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Pentax Optio WG-10
Ilse Jurriën : February 12th 2013 - 13:30 CET
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 Pentax Optio WG-10 digital camera : Pentax Ricoh launches a new edition to its series of waterproof compact cameras. The Pentax Optio WG-10 is a 14 megapixel camera that is designed to make outdoor and underwater shooting simple and worry-free for everyone. Despite its compact, lightweight body, the Pentax Optio WG10 offers robust specifications which perform brilliantly under demanding outdoor conditions. The camera is waterproof to 10 metres and able to function at this depth for up to two hours of continuous operation. The Pentax WG-10 is shock resistant and can take falls from up to 1.5 metres and is cold resistant against temperatures as low as -10°C.
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Pentax Optio WG-10 camera
The Pentax WG-10 also features a host of advanced, creative functions, such as the Pentax-original Digital Microscope mode that magnifies the subject, allowing users to capture microscopic details often not apparent to the naked eye. The Pentax Optio WG-10 is suitable for all types of photography, whether it be for outdoor shooting or everyday snapshots. The WG-10’s HD movie recording function captures high-quality movies (1280 x 720 pixels) at 30 frames per second. The Pentax WG10 also offers a variety of movie editing functions, such as capturing a still image from movie data, and inserting titles at the beginning and end of a movie clip.
Pentax WG-10 price & availability
The Pentax Optio WG-10 comes in two color options, black and red. Included accessories of the Pentax Optio WG10 are an D-Li92 rechargeable battery and battery charger, a macro stand, a wrist strap, a USB cable and a CD rom. The camera will start to retail in Europe, the Pentax WG-10 price is set at €190 and £179.99 in the UK. In the United States the camera will be available from mid-april 2013 for an estimated price of $180. Available colors and optional Optio accessories may vary per country, visit the Pentax website in your region for more information.
Pentax Optio WG10 review
As soon as we receive a Optio test sample, we will publish a sample picture gallery with high resolution still photos and Full HD movies, followed by a Pentax Optio WG-10 review. In the meantime you may want to read another camera review or take a look at our latest photo galleries.
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