Pentax WG-M1- The new Action Cam Wi-Fi 14 Mpixel
” Pentax / Ricoh launches the world’s Action Camera with the new Pentax WG-M1. Shooting Full HD video, 14 megapixel sensor, 1.5-inch display and Wi-Fi integrated the essential features. ” Ricoh announces today the new Action Camera Pentax / Ricoh WG-M1.
This is the debut Pentax segment of the Action Cam, even if the manufacturer has already gained extensive experience with yellow cameras and shock resistant thanks to the compact line WG.
From the point of view of robustness, the Pentax WG-M1 shows specific entirely similar to those of the classical compact ” rugged “. It is waterproof up to a depth of 10 meters (without the need for underwater housing), withstand falls from a height of 2 meters and operates at temperatures of -10° C.
Use, as usual, an ultra wide-angle lens with a maximum angle of view of 137 degrees for shooting video (90° in the case of underwater shots). As for the shooting, the angle of field is set instead of 4 values between 160° and 97° (the latter for underwater photography).
The sensor is about 14 megapixels and can capture photos at a rate of 10 fps or H.264 Full HD video at 30 fps (120 fps at 848×480 resolution). Interesting time-lapse function, particularly exploitable with a waterproof camcorder.
The Pentax WG-M1 is equipped with a screen 1.5-inch color LCD and integrates Wi-Fi module for remote control via smartphones. For this type of product is obviously essential set of mounting accessories, and Ricoh seems to be well aware of that fact at the time of the launch are available for a dozen variants.
They range from the classic suction mount, adapter with straight or angular, flat adhesive mounts to two different sizes, through magnetic frames. And yet, a handle ” pistol “, wrist straps and helmet mount handlebar mount and a ” peg ” to be inserted into the ground. Availability is scheduled for the end of September, at the price unfortunately yet to be determined.
