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Pentax WG-8 1/2.3" Compact camera 20 MP CMOS Green
£399.96
excl. VAT
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Pentax WG-8 1/2.3" Compact camera 20 MP CMOS Green
Heavy-duty construction with outstanding protection against water, dust, shock and freeze, perfect f...
Product code:
1501
Pentax WG-8 1/2.3" Compact camera 20 MP CMOS Green
Product code Alt:
1501
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Product Description
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 under water.
- 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.
Aperture:F5, Shutter speed: 1/125 sec, Exposure compensation: 0.0EV, Sensitivity: ISO 125, White balance: Auto Photographed by Kiyotaka Kitajima
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.
5X optical zoom lens with a 28mm wide-angle coverage
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 assure 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.
WG-8 digital camera Frequently asked questions and corresponding answers
Water proof, dust proof and shockproof function
Q: How is the performance of waterproof / dustproof / shockproof?
A: - This camera is provided with a waterproof / dustproof design complying with JIS waterproof grade 8 and JIS dustproof grade 6 (equivalent to IP68).
- The camera satisfies the PENTAX drop test (1.6m height onto a 5cm thick plywood surface) complying with MIL-Standard 810F Method 516.5-Shock testing.
- The camera satisfies the PENTAX test for the waterproof, dustproof, and shockproof performance, but this does not guarantee it will remain free of trouble or damages.
- Waterproof performance is not guaranteed if the camera is exposed to impact such as being dropped or hit.
- The camera's accessories are not waterproof.
Storage media
Q: What are the storage media?
A: The built-in memory (approximately 68MB), SD, SDHC, SDXC Memory Cards.
*We do not quarantee the operation of memory cards used through the adapter, and we do not recommend the use of micro SD cards. Please use SD, SDHC, or SDXC cards.
Capture and Playback
Q: Can the ISO sensitivity be set in manually?
A: Yes. You can choose [AUTO],
[125]
,
[200]
,
[400]
,
[800]
,
[1600]
,
[3200]
and
[6400]
from the setting menu.
* When set the [Shake reduction: ON], you can’t choose ISO
[3200]
and
[6400]
. You can choose maximum from ISO
[1600]
.
Benefits
Specifications
Picture quality
Image sensor size
1/2.3"
Image formats supported
JPEG
Sensor type
CMOS
Camera type
Compact camera
Megapixel (approx.)
20 MP
Lens system
Focal length range
5 - 25 mm
Maximum aperture number
5.5
Digital zoom
8.1x
Optical zoom
5x
Focusing
Focus
TTL
Focus adjustment
Auto
Auto focusing (AF) modes
Spot Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
Macro focusing range (tele)
0.1 - 0.6 m
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam
Yes
Exposure
Light exposure correction
± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Light metering
Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
ISO sensitivity (min)
125
ISO sensitivity (max)
64000
Shutter
Fastest camera shutter speed
1/4000 s
Camera shutter type
Electronic, Mechanical
Flash
Flash modes
Forced off, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization, Fill Flash, Auto
Flash range (wide)
0.2 - 5.5 m
Flash range (tele)
0.2 - 3.5 m
Video
Video recording
Yes
HD type
4K Ultra HD
Video resolutions
1280 x 720,1920 x 1080,3840 x 2160
Video formats supported
AVC, H.264, MPEG4
Maximum video resolution
3840 x 2160 pixels
Audio
Noise reduction
Yes
Built-in microphone
Yes
Memory
Compatible memory cards
SD, SDHC, SDXC
Maximum memory card size
0.027 GB
Display
Display
TFT
Display diagonal
7.62 cm (3")
Touchscreen
No
Display brightness adjustment
Yes
Viewfinder
Magnification
0.4x
Ports & interfaces
USB connector
USB Type-C
HDMI
Yes
Network
Near Field Communication (NFC)
No
Bluetooth
No
Wi-Fi
No
Camera
Product colour
Green
White balance
Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Manual, Shade, Tungsten, Ring light
Scene modes
Candlelight, Flower, Group photo, Handheld night scene, Landscape, PET, Portrait, Sports, Standard, Sunset, Blue sky
Self-timer delay
2,10 s
Tripod mounting supported
No
Languages support
Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Estonian, French, Greek, Hindi, HRV, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
GPS (satellite)
Yes
Continuous shooting
Approx. 3 frames/sec.
Camera drive modes
Self-timer, Auto bracketing, Remote control, S Continuous, M Continuous, Burst shooting, Continuous shooting, One shot
Design
Shock-resistant
Yes
Waterproof
Yes
Dustproof
Yes
Waterproof up to
20 m
Product colour
Green
Battery
Battery recharge time
3 h
Battery life (max)
4.33 h
Battery type
DB-110
Operational conditions
Waterproof up to
20 m
Operating temperature (T-T)
-10 - 40 °C
Technical details
Noise reduction
Yes
Waterproof
Yes
Languages support
Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Estonian, French, Greek, Hindi, HRV, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
HDMI
Yes
GPS (satellite)
Yes
Dustproof
Yes
Battery recharge time
3 h
Quantity per pack
1 pc(s)
Performance
GPS (satellite)
Yes
System requirements
Recommended system requirements
Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11 macOS 10.15, macOS 11.0, macOS 12, macOS13, macOS14
Weight & dimensions
Width
118.2 mm
Depth
33.1 mm
Height
65.5 mm
Weight
215 g
Weight (including battery)
242 g
Packaging data
Quantity per pack
1 pc(s)
Other features
Waterproof
Yes
Dustproof
Yes
£399.96
excl. VAT
4 in stock
Pentax WG-8 1/2.3" Compact camera 20 MP CMOS Green
Product code:
1501
£399.96
excl. VAT
4 in stock
Product Description
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 under water.
- 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.
Aperture:F5, Shutter speed: 1/125 sec, Exposure compensation: 0.0EV, Sensitivity: ISO 125, White balance: Auto Photographed by Kiyotaka Kitajima
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.
5X optical zoom lens with a 28mm wide-angle coverage
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 assure 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.
WG-8 digital camera Frequently asked questions and corresponding answers
Water proof, dust proof and shockproof function
Q: How is the performance of waterproof / dustproof / shockproof?
A: - This camera is provided with a waterproof / dustproof design complying with JIS waterproof grade 8 and JIS dustproof grade 6 (equivalent to IP68).
- The camera satisfies the PENTAX drop test (1.6m height onto a 5cm thick plywood surface) complying with MIL-Standard 810F Method 516.5-Shock testing.
- The camera satisfies the PENTAX test for the waterproof, dustproof, and shockproof performance, but this does not guarantee it will remain free of trouble or damages.
- Waterproof performance is not guaranteed if the camera is exposed to impact such as being dropped or hit.
- The camera's accessories are not waterproof.
Storage media
Q: What are the storage media?
A: The built-in memory (approximately 68MB), SD, SDHC, SDXC Memory Cards.
*We do not quarantee the operation of memory cards used through the adapter, and we do not recommend the use of micro SD cards. Please use SD, SDHC, or SDXC cards.
Capture and Playback
Q: Can the ISO sensitivity be set in manually?
A: Yes. You can choose [AUTO],
[125]
,
[200]
,
[400]
,
[800]
,
[1600]
,
[3200]
and
[6400]
from the setting menu.
* When set the [Shake reduction: ON], you can’t choose ISO
[3200]
and
[6400]
. You can choose maximum from ISO
[1600]
.
Benefits
Specifications
Picture quality
Image sensor size
1/2.3"
Image formats supported
JPEG
Sensor type
CMOS
Camera type
Compact camera
Megapixel (approx.)
20 MP
Lens system
Focal length range
5 - 25 mm
Maximum aperture number
5.5
Digital zoom
8.1x
Optical zoom
5x
Focusing
Focus
TTL
Focus adjustment
Auto
Auto focusing (AF) modes
Spot Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
Macro focusing range (tele)
0.1 - 0.6 m
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam
Yes
Exposure
Light exposure correction
± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Light metering
Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
ISO sensitivity (min)
125
ISO sensitivity (max)
64000
Shutter
Fastest camera shutter speed
1/4000 s
Camera shutter type
Electronic, Mechanical
Flash
Flash modes
Forced off, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization, Fill Flash, Auto
Flash range (wide)
0.2 - 5.5 m
Flash range (tele)
0.2 - 3.5 m
Video
Video recording
Yes
HD type
4K Ultra HD
Video resolutions
1280 x 720,1920 x 1080,3840 x 2160
Video formats supported
AVC, H.264, MPEG4
Maximum video resolution
3840 x 2160 pixels
Audio
Noise reduction
Yes
Built-in microphone
Yes
Memory
Compatible memory cards
SD, SDHC, SDXC
Maximum memory card size
0.027 GB
Display
Display
TFT
Display diagonal
7.62 cm (3")
Touchscreen
No
Display brightness adjustment
Yes
Viewfinder
Magnification
0.4x
Ports & interfaces
USB connector
USB Type-C
HDMI
Yes
Network
Near Field Communication (NFC)
No
Bluetooth
No
Wi-Fi
No
Camera
Product colour
Green
White balance
Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Manual, Shade, Tungsten, Ring light
Scene modes
Candlelight, Flower, Group photo, Handheld night scene, Landscape, PET, Portrait, Sports, Standard, Sunset, Blue sky
Self-timer delay
2,10 s
Tripod mounting supported
No
Languages support
Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Estonian, French, Greek, Hindi, HRV, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
GPS (satellite)
Yes
Continuous shooting
Approx. 3 frames/sec.
Camera drive modes
Self-timer, Auto bracketing, Remote control, S Continuous, M Continuous, Burst shooting, Continuous shooting, One shot
Design
Shock-resistant
Yes
Waterproof
Yes
Dustproof
Yes
Waterproof up to
20 m
Product colour
Green
Battery
Battery recharge time
3 h
Battery life (max)
4.33 h
Battery type
DB-110
Operational conditions
Waterproof up to
20 m
Operating temperature (T-T)
-10 - 40 °C
Technical details
Noise reduction
Yes
Waterproof
Yes
Languages support
Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Estonian, French, Greek, Hindi, HRV, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
HDMI
Yes
GPS (satellite)
Yes
Dustproof
Yes
Battery recharge time
3 h
Quantity per pack
1 pc(s)
Performance
GPS (satellite)
Yes
System requirements
Recommended system requirements
Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11 macOS 10.15, macOS 11.0, macOS 12, macOS13, macOS14
Weight & dimensions
Width
118.2 mm
Depth
33.1 mm
Height
65.5 mm
Weight
215 g
Weight (including battery)
242 g
Packaging data
Quantity per pack
1 pc(s)
Other features
Waterproof
Yes
Dustproof
Yes