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Pentax Optio WG-1
$349.95
Released January, 2011
The Pros:Waterproof (10m), shock-proof (1.5m), freeze-proof (-10C), and crush-proof (100kg). Records video in 720p high definition. Good macro ability.
The Cons:No sensor-shift image stabilization. Dated menu interface - over complicated by today's standards. Low quality 240k-dot LCD display.
The Pentax Optio WG-1 is a compact digital camera designed with all-terrain and adventure photography in mind. It is waterproof, dustproof, crushproof, shockproof and lightweight and comes with a carabiner and strap making it easy to carry around hands free.
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The Optio WG-1 comes packed with photography features such as a 14 megapixel resolution camera, a wide angle 5X internal optical zoom lens, video capture in widescreen 720p high definition and a HDMI output. It also comes with a 2.7" LCD features a wide angle 16:9 aspect ratio with anti-reflective coating for easy viewing and video playback. The fast face detection, blink detection, new self-portrait assist mode and Eye-Fi connectivity for WiFi capability make it easier to share pictures with friends and social networks. With its toughened design, the Pentax Optio WG-1 camera is capable of capturing images in all kinds of rough terrain or environment.
Features
- Large 2.7 inch LCD
- 14 megapixel resolution
- wide angle 5X internal optical zoom lens
- Self-Portrait Assist mode perfect for social networking
- HDMI port to play back on HDTVs
- Eye-Fi wireless SD memory card (sold separately)
- Coldproof
- Waterproof to 10m (33 feet)
- Shockproof up to 5 feet
- Dustproof
- IR control compatibility
- Available in Black or Purple
- 4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1"
- compatible with latest operation systems, such as Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6
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waterproof (10m), shock-proof (1.5m), freeze-proof (-10C), and crush-proof (100kg)
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records video in 720p high definition
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compact for a ruggedized camera
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HDMI video output for direct playback of images and video onto a compatible HDTV / display
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great build quality - tougher than the vast majority of other ruggedized options on the market
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capable of producing pleasing images in good light
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comes with a carabiner/strap for easy carrying
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no sensor-shift image stabilization
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dated menu interface - over complicated by today's standards
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low quality 240k-dot LCD display
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