PENTAX Announces
14th Generation Adventure Proof WG-10, Expanding Image Capturing
Possibilities Beyond the Traditional Point and Shoot Camera
WG-10
offers compact pocketability with advanced features suitable for almost any
environment
Denver,
CO (January 29, 2013) - PENTAX
RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS CORPORATION (PENTAX) has today announced the availability of
the compact and highly portable WG-10 adventureproof point and shoot camera, an
ideal option for the on-the-go shooter who requires a capable yet sturdy image
and video capturing device. Its durable assembly and robust feature-set makes
the WG-10 the ideal companion camera for life's explorers; striking the perfect
balance between a point and shoot and PENTAX's category defining
adventure-ready features.
Waterproof to depths of 33 feet, the WG-10 can
withstand the rough-and-tumble lifestyle of an active shooter. The WG-10 bridges the gap between the common
point and shoot and life's more challenging photo opportunities that might
require waterproofing or the ability to function in a very cold environment;
like a trip to the waterpark or an impromptu snowball fight. The WG-10 offers a
14 megapixel backlit CMOS image sensor and a state-of-the-art imaging
processing engine assuring rich and detailed imagery.
"The WG-10 is a compelling offering for the
active family or dynamic shooter," said John Carlson, Sr. Marketing Manager,
PENTAX. "With the WG-10 you no longer need to sit on the edge of the pool at
the waterpark or flinch when your six-year-old grabs the camera to take a
picture. It is durable enough to withstand the elements, yet still capture
vibrant images worthy of framing or sharing."
Within its compact body, the WG-10 also features
a 5X optical zoom lens with coverage from 5mm to 25mm (equivalent to approx.
28mm wide angle to approx. 140mm medium telephoto in the 35mm format). This
versatile zoom lens comes in handy for a wide variety of scenes and subjects,
from wide-angle snapshots, to telephoto images. Additionally, the WG-10
features PENTAX's category defining LED Macro lights coupled and Digital
Microscope mode enabling focusing as close as one centimeter from the subject
producing shadow-free, evenly-lit images.
Pricing and Availability
The WG-10 will be available in mid-April in red
for $179.95.
Additional information including product
specifications is available here: www.pentaximaging.com/news and product images are available here: www.pentaximaging.com/press/pressfiles.html
About PENTAX
PENTAX is a leader in the production of a variety
of adventure ready digital cameras including weather-resistant digital SLRs and
stylish, compact, waterproof cameras, as well as lenses, flash units,
binoculars, scopes, and eyepieces. For more than 90 years, PENTAX has developed
durable, reliable products that meet the needs of adventurous consumers and
businesses. With new headquarters in Denver, Colorado, PENTAX RICOH IMAGING
AMERICAS CORPORATION is a subsidiary of PENTAX RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD.
effective October 1, 2011. Additional details may be found here: www.pentaximaging.com/news
