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Pentax WG-1000 Waterproof Digital Compact Camera Grey
Product Code: 6012683R
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The Pentax WG-1000 Waterproof Digital Compact Camera Grey is an entry-level point-and-shoot, which is waterproof to 15m for one hour of continuous operation, shock-resistant and ideal for holidays and water sports.
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- Compact point-and-shoot which is waterproof up to 15 metres for one hour for casual underwater photography
- Shock-resistant and dust-proof design, which withstands drops from up to two metres
- Features a 16MP CMOS sensor with a practical 27-108mm full-frame equivalent zoom lens for subjects near to far
- Sterilisable with medical-grade solutions, making this perfect for diverse environments, including hospitals and medical facilities
- Offers Full HD Movie recording at maximum 30fps and multiple creative colour modes, as well as seven shooting modes
Pentax WG-1000 Waterproof Digital Compact Camera Grey Summary
Joining other Pentax models in the range of waterproof compact cameras, the Pentax WG-1000 Waterproof Digital Compact Camera Grey is waterproof to 15m for one hour of continuous operation. It is also shock-resistant, making it perfect for casual underwater photography and a variety of outdoor shooting scenarios.
The entry-level model offers a number of practical features, which include its 27-108 mm zoom lens (equivalent to 35 mm format). A back-illuminated 16 megapixel CMOS sensor in 1/2.3 inch format and 5cm macro focus allows for impressive close-ups, and thanks to the waterproof housing you can dive down to 15 metres.
The WG-1000 can also be used in conditions where it gets really rough and wet such as canoeing or climbing, which gives it an advantage over typical smartphones. A reliable all-weather housing is waterproof to a depth of 15 metres (JIS Class 8) and can be operated continuously for up to one hour. The compact camera from Pentax is also dust-proof (JIS Class 6) against dirt and stains, and shockproof against falls from a height of up to two metres.
What’s more, the WG-1000 can be sterilised with special solvents containing ethanol, sodium hypochlorite (approved as a food disinfectant) or chlorine dioxide, enabling use in medical facilities or on construction sites.
Key Pentax WG-1000 Camera Features
- 16MP CMOS sensor in 1/2.3 inch format
- Practical 27-108 mm zoom lens (equivalent to 35 mm format)
- Built-in-flash
- 5cm macro focus for impressive close-ups
- Dive down to 15 metres thanks to waterproof housing
- Reliable all-weather housing
- Seven easy shooting modes plus 20 colour modes
- Full HD Movie recording at 30fps
- Available in WG-1000 Grey and WG-1000 Olive colour options
Pentax WG-1000 Waterproof Digital Compact Camera Grey in More Detail
Crisp, Detailed Imagery
Equipped with a back-illuminated CMOS sensor that boasts around 16.35 effective megapixels, the WG0-1000 excels in low-light performance with minimal noise and swift image data processing. It produces crisp, high-resolution images at sensitivities up to ISO 3200. The camera also features an anti-shake mode that significantly reduces blurring in still shots.
Versatile 4x Optical Zoom
The WG-1000's lens offers a 4x optical zoom, covering a focal length from 4.9 mm to 19.6 mm, which corresponds to approximately 27 mm to 108 mm in 35 mm format. This genuine optical zoom captures images across the entire range without quality loss. Additionally, the digital zoom function can magnify the image up to 24x, ideal for capturing detailed shots from afar.
Multiple Shooting Modes
Offering seven distinct shooting modes, the WG-1000 automatically adjusts settings to optimise image capture across various environments. This includes a specialised underwater mode that corrects the blue tint of underwater scenes, and a scene mode with 18 different settings for tailored photographic effects.
Manual Controls and Creative Filters
For those seeking more control, the WG-1000 provides a manual mode allowing adjustments to aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. It also features a broad array of creative filters, inherited from PENTAX's digital SLR expertise. With 20 colour modes, including unique settings like "Japan style" for enhanced blues, "Italian style" for vibrant greens, and "French style" for rich reds, photographers can craft visually striking images. Additional options like the "Negative" and "Sketch" modes enable further artistic expressions, either pre or post-capture.
Full HD Movie recording
The WG-1000 provides Full HD Movie recoding using the H-264 recording format to capture high-quality, extended movie clips (1920 x 1080 pixels, 16:9 proportions) at a frame rate of 30 frames per second.
What’s in the box
- Pentax WG-1000 Waterproof Digital Compact Camera Grey
- Rechargeable Battery D-LI96
- Silicone Case O-CC180
- Carabiner O-ST180
- USB Cable I-USB180
- Strap O-ST181
- Power Adapter D-PA180
- Power Plug D-PL140
Our Verdict
The Pentax WG-1000 Waterproof Digital Compact Camera offers robust durability and versatile features, making it an excellent choice for adventure and casual underwater photography. This entry-level model is waterproof up to 15 metres for one hour of continuous operation, and it is shock-resistant, designed to withstand drops from up to two metres. These strengths ensure reliability in harsh outdoor conditions or underwater adventures, where you can’t bring your smartphone.
Equipped with a 16MP back-illuminated CMOS sensor and a versatile 27-108 mm zoom lens (full-frame equivalent), the WG-1000 captures high-quality images, HD video and offers excellent close-up capabilities with its 5cm macro focus. Whether you're diving to a max. 15m, canoeing, or navigating rugged terrain, this entry-level camera excels.
Additionally the WG-1000 is built to endure environmental elements with a dust-proof and all-weather housing, and it can also be sterilised with solutions approved for medical use, making it suitable for use in medical facilities or construction sites.
With features like Full HD Movie recording at 30fps, a built-in flash, and multiple shooting modes, including 20 colour modes, the WG-1000 combines functionality with creativity for holidays and more. Available in grey and olive, this compact waterproof camera ensures that you capture every adventure in detail, no matter where you are.
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Condition guide
Our used products are subject to wear and tear in comparison to brand new products. This also applies to accessories that are supplied with the camera including batteries which may have a lower optimum performance level/life expectancy.
- Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
- Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
- Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
- Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
- Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
- Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
- Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
- Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.
*All of our used items are listed with the accessories that are included. If they are not listed, then they will not be supplied at the point of purchase.
Peace of mind with our 6 month warranty
This product has been thoroughly tested by our team of photographers and we are happy to give a 6 month warranty as a result. The number of tests depends on the individual product but we are confident in this product having tested all the major functions. Anything that isn’t as you would expect, we then make a note of and show this in the condition notes on the page.
So you can be confident you are buying a great piece of kit that’s been looked after by a fellow photographer and seen many extraordinary sights, tested by our team of photographers and now looking forward to being set free to capture more great images!
