Pentax WG-1000 Digital Camera Gray Compact. Many people know the situation when they have to concentrate fully on their sport such as canoeing or climbing but still want to capture these exciting moments in the picture. This is where the WG-1000 comes into its own. The PENTAX WG-1000 has a reliable all-weather housing that is waterproof (JIS Class 8) to a depth of 15 metres and can be operated continuously for up to one hour; it is dustproof (JIS Class 6) against dirt and stains and shockproof even against falls from a height of up to two metres. Thanks to this robust construction the WG-1000 can be used for a wide range of activities even in harsh demanding conditions and even for underwater shooting. A special feature opens up further usage options. The WG-1000 features a back-illuminated CMOS image sensor with approximately 16.35 effective megapixels and outstanding light reception efficiency to deliversharp clear high-resolution images. Within its compact lightweight body it features a four-times optical zoom lens with afocal-length coverage from 4.9 mm to 19.6mm (equivalent to approx. 27mm to108mm in the 35mm format) to accommodate a wide range of applications. When coupled with its Digital Zoom function you can extend the zoom range by approximately 24 times. The WG-1000 provides a choice of seven distinctive capture modes including: Auto Picture which automatically detects a given scene or subject and selects the most appropriate shooting mode; Manual which allows you to manually select the desired aperture shutter speed and ISO sensitivity; Underwater which reproduces true-to-life colors of the underwater world by reducing the bluish color cast; and Scene which lets you select a desired scene mode from 18 different options. The WG-1000 provides 20 Color modes to add the desired finishing touch to your images. In addition to the conventional Black and White and Sepia modes it also features more creative options such as Japan Style which enhances bluish hues; Italian Style which enhances greenish hues; French Style which enhances reddish hues; Negative which creates a finishing touch resembling that of negative film before a positive is made; and Sketch which adds a visual effect resembling that of a drawing. This function lets you add the desired finishing touch to your image either before or after shooting. Japan Style Italian Style French Style The WG-1000 features a choice of movie recording modes including: Full HD Movie (at a frame rate of 30 frames per second) and High Speed Movie for recording slow-motion movies (with 640 X 480 pixels at 120 frames per second). It also provides the easy-to-access Movie button for a delay-free start of movie recording. Note: Maximum duration: 30 seconds for recording two minutes for playback. Audio recording is not available. The WG-1000s Interval Shooting function lets you automatically capture a series of images at a fixed interval. You can choose the desired interval setting from 30 seconds one minute five minutes or 10 minutes. The WG-1000s self-timer provides three options: two-second delay 10-second delay and Self-timer Smile which automatically releases the shutter when the camera detects a smiling face. Since the WG-1000 can be safely sterilized with solutions containing ethanol sodium hypochlorite (approved as a disinfectant of food additives) or chlorine dioxide you can use it at medical facilities and production lines. Two-point strap suspension The WG-1000 provides two strap lugs so it can be suspended horizontally at two points using the optional O-ST174 Neck Strap. This strap also comes in handy when you want to carry the camera across your body. Specifications for Pentax WG-1000 Digital Camera: Manufacturer: Pentax Color: Gray Magnification: 4 x Battery Type: Lithium Ion Focus Range: 0.6 m to Infinity Weight: 220 g Memory: 29 MB Height: 2.7 in Width: 4.6 in Depth/Thickness: 2 in Water Resistance Level: Waterproof Focal Length: 4.9 - 19.6 mm Size: Compact Operating Temperature: 0 - 40 Celsius Water Resistant Mark: 15 m Shockproof: Yes Features of Pentax WG-1000 Digital Camera Entry-class waterproof digital compact camera Designed for casual underwater photography to a depth of 15 meters Reliable all-weather housing that is waterproof to a depth of 15 metres Back-illuminated CMOS image sensor with approx. 16.35 effective megapixels Can be sterilised with special solvents Package Contents: Pentax WG-1000 Digital Camera Carabiner strap O-ST180 Silicone case O-CC180 Pentax 02155: WG-1000 Digital Camera Gray Compact