Engine has unveiled their newest HD DVR Sports Sunglasses ‘HD186-B’ for the mass market. This cool sunglasses feature a built-in 3-megapixel pinhole CMOS hidden camera located in the center of the frame, a microSD card slot (up to 32GB), a USB 2.0 port and a 550mAh rechargeable battery. In terms of performance, it has the ability to capture both 1280 x 960p HD video at 24fps (AVI format) as well as up to 12-megapixel digital still images (interpolated mode).
The good folks at VholdR bring us a successor to the ContourHD, named the ContourHD 1080p Full HD Helmet Camera. That’s right – a full 1920 x 1080p camcorder for recording all your adventures on land, in the air, on the side of a mountain…. pretty much wherever you feel the need to explore. The ContourHD 1080p not only records in 1080p, but also offers up 4 other resolution choices depending on your needs: 1280 x 960p at 30fps, 1280 x 720p at 60fps, 1280 x 720p at 30fps, and standard definition 848 x 480 at 60fps. Record whatever your heart desires with this extremely lightweight and easy to use 5MP camcorder.
All your video is captured to microSD memory cards (2GB card included) up to 16GB for easy flash memory recording and transfer. When using a 16GB card you can record for up to 8 hours! Considering the built-in lithium-ion battery lasts for 4 hours on a single charge, that’s pretty awesome. And you’ll capture all your adventures with the fixed focus 135° lens that keeps the entire scene in focus without over-distorting things. A built-in microphone rounds out your video by capturing the sounds that go along with every adventure. Read the rest of this entry »
Samsung is set to drop another Full HD pocket camcorder into the market called the HMX-E10. This ultra-compact video camera is equipped with a 1/3.2-inch CMOS image sensor, a 270-degree swiveling lens, a 2x digital zoom, a 2.7-inch touchscreen display, a microSD card slot, a built-in USB connector, an HDMI output and has the ability to capture both 1920 x 1080p Full HD video in H.264 format as well as 8-megapixel digital still images. The Samsung HMX-E10 will become available in September for $199.99.
Swann Security has just announced the new ThumbCam Mini Digital Video Camera. It is a pinhole video camera designed to create clear, 720×480-pixel colour AVI files. Videos can be recorded manually at the push of a button, or switch to the sound activated recording mode for hands free operation. The ThumbCam has a built in, rechargeable lithium ion battery which can be recharged via USB. The new ThumbCam is now available at SRP £49.99 from PC World including a 2GB microSD memory card, silicon cover, USB cable, wall, magnetic and belt brackets, software CD and operating instructions.
Measuring only 53mm x 19mm x 23mm and weighing just 21 grams, the SQ30m is Exemode’s newest mini digital camera for the Japanese market. Priced at 5,985 Yen (about $67), this affordable camera sports a 1.95-megapixel CMOS image sensor, a 64MB of internal memory, a microSD card slot (up to 2GB) and has the ability to capture both 320 x 240 video at 8fps as well as 1280 x 1200 digital still images.
If you are searching for an affordable spy gadget, then check out the Swann RemoteCam. It is a tiny video camera that is designed to look like an actual car remote control. The RemoteCam is capable of capturing 1280 x 1024 pixels still images in JPEG format and recording 720 x 480 pixel videos at 30fps in AVI format. The gadget comes equipped with a 2GB microSD card, allowing you to record up to 25 minutes of video. If you are interested, you can purchase the Swann RemoteCam for £50.44 ($75).
Image-acquire has a brief review the JVC Everio GZMG750BUS camcorder. The JVC Everio GZMG750BUS camcorder features a 45x dynamic zoom with augmenting 800x digital zoom, a 2.7-inch monitor and the HD Gigabrid Engine II to improve image quality. Other features include Super LoLux for low-light shooting, time-lapse recording capability, an 80GB hard disk drive, a microSD card slot and a USB port.
The new Thanko USVRGVCA is not your ordinary surveillance camera because it can turn on automatically when the surrounding sound exceeds 65 decibels. The camera records VGA resolution videos (640 x 480) at 30fps in AVI file format and features a 2MP CMOS sensor, an USB 2.0 port, a 200mAh battery that provides up to 80-minute of operation time, a microSD card slot (up to 16GB) and a YouTube function. GeekStuff4U sells the Thanko USVRGVCA surveillance camera for 8,480 Yen or around $92 each.
Here’s a perfect device to monitor your home or office, the Motion Activated Clock Spy Camcorder. This fully functional clock features a built-in motion-activated digital video recorder that will automatically start video recording (640 x 480p) each time it detects movement. Not only that, It also comes with a 4GB of internal memory, a microSD card slot and a built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery. The Motion-Activated Clock Spy Camcorder will set you back $48.99.
Cerevo has rolled out the world’s first digital camera ‘CAM Live!’ to feature Ustream live streaming capability. Using this feature, users will be able to directly livestream video from the device over Ustream, without the use of a PC. Each video is streamed in CIF format with 352 x 288 resolution. As for the specs itself, this compact camera packs a 9-megapixel CMOS sensor, a 2.4-inch LCD display, a microSD card slot, a USB port, WiFi, 3G HSUPA support and has the ability to record 1280 x 720p HD video. Available in white and black color options, the Cerevo CAM Live! retails for $216.
The much awaited Kodak Slice touchscreen digital camera is now available for purchase via Kodak’s online store for $349.95. To refresh your memory, the Slice offers a 14-megapixel CCD sensor, a 5x Schneider-Kreuznach optical zoom lens, a 3.5-inch touchscreen display, a 2GB of internal memory, a microSD/SDHC card slot, a built-in optical image stabilization, Face Recognition, 720p video recording and a Share Button for uploading pictures to popular sharing sites including Facebook, Kodak Gallery, Flickr and YouTube.
Casio has announced the availability of its EX-FC150 point & shoot camera in the US market.
So here are the specs, a 10.1 megapixel 1/2.3″ CMOS sensor, 5x optical zoom, a 2.7-inch LCD monitor, ISO up to 3200, an 85.9MB of internal memory, a microSD/SDHC card slot and has the ability to capture HD video (720p) at 30fps. The Casio EX-FC150 retails for $299.99.
Sony has once again expanded its CyberShot digital camera series by launching the DSC-W380. Powered by BIONZ processor, this compact camera boasts a 14.1-megapixel CCD image sensor, a 24mm wide angle lens, 5x optical zoom and a 2.7-inch LCD screen. Not to mention, it also comes with a 45MB of internal memory, a microSD card slot, a USB 2.0 interface and the ability to record 1280 x 720 HD video at 30 fps. The DSC-W380 retails for 29,800 Yen (about $325).
The DXG-A80V is the first model of DXG’s new Pro Gear line of camcorders. This ultra-compact camcorder is equipped with a 3-inch LCD touchscreen, 5x optical zoom lens, a built-in electronic image stabilization, a 128MB of internal memory, a microSD card slot, an HDMI interface and the ability to capture both 1920 x 1080p Full HD video at 60fps as well as 10-megapixel digital still images. The DXG-A80V sells for $299.99.
Sony is preparing to launch another DSLR camera for the mass market in the form of the Alpha 450. Powered by BIONZ image processor, the A450 features a 14.2-megapixel APS-C Exmor CMOS sensor, a 2.7-inch Clear Photo LCD screen, interchangeable lenses, ISO up to 12800, up to 7 fps continuous shooting, AF 9 points, a microSD card slot and an HDMI port.
