Price: $296.95
(as of Jan 26, 2025 03:58:19 UTC – Details)
Despite its compact, lightweight body, this standard-class, waterproof digital compact camera is designed to be waterproof down to a depth of 14 meters, shockproof against a fall from a height of 1.6 meters, and freeze-proof against temperatures as low as -10°C. It assures outstanding reliability and operability even under harsh conditions where ordinary compact cameras and smartphones often become unusable. It comes equipped with an outdoor-friendly monitor, which swiftly optimizes the image brightness level to improve the visibility of a scene in bright outdoor locations. It also features the PENTAX-original Digital Microscope mode, which allows the user to capture clear, vivid images of a microscopic world normally undetectable with the naked eye. This model can be used for a wide range of scenes and subjects, ranging from casual snapshots to outdoor and underwater photography, and even in specialized worksite applications
[Tough Body Construction] Heavy-duty construction assuring underwater shooting down to 14 meters, for up to two hours of continuous operation, shockproof against a fall from a height of 1.6 meters, and freeze-proof against temperatures as low as -10°C.
[Exceptional image quality] The back-illuminated, 16-megapixel CMOS image sensor and high-performance imaging engine deliver a top sensitivity of ISO 6400 and produce super-high-resolution images.
[Six Macro Lights to assist close-up shooting] Ideally positioned around the circumference of the lens barrel for macro shooting, six LED Macro Lights provide bright, uniform illumination.
[Underwater shooting mode] Specifically designed for underwater photography, the Underwater and Underwater Movie shooting modes are programmed to optimize color and contrast, based on the data of images actually captured under the water
[Digital Microscope Mode] PENTAX-original Digital Microscope mode captures clear, vivid images of a microscopic world normally undetectable with the naked eye.
[5X optical zoom lens with a 28mm wide-angle coverage] The WG-90 features a high-performance, five-times optical zoom lens with a focal-length coverage from 5mm to 25mm to accommodate a wide range of scenes and subjects, including sweeping landscapes.
[Full HD movie recording for extended shooting of high-quality movies] Full HD movie recording using H.264 recording format, captures high-quality, extended movie clips.
[Triple anti-shake protection ] Triple anti-shake protection helps to minimize the adverse effect of camera shake in all applications.
[2.7-inch LCD monitor with the Outdoor View Setting mode] The 2.7-inch LCD monitor features an AR (Anti-Reflection) coating to minimize glare. Adjust the brightness using the Outdoor View Setting mode for changes in ambient lighting conditions.
[Macro Stand] The included Macro Stand maintains a minimum focusing distance of one centimeter to the subject during extended observation and shooting of macro images.
Christina Gilardi –
Fun little adventure camera
I bought a version of this camera in 2011. It was great for free diving, boating, tubing, and skin boarding. Unfortunately after 13 years of adventures the seal failed and the camera was flooded and died. I quickly bought this camera as a replacement and took it on a tubing trip. I had the same ease of use, and great battery life I enjoyed with the previous camera, but with a better pixel density – meaning bigger and more clear finished photos.This will definitely accompany me on trips to the ocean, river, springs and free diving/snorkeling trips.One photo is my new (blue) and previous camera, the other is a photo taken from the center of the spring run. the light spot in the upper left is from a water drop in the lens.
Dennis S. –
Big Capabilities in a Small Package
It was a pleasure to use this camera. I can concentrate on the subject I’m photographing, and less on the camera.
Coral Guy –
Was Expecting Better for the Price
I encountered two issues using this camera:1) Images were not as sharp as I was expecting. And a lot of images came out overexposed.2) Battery and interface compartments collected minute particles of sand around the gaskets. Upon opening these compartments, some of these grains landed on the gasket and needed thorough cleaning before closing. In general, the gasket sealing system for these compartments seems flimsy and prone to leakage. I wouldnʻt be surprised if the camera leaks the next time I use it.For the price, I think the buyer can do better.
DM –
This is still the best snorkeling camera
I’ve bought 4 of these Pentax/Ricoh camera (including the new WG-1000) and the WG-70, 80, 90 are the best. I hade one leak the 3rd time out, so I got the extended warranty with this one. The 5x zoom is the best and has yielded some wonderful pix.
Hugh Meade –
Warranty not honered.
The rear battery compartment assembly would not completely close. The camera was still under warranty and I sent it back. To my surprise, I get an email with an invoice for $269 to repair the slide mechanism. The representative said normal wear and tear is not covered. This was not the response I was expecting.
C. Neil Kay –
Programmable
Change the settings to get better photos for clinical use
Amazon Customer –
Love it
So far I love it, quality is great!
Judith Quinn –
Poor photo quality
I bought this not only to use when sailing and snorkeling but as a convenient pocket camera. The photo quality is not as good as my $300 Motorola phone. Sharpness falls off considerably at the edges. There’s a lot of noise in the background in scenes with anything less than bright light. Blue skys, even in bright light have noise.
Bobby –
Excellent camera!!! Love the ease of use with the presets, night mode is exception.Battery life per charge is a bit short. Have yet to test in bad weather.
Bear in Toronto –
The third time I took this camera snorkeling, it leaked and stopped working. When I got it, I thought that the seal on the battery compartment looked kind of flimsy, compared to my previous Olympus tough camera, and I was right. And the warranty excludes water damage! Don’t buy it!