Sony – Handycam – 2 new models – dustproof, shockproof, 10m waterproof, -10℃ low-temperature resistant – for serious sports or outdoor activities

Sony - Handycam - 2 new models - dustproof, shockproof, 10m waterproof, -10℃ low-temperature resistant - For serious sports or outdoor activities

Sony is releasing 2 new Handycam models for serious sports or outdoor activities. The models are dustproof, shockproof, 10m waterproof and -10℃ low-temperature resistant.

Release date is June 21.

They feature the CMOS image sensor “Exmor R”, image processor “BIONZ”, high-performance “G lens”, and “Optical image stabilizer (active mode)”.

“HDR-GWP88V”
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It has a slim body that weights only 210g. It also has a cool “Projector” function, so you can project movies you recorded on a screen or wall and enjoy watching them without having to connect the unit to a PC or TV. If you set “HDR-GWP88V” 5m away from the wall or screen, it will project to a 100 inch screen. If the distance is closer than 5m, it is capable of projecting to a well-lighted wall or area. It incorporates a stand to keep the body positioned when it’s used as a projector.

The interesting “Omakase Auto” function distinguishes between 99 different scenes including under-water mode and takes clear bright movies. Other good functions include “Smile Shutter” that detects smiles and catches the moment that the subject is smiling, and “Photo Simultaneous Record” that takes photos while taking a movie.

Estimated price: 60,000 yen
Color: black

“HDR-GW66V”
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The body is lighter than “HDR-GWP88V”: 188g. And just like “HDR-GWP88V”, “HDR-GW66V” has useful functions to help your filming such as “Omakase Auto”, “Smile Shutter” and “Photo Simultaneous Record”.

Estimated price: 45,000 yen
Colors: white and blue

Thanko – Waterproof, mountable video camera – take “frighteningly-beautiful quality” video

Thanko - Waterproof, mountable video camera - take "frighteningly-beautiful quality" video

This new product “Bikkurisurukurai Kireini Toreru Bosui Video Camera” (Waterproof video camera that makes it possible to take frighteningly-beautiful quality video) manufactured by Thanko consists of 2 units: a video camera and waterproof housing case.  Just like the product name implies, you can take 1920 x 1080p Full HD video with high frame rate (60FPS, 720p).

This appears to be a lower cost alternative to Gopro cameras.

The waterproof housing case allows you to take videos under water, for example, in order for you to film your outdoor activities such as surfing, skiing, scuba diving etc. Several attachment parts to set up the video camera on a bicycle, surfboard, and helmet come with the product.

Also, it’s usable as a drive recorder. By using an attached cigarette socket adapter, the video camera operates simultaneously with the car’s engine. When the engine starts, the video camera starts filming and when the engine stops, the video camera stops filming.

Price: 17,800 yen
Size: 47 x 43 x 44mm
Weight: 75g

Buy this camera here.