The Pentax WG-8 is a robust digital compact camera that works reliably even in difficult weather conditions. Product images show optional accessories and application examples .
By combining a state-of-the-art back-illuminated CMOS image sensor (which is characterized by high sensitivity and low noise and ensures fast readout of image data signals)
with a powerful image processing module, the WG-8 delivers top sensitivity ISO 6400 and high-resolution images with around 20 effective megapixels.The WG-8 combines a back-illuminated CMOS image sensor (characterized by high sensitivity and low noise and ensuring fast readout of image data signals) with a powerful image processing module to deliver a top sensitivity of ISO 6400 and high-resolution images with around 20 effective megapixels.
It also offers advanced image processing functions enabled by super-resolution technology to ensure sharp, clear, high-resolution images. It even offers such innovative features as a handheld night shooting mode that automatically captures multiple images of the same night scene and creates a single, blur-free image.
In addition to the sensor, the lens is an elementary component of a photo camera. And so the fivefold Zoom lens of the PENTAX WG-8 offers an optical Zoom range of 5 to 25 mm with a sophisticated design consisting of 11 elements (including 5 aspherical) in 9 groups. The Zoom range, which corresponds approximately to 28 to 140 mm in 35 mm format, enables users to take a wide range of applications, from exciting close-ups from a distance of just 1 centimeter, to expansive landscape shots, to exciting portraits, or nature shots in the telephoto range.
Today, more than ever before, photos are an important documentation of family, friends, vacations and all the many adventures of everyday life. There are plenty of situations that start on the water slide in the amusement park and don't end with climbing or canoeing adventures, kitesurfing or diving. But the more exciting the adventure, the greater the hesitation to take the expensive camera or smartphone out of the safe bag, the greater the fear of minor or major damage. And the more exciting the adventure, the greater the risk of damage.
The Pentax WG-8 is in no way inferior to a full-blown camera in terms of many of its features. For example, the camera offers various metering methods for autofocus and exposure. Photographers can choose from many exposure options, such as 18 scene modes to select the most suitable fine-tuning for the subject, including the new depth-of-field composite mode, or give free rein to their creativity with 12 digital filters. The WG-8 offers two memory slots that can be called up via the function dial so that you don't have to search through the menu and settings for a long time when it comes down to the second.
The WG-8 is equipped with a large, high-resolution 3.0-inch LCD monitor (3:2 ratio and approx. 1,040,000 dots). The AR (anti-reflection) coating applied to the monitor's protective cover minimizes annoying glare and reflections, thus ensuring a sharp, clear image on the screen, even in strong sunlight, as is often the case when shooting outdoors. It also features the Outdoor View setting, which allows the user to adjust the brightness of the monitor to the changing light conditions to optimize the visibility of the image on the screen.
The WG-8 has six LEDs mounted around the lens to minimize camera and subject blur in macro and close-up photography. The six LEDs can be individually adjusted. This device also offers selective lighting, where the user can activate only the horizontally or vertically aligned lights to illuminate the subject more three-dimensionally and emphasize its contours.
In UVC mode (USB Video Class), and connected to a computer via USB cable, the WG-8 can be used as a webcam* for real-time streaming of video images in full HD resolution at 30 frames per second. In combination with the camera's macro function and the integrated ring light, the user can capture more detailed and creative images than with the computer's integrated camera during online business meetings or private online communication.
The WG-8's built-in GPS module automatically records position data and travel log data in parallel with the captured images. The module can be activated at the touch of a button and receives signals from GLONASS (Global Navigation Satellite System) and US GPS satellites. With the GPS lock function, the user can save GPS data on the captured images by using previously recorded position data - very practical for taking pictures inside buildings. GPS data, directional data captured with the digital compass and UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) can also be imprinted in the bottom right corner of an image.
In addition to the many photos we take and share with our friends and family, videos offer a special opportunity to relive our experiences and adventures. For this purpose, the WG-8 allows you to record videos in 4K resolution in H.264 format to capture high-quality movie clips (3840 x 2160 pixels, 30 frames per second)
.General | |
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Product Type | Compact camera |
Market entry | June 2024 |
Colour | black |
Image sensor | |
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Sensor chip | 1/2.3 inch CMOS |
effective pixels | 20 million Pixel |
Electronics | |
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Autofocus | ✔ |
Shutter speed | Mechanical and electronic shutter 1/4000 - 1/4 sec., night scene mode Max. 4 Sek. |
Exposure control | Multi-field measurement, center-weighted measurement, spot measurement |
Motif programmes | Landscape, portrait, night shot, night shot portrait, standard, flower, sport, candlelight, blue sky, sunset, text, group photo, pet, portrait x blue sky, portrait x sunset, portrait x backlight |
Centre-weighted metering | ✔ |
Multi-segment metering | ✔ |
max. light sensitivity | Auto, Manual 125 -6400 ISO |
Spot exposure | ✔ |
Continuous photos | 10 B/Sek. |
Video | |
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Video file format | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 |
Max. Video resolution | 3840 x 2160, 30fps |
4K video recording | ✔ |
Display | |
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Screen resolution | 1040 Pixel |
Screen size (in inches) | 3,0 " |
Touchscreen | ✔ |
Liveview | ✔ |
Memory | |
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Internal memory | approx. 27 MB GB |
Memory slot | SD,SDHC,SDXC |
Lens | |
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digital zoom | approx. 8.1 x |
optical zoom | 5 x |
Focal length | approx. 28 - 140 mm (corresponds to 35mm format) / 5 - 25 mm |
max. speed | f3.5-5.5 |
Opt. composition (groups/elements) | 11 elements in 9 groups |
min. Close-up | Standard: 50 cm - infinity (entire Zoom range), Macro: 10 - 60 cm (entire Zoom range), Macro: 1- 30 cm |
Filter thread | 37 mm |
Flash | |
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Built-in flash | ✔ |
Power Supply | |
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battery type | Li-Ion battery DB-110 |
Shots per charge | approx. 340 (CIPA) |
Dimensions | |
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Dimensions | 118.2 x 65.5 x 33.1 mm |
Weight (incl. battery and memory card) | ca. 215 g |
Other features | |
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Functions | Complies with JIS Class 8 water resistance and JIS Class 6 dust resistance |
Interesting | Waterproof up to 20m for 2 hours - Shockproof up to 2.1 m |
Red eye reduction | ✔ |
Serial photography | ✔ |
Connectivity | HDMI,USB 3.0 |
Face detection | ✔ |
Self-timer | ✔ |
GPS receiver | ✔ |
other functions | AF&AE is available for all modes with up to 30 faces (1 pet), Smile Capture, Self Portrait Assist, Self Portrait Assist + Smile Capture, Blink Detection |
Waterproof | ✔ |
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