The WG-8 has a host of advanced features and user-friendly functions, including a multi-application ring light, ideal for close-up macro photography, and web camera capability when connected to a computer for live-streaming of high-quality, high-resolution images. Its heavy-duty construction ensures that the WG-8 performs superbly and dependably in harsh, demanding outdoor conditions and on worksites. 

It captures super-high-resolution still images of approximately 20 effective megapixels and high-quality 4K-resolution movie clips. The five-times optical zoom lens with focal-length coverage from 5-25mm (equivalent to approximately 28-140mm in the 35mm format), and minimum focusing distance of one centimeter, allows the user to capture a wide range of images, from eye-catching close-ups to sweeping landscapes.

High-power, discharge-adjustable, six-bulb Ring Light

Positioned around the circumference of the lens barrel, the WG-8’s six-LED Ring Light unit allows the user to set a faster shutter speed and minimize camera shake and subject shake in macro and close-up photography. The discharge level can be adjusted to a desired level. This unit also provides selective lighting, in which the user can activate only the horizontally or vertically aligned lights to illuminate the subject more three-dimensionally and emphasize its contours.

3.0-inch, wide-frame LCD monitor for wide-angle viewing

The WG-8 has a large, high-resolution 3.0-inch LCD monitor (3:2 proportions and approximately 1,040,000 dots). The AR (Anti-Reflection) coating applied to the monitor’s protective cover, minimizes annoying glare and reflections to assure a sharp, clear on-screen image even in the harsh sunshine. The Outdoor View Setting allows the user to adjust the monitor’s brightness level according to changes in ambient lighting conditions, to optimize the visibility of the on-screen image.

Advanced GPS functions and built-in digital compass

The built-in GPS module automatically records position data and travel log data onto captured images and adjusts the built-in clock to local time. This module can be activated with a single action and can receive signals from GLONASS (Global Navigation Satellite System), as well as U.S. GPS satellites. The GPS Lock function lets the user save GPS data onto captured images by using previously acquired position data — highly convenient for shootings inside buildings. GPS data, directional data acquired by the digital compass and UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) can also be imprinted on the lower right corner of an image.

Included Accessories: Rechargeable Li-Ion battery DB-110 - USB Power adapter AC-U2 - Power plug - USB Cable I-USB173 - Strap O-ST104 - Macro stand O-MS3