Night Snap, Report, Green modes
** Autopicture modes : Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene, Night Scene portrait, Standard, Flower, Sport,
Candlelight, Blue Sky, Sunset, Text, Group Photo, Pet, Portrait&Blue sky, Portrait&Sunset, Portrait&
Baklight
*** Recorded pixels is fixed to 640(640x480), and frame rate is fixed to 120fps for shooting, 30 fps for
playback in High Speed Movie mode
*** In Report mode, Digital zoom and Intelligent Zoom are not available
VIDEO
Sound Yes
Movie Movie shake reduction Mode (Movie SR)
Duration Depends on memory card capacity
Resolution Full HD 1920 (1920x1080) : approx. 30fps,
HD 1280 (1280x720), approx. 60/30fps,
VGA 640 (640x480), approx. 30fps
Video editing Save as still image, Divide movies, Adding title picture.
POWER SUPPLY
Battery Rechargeable D-LI92 Lithium-ion battery
Capacity** Approx. 260 shots and 240 min in play mode,
Approx. 70min in movie mode, 270 min audio
Other sources Optional AC adapter
INTERFACES
Video output PC / AV terminal (PAL/NTSC)
USB USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed)
Other HDMI terminal (Type D) (Micro) port
RECORDING PARAMETERS
Drive modes One shot, Self-timer (2 or 10 sec.), Continuous shooting
(1 fps), Burst Shooting (approx. 10fps up to 30
frames), Remote Control (immediately or 3 sec,
2 receivers: front and back), Auto Bracketing
White balance Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten light, Fluorescent
light, Manual setting
Dynamic Range Shadow/ Highlight adjustment
OTHER FEATURES
World time 75 cities, 28 time zones
Languages English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese,
Italian, Dutch, Japanese, Danish, Swedish, Fin nish,
Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian,
Thai, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
Digital filters B&W/Sepia, Toy Camera, Retro, Color, Extract
Color, Color Emphasis, High Contrast, Starbust, Soft,
Fish-eye, Brightness, Miniature Filter
Others Pixel Track SR, noise reduction when shutter speed is
slower than 0.25 sec, face recognition (up to 32 faces)
, Face detection AF&AE available for all modes up to
32 faces, Smile Capture, Self-portrait Assist +Smile
face (auto or select from pre-reg. 3 faces), Eye-Fi
Compatible, Macro light, Changing Folder name, Text
size (Standard, Large).
Playback modes Slideshow, Image Rotation, Small Face Filter, Ink
Rubbing Filter, Collage, Digital Filter (B&W/Sepia, Toy
Camera, Retro, Color, Extract Color, Color Emphasis,
High Contrast, Starburst, Soft, Fish-eye, Brightness,
Miniature Filter), HDR Filter, Original Frame, Frame
Composite, Movie Editing, Red-eye Compensation,
Resize, Cropping, Image/ Sound Copy, Voice Memo,
Protect, DPOF, Startup Screen, Face close-up playback
Playback functions One Shot, Index (6/12 thumbnails), enlargement (up
to 10x, scroll available), Movie / Sound playback,
Histogram, Folder display, Select&Delete, Calendar
Waterproof/ Dustproof Equ. JIS Class 8 waterproof (Up to 12m for 2 hours),
JIS Class 6 dustproof capabilities***, and Shockproof
(Up to 1.5m)
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
Dimensions
Weight 173g (unloaded), 194g (with battery & SD card)
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Operating systems PC: Windows XP (SP3), Vista TM and 7
Mac: OS X 10.3.9 or above
SOFTWARE PC: MediaImpression 3.5 for PENTAX
Mac: MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX
** Recording capacity shows approximate number of shots recorded during CIPA-compliant testing.
Actual performance may vary depending on operating conditions.
** According to the result of PENTAX in-house testing.
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*** Operating Temperature