Pentax release what they're calling the 'ultimate rugged outdoor camera'.
Posted: 08/02/2012 - 09:13
Pentax have released a new waterproof, dustproof** and shock-resistant camera - the Pentax Optio WG2 and there's also a version of the camera which has built-in GPS (WG2-GPS).
The 16 megapixel cameras feature a high-performance 5X optical zoom lens, new wide, high-resolution LCD monitor, high-resolution Full HD movie recording (1920 x 1080 pixels), can shoot underwater at a depth of up to 12 metres and can withstand a drop of 1.5 metres*. Both models can also withstand cold to -10°C*** and a weight up to 100kgf****.
The Optio WG2-GPS comes equipped with an upgraded GPS module. Not only does it shorten the time lag before the start of GPS operation, but it also greatly extends the operating life of the function. This automatically creates log data and stores it as a KML-format file onto an SD memory card.
Pentax Optio WG2 key features:
- Waterproof to 12m
- Shockproof to 1.5m
- Coldproof to -10°C
- Crushproof to 100kg
- 16 megapixel sensor
- 5x wide-angle optical zoom
- Full HD video recording
- Geo-tagging function (WG2-GPS version only)
The Optio WG2 and WG2-GPS will be available from March 2012 at RRPS of £299.99 and £349.99 respectively.
* 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 the camera is proven to withstand temperatures as low as -10°C to show the stable operations.
**** Measured under Pentax-original testing standards, in which the camera is put under a pressure of up to 100 kgf, or kilogram-force to show the stable operations.
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