📸 Pentax Optio WG-2 Kit: Durable Waterproof Camera for Outdoor Enthusiasts Review

On the second day of use, water seemed to get under the lens. I double checked each lock before use so I'm pretty sure it's not human error. Was very disappointed. After using it for another day, the camera turned off and nothing got it working again. It doesn't seem to happen to most people, but it has happened to my family and a few others. On a positive note the camera comes with a one year warranty and after sending it to the company they gave us a brand new WG-3 in return. WG-3 hasn't…

Needed a waterproof camera for snorkeling vacation this year. Have found that it has a ton of other features! This thing takes great night photos, great movies, and the macro mode just blew me away! I photographed flowers in macro mode and noticed ants crawling on the petals. I zoomed in to 5x (I'm at the optical limit) and started taking pictures. I used a monopod so camera shake wasn't an issue. Looking at the images on the 21 inch monitor, I could clearly see rings in the ants' eyes! This…

I bought this camera for a trip to Hawaii. My wife and I have both used it on dry land with great concern for its safety. We got some great pictures snorkeling and hiking to the volcano. On the 4th day of our vacation, while we were taking pictures on the beach, the camera's LED display went out and stopped working. The camera itself was able to take a few more shots and stopped. We checked all the holes and the rubber ring around the battery/SD card hole and everything looked fine. After…

I bought this camera to be able to take it everywhere without worrying about damage. I take it with me for cycling, hiking and many other activities. This camera is pretty solid and it's great that I don't have to worry about it getting wet or falling in water. I like its looks and all the features. It has a good flash for the dark and when you need it. It works great even in low light and without a flash. One of the things I really like is that it has an optical zoom, which is great. It…

My rating of this camera is based on one photographer's experience with thousands of dollars worth of cameras and equipment! As a disclaimer; The cost of my gear doesn't make me a good photographer. However, I will say that I wouldn't invest so much money in my gear if I didn't have success with it. The Pentax Optio WG-2 Black Digital Camera is an excellent camera in the Point and Shooting category. It's extremely versatile. I originally bought the much more expensive Nikon AW110 from a large…

In Hawaii, the all-in-one camera includes underwater. This is my second waterproof camera from the Pentax Optio WP series. I liked the original WP (only 5 megapixels) so I didn't hesitate to buy this WG-2 when I wanted to upgrade it. In general I like them, but that's not all. I was hoping it might be. I've had it for a few months but waited while using it in diving to complete the review. Let's face it, you're buying this camera for underwater use. It could be better in the following aspects…