Scuba Series HD320: underwater mask with a built-in camcorder

Liquid Image Company has developed an extraordinary mask, equipped with a camcorder able to capture HD-quality video.  

Scuba Series HD320 device is also featuring a 1/2.5-inch, 5-megapixel CMOS sensor, 2.8mm lens, 64 Mb of built-in memory and SD/SDHC slot for cards with capacity of up to 32 Gb. The mask also possesses a built-in microphone and a small LCD reflecting the camcorder’s work mode, battery capacity and the current time.

HD320 camcorder mask allows to shoot 2560х1920-resolution images and record 1280х720-resolution video at 30 fps speed. All the videos will be saved in H.264 format.

The minimum focal length of the camcorder makes up to 0.5 meter, the shutter reacts with a speed of 1/4 to 1/1000 sec. White color balance and light sensitivity (within the range of 100-200 ISO) can be automatically configured.

The camcorder is powered by for ААА-type batteries. The battery capacity is sufficient for shooting 2,000 pictures or 2 hours of video recording. The size of the device amounts to 8.9х18.7х13.3cm, its weight is approximately 360g.

Scuba Series HD320 camcorder mask is already being sold in stores at $250.

12,2-megapixel waterproof G3WP camera introduced by General Imaging

General Imaging has announced the launching of its first compact G3WP digital camera with a waterproof and highly-durable case allowing the camera to shoot pictures safely at depth of up to 3 meters.
The camera features a 12.2-megapixel sensor with sensitivity of up to 3,200 ISO units. The lens provides 4x optical zoom (4.5x digital zoom) and built-in image stabilization function. The camera also features a 234,000-resolution 2.7-inch LCD display and 116MB of built-in memory. The camera supports SDHC cards with up to 8 GB of storage space.
G3WP camera is equipped with a widespread PictBridge technology, allowing to print out the images straight from the camera without needing to use a computer. Other functions the camera possesses include: face, smile, blinking recognition, red-eye reduction.
The device is powered by a 700 mAh battery. The size of the model is 9.39 x 6.09 x 2.28cm, and its weight amounts to about 120g.
General Imaging G3WP camera is expected to arrive in the middle of the month in red, blue and gray cases. Its estimated price will make up to $200.