PENTAX WG-8 Digital Camera
€479,99
PENTAX WG-8 Digital Camera
A top-of-the-line digital compact camera, featuring outstanding waterproof performanc; high-power, discharge-adjustable Ring Light; and webcam function
€479,99
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An all-weather digital compact camera highly dependable in harsh conditions
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.
If you would like to learn more about the PENTAX WG-8 in detail, visit our special page: PENTAX WG-8
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].
Pentax WG-8 sample Images
Downloads
Download Product Information Sheet
WG-8 Productinformation - English
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WG-8 Productinformation - French
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WG-8 Productinformation - German
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FAQ
PENTAX WG-8 Technical Specifications
MODEL DESCRIPTION |
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Camera Type
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Zoom-compact digital-still camera |
LENS |
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Construction
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PENTAX lens, 11 elements in 9 groups (5 aspherical elements) |
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Focal Length
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5 - 25 mm |
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Max. Aperture
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F3.5(W) - F5.5(T) |
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Zoom Ratio
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Optical Zoom: 5x |
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Focal length (Macro)
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9.26mm |
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Maximum Magnification
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Approx. 0.4 x |
IMAGE CAPTURE UNIT |
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Image Sensor
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1/2.3" CMOS |
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Pixels
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Total: approx. 20 megapixels |
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Still image: File Format / Recorded Pixels
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JPEG(conforms to Exif 2.3), conforms to DCF2.0, PRINT Image Matching III |
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Movie: File Format / Recorded Pixels
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MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 |
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Audio: File Format
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【Movie/Underwater Movie】32KHz, 16bit, stereops |
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Sensitivity
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AUTO, Manual (ISO 125 - 64000) |
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White Balance
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Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light(D:Daylight Color, N:Daylight White, W:White Light, L:Warm White), Ring light, Manual |
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Motion Blur Reduction
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Still: Pixel Track SR Hi-sensitivity anti-shake mode (Digital SR: ISO 125 - 6400) Movie: Movie SR、Movie SR+ |
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Noise reduction
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Automatically applied when the shutter speed is slower than 0.25 sec. |
FOCUS |
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Focus type
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TTL contrast detection auto focus system 9-point AF, Spot AF, Auto tracking AF |
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Focus Range (From lens face)
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Standard: 0.5m - infinity / 1.64ft. - infinity (entire zoom range) Infinity-landscape, Pan Focus, Manual Focus: available |
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AF Assist Beam
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available |
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Face Detection
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AF&AE is available for all modes up to 30 faces (1 pet) |
EXPOSURE CONTROL |
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Metering System
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Multi-segment metering, Center-weighted metering, Spot metering |
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EV Compensation
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± 2EV ( 1/3EV steps) |
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Shutter Speed
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1/4000 - 1/4sec. (Mechanical and electronic shutter), |
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Capture modes
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Auto Mode, Movie Mode |
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Auto picture Scene Modes
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Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Standard, Flower, Sport, Candlelight, Blue Sky, Sunset, Text, Group Photo, Pet, Portrait x Blue Sky, Portrait x Sunset, Portrait x Backlight |
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Dynamic range
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available (Shadow/ Highlight adjustment) |
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Image Tone
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Bright, Natural, Vibrant, Slide Film, Monochrome |
BUILT-IN FLASH |
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Modes
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Force Off, Flash Auto, Fill Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync.∔Red‐Eye, Red-Eye Reduction |
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Flash Range
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Wide: approx. 0.2 - 5.5m / 0.66 - 18 ft. (ISO Auto) |
LCD MONITOR |
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Display Type
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TFT color 3.0" LCD, approx. 1040K dots, AR Coating(Cover only) |
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Adjustments
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Brightness, Outdoor View Setting: ±2 Steps |
MEMORY |
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Storage Media
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Built-in Memory (approx. 27MB) SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card |
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Verified memory card
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Sandisk, Panasonic, Toshiba |
FUNCTION |
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Drive Modes
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One shot, Self-timer, Continuous Shooting, Burst Shooting, M Continuous, S Continuous, Remote Control, Auto Bracketing |
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Self- timer count
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10 sec, 2 sec, Remote Control (immediately, 3 sec) |
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Start-up Time
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Approx. 1.0 sec. |
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Release Time Lug
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Approx. 0.003 sec. |
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Continuous shooting
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Approx. 3 frames/sec. |
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Max. frames at conti. Shooting
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30(Subject dependent) |
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High speed continuous shooting
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Approx. 10 fps, 5M(4:3): up to 36 frames |
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Playback functions
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One Shot, Index (20 thumb nails, 81 thumb nails), Enlargement (up to 10X, scroll available), Movie Playback, Histogram, Folder display, Delete, Select&Delete, Delete All, Calendar |
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Playback modes
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Slideshow, Image Rotation, Small Face Filter, Ink Rubbing Filter, Digital Filter, HDR Filter, Movie Edit, Red-eye Edit, Resize, Cropping, Image Copy, Protect, Start-up Screen, Recover File, Auto Image Rotation |
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Movie edit functions
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Save as still image, Divide Movies, Adding title picture |
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Digital filter
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Playback only - B&W / Sepia, Toy Camera, Retro, Color, Extract Color, Color Emphasis, High Contrast, Starburst, Soft, Fish-eye, Brightness, Miniature Filter |
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Languages
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Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italy, Germany, Russian, Swedish, Danish, Indonesian, Norwegian, Hungarian, Greek, Polish, Vietnamese, Thai, Dutch, Turkey, Czech, Croatian, Hindi, Arabic |
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Date Imprint
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Date Imprint Available (Date, Time, Date & time) (except Green) |
OTHERS |
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GPS
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GPS, GLONASS |
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Electronic Compass
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Compass heading : Cardinal, Degrees, Cardinal/Degrees |
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Web Camera
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USB Video Class 1.1 |
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- Ring light |
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT |
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Water proof /
Dustproof |
Equivalent to JIS Class 8 waterproof and JIS Class 6 dustproof capabilitie - Waterproof - Up to 20m(65.6ft.) for 2hours |
POWER SUPPLY |
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Power Source
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Rechargeable Battery DB-110 |
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Battery life
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Still*1: approx. 340 shots (Rechargeable Battery) |
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Charging
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internal, (USB Type-C) approx. 180 min. |
INTERFACES |
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Connection Port
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USB3.0 (Type C), HDMI output terminal (Type D) |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT |
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Dimensions
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Approx. 118.2 (W) x 65.5 (H) x 33.1 (D)mm /4.7 (W) x 2.6 (H) x 1.3 (D) inches (including lens depth) |
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Weight
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Approx. 242g / 8.5 oz. (Included dedicated battery and SD memory card),Approx. 215g / 7.6 oz.(Body only) |
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS |
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Windows®
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Windows® 8.1, Windows® 10, Windows® 11 |
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Macintosh
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macOS 10.15, macOS 11.0, macOS 12, macOS13, macOS14 |
*Supported OS must be pre-installed in PC and updated to the latest version. USB port must be standard equipped.
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES |
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Art. No. 7838 - Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery DB-110 |
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES |
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Art. No. 37838 - Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery DB-110 |
ARTICLE CODES |
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Art. No. 01491 - PENTAX WG-8 BLACK
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MARKET LAUNCH |
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June 2024 |
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