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Pentax WG-8
Panel:1/2.3", 20 MPix
Focal length:28 - 140 mm
Lens aperture:f/3.5 - f/5.5
Video:Full HD (1080p), Ultra HD (4K)
Snapshot size:5184x3888 px
ISO range:125-6400
Screen:3 ''

A compact waterproof camera tailored for use in extreme environmental conditions. The body of the model withstands drops from a height of 1.2 m, demonstrates resistance to frost down to -10 °C, and can be submerged to a depth of 20 meters (for up to 2 hours). The Pentax WG-8 uses a BSI CMOS image sensor with a 1/2.3" optical format and a resolution of 20 MP. It features a versatile zoom lens covering the popular range of equivalent focal lengths from 28 to 140 mm.

The lens aperture is f/3.5-5.5, and around the lens are built-in LED lights for a ring flash. The model records video in up to 4K resolution at 30 fps and can be used as a webcam. For aiming, there is a convenient fixed 3-inch screen on the back panel of the body. Additional features include a built-in compass and GPS. The camera has 24 pre-installed automatic shooting modes (including several underwater modes), supported by Ricoh's signature artistic profiles.

All specifications
Specifications WG-8
Main
Camera typedigital compact
Sensor
SensorCMOS (CMOS) / BSI /
Sensor size1/2.3"
Effective MP number20
Maximum image size5184x3888 px
Light sensitivity (ISO)125-6400
Lens
Aperturef/3.5 - f/5.5
Focal length28 - 140 mm
Optical zoom5
Manual focus
Image stabilizationwith matrix shift
Min. focus distance50 cm
Macro shooting, from10 cm
Photo shooting
HDR
White balance measuring
Exposure compensation± 2 EV, in 1/3 EV steps
Auto bracketing / ± 2 (3 frames in 1/3 stops) /
Exposure modesauto
shutter priority
Metering systempoint
centre-weighted
sensor (estimated)
Video recording
Full HD (1080)1920x1080 px 60 fps
Ultra HD (4K)3840x2160 px 30 fps
File recording formatsMPEG-4, H.264
Backlight
Connection portsHDMI v 1.4
Focus
Autofocus modesone shot
tracking
in face
by smile
animal in frame
Focus points9 шт
Viewfinder and shutter
Viewfinderin absent
Shutter speed4 - 1/4000 с
Shutter typeelectronic
Screen
Screen size3 ''
Screen resolution1040 thousand pixels
Additional screen
Memory and communications
Built-in memory27 MB
Memory cards typesSD, SDHC, SDXC / Eye-Fi /
CommunicationsWi-Fi
Flash
Built-in flash
Application range5.5 m
Power source
Power sourcebattery / D-LI92 /
Shots per charge340 шт
General
Materialaluminium / plastic / rubberized housing /
Protectiondiving
Dimensions (WxHxD)118x66x33 mm
Weight242 g
Added to E-CatalogJune 2024
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