PENTAX Imaging Company has announced its 12th generation of adventure series digital cameras – the PENTAX Optio WG-1 and PENTAX Optio WG-1 GPS.  Featuring outstanding waterproof, dustproof, shockproof, coldproof, and crushproof capability, these extra-rugged models take adventure photography to new heights (and depths).

The new and improved features on the PENTAX Optio WG-1 include:

•     14 megapixel sensor.

•     Waterproof to 33 feet.

•     Shockproof, ruggedized design to withstand falls up to 5 feet.

•     New crushproof construction* to withstand weight force up to 220 pounds (100kg  kilogram-force).

•     Enhanced Digital Microscope mode that offers five macro LEDs for excellent macro lighting  plus a detachable macro stand for steadier capture.

•     Fast Face Detection technology, Smile Capture, and Blink Detection for portraits including a handy new Self-Portrait Assist mode perfect for facebooking and other social networking activities.

•     Available with GPS, the WG-1 GPS functionality** tracks and records positional data recording with images for geo-tagging applications making it easy for users to check the shooting locations of captured images and link the data with PC-based maps.

Other important WG-1 features include:

•     Coldproof to sub-freezing temps of minus 10 degrees C (14 degrees F).

•     Dustproof protection for dry, dusty environments.

•     Wide angle 5X internal optical zoom lens (28-140mm equivalent).

•     Large 2.7 inch LCD features a wide angle 16:9 aspect ratio with anti-reflective coating.

•     Video capture in widescreen 720p HD at 30 frames per second.

•     Pixel Track and Digital Shake Reduction ensure sharp, blur-free images.

•     An autofocus assist lamp helps to quickly and accurately focus, even in challenging lighting.

•     An HDMI port to play back beautiful, high definition images and video on HDTVs.

•     Infrared remote control compatibility with the waterproof Remote Control WP, as well as other PENTAX infrared remotes.

•     Designed with the look of mountaineering equipment, the new Optios includes a woven web fabric strap in complementary color accents complete with a carabiner to attach the camera to a backpack and other outdoor gear.

•     Eye-Fi wireless SD memory card connectivity for built-in Wi-Fi capability to transfer photos and videos from the camera to a computer or an online sharing site (Eye-fi cards sold separately.)