Pentax strikes again!

[Peddler]

Pentax is up to their 13th. generation Optio. They have always been good all-around waterproof cameras with killer macro capabilities but this mother looks like a force to be reckoned with! It has all the usual features expected on a top-notch waterproof point 'n shoot cameras but the macro features on this sucker sounds insane.
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It even comes in red to match Woolly's eyes.

[Woolly Bugger]

I thought that they were at 12th generation with the Option WG-1, you know somethin' we & Pentax don't know?

and I prefer Purple... a royal color...

okay, I found the WG-2, but not on Pentax's site..... go figure...

[Peddler]

Here goes you, young master Bugga-

http://pentaximaging.com/digital-camera/Optio_WG-2_Vermillion_Red

[Woolly Bugger]

WG-2 Pre Order ONLY! Available in March 2012!

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[Peddler]

WG-2 Pre Order ONLY! Available in March 2012!

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Yeah man... that be the 1st generation Optio 'cept mine's silver.
It's been a very good camera except the fuzzy shots from when the lens ring plucks chest hairs. It's high time I updated, no?

[Woolly Bugger]

it sounds impressive, has some features that I would like...

6 led lights(added 1 from the WG1's 5) for macro

1080P video

chest harness???

Extended dynamic range

Lower noise at higher ISOs

I might be interested, if / when the Olympus 1030sw dies... but what I really want is the new Nikon D800

Joy Ride - Behind the Scenes
Shot with Nikon D800

[Stone-Man]

I just bought a WG-1

Pretty damn impressive.  I will start taking some outdoor flicks when my back heals

JT

[Stone-Man]

This is my first picture with my new camera.  I did not let the computer do any of the light or focus adjustments .

I just took the flick and put it on here.
The flick is of a mayfly with stained glass that was made by our late friend Captain Jack West



  JT

[Rhody]

I have the w90 not sure what incantation it is, but the one thing that I do not like are the hues of yellows when I shoot. Seems bright yellows on this camera always wash out, but reds and oranges are ok. Doesn't handle low light that well, maybe someone knows a trick to keep the yellows from washing/blurring?

[Stone-Man]

Rhody,

  Do you shoot your outdoor flicks in "Flower" mode ?  My previous Pentax  (A number 10 in think) and all other Pentax's that I know of shoot better in "Flower " mode

Also if you are using windows 7 , the "My Pictures" deal has all sorts of features to adjust focus and lighting settings, etc,etc .

JT

[The Dude]

I'd be interested to getting some thoughts and opinions of this:

http://www.pentaximaging.com/dslr/K-30_Black

Best of both worlds or worst of both?

[Big J]

I'd be interested to getting some thoughts and opinions of this:

http://www.pentaximaging.com/dslr/K-30_Black

Best of both worlds or worst of both?

One thing I noticed is that it isn't crushproof or shockproof like the other outdoor cameras.  Don't know if your planning on taking it while bluelining, but I like to have something I can beat around a little and not have to worry about breaking.  As far as the specs for picture taking, maybe wooly or rbphoto will chime in.

[Woolly Bugger]

I'd be interested to getting some thoughts and opinions of this:

http://www.pentaximaging.com/dslr/K-30_Black

Best of both worlds or worst of both?

http://www.dpreview.com/previews/pentax-k-30/

[flatlander]

I may be stating the obvious, but it's worth pointing out that "weather sealed" and "water proof" are not the same thing.  It probably won't survive a dunking. 

[The Dude]

I'm actually glad you pointed that out, because I had assumed the two to mean the same.