The Kodak Optio WG-1 is a robust digital camera that is able to cope with extreme conditions. As you will see from the picture the Optio WG-1 looks very different from any other digital cameras outside of this set of Pentax models.
You can use the Optio WG-1 in water to depths of 10m. You will also be able to continue to take pictures in temperatures down to -10 degrees centigrade. Other robust features include being shockproof if you drop the camera from heights of up to 1.5m and crushproof under loads of up to 100kg. As you can see the Optio WG-1 is capable of some pretty rough handling.
Other more standard features include 14 megapixels and a 5x wide angle lens. It has a 2.7 inch LCD screen for composing your photos and accessing the menu system. You also have the option to shoot High Definition movies.
One feature Pentax have included that I have not seen from other brands is special macro lights. As the Optio WG-1 is able to focus from 1cm away from your subject in macro mode there is a danger that light will be blocked out by the body of the camera. To combat this Pentax have added five small lights around the lens to illuminate your subject.
Pentax Optio WG-1 Details
Style
Waterproof
Megapixels
14
Zoom
5x
LCD Screen
2.7
MemoryCards
SD/SDHC/SDXC
Resolution
4:3 16:9
File Formats
JPEG
Focal Length Equivalent
28 ? 140mm
Shutter Speed
4 to 1/1500 seconds
Aperture
f/3.5(W) - f/5.5(T)
Sensitivity
Auto, ISO 80 - 6400
White Balance Settings
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light, Manual setting
ExposureCompensation
-2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps)
Viewfinder
No
Flash Modes
Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Reduction, Soft
Flash Range
3.9m
Shooting Modes
Night Scene, Movie, Underwater, Underwater Movie, Digital Microscope, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Digital Wide, Digital Shake Reduction, Surf&Snow, Kids, Pet, Sport, Fireworks, Candlelight, Night Scene Portrait, Text, Food, Digital Panorama, Frame Composite, Report
Maximum Movie Resolution
1280 x 720
Maximum Movie Frames Per Second
30 fps
Maximum Movie Duration
Not Supplied
Macro Focus
1cms
Metering
Intelligent Multiple/ Center Weighted/ Spot
ManualControls
None
Image Stabilisation
No
Lens Converters
No
Self Timer
10 seconds or 2 seconds
Video Out (TV Playback)
Yes
Computer Connection
Yes
Batteries
Lithium-ion Rechargeable
Dimensions
58.5 x 115.5 x 28.5mm
Weight
163g
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Pentax Optio WG-1 Specification
Where to Buy - Pentax Optio WG-1
