Pentax WG-8 All Weather Camera - Black 

'Heavy-duty construction with outstanding protection against water, dust, shock and freeze, perfect for shooting at demanding locations including underwater and in the rain
The PENTAX WG-8’s solid, airtight body is not only waterproof to a depth of 20 meters and for up to two hours of continuous underwater operation*1 and dustproof against dirt and dust*2 but it’s also shockproof against a fall from heights of up to 2.1 meters*3 crushproof against weights of up to 100kgf (kilogram-force)*4 and cold-resistant to temperatures as low as -10°C*5 Thanks to this heavy-duty construction, the WG-8 performs superbly and dependably in harsh, demanding locations, such as in the 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 5cm-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.

Sharp, high-resolution images with approximately 20 effective megapixels and low-noise, high-dynamic-range characteristics
The combination of a state-of-the-art back-illuminated CMOS image sensor with approximately 20 effective megapixels and outstanding light-receiving efficiency and a high-performance imaging engine mean that the WG-8 can deliver high-resolution, low-noise images that retain excellent resolution even when they are cropped and enlarged.

Within the compact, lightweight body, the WG-8 features 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), covering a wide range of applications from wide-angle shooting of sweeping landscapes to telephoto shooting of distant subjects.

4K-resolution movie recording
The WG-8 provides 4K-resolution movie recording (at 3840 x 2160 pixels).* In addition to the conventional Movie SR (Shake Reduction) mode, it also features the Movie SR+ mode in the HD and Full HD movie recording modes to ensure natural, flawless movie clips free of camera shake and distortion.

* The maximum recording length or image size of a single movie file is 25 minutes or 4GB.

Outdoor-friendly design, providing easy operation even with a gloved hand
The WG-8 is designed for swift, flawless operation even in harsh shooting conditions. Encased in a solid body made from a high-rigidity aluminium panel, it allows you to shift the shooting mode with a simple turn of the mode dial, while the vertical zoom button makes the zooming operation easier. The control buttons positioned on its back panel are widely spaced, making it easy to operate them even with a gloved hand.

Designed for comfortable, speedy operation
The WG-8 allows you to change the default settings of the Green and ADJ (adjustment) buttons to desired functions (such as exposure compensation in still-image photography, image size, aspect ratio, ISO sensitivity, and white balance). By customizing these settings, you can personalize camera operation and react more swiftly to ever-changing shooting conditions.

The WG-8 also lets you program frequently used shooting modes and/or exposure-compensation settings to the U1 and U2 positions of the mode dial.

3.0-inch LCD monitor with Outdoor View Setting for easy viewing during outdoor shooting
The 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.

Product Specifications 

• Lens: PENTAX lens, 11 elements in 9 groups (5 aspherical elements)
• Focal Length: 5 - 25 mm
(in 35mm format equivalent): Approx. 28 - 140mm
• Maximum Aperture: F3.5(W) - F5.5(T)
• Optical Zoom: 5X
• Digital Zoom: approx. 8.1X
• Intelligent Zoom: approx. 7X at 10M, approx. 40.5X at 640 (including optical zoom)
• Motion Blur Reduction: Pixel Track SR
• Focus Type: 9-point AF, Spot AF, Auto tracking AF
• Focus Range (From lens face): Standard: 0.5m - infinity / 1.64ft. - infinity (entire zoom range)
• Number of Effective pixels: Approx. 20 megapixels
• Image Sensor: 1/2.3" CMOS
• Sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity): AUTO, Manual (ISO 125 - 6400)
• Display Type: 3.0" (aspect ratio 3:2) LCD, approx. 1040K dots, AR Coating(Cover only)
• Shutter Speed: 1/4000 - 1/4sec.(Mechanical and electronic shutter), 4sec at most. (Night Scene mode setting)
• Storage Media: Built-in Memory (approx. 27MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card, FlashAir™ Card
• Waterproof / Dustproof: Equivalent to JIS Class 8 waterproof and JIS Class 6 dustproof capabilities
• Dimensions: Approx. 118.2 (W)x65.5 (H)x33.1 (D)mm /4.7 (W)x2.6 (H)x1.3 (D) inches (excluding operating and protruding parts)
• Weight: Approx. 242g / 8.5 oz. (Included dedicated battery and SD memory card),Approx. 215g / 7.6 oz.(Body only)