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Pentax digital camera difficulties are not something you listen about, but that may be because Pentax gives you very clear digital camera fundamentals for operating their cameras. They explain everything in detail and seem to leave not one thing unsaid with regards to operating the Pentax cameras. The greatest problem with the Pentax digital cameras is the warranty coverage and the time it takes to send your camera in for repairs. It may take up to eight weeks before you receive your camera back from the manufacturer. When you buy any camera, specially a Pentax digital camera, you will have to check the lens to make sure no harm has been done for the duration of shipping or assembly.

As for galore other Pentax digital camera problems, they are not so much with regards to the camera as much as it is what you may and can not do with the camera. If you buy the W30 digital camera, which is supposed to be waterproof, you might find out that not each camera stands up to this peculiar statement. You must always look for a underwater camera that is highly ranked by users before selecting any underwater camera. The client service is not very helpful if something happens to this and some other cameras.

Other than the ordinary Panasonic digital camera troubles related with user error, Panasonic cameras do hold up well when taking clear pictures. Before buying any digital cameras, you ought to read the reviews and check for any recall alerts from the manufacturer to see to it you are getting a good camera that will give you only the best quality pictures. You will find that a good deal of users rate the cameras poorly. You just have to use good judgment and determine if it could be a user error that causes the problem before you determine to buy any digital camera. Digital cameras are easy to use if you read the manuals.

Get ready for adventure in any surroundings with the new Pentax Optio WG-1--the next generation outdoor camera that's tougher, smarter and more weatherproof than ever. Featuring great waterproof, dustproof, shockproof, coldproof, and crushproof capability, you may take adventure photography to new heights (and depths).

The new and bettered features on the Pentax Optio WG-1 include:

• 14-megapixel sensor.
• Waterproof to 33 feet.
• Shockproof, ruggedized design to withstand falls up to 5 feet.
• New crushproof construction^* to withstand weight strength up to 220 pounds (100kgf kilogram-force).
• Enhanced Digital Microscope mode that offers five macro LEDs for splendid macro lighting plus a detachable macro stand for steadier capture.
• Fast Face Detection technology, Smile Capture, and Blink Detection for portraits including a handy new Self-Portrait Assist mode perfective for Facebooking and other social networking activities.

Other necessary WG-1 features include:

• Coldproof to sub-freezing temps of minus 10 degrees C (14 degrees F).
• Dustproof shelter for dry, dusty environments.
• Wide angle 5x internal optical zoom lens (28-140mm equivalent).
• Large 2.7-inch LCD features a wide angle 16:9 aspect proportionality with anti-reflective coating.
• Video capture in widescreen 720p HD at 30 frames per second.
• Pixel Track and Digital Shake Reduction ascertain sharp, blur-free images.
• An autofocus support lamp helps to speedily and accurately focus, even in challenging lighting.
• An HDMI port to play back beautiful, high definition images and video on HDTVs.
• Infrared remote control compatibility with the waterproof Remote Control WP, as well as other Pentax infrared remotes.
• Designed with the look of mountaineering equipment, the new Optios includes a woven web fabric strap in complementary color accents finish with a carabiner to attach the camera to a backpack and other outdoor gear.
• Eye-Fi wireless SD memory card connectivity for built-in Wi-Fi capability to transfer photos and videos from the camera to a computer or an online sharing website (Eye-fi cards sold separately.)

Pentax Optio WG-1 Highlights

Rugged heavy-duty construction with five-way protection
Pentax upgraded the Optio WG-1 and Optio WG-1 GPS's performance in five ways:
1) Underwater performance is increased by 40 percent to 33 feet for up to two hours of uninterrupted operation (equivalent to IPX8 or JIS Class 8 waterproof performance).
2) Shock-resistant body design and redesigned internal mechanisms offer particular shock-resistant capacity^* that allows the cameras to withstand falls up to 5 feet (1.5 meters^* as equated with 1.2 meters for the predecessor) without damaging the body and mechanisms.
3) Outstanding dust-proof performance (equivalent to IP6X or JIS Class 6).
4) Exceptional cold-resistant performance for authenti operation at temperatures as low as -10 degrees C (14 degrees F)
5) New crushproof construction^** withstands weights up to 220 pounds (100kgf - kilogram-force).

All of these features combine to make the Optio WG-1 and Optio WG-1 GPS idealisti selections for active photographers looking for a camera built for rugged adventure in each way. Adventure photography doesn't get any better than this.
_{* Measured under Pentax-original testing standards (from a height of 1.5 meters, onto a surface of 5cm-thick plywood), conforming to the Method 516.5-Shock of the MIL-Standard 810F.
** Measured beneath Pentax-original testing standards.}

Beautiful, high-quality images delivered by newly integrated super-resolution technology
In addition to approximately 14 effective megapixels, these models comprise a new, sophisticated imaging procedure made possible by the latest "super-resolution" effigy processing technology. This procedure is designed to optimize the solution of a recorded effigy section by section to give rise to a high-resolution effigy that is sharper and and more true-to-life than ever before. This innovative technology captures beautiful, high-resolution prints and poster sized enlargements with fine detail. High-quality, HD movie recording The new WG-1 captures movie clips at 16:9 high-definition TV proportions (1280 x 720 pixels) at a frame rate of 30 frames per second. Each likewise offers a assortment of movie editing functions that allows:

• Still images to be extracted from movie clips
• Title images to be added to the beginning and/or end of a movie clip.
• An HDMI micro terminal for audio/video signal output.

Extra-wide 2.7-inch LCD monitor
Each camera features a huge 2.7-inch high-brightness color LCD monitor with approximately 230,000 dots and horizontally extended 16:9 proportions. The monitor is treated with a particular AR (Anti-Reflection) coating to cut the glare of external light and denigrate annoying reflections, making it easy to observe the subject, monitor recorded images and view on-screen menus even in bright sunlight. Optical 5x zoom lens with 28mm wide-angle coverage Each camera is equipped with a high-performance, optical 5x zoom lens, covering focal lengths from 5mm to 25mm (equivalent in the 35mm format to approximately 28mm wide angle to 140mm telephoto). This wide zoom range allows the cameras to be applied for a wide potpourri of subjects and scenes, from spectacular landscape and group shots to tightly framed snapshots taken from a distance.

New-generation Face Detection function with Self-Portrait Assist mode
The cameras feature upgraded Face Detection AF & AE functions that instantaneously and accurately detects up to 32 faces in the effigy field then captures each one in sharp focus and optimal exposure in just 0.03 seconds (even when the subjects are standing sideways or faces are tilted). This latest version likewise offers a potpourri of user-friendly features to simplify the routine of portrait and snapshot photography and to improve the quality of the images. These include a:

• Smile Capture mode to mechanically release the shutter the instant the subject's smile is detected.
• Blink Detection function to warn the photographer if the subject's eyes close at the moment of shutter release.
• Self-Portrait Assist mode perfective for Facebooking and other social networking activenesses that confirms whether the photographer's own face is captured safely within the picture frame using the blink of the close-distance warning LED lamp on the camera's front panel.

A new-generation Pet mode mechanically detects the faces of dogs and cats
Each camera feature the latest version of the distinctive Pet mode, which helps in capturing the faces of dogs and cats more immediate and posing no difficulty than ever before. In addition to the automatic detection of pets' faces, this mode allows users to pre-register the faces of up to three favored pets so these may be detected over other pet faces.

Triple anti-shake shelter to prevent dissimilar types of camera shake
1) Pixel Track SR When recording still images, the Pixel Track SR (Shake Reduction) efficaciously compensates for camera shake by processing affected images.
2) High-Sensitivity SR mode^* When the cameras observe low-lighting conditions in still-image shooting, they mechanically raise the sensitivity to as high as ISO 6400, making it possible to use a higher shutter speed. This efficaciously minimizes the averse effects of camera shake and subject shake beneath poor lighting conditions.
_{* When the High-Sensitivity anti-shake mode is selected, the recorded size is fixed to five megapixels (2592 x 1944 pixels).}
3) Movie SR mode^* During movie recording, the cameras prevent blurry images by efficaciously minimizing annoying camera shake through the use of exclusive software.
_{* When the Movie SR mode is selected, the angle of view becomes narrower than normal shooting.}

Additional features

• Carabiner strap included for hooking the camera to a backpack or other outdoor gear.
• Auto Picture mode to mechanically select one of the 16 shooting modes to match the shooting conditions.
• Collage function to compose a single picture from multiple images.
• Ink Rubbing filter to manufacture a monochromatic, high-contrast effigy from a recorded image.
• 12 digital filters, including a new Miniature filter, to add distinctive visual effects to recorded images.
• Digital Wide function to compose an extra-wide-angle effigy (equivalent to an effigy taken with an approx. 21mm lens in 35mm format) from two images.
• MediaImpression 3.0 for Pentax (Windows version) and MediaImpression 2.1 for Pentax (Macintosh version) effigy viewing, editing and filing software included (compatible with latest operation systems, such as Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6).
• Compatibility with Eye-Fi wireless LAN SD memory cards.
• External storage media is compatible with new SDXC memory card in addition to SD/SDHC memory card. (Note: the WG-1 is not compatible with UHS speed class.)

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58 of 63 people found the following review helpful.
Very agreeably diverting WG-1
By Dustin Geurts
Check out my updating youtube videos. I am user: "PentaxWG1" The good the bad the ugly. The over all feel of this camera is strong and gripable. I love having metal and rubber on my electronics. I have dropped this camera. It was on my lap in the jeep and there was a hornet. I jumped out and it threw to the ground. No problems. The removable circle around the lens (macro stand) has threads. They are 46mm and may screw on filters and caps. I got a cap, uv filter, polorized filter, and flourecent filter on e-bay for $6. So other than the sony TX10, this is the only camera that may protect the lens. Can't wait to buy a telescopic lens. My camera has been underwater with regards to 15 ft. I've seen no difficulties with leaking. It has two openeings; one for battery and sd card, and one for hd/av hook-up. Both seem strong and sturdy to me. Battery cover does move ever so more or less but seems fine. Ok, thats the construction. As you have already heard, the macro/super macro is awesome. If you may get your specimen to sit still, you may get some gorgeous outstanding material. The movie macro is even finelooking cool, but you have to stay at a consistant focal length or it gets blury. I recorded a wolf spider in pitch black and the l.e.d. lights around the lens made it look like a monster movie! One bad thing when it comes to the macro is that when set straight down on the subject it will focus and take the picture on something as flat as a leaf or picture.... if it protrudes as much as a dime width or more it won't stay focused. But when I pulled back just a hair the dime did look awsome. N-E-Wayz, It seems the closer you are to the subject with this camera the better it looks. A closer shot of two people, shoulders and up, look actually good. But further away not so much. pictures of groups of people (full body) or the shot of a pond or a... cow...I say the camera is with regards to par. Not bad but not great. I have tried the cybershot TX10 and if you rigorously want waterproof picture quality go that way or panasonic. TX10 was finelooking but not as fun. Back to the WG-1. With par pics I do feel the camera is more consistant than it is predesessor w90. Better with stand, free hand not as good..but always the same. Never a crappy picture out of nowhere. I likewise feel it does much better in lower light than the w90. It gets noisey but I was getting decent lighted shots (no flash) in areas that where very dim to the naked eye. The l.e.d. lights are handy, too. Optical zoom works gorgeous well for pictures. You'll want a steady hand or stand if zoomed all the way in. Digital zoom sucks. The panorama is not sweep. You take 3 pics and line them up, then the camera stitches them. Not as convinient as the TX10 but it looks good and you may do tricks...As for underwater. Pictures and video where finelooking darn good. Anti shake or wudever made it beauteous smooth. With video underwater or above the zoom works but it doesn't refocus very well. But over all regular video was better than I expected. Once again when things are close it seems very virbrant. I got regarding a foot from a cow's face and the fur on his head got very HiDef-ish. Battery life....sucks, but I got and extra generic one when I ordered mine for 6 bucks. Over-all I in truth love this camera. I've been altogether pleasantly occupied for 2 days and havn't even gotten to time lapse phtography yet. Although I do think of the pic quality of the TX10 now and then. I would have been bored with that camera after one dip in the lake. I may get a 10 mp zoom camera for less than a hundred and fill in anyplace the wg-1 lack.

71 of 82 humans found the following review helpful.
Do not waste your cash on this camera
By lolligag
We owned a Pentax's introductory waterproof camera (Optio W10) and loved it. So when it came time to upgrade we purchased this one before our trip to Mexico. We choose this one because of it is ergonomic design. We figured this would work wonders when splashing around underwater and be easy to hold onto. The ergonomic design is the only redeeming feature of this camera.

At primary we were concerned with regards to how loose the battery door was. The battery door stayed shut but it would slide partially open when closed and was very loose (not sufficient for water to actually get in but sufficient to make us concerned). Thinking it might just be the camera we picked up, we went back to the store where we purchased it from. After looking at other ones it appears to be portion of the design. This must have been our basi clue that this is a horrid camera.

While on vacation in Mexico the camera froze assorted times necessitating the battery to be got rid of to get it to unfreeze. Now this may be a unfeigned problem when you need to let the camera arid for with regards to an hour before opening the battery door other than as supposed or expected you danger exposing both the battery and memory card to water.

We likewise ran into little water spots on the inside of the display screen. Clearly it is not as waterproof as claimed. I am glad we were only using it while wading in the ocean and not genuinely snorkelling.

The battery life is exceedingly poor necessitating charging each two days when the camera is moderately used.

We likewise found the effigy quality not that good. After returning from our vacation, we looked at old images from our former camera (Optio W10) and they were much better even even though it was only 6 megapixels. In fact the same picture taken with our iPhone 3Gs had a better effigy quality.

Pros
- Great rugged looking design

Cons
- Poor effigy quality
- Freezes
- Not exclusively waterproof
- Poorly manufactured

Summary
Clearly Pentax designed a nice looking camera that gives the illusion of ruggedness; however, their production quality of this model is exceedingly poor. We've returned the camera and are looking for a dissimilar one (not from Pentax) to replace it with.

32 of 37 humans found the following review helpful.
Amazing
By JLmike7
The most fantasticly durrible camera I have ever seen. I have litterally tossed this thing around just for the fun of it, and it withstands anything.
Performs great underwater. A few bubbles come out of the power button which frighted me at first, but it's normal.
The battery charges only through an external charger (so it may have less waterproof ports I suppose)
I am using a 16gb SD card which works outstanding in it. Screen is comfortably huge and bright.
Digital microscope blew my mind with the clarity and detail that may be achieved. Zoom is reasonable.
Pictures have a dramatic feel to them with great contrast.
Software is easy to use, and took me in regards to an hour to recognise each feature. Great photo editing software is BUILT INTO THE CAMERA to do whatsoever effects you need done.
Self-portrait mode is a little bit flaky but very interesting none the less. Who uses facial acknowledgement anyway, really? lol.
The feel of the camera is phenomenal. Rubber and very hard grippy plastic cover the whole camera, and gives a very rugged and tough feel, but it is such a tiny lightweight package.
Manual zoom, focus, aperture, and ISO come in very handy.
All in all a fantastic camera, worth each penny.

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