Digital Cameras

Pentax announces the WG-3 rugged digital camera, available with and without a built-in GPS. Both versions feature an image-stabilized 16MP CMOS sensor, and now an F2.0-4.9 lens with 25-100mm equivalent zoom. Both are also waterproof down to 45 feet, drop-resistant from heights of 6.6 feet, dust-resistant, and can handle temperatures down to 14F. Finally, they're back-pocket-safe, meaning you can sit on them and they're still likely to work (they can handle up to 220 pounds of pressure). New to the GPS model is a built-in clock that can also report the pressure, altitude, depth, and compass direction. As the second rugged camera with an F2.0 lens at wide-angle. Priced at US0 for the GPS model and US0 for the non-GPS, the two cameras are expected to ship March 2013. Additional Information Full HD movie recording for extended shooting of high-quality movies Extra-large, high-resolution, wide-frame 3.0 inch LCD monitor Wireless recharging (available with the WG-3 GPS only) Six LED Macro Lights to assist close-up shooting Dual anti-shake protection for crisp, blur-free images Dedicated LCD display on the front panel to indicate time, pressure and altitude(WG-3 GPS only) Two remote control receptors (one in front and another on the back) to widen signal coverage Digital level to check the camera's horizontal and vertical inclination O-LA135 Lens Adapter to broaden the wide-angle coverage to 20mm in the (optional accessory) 35mm format using the DW-5 RICOH Wide Conversion ...