Pentax XG-1 Compact Digital Camera
- 3.0 inch LCD monitor
- 30 fps in 1280 x 720 movie recording
- Full HD movie recording up to 1920 x 1080 pixels
- Auto, (ISO 100 – 3200)
- Back-illuminated CMOS image sensor
- Electronic Viewfinder
- Shake-reduction system
- 16.0 Megapixel
- 52x Optical Zoom
- 24mm Ultra Wide Lens
- 3.0 inch LCD monitor
- 30 fps in 1280 x 720 movie recording
- Full HD movie recording up to 1920 x 1080 pixels
- Auto, (ISO 100 – 3200)
- Back-illuminated CMOS image sensor
- Electronic Viewfinder
- Shake-reduction system
- Internal memory: (approx. 15.4 MB)
- Removable memory: SD, SDHC, Eye-Fi
Pentax XG-1 Compact Digital Camera brings you the enjoyment of photography and photographic versatility. It delivers a premium built of a flexible DSLR but in a compact camera convenience. Boasting a huge 52x optical zoom with 24mm Ultra Wide Pentax Lens, top sensitivity of ISO up to 3200 and a 16.79 megapixel sensor, it gives a high resolution image in every shot you take. The camera is equipped with a large 3.0 inch LCD monitor where you can watch your 1280 x 720 pixel movie recorded in 30 fps. Back-illuminated CMOS image sensor is also featured to demonstrate a low noise characteristic, high-speed image data reading, and its remarkable sensitivity. Other features include shake-reduction system for greater focusing and electronic viefinder. Storage of images and video can either be in the internal memory with approximately 15.4 MB capacity or in a removable SD,SDHC, or Eye-Fi memory.
Product Features in Detail
52-times optical zoom lens with 24-mm ultra-wide-angle coverage to accommodate diversified subjects
The XG-1 incorporates a high-magnification 52-times optical zoom lens in its compact, portable body. In addition to its extra-wide focal-length coverage — from 24mm ultra-wide angle to 1,248mm super telephoto (in the 35mm format) — it also features the 1cm Macro mode, which allows the photographer to capture dramatic, eye-catching close-up images from a distance of one centimeter. This extra-wide coverage means that a wide range of subjects and applications can be accommodated without the need for lens changes. It even provides a 4X Digital Zoom function, which extends the zoom coverage to approximately 208 times, (for a maximum focal length of 4,992mm in the 35mm format), without compromising image quality.
Reliable shake-reduction system for sharp, blur-free images
The XG-1’s advanced sensor-shift-type SR (Shake Reduction) system assures sharply focused, blur-free images even under demanding photographic conditions prone to camera shake, such as when using the zoom lens’s telephoto range, shooting indoor scenes with incident light, or photographing sunset scenes. By accurately assessing the amount of camera shake (using a high-precision gyro sensor), this system shifts the CMOS image sensor vertically and horizontally with great precision and speed to achieve a required anti-shake effect.
Large, high-resolution 3.0-inch LCD monitor
Equipped on the back of the XG-1’s body is a large, high-resolution 3.0-inch LCD monitor with approximately 460,000 dots. Its large screen provides a clear view of images and menus to not only assure a quick, effortless check of on-screen images, but also facilitate swift, error-free setting changes.
Full HD-standard movie recording for extended shooting of high-quality movies
The XG-1 features a Full HD movie recording function employing the H.264 recording format. The user can capture high-quality, extended movie clips (at a frame size of 1920 x 1080 pixels, in a 16:9 aspect ratio) at a frame rate of 30 frames per second. Using the i button, the user can instantly switch to one of eight digital filters (including black & white and sepia), even during recording. It even provides a host of creative movie playback features, including High-speed Movie mode for slow-motion playback.* A micro-HDMI terminal (type D) is also provided on the camera body for the output of recorded movies and sound to external audio-visual devices. * Sound cannot be recorded in this mode.
Other features
・HDR (High Dynamic Range) mode to synthesize an extra-wide-gradation image from three different images of varying exposure levels ・Digital filters such as black & white and fish-eye, with easy selection via the i button ・Interval shooting mode, useful in fixed-point observation of landscapes and flowers/plants ・Pet detection mode for automatic recognition of up 10 pet faces ・Compatibility with Eye-Fi wireless LAN SD memory cards
Back-illuminated CMOS image sensor
The XG-1 features a back-illuminated CMOS image sensor, which demonstrates remarkable high-sensitivity, low-noise characteristics and assures high-speed image data readout. Coupled with its top sensitivity of ISO 3200 and approximately 16.0 effective megapixels, it delivers super-high-resolution images. In addition, its innovative Handheld Night Scene mode assists the photographer in capturing blur-free night-time images by taking multiple images simultaneously and synthesizing them into a single composite image.
High-speed continuous shooting to capture decisive moments
In addition to its standard continuous shooting mode with a maximum speed of approximately nine images per second, the XG-1 also provides a super-high-speed continuous shooting mode with a maximum speed of approximately 60 images per second* and a high-speed continuous shooting mode at approximately 30 images per second.** Coupled with its Auto Tracking AF function, which automatically keeps a moving subject in focus, the XG-1 lets the photographer capture dramatic, once-in-a-lifetime shutter opportunities in sharp, crisp images, even with active, fast-moving subjects. *In the super-high-speed continuous shooting mode, the image size is fixed at VGA format (640 X 480 pixels). ** In the high-speed continuous shooting mode, the image size is fixed at 4M (2304 X 1728 pixels).
Electronic viewfinder for a clear view of the subject in outdoor shooting
The XG-1’s electronic viewfinder comes in handy when shooting a subject placed against harsh backlight, or when the photographer needs a more solid grip of the camera.
Quick-set mode dial for easy selection of the desired shooting mode
The XG-1’s mode dial provides quick, effortless selection of the desired shooting mode, without the need for recalling the menu screen. The user can select the mode that best suits the subject or scene, from a total of 10 modes including the hands-off Auto Picture, Scene (11 options), Program, Face Beautifier and Movie.
Included in the Box
Pentax XG-1 Compact Digital Camera
Power Adapter
Operating manual (on CD-ROM)
Lens cap
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
USB cable
Strap
12 months warranty with CR Kennedy Australia
Warranty Information
This Pentax XG-1 Compact Digital Camera comes with 12 months warranty with CR Kennedy Australia
Our products are sourced from authorised Australian suppliers and therefore come with genuine Australian warranty.
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Type | Megazoom Digital Camera |
Sensor | Type: 1/2.3” Backlit CMOS |
Effective pixels: 16MP | |
Total pixels: 16.79MP | |
Recorded resolutions (pixels): | |
Still: (4:3) 16M (4608x3456), 10M (3648x2736), 5M (2592x1944), 5M (2592x1944), 3M (2048x1536), 0.3M(640x480) (3:2) 14M (4608x3072) (16:9) 12M (4608x3072), 2M (1920x1080) | |
Movie: HD 1920(1920x1080): approx. 30 fps, 1280(1280x720): approx.60/30 fps, 640(640x480): approx. 30 fps | |
Lens | Type/construction: smc PENTAX zoom lens - 15 elements in13 groups (6 aspherical elements) |
Optical zoom: 52X | |
Focal length (equiv.): 4.3mm - 223.6mm (24 - 1248mm) | |
Digital zoom: approx. 4X | |
Combined zoom: approx. 208X | |
Aperture: f/2.8- 5.6 | |
Focus System | Type: TTL contrast detection autofocus. |
Focus modes: Single-AF, Multi-AF, Object Tracking , Face detection AF, Cont. AF | |
Macro focus: Yes, Macro and 1 cm Macro available | |
Focus lock: Yes, by pressing the shutter release button half way | |
Focus range: | |
Normal: 1.97’ to infinity (wide), 9.8’ to infinity (tele) | |
Macro: 0.98’ (wide to mid zoom) | |
1cm Macro: 0.03’ (at mid zoom, set automatically) | |
Viewfinder | Viewfinder: Electronic Viewfinder, approx. 200K dots. (Equipped with diopter adjustment). |
LCD Monitor | LCD screen: 3.0 inch |
LCD resolution: 460,000 dots | |
Flash | Type: Retractable popup series-control auto flash |
Flash Off, Flash Auto, Flash ON, Slow Sync., Slow Sync.+ Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction | |
Effective range: Wide: approx. 1.64 ft - 20 ft (ISO 800) Tele: approx. 3.9 ft - 12 ft | |
(ISO 800) | |
Flash Exposure Compensation | |
Storage Media | Internal memory: (approx. 15.4 MB) |
Removable memory: SD, SDHC, Eye-Fi | |
Eye-Fi Compatible | |
Interfaces | Ports: USB 2.0 hi-speed, PC/AV Out, HDMI (type D), DC Input Terminal |
Video out: NTSC, PAL (HDMI out supports Auto, 1080i, 720p, 480p) | |
Power Supply | Power source: Rechargeable Lithium-ion LB-060 |
Recordable images (approx): 240 | |
Playback time (approx) : 200 min | |
Movie recording time (approx): 200 min. | |
AC adapter available: Yes (optional) | |
Physical Specs | Dimensions (W x H x D): 4.7 x 3.5 x 3.8” |
Weight: Without battery or removable memory: 19 oz - Loaded and ready: 20 oz | |
Construction material(s): Reinforced polycarbonate plastic | |
Operating temperature: 32-104°F | |
Timing | Startup: Approx 2.0 sec |
Release lag: Approx 0.2 sec | |
Language Support | English, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Japanese, Korean, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Thai, |
Indonesian, Vietnamese, Italian, German, Dutch, Russian, Polish, Swedish, Danish, Finnish, | |
Norwegian, Greek, Turkish, Hungarian, Croatian, Czech, Arabic, Hindi | |
Image Stabilization | Still: Sensor-Shift SR, Digital SR |
Movie: Movie SR | |
Metering System | Type: TTL |
Face: Yes | |
Center weighted: Yes | |
Spot: Yes | |
Exposure compensation: ±2EV (1/3EV steps) | |
ISO Sensitivity | Auto, (ISO 100 – 3200) |
White Balance | AWB, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Fluorescent CWF, Incandescent, Manual WB, |
Color Temp (1900K, 3000K, 3500, 5500, 7000, 9000K, 10000K) | |
Shutter | Type: Programmed AE lens shutter and sensor electronic shutter |
Shutter speed: 4 sec. - 1/2000 sec., 30 sec at most (Manual mode setting) | |
Capture Modes | Mode selection: Auto Mode, Program AE, Shutter priority, Aperture priority, Manual Mode, Face |
Beautifier, Handheld Night, Screen Mode, Pet Mode, Sunset, Fireworks, Multi Exposure, Sport, | |
Night Portrait, Landscape, Portrait, Snow, Children, Party, Movie Mode, Custom Settings. | |
Face detection: Yes (AF&AE is available in all modes, up to 12 faces), Pet detection - up to 10 | |
pet faces, Smile Capture, Blink Detection | |
Date Imprint : Yes. (Date, Date & time) | |
Drive Modes | Mode selection: Single, Continuous Shooting, Cont. Shooting-High Speed (VGA), Cont. Shooting-Fast (4M), Time-Lapse (30sec / 1min / 5min / 10min). |
Continuous Shooting: Approx. 0.67 fps. | |
Burst Shooting: (L): approx. 4.7 frame/sec (for up to 10 frames), (H):approx. 10 frames/sec (for | |
up to 20 frames) | |
Remote control: Yes | |
Playback Modes | Mode selection: Single, Index (9/16 Thumbnails), Slide Show, Date, Burst Shooting, Zoom (Approx. ×2 - ×8), Movie |
Mode pallet: | |
Digital filters (capture): (Image tone – via i Button) Vivid, Japan Style (8M), Italian Style (8M), French Style (8M), Punk (4M), Black and White, Sepia, Partial Color-Red, Partial Color-Blue, Partial Color-Yellow, Partial Color-Green, Negative(8M), Dreamy, Vignetting, Salon, Fish Eye, Reflection, 4 Grids - Stylish (2M), HDR, Red-Eye Reduction, Skin Soften, Eye Brightening, Eye Enlargement, Rotate, Resize, Trim | |
File Formats | Still: JPG (EXIF 2.3), DCF 2.0, DPOF, Print Image Matching III |
Movie: MOV AVC/H.264 (.mov), Audio (Linear PCM, stereo) | |
Computer Requirements | *For device connectivity. Bundled software requirements may vary. |
Windows: Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 8.1, USB port | |
Mac: Mac OS-X 10.6.8 / 10.7 / 10.8, USB port |
