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Pentax WG-M2 Digital Camera
8 Megapixels
High ISO: ISO 6400 or more is available at full-resolution.
Continuous Drive
Ultra HD (4K) video: 3840x2160 resolution or more.
Action Photography: Shutter speeds of 1/1500 or more.
Weatherproof - Seals protect from dust, humidity and light splashing.
Waterproof - Submersible under water up to a certain depth.
Accepts Micro Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) and SD memory.
Discontinued: No longer produced by the manufacturer. May still be in stock or found used.Digital Camera Description
The Pentax WG-M2 is a Large Digital Camera with a 1/2.3" sensor. Its 8 Megapixels sensor offers an ISO 200-6400 sensitivity range which is expandable to ISO 200-6400. This makes it possible to shoot hand-held in relatively low-light. With 8 MP of resolution, sharp prints are possible up to 13" x 9" at 240 DPI.
This camera features a mechanic shutter that can expose for 1/24000 to 1/4. With a fastest shutter-speed of 1/24000, fast action can easily be frozen. Given that is does not support very slow shutter-speeds, this camera is unsuitable for night photography.
The lens on this digital camera has a fixed focus distance. It is neither capable of AF or MF and is permanentally focused at the same distance.
The Pentax WG-M2 is waterproof to a 10 meter depth for a maximum of 60 minutes. The weatherproof construction of this digital camera protects it against adverse weather, dust and moisture. This particular model is also freezeproof down to -10C. There is no viewfinder on the Pentax WG-M2 and no provision to add one.
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Model Specifications
| Brand | Pentax | Model | WG-M2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 8 Megapixels | Sensor Size | 6 x 5mm |
| Anti-Alias Filter | Yes | Sensor Aspect | 4:3 Aspect-Ratio |
| Stabilization | None | Dust-Reduction | N / A |
| Sensitivity | ISO 200 - 6400 | Shutter-Speed | 1/24000 - 1/4s |
| Lens | 9mm F/2 | Mininum Focus | 20cm |
| Zoom | Electronic | Manual Focus | N / A |
| Filter Diameter | Focus System | Contrast-Detect *Fixed-focus. | |
| Viewfinder Type | None | Viewfinder Size | |
| Display Attachment | Fixed | Display Size | 115K Pixels 1.5" LCD |
| Exposure Modes | Auto | Scene Modes | None |
| Metering | Bracketing | ||
| Exposure Compensation | ±2 EV, 1/3 EV | Flash Compensation | |
| White Balance | Auto, Presets | White Balance Tuning | |
| Continuous Drive | 10 FPS, 10 JPEG | Self Timer | Yes *2s, 10s |
| Command Dials | DOF Preview | No | |
| Protection | Waterproof to 10m up to 60min Weatherproof to -10C |
Dust Reduction | No |
| Digital Level | Tripod Mount | Yes | |
| Remote Trigger | WiFi | Eye-Start Sensor | No |
| HDR | No | Orientation Sensor | Yes |
| Interval Timer | No | Multiple Exposure | No |
| Image Formats | JPEG | Flash Ports | |
| Built-In Flash | Yes | Flash Sync | |
| Video Capture | 3840x2160 @ 30 FPS 16:9 *1080p @ 60 FPS. 720p @ 120 FPS. | Sound Input | |
| Video Format | Quicktime H.264 | WiFi | Yes |
| Memory | Micro Secure Digital High Capacity, Internal Memory | GPS | No |
| Battery | Lithium-Ion | Battery Life | 450 *CIPA Standard, 50% flash use. |
| Introduced | 2016-02-22, DiscontinuedYES | Construction | Shockproof *Shockproof to 2m, dustproof, freezeproof and waterproof to 10m (IPX8 or JIS Class 8). |
| Size | 58 x 34 x 78mm (W x H x D) | Weight | 136g |
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Pentax WG-M2 Highlights
Large digital cameraSensor-Size: 6 x 5mm
Actual size when viewed at 100 DPI
| 8 Megapixels Fixed Lens | ISO 200-6400 |
| Fixed 9mm lens | Shutter 1/24000-1/4s |
| Waterproof to 10m for 60min | Lithium-Ion Battery |
| Weatherproof down to -10C | Micro Secure Digital High Capacity, Internal Memory |
| 10 FPS Drive, 10 Images | |
| 3840x2160 @ 30 FPS Video Recording | |
| 1.5" LCD 115K Pixels |
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