Google at its Pixel event announced a slew of products including Pixel 2 phone, Pixelbook, new Google Home smart speakers, new Daydream View VR headset and Pixel Buds. In addition, the company also introduced a tiny AI powered camera called Google Clips. Google says the camera works best when used at home with family and close friends. The tiny camera has a physical clip at the back, which can be hooked onto clothes, table, chair, kids toy or your pet's collar. And it will automatically capture candid moments of friends, family members and pets. For example "You can set the camera down on the coffee table when the kids are goofing around or clip it to a chair to get a shot of your cat playing with its favorite toy." Google Clips uses machine learning capabilities, allowing the camera to automatically look for special moments and capture stable, clear shots of people you know by itself, without anyone’s intervention. As you capture with Clips, the camera learns to recognize the faces of your family and close friends, and helps you capture more moments of them. All the machine learning happens on the device itself, and the camera indicator lights up, so that everyone known the camera is capturing photo. The
light-weight, hands free camera, also has shutter button both on the
camera, and in the dedicated camera app, which gives you manual control
of the camera to snap a photo. The Google Clips sport 12MP f/2.4 sensor with 1.55um pixel size and 130-degree wide-angle lens. It has 16GB internal storage, USB Type-C port and up to 3 hours of battery life. The camera syncs with the Google Clips app using Bluetooth LE and WiFi Direct, and it can save the snapped photos and clips to Google Photos. Google says the Clips camera will work best with Pixel, and also work with Samsung Galaxy S7, Galaxy S8, and Apple iPhone 6 and up. The Google Clips has been priced at $249 (Rs. 16,000) and is coming soon to the U.S.
Action camera maker GoPro at an event in San Francisco has introduced two action cameras – HERO6 Black, which can shoot up to 4K60 videos, and the Fusion with 5.2K spherical camera. The GoPro HERO6 Black is the successor of last year's HERO 5 and sports rugged and waterproof design (up to 10m). It can shoot 4K videos at 60fps and 1080p videos at 240fps. It is powered by GoPro's custom designed GP1 processor, which enables twice the video frame rates, improved image quality, dynamic range, low-light performance and improved video stablization, over previous HERO camera generation. The GP1 processor automates all these benefits, to deliver vibrant videos and stunning photos. Thanks to GP1's computer vision and machine learning capabilities HERO6 Black can analyze visual scenes and sensor data for improved automated QuikStories, which is a feature within GoPro app that makes it easy to share short videos. GoPro HERO6 Black features:
Powered by GoPro’s Custom-Designed GP1 Processor
4K60 and 1080p240 Video
QuikStories Enabled, GoPro App Compatible
Most Advanced Stabilization of any HERO camera
All-New Touch Zoom
3x Faster Offload Speeds via 5GHz Wi-Fi
Waterproof to 33 Feet (10m)
Compatible with Karma and Existing GoPro Mounts
Improved Dynamic Range and Low-Light Performance
RAW and HDR Photo Modes
Voice Control in 10 Languages
GPS, Accelerometer and Gyroscope
WiFi + Bluetooth
Next is the GoPro Fusion camera which can shoot immersive 5.2K spherical video with 360 audio or 18MP spherical photo. It can capture both fully immersive VR content as well as non-VR video and photo format. Fusion also features gimbal-like stablization for smooth footage. Through the GoPro app you can access a feature called OverCapture, that gives you the ability to produce conventional non-VR video and photos in HD-quality "punched out" from the spherically captured angles. The camera is water proof for up to 5m, and supports voice control in 10 languages. GoPro Fusion features
5.2K30 and 3K60 Spherical Video
18MP Spherical Photo
GoPro App Compatible
OverCapture Allows for Traditional Video Creation from 360 Footage
Advanced Stabilization
360 Audio
Waterproof to 16ft (5m)
Time Lapse Video + Photo, Night Lapse and Burst Modes
Works with Most GoPro Mounts
Includes Fusion Grip Mount
Voice Control in 10 Languages
GPS, Accelerometer, Gyroscope and Compass
WiFi + Bluetooth
The GoPro HERO6 Black is now available from GoPro.com and at select retailer worldwide for $499 (Rs. 32,500). The Fusion is up for pre-order at $699 (Rs. 46,000), and will start shipping from November. Source
At its IFA press event, Sony expanded its RX line up camera with a new model called RX0, an action camera with an ultra compact rugged body. The Sony RXO features 1.0-type stacked 15.3MP Exmor RS CMOS image sensor, BIONZ X processor and a ZEISS Tessar T 23mm F4 wide angle lens, allowing users to capture high-resolution images and 4K videos. It also has super slow motion recording capability to capture up to 960 frames per second. It comes with maximum shutter speed of 1/32000 second. The camera boasts rugged body that makes its waterproof in depths of up to 10 meters, shockproof for heights up to two meters, and can withstand a 200Kgf/2000N load. This enables users to capture photos and videos in any shooting condition including rain, underwater, in sandy or dusty environments, or in a scene, where impact force is applied to a camera body. The camera's sturdiness can be increased by using the MPK-HSR1 Housing, which allows the camera to be used at up to 100m. Apart from using the RX0 as a standalone camera, multiple units (up to five) can be linked together to produce content in bullet-time, time slice, and other unique styles. The cameras can be controlled via the PlayMemories Mobile app wirelessly from any paired device. Sony has also released a bunch of accessories to go along with the camera including cable & lens protector, protective housing, battery pack, filter adapter kit and more. The Sony RX0 has been priced at $700 (Rs. 44,800), and will go on sale in October 2017.
Acer at IFA 2017, Berlin has announced two LTE-connected 360 degree cameras: Holo360 for daily use and Vision360 for automobiles. The Holo 360 camera is an all-in-one camera that allows users to capture, view, edit and share with just one device. The dual 16MP Sony IMX298 camera sensors can capture high-quality photos at 6.9K resolution, and videos at 4K. Running Android Nougat, it features a 3-inch touchscreen display, and is equipped with Snapdragon 625 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage and LTE connectivity to provide an all-in-one solution to live stream 360-degree videos. You can also share the captured 360-degree photos and video directly to social networks. The camera also gets Panomorphic optics certified by ImmerVision, that can capture high-res images across the field of view without distortion.
The Vision360 is a cloud-connected in-car camera with two ultra-high quality cameras. The cameras work together to produce 360-degree footage in 4K quality. It can be mounted on the windshield, aligned with the driver's eyes, and also display's the vehicle's current speed. It provides users with on-demand remote viewing and location-tracking from the device. The camera automatically records when something collides with your vehicle that will also include GPS co-ordinates of the place where the incident occurred. It will also start recording when collision is detected when the vehicle is parked, and notify the users through a smartphone alert. The recordings are saved on the camera's 16GB internal storage, and is also uploaded to the cloud to access later.
The Holo360 connected camera will be available in North America in November at $429 bundled with a water-resistant case; and in EMEA in Q4 with prices starting at €349. Acer did not reveal the pricing and availability of Vision360 yet.
China based camera maker Insta360 has introduced its new compact 360 camera dubbed Insta360 One, that lets you shoot 360 video at resolutions of 4K (3840 x 1920 at 30fps, or 2560 x 1280 at 60fps), and 24MP still photos. As of now, the camera is only compatible with iOS devices, but an Android verison will be coming soon. The Insta 360 One offers three modes of operation that includes standalone use, remote control via Bluetooth, and control via a direct connection to a smartphone's charging port (microUSB or lightning). It features a FreeCapture mode, that lets you shoot first and point later. The feature leverages the connected phone's on-board gyroscope, and lets users to preview the original 360 scene using the phone's display as a view finder. Whatever the users see as they point the phone into the original experience is what they'll capture in a fixed-frame video. For a more unique shot, the FreeCapture mode also offers effects like tiny planet and rabbit hole.
There's a SmartTrack feature that lets users capture a 1080p fixed-frame video where the subject of their choice is always centered. This means users can first capture everything, and then the camera give the recording a ready-to-share, classic-sized video that keeps the spotlight on the key subject. The camera also has on-board gyroscope sensor for six-axis image stabilization, ensuring that it records smooth video without sacrificing quality even in rough-and-tumble situations. It offers HDR shooting mode and supports taking photos in RAW format and videos in Log format. Using a selfie stick or string attachment, creators can capture up to 120fps interpolated in software to 240fps slow-motion shots. As for the action shots, the camera circles the users always keeping them center-frame, while the accessory used to spin the camera is concealed.
Apart from selfie stick, users can also mount the camera on helmets, drones, cars, tripods and a wide-range of tools and accessories. It can be attached using the standard 1/4-inch 20 thread pitch screws. Insta360 is also selling a IP68 waterproof housing, that can withstand up to 30 meter depths, making it ideal for filming watersports and underwater scenes. The Insta 360 One (including a two-in-one case and camera stand, a MicroSD card, a Micro-USB cable, a lens cloth, and a string attachment to achieve the bullet-time effect) has been priced at $299.99, and is now available for pre-order in the U.S via company website, Amazon and B&H. Shipping starts September 5. Source
Following the launch of EOS 200D DSLR camera in India, Canon has launched yet another EOS line camera in the country dubbed EOS 6D Mark 2 DSLR. The camera as been designed for enthusiast level photographers. The new EOS 6D Mark 2 DSLR camera is equipped with 23.6MP Full frame CMOS sensor to capture beautiful high-quality portraits and striking landscapes, even in low-light situations. It also includes Canon's Dual Pixel CMOS auto-focus technology, for fast tracing in Live View mode, and DIGIC 7 image processor that offers high image quality in low-light environments. It can record videos only at Full HD as there's no 4K support and provides continuous shooting speeds of 6.5fps. It boasts an ISO range of 100-40,000. The camera has and has Optical Viewfinder with a 45-point All Cross-type auto-focus system; 7560 pixel RGB + IR metering sensor and a color detection auto-focus to provide accurate exposure in various lighting conditions. It is also capable of detecting skin tones and prioritizes focus on human subjects within a frame. The basic specs include 3-inch TFT vari-angle touch screen LCD display, built-in flash, NFC, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS and is dust & water resistant. The Canon EOS 6D Mark II is priced at Rs. 1,32,995 for the body only. You can get the camera with a Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM II lens bundle for Rs. 1,85,995, and with the Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 STM lens at Rs. 2,02,995. It will be available in the country later this month.
Sony is launching it most expensive consumer-oriented mirrorless camera in India dubbed α9, aimed at professional wedding photographers and sports imaging enthusiasts. The company touts α9 to be the world's first camera to utilize 35mm full frame 24.2MP stacked CMOS sensor. The Sony α9’s 24.2MP stacked CMOS sensor enables Blackout-Free Continuous Shooting at up to 20fps, and lets you shoot up to 362 JPEG or 241 RAW images with 60 AF/AE tracking calculations per second and a maximum shutter speed of up to 1/32,000 second. The sensor also enables the diverse ISO range of 100 – 51200, expandable to 50 – 204800 , ensuring optimum image quality with minimum noise at all settings. The camera sensor is paired with an upgraded BIONZ X processing engine and front-end LSI to maximize the overall performance. It features an incredible 693 phase detection AF points, that covers approximately 93% of the image area to ensure that even the fastest moving subjects are reliably captured and tracked across the frame. It also features a vibration free, fully electronic, completely silent anti-distortion shutter, with non mechanical mirror or shutter noise, making Sony α9 a powerful camera for any shooting situation that demands quiet operation. The camera's advanced auto-focusing system is capable of accurately tracking complex and erratic motion. It is equipped with a 5-axis in-body image stabilization system that provides a shutter speed advantage of 5.0 stepsix, ensuring the full power of the new sensor can be realized, even in challenging lighting. It includes a 3-inch tilting touch screen display, Quad-VGA OLED Tru-Finger, support for uncompressed 14-bit RAW format, dual SD card slots (including one that supports UHS-II cards), micro HDMI, Ethernet port, NFC, WiFi, Bluetooth and video recording at 4K at 30fps, or full-HD at 120fps. The Sony α9 is priced at Rs. 3,29,990 for the body only and will be available in the country starting July 29 via all major Sony retail outlets across the country.
Sony also announced two new wide-angle lenses and one telephoto lens. These include:
FE 100-400mm F4.5–5.6 GM OSS telephoto zoom lens (SEL100400GM) priced at Rs. 1,99,990. It will be available starting July 24.
FE 16-35mm F2.8 (SEL1635GM) wide-angle lens priced at Rs. 1,79,900. It is dust and moisture resistant and features a customisable focus hold and hood release button. It is priced at Rs. 1,79,990.
FE 12-24mm F4 wide-angle lens is priced at Rs. 1,39,990 and features DDSSM (Direct Drive Super Sonic Wave Motor) for quick and quiet AF performance.
Along with the α9, Sony also launched few accessories for the camera that includes:
NP-FZ100 battery that offers about 2.2x the capacity of the NP-FW50 W-series battery
Canon is launching a new entry-level DSLR camera in India called EOS 200D which is designed for beginners in mind. It delivers high imaging performance and superior quality images through imaging technologies, including Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 24.2-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor and the latest DIGIC 7 image processor. The latest DIGIC 7 image processor allows the ISO speed reach 25600, which will help in reducing motion blur caused by slow shutter speeds, which is common especially under low light conditions. The Dual-Pixel CMOS AF will allow for fast focusing during Live View and shooting videos. The camera's Live View Servo AF allows you to track the subject constantly and shoot at speeds of up to 3.5fps. It also has a Selfie Mode, which automatically adjusts the background defocus, brightness, and smooth skin effects to provide the best selfie shots. The camera is capable of recording 1080p (Full HD) video at 60fps, and includes a 3-inch LCD touchscreen display, built-in flash, and built-in wireless connectivity including WiFi, Bluetooth and NFC. There's also a dedicated app called Camera Connect for the smartphone to pair with the camera and control its settings in real-time. The Canon EOS 200D with an EF-S18-55 IS STM kit lens will cost Rs. 47,495. There's also a double zoom kit bundle with an EF-S18-55 IS STM + EF-S55-250 IS STM lens priced at Rs. 60,495. It will be available in India by the end of July in Black, Silver and White colors. Source
Fujifilm has launched a new budget instant camera in India called Instax mini 9 for Rs. 5,999. It will be available from both online and offline channels across the country in five fashionable colors option including Flamingo Pink, Lime Green, Cobalt Blue, Smoky White and Ice Blue. The Instax mini 9 features a selfie mirror (near camera lens), to check your framing; attachable close-up lens, for capturing high quality close-ups; and a high-key mode that enables users to take brighter photos, with a softer impression.
The camera offers two element camera lens and a shutter speed of 1/60 seconds. It also has an flash, that fires every time you take a photo. It utilizes Fuji’s Instax mini film cartridges to print 62 x 46mm sized photos. Each cartidge hold 10 films, and there's a counter at the rear of the camera, that how how many films are left. The Instax mini 9 uses two AA-size 1.5V alkaline batteries, which can take about 100 photos. It takes about 90 seconds to develop a film.
Japan based popular digital camera maker Nikon has introduced Coolpix W300, a compact camera with rugged build. It is waterproof up to a depth of 30 meters, is capable of surviving falls from up to 2.4 meters, and is also able to withstand extreme cold temperatures, up to -10 degree Celsius. The Coolpix W300 features 16MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with 5x optical zoom and can record 4k Ultra HD videos at 30fps. It also offers burst shooting at 7fps and full HD video recording at 60fps. The camera's aperture ranges from f/2.8 at the wide end to f/4.9 at the telephoto end. It also has 3-inch LCD display, altimeter, depth gauge, and connectivity features onboard include built-in GPS, NFC, Bluetooth, WiFi and SD card slot. The camera now uses SnapBridge app to pair with Android and iOS device. The camera weighs about 232g and comes in camouflage, orange, yellow and black colors. The Nikon Coolpix W300 is priced at $390 (Rs. 25,000) in the U.S. It will also launch in India in July.
Garmin has announced VIRB 360, a compact, rugged, waterproof and fully spherical 360-degree action camera. The VIRB 360 is capable of capturing high-quality video up to 5.7K at 30fps and take 15MP stills. The camera includes four built-in microphones for 360-degree audio. It can also automatically stabilize and stitch up to 4K 30fps spherical footage in-camera as well. Anything beyond that will be unstitched.
The camera comes with a sunlight readable display that shows battery status, storage capacity and video modes. It also has built-in GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth, ANT+ and NFC for connectivity. Maximum microSD card capacity is just at 128GB. Thanks to the built-in GPS and numerous other sensors, the VIRB 360 provides customizable G-Metrix data overlays in a captivating 360-degree augmented reality setting.
You can choose between different recording modes such as time lapse, manual and more, while photo modes include single capture, burst shooting, and time lapse. It also supports voice commands to start and stop recording, capture photos and more. It also offer livestream capabilities to post to YouTube or FaceBook Live through the VIRB app. The camera provides only one hour battery life while recording. It is waterproof to 10 meters, and is built to withstand overheating and wet conditions. The Garmin VIRB 360 has been priced at $799.99 and is expected to be available in June.
Besides the dual-camera toting Z17 mini, ZTE's sub-brand nubia also unveiled its first 360-degree camera called NeoAir VR, that is capable of capturing 360-degree panoramic videos and photos. The announcement comes a day after Xiaomi unveiled its square-shaped Mi 360-degree panoramic camera. nubia's NeoAir VR is a compact spherical shaped camera equipped with two 210-degree fish-eye lens on either sides with maximum support for shooting 2008 x 1504 (3K) resolution images and 2560 x 1280 (2K) resolution video.
It has diameter of 38.5mm and weighs only 26.5g, making it easy to carry everywhere. nubia claims the NeoAir VR to be be the world’s smallest panoramic camera. The camera does not include any wireless connectivity, instead you'll have to connect it a USB Type-C compatible smartphone. There's also a special app to preview, edit, live-stream or share the captured contents.
Apart from USB Type-C port, the phone needs to run Android 5.1 Lollipop or higher, have 2GB RAM or more, and be equipped Qualcomm's 600/800 series SoC, MediaTek Helio X SoC, Exynos 7410/8890 SoC or Huawei Kirin 9xx series SoC to work with the camera. Some of phones nubia mentioned include Xiaomi Mi 4c, Huawei Mate 7, Meizu MX5, Vivo X7, Nubia Z17 mini, Nubia Z9 Mini, and Z7 Max among others. The nubia NeoAir VR Panoramic Camera is priced at CNY 699 ($101 | Rs. 6,570). The company has not revealed availability yet. Via
Earlier today Xiaomi launched the Mi Pad 3 in its home market of China. In addition, the company also introduced a new camera called Mi 360-degree Panoramic camera, that has the ability of shooting panoramic images with an angle of 360-degress. The Mi 360-degree Panoramic camera sports a square shape, and features two fisheye lens camera to offer viewing angle of 360-degrees. It is equipped with 23.8MP Sony IMX206 sensor at front and back to capture 360-degree panorama images, and is also capable of recording video up to a resolution of 3.5K (3456 x 1728 pixels) at 30fps. The camera can can also be used as a regular action camera and it comes with four shooting modes. It features 6-axis EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization) anti-shake function, for shake free video, when recording while walking or running. It is also waterproof and dustproof, thanks to the IP67 rating, which means it can be used underwater as well. There's also a camera app available for smartphones for editing the captured photos. Other features include WiFi, Bluetooth for wireless connectivity and microUSB port for charging and file transfers. A 1600mAh battery runs the show which is rated to record 75 minutes of 360 degree videos with WiFi on and up to 90 minutes without WiFi connectivity. Xiaomi's 360-degree Panoramic Camera is priced at CNY 1699 ($283 | Rs. 17,000) and will be available for purchase in China starting April 6 during Mi Fan Festival via Xiaomi Mall, Mi Mall, and Xiaomi's official flagship store on Lynk, Jindong and Suning. Via
LG has introduced their own live action camera with built-in LTE connectivity called LG Action Cam LTE. As the name suggests, the camera comes with LTE/3G connectivity allowing users to live-stream videos directly to sites such as YouTube Live without a smartphone. It also comes with remote access feature, which enables the camera to be used as a CCTV camera for remote surveillance or automobile dash camera. However, this feature will be available in July through a
software update by LG. The LG Action Cam LTE comes with 12.3-megapixel camera with 1/2.3-inch sensor and150-degree wide-angle lens. It is capable of 4K video at 30fps, 1080p video at 60fps and 720p video at 120fps.It packs Snapdragon 650 SoC, 2GB RAM and 4GB internal storage and is IP67 rated which means it's protected from dust and sand, and can be immersed in water in up to one meter for up to 30 minutes. Other features include GPS, accelerometer, gyroscope, microSD card slot (up to 2TB), Bluetooth 4.1, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n and USB Type-C 2.0 port. It is backed by 1400mAh battery, which promises
four hours of full HD video recording. The LG Action Cam will launch in Korea this June, followed by North Korea and Europe. Pricing is not known. LG says that it will also launch a fully waterproof case for the camera later this year.
Apart from unpacking the two new Galaxy flagship, Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, Samsung has officially announced the Gear 360, a spherical shaped 360 degree virtual reality camera.
The Gear VR 360 is equipped with dual fisheye lenses, and both have CMOS 15-megapixel image sensors, capable of capturing high-resolution 3840 x 1920 360 degree videos that also supports 30-megapixel still images. It comes with DRIMe5s Image processor that helps the device in saving videos in MP4 format.
Users can shoot 180-degree wide angle video and images using only the one side of the camera lens. The Gear 360 provides Bright Lens F2.0, which creates high-res images even in low-light condition, where users can create panoramic videos. It has a user-friendly tripod and is compatible with a wider range of accessories and mounts which are currently available in market.
The Gear 360 sports a 0.5-inch 72 x 32 P-PMOLED that shows display number of images clicked, video recording duration, and other information. It is IP53 certified for water and dust resistance, comes with a microSD card slot (up to 128GB supported), and supports WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, WiFi Direct, Bluetooth 4.1, USB 2.0, NFC connectivity. Also on-board are accelerometer and gyroscope sensors.
The Gear 360 pairs with the Samsung smartphone via a dedicated app, and users can can preview content in real time when recording. They can also directly view the recorded content or edit it on their smartphone or upload and share directly to social channels including Facebook, YouTube and Google Street View. The app can be downloaded from Play Store or Galaxy Apps store.
The Gear 360 is compatible with the newly released Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge, Galaxy S6 edge+ and Galaxy Note5. It will roll out starting Q2 2016 in select countries.
Instant film and camera maker Polaroid announced the Snap+ instant print camera. It features a 3.5-inch touchscreen LCD for framing shots and navigating menu, and 13-megapixel CMOS sensor, that shoots full 1080p video. It also supports micro SD card (up to 128GB) for storing all the
images.
It has Bluetooth support so that you can use the Polaroid print app available on iOS and Android to connect to and print from smartphones and tablets. You can use creative filters, digital stickers, effects and more using the app. For selfie shooters, the camera comes with a self-timer and pop-up mirror with color, black & white and sepia color modes.
The camera also allows users queue photos so that it can be taken simultaneously as photos print. The integrated printer uses Zink's Zero Ink Printing Techology that offers full color 2 x 3 inch prints automatically when photo is captured. Zink’s printing technology works by activating heat activated embedded
color dye crystals in the paper. The whole process is ink free and
smudge free. Zink’s photo paper has an adhesive back, making it a sticker if needed.
The Polaroid Snap+ will be released sometime in Q4 2016. Pricing is not known.
Nikon known for it compact as well as DSLR camera has forayed in to action camera market, which is dominated by Go Pro and populated by the likes of Xiaomi, Sony, Polaroid to name a few. Called KeyMission 360, it is a rugged, waterproof action camera that is capable of taking 360 degree videos in 4K. The KeyMission 360 features an image sensor and camera lenses on opposite sides and combines images from each of these cameras to create a single realistic, high-definition 360 degree video or still image. It features electronic vibration reduction (enabled via an app) to reduce the effects of camera shake while shooting. There is support for WiFi, Bluetooth and NFC connectivity. The camer is waterproof to depths of 30 meters and is rugged enough to withstand dust, schocks and low temperatures making it the perfect companion to accompany you during adventures.
Other features including storage, battery, pricing are not known, but Nikon says that the KeyMission 360 will be released later this year. Unfortunately no time-frame was mentioned.
Panasonic has outed the HX-A1 rugged wearable action camera in India. The camera comes with 0 Lux Night Mode for low-light recordings and IR filter for capturing images effectively in low-light conditions or at night.
The HX-A1 is equipped with a 3.5-megapixel 1/3-inch MOS sensor with an f/2.8 aperture. It is capable of capturing full HD (1080p) videos and can shoot videos at 2.87-megapixels. There is also HD slow motion mode, which allow to shoot 60fps video at 720p and 120fps video at 480p. The loop recording mode lets you continuously record for more than an hour by retaining the recent scenes and deleting older ones, which can be done by managing the video in two-minute segments.
It supports MPEG-4 AVC format and includes a microSD card slot which accepts 128GB cars. Other features include WiFi, built-in 3.7V battery, USB Type-B port. It pairs with compatible smartphones via app and lets you preview your pictures and share them instantly. The camera weighs just 45g and is waterproof up to 1.5 meters, shockproof, dust proof and freezproof up to -10 degrees. It can be mounted on other accessories like goggles, bags, helmets or tripod via a twin mount, strap adaptor, wind jammer, clip mount and suction clip. The Panasonic HX-A1 camera is priced at Rs. 19,900 and will be available across all channels in the country.
Polaroid, a U.S based company, best know for its instant films and camera, have launched the Cube action camera and Zip portable printer in India.
The Polaroid Cube is a mini camera offered in multiple colors and comes with a magnetic base, so it can be mounted on metal surfaces like bicycle handlebars, helmets and more. It is equipped with 6-megapixel image sensor that is capable for recording 1080p videos and comes with a 124-degree wide-angle lens. There is also a microSD card slot that supports up to 32GB memory cards. The built-in battery offers up to 90 minutes of video recording. The camera is also weatherproof and shockproof, making it an ideal device for outdoor photography. It measures 35mm
across all dimensions, weighs 9g and comes in Black, Blue and Red color.
The Polaroid Zip printer lets you instantly print images captured from your smartphone. It has NFC connectivity to pair with smartphones and utilises a special Zink paper to print images without the need for ink cartridges. The printer can produce 2 x 3-inch photos on-the-go. It has a 500mAh built-in battery that is capable to printing 25 photos on a single charge. The
Zip printer measures 119x73.6x22.8mm, weighs 187g, and will be
available in Black, White, Blue and Red.
The Polaroid Cube action camera is priced at Rs. 9,990 and the Zip Printer, Rs. 12,350. They will be available exclusively on Flipkart in the coming days. There is also a WiFi version of the Cube, dubbed Cube+ which will
launch in December. It can be controlled through a smartphone app.
Popular action camera maker GoPro has announced a new entry-level action camera dubbed Hero+. It supports WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, making it possible to catch and share media contents on-the-go. It is capable of shooting 1080p and 720p videos at 60fps as well as Time-Lapse videos and 8-megapixel still shots with single and 5 photos per second burst modes. It can automatically adjust frame rates according to lighting conditions. The camera has a feature called Spot Meter, which automatically sets the exposure based on a single spot in the middle of the images. The new action camera has an ultra-wide angle glass lens with reduced distortion and fixed f/2.8 aperture. It is fueled by a 1160mAh battery, weighs 123g and is also rugged, durable and waterproof up to 40 metres.
Features of Go Pro Hero+
Stunning and immersive 1080p60 and 720p60 video
8MP photos with Single, Time Lapse and 5 Photos-per-Second Burst modes
Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® connect to GoPro App and Smart Remote
Rugged, durable and waterproof to 131' (40m)
Integrated camera + housing design
QuikCapture enables power-up and recording start with the press of a single button
HiLight Tag lets you mark key moments while recording
SuperViewcaptures the world's most immersive wide-angle field of view
Auto Low Light mode intelligently adjusts frame rates for optimal low-light performance
Built-in microphone
Wearable and Mountable, Compatible with GoPro's vast array of mounts and accessories
GoPro Hero+ is priced at $199.99 (Rs. 13,000) and will be available at authorized retailers around the world and on GoPro.com starting October 4.
GoPro has also announced a $100 price cut on Hero Session 4. It will now be available for $299.99 (Rs. 19,900), down from the launch
price of $399.99 (Rs. 26,500).
