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Feb 7, 2011

Pentax reveals Optio WG-1 and WG-1 GPS rugged cameras, limited edition K-5 DSLR


Who woulda thunk it? Half a year ago, finding a conventional point-and-shoot with integrated GPS was a chore, but these days, it's growing tougher and tougher to find one without it. Pentax is joining thegeotagging frenzy this evening with its Optio WG-1 GPS, a rugged 14 megapixel shooter that's waterproof up to 33 feet, shockproof in nature and engineered with a "crushproof" body that can withstand weight force of up to 220 pounds (but not another Black Eyed Peas halftime show).

 You'll also get integrated face detection technology, the ability to snap in sub-freezing temperatures, a 5x optical zoom lens and a 2.7-inch rear LCD. There's also a 720p movie mode, HDMI output, IR control compatibility and support for Eye-Fi's wireless SD card. It'll ship this April in black or yellow-green for $399.95, and if you're uncomfortable remembering where you took each and every photograph, the GPS-less Optio WG-1 will also be available (in black or purple) for $50 less.

22 comments:

  1. This is pretty awesome but I don't think I would use it.

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  2. oh man thats a sweet camera. im very envious.

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  3. That's pretty awesome, between that and the other waterproof models out there it's really interesting to see how far things have come. Especially if you go back through the history of the camera or the GPS.

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  4. in reality how many n-in-1 accesories performed well except iphone?

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  5. Damn. And I already wasted more money on my Canon DSLR.

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  6. "but not another Black Eyed Peas halftime show" LOL, cool camera though!

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  7. I just need a cheap BUT GOOD QUALITY! water case for my T2i :D

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  8. That's an expensive camera. Nice design though.

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  9. Looks like a cool device!

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  10. this is aighttt idk if id use it though :(

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  11. Can't wait to get my hands one of these!

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  12. wow this is awesome. price is perfect too

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