PentaxOptio WG-3 GPS purple 16 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3-Inch LCD Screen (Purple)

以前同じ機種を気にいって使っていたので、ころな故障を。きっかけに中古を探して買ったのですが、山科1月で故障。これは仕方ないのでしょうか？

I had originally bought the Pentax WG-2 a couple years ago. I am very rough on my gear and needed something that is basically "life proof". I lost my WG-2 during a move, so I had to seek a replacement. The WG-3 is basically the same camera with some function/design differences. To be honest I preferred the shape and operating functions of the WG-2. I found it more comfortable to hold and easier to use. The 1CM Macro function on this camera is insane. I can take amazing Panoramic shots with it if I have the time to line up the edges properly. It works incredibly well outdoors but I find it is not always a great camera if you are in say, a darkened living room. I've tried adjusting the settings and it just doesn't seem to perform well in low-light situations.For the cost of this, you get an incredibly durable hip camera that is amazing for hiking/canoeing/snorkeling/scuba diving/almost anything. I have used mine in salt/fresh/chlorinated water, have dropped it from decent heights, have had it covered in dust, and it still operates.The one thing I do not like is that you cannot replace the soft lens cover. I have never scratched mine but during my research prior to buying it seemed a common complaint. You scratch the lens cover, you need a new camera.

I purchased the Pentax Optio WG-3 GPS (Purple) here at Amazon and this is a first impression review.1) Decision: Prior to purchase I had to decide between the new Olympus TG-2 (tough camera) and this new Pentax model. The specs are for the most part are comparable (we'll let the hard-core techies split hairs in their reviews), but i was leaning toward the Olympus because it had nice styling and I have had positive experiences with other Olympus camera models. But I decided on the Pentax because I liked that they added the LED ring of lights to assist the microscope mode. Also, the camera comes with a snap on MACRO mount for use in the microscope mode.2) Look and Feel: The camera is well-built feels heavy (but in a solid kind of way). The body is a hard plastic that almost feels like a rubber texture. The LED display is a 16x9 style that is vibrant when reviewing photos and video. You have to add your own SD card. I had a 2GB SanDisk Extreme III available and inserted in the battery compartment, then formatted using the menu system (Note: It formatted blazingly fast..in less than a second!). I decided not to attach the strap with carabiner that came in the box. Since I have a travel pouch for the camera, I preferred to attached a wrist strap I had lying around instead. The unit comes with a thick manual and a USB cable and associated plug-in charger. What is not included with the camera is a Micro/Mini HDMI cable for A/V-out.3) Start-up and Menu: When you first start-up, the camera has you perform the standard date, time, time-zone type of set-up. Then you are ready to go (Note: I charged the battery for about an hour prior to using the camera, but I think it was pretty-much factory shipped fully charged. The menu system seems like all the other digital cameras on the market - a little awkward; but keep in mind this is my first day with the camera and with experience I'll adapt to the particulars of this camera's menu system.4) Photos: I took a walk with the camera just before sunset where there were a lot of light contrasts; then just after the sun went down, I photographed in twilight. First look at the photos with the fast F2.0 lens were impressive! Colors really popped in some flowers even in twilight. Nice contrast between colors in cityscape murals. Dialed up to 16-megapixels and zoomed 4x to try to see an architectural rendering on a sign I could barely make out in a building from the road. After taking the picture I was able to zoom in and not only see the architectural rendering but even read words on this sign that I couldn't see from the ground.When I got home I tried the microscope mode which was an important reason why I purchased the camera in the first place. I attached the marco stand and took a photo of a nickel. The camera took a second to focus and the picture came out crisp. The LED lights illuminated the coin and due to the reflection, the edges around the coin were somewhat overexposed. I will have to experiment more, but the microscope mode worked as advertised seeing all sorts of micro-scratches on the coin face.There are so many features I have not tried yet like the GPS; and I'll update my review as time goes on. Overall, the pictures were really good. The reason I'm giving it 5-stars at this point, is because the features that I purchased the camera for worked as advertised. And again the photo quality is to my satisfaction. I also do a lot of outdoor work where I need a camera to document progress for myself and customers. I don't want to have to worry about dust, rain and dirty hands. Note there is a time-elapsed feature that I have yet to try.I don't plan to use this camera for underwater activities, but like I said earlier, there will be testers and evaluation websites that will put this new camera through all sorts of tests in the weeks ahead. But if you're ready now, I say go for it. Unless you get one DOA, you probably won't be disappointed.Note: There is another customer review here on Amazon of this camera on 4/1/2013 that gave it 2-stars. The person said they had the camera boxed for return within 5-minutes due to poor picture quality. I would not take this review too seriously. This person obviously took no time to ensure they had proper settings or conditions. This is Pentax's 15th generation of tough camera evolution and they have a good reputation for hardware quality. Keep all this in mind when making your decision to buy or not.

Pentax has a real problem with the life of the battery and how many times you can charge it. This is now my 4th Camera in this line and they all have the same problem!!!There are better products for similar dollars that do not have this problem, and are easier to use!! eg --> Canon or Fuji, I have bought them both.I am Brand Loyal, but I no longer want a Pentax Product in my life.Courtenay from Vancouver, BC.

The pictures this camera managed to take before it leaked were great quality. I was excited to share all the cool things I saw during my trip to Hawaii this spring. The camera was BRAND NEW. I read the manual before using it. Even the part that says if you drop the camera, the waterproof capabilities may be rendedered useless. So even though this is supposed to be a life proof, rugged, waterproof camera I was EXTREMELY careful with it the whole trip. I also noted the maximum depth of 14 feet for the waterproof capability. I was snorkeling, so the camera was a maximum arm length down from the surface, so 2 feet, max, but mostly right up near the surface. (Yes the battery hatch was clean and had both safety locks locked.) So I got some nice s*** while snorkeling but all of a sudden the screen turned black. I thought the battery had just died, but the on button was still lit green. I tried taking pictures while the screen was black but decided to get out of the water, dry off and check the battery compartment. Well, it was wet. The camera had leaked, and it apparently shorted out the screen. So I took out the memory card and battery and the the camera to dry in the hotel room and the next day the camera still showed a black screen when on so I just put it away for the rest of the trip. When I got home I was able to get the photos of the memory card, so glad the water didn't ruin it! However the whole experience has left me giving this camera one start because I can no longer use it, big waste for $200. Very dissappointed.