{"id":376,"date":"2012-01-05T20:23:00","date_gmt":"2012-01-05T20:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/redrocksreview.com\/index.php\/2012\/01\/05\/review-pentax-optio-wg-1\/"},"modified":"2012-01-05T20:23:00","modified_gmt":"2012-01-05T20:23:00","slug":"review-pentax-optio-wg-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/redrocksreview.com\/index.php\/2012\/01\/05\/review-pentax-optio-wg-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Pentax Optio WG-1"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Pentax Optio WG-1 is a cool waterproof camera from Pentax. It is not only good for underwater use, but also rugged and perfect for taking riding, hiking or running. It is shockproof, coldproof, crush proof, and waterproof. No need to be afraid of it breaking while outdoors <\/p>\n

The camera has a nice large 2.7″ LCD Display on the back.<\/p>\n

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One especially amazing thing about this camera is the Macro.<\/p>\n

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It also has a microscope mode, which focuses extremely close and illuminates the subject with LED’s built in to the front of the camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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In good light the pics are awesome.<\/p>\n

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It shoots 720p HD Video.<\/p>\n

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It has a built in GPS to tag photos or track your adventure. I am really a big fan of the waterproof remote control that is available for the Optio WG-1.<\/p>\n

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With the carabiner strap, it is easy to grab with gloves on. The buttons are also easy to use with gloves on.<\/p>\n

Bottom line, it is a really nice camera for in use in the outdoors. But if you are in a place without bright sunlight it takes a steady hand. Here in SW PA the foliage in the woods is so thick it is not very bright under the canopy. So I would have to hold the camera very steady. But whenever I am at the beach this is the camera I grab. <\/p>\n

Check it out here: http:\/\/www.pentaximaging.com\/digital-camera\/Optio_WG-1_GPS_Gray<\/a><\/p>\n

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Get ready for adventure in any environment with the new PENTAX Optio WG-1 GPS \u2013 the next generation outdoor camera that\u2019s tougher, smarter and more weatherproof than ever.<\/p>\n