COWON Japan released Wi-Fi compliant full HD drive recorder “AUTO CAPSULE COWON AW1″ last April. They have received requests from their users that they want to record more data, so a new 16GB model will be released on June 7.
Price is ¥25,800.
If you’ve ever been involved in an accident where the at fault driver was perfectly willing to lie about what happened, you know how tedious the entire process of getting your vehicle fixed can be. One of the only things you can hope for in these situations is often a witness, but people who witness the accident don’t always step forward. That means it can be very handy to have a camera inside your car.
Sceptre has announced new dash camera called the Carcam CCR2000. The camera is designed specifically to provide evidence of any accidents or other activity that occurs on the road in front of your vehicle. The camera is designed to provide automatic and continuous recording of audio and video. The camera is also designed to start recording automatically once the vehicle is parked if it is struck by another car.
The camera has a 120-degree wide-angle lens providing a wide field of view. It also has an integrated G-sensor that allows the camera to be able to record a collision and automatically lock the current video prevent accidental erasure to hold for evidence. When the camera detects a collision has occurred, it automatically starts recording video. Video is recorded to an included 8 GB SD memory card.
Power for the camera comes from an internal lithium-ion battery providing up to 50 min. of recording. The camera also has an integrated HDMI output to support direct connectivity TVs and an integrated microphone. Sceptre also builds in video stabilization to make video clearer. The camera is available to purchase right now online for $399.
[via Sceptre]
Sceptre unveils new Carcam CCR2000 for drivers is written by Shane McGlaun & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Authorities are debating whether or not video surveillance should be increased in the United States due to their importance in uncovering the suspects of the Boston Marathon bombings. Lawmakers are in talks about the importance of increasing surveillance and how CCTV (close-circuit television) cameras will be able to increase security and protect citizens as well as help authorities track down suspects.
Many lawmakers believed that if there are more security cameras installed in cities, it would help speed up the process of identifying suspects and catching them before they get very far. Michael Bloomberg, the Mayor of New York, states that they had recently increased surveillance in New York’s midtown and downtown areas due to the tragic events of the Boston bombings. He says,
“The Boston bombing is a terrible reminder of why we’ve made these investments—including camera technology that could help us deter an attack, or investgate and apprehend those involved. [The added video surveillance can] alert police to abnormalities it detects on the street, such as an abandoned package that is left on a corner.”
However, calls for extra video surveillance has left many privacy advocates concerned. They believe that increasing video surveillance can be a potential invasion of privacy for the general public. They also state that since the authorities were able to track down the Boston bombers within only a few days, there really isn’t any need for any extra surveillance tools. A lawyer for the Electronic Privacy Information Center, Alan Butler, says,
“It’s one thing to have private closed-circuit cameras and look at feeds after the fact. It’s very different if you’re talking about systems of cameras identifying and tracking people over time, all the time. Especially if you couple that with facial recognition and license-plate readers and databases.”
Alongside installing more video cameras in cities, Senator Lindsey Graham, Representative of South Carolina, says that drones should also be utilized as they would be able to help track down suspects more quickly. Authorities utilized tons of surveillance footage from nearby stores, restaurants, businesses, and even people snapping pictures with their smartphones. By piecing all of the footage together, they were able to quickly identify the suspects. By installing better security cameras in cities, with facial recognition and other improved technologies, authorities believe that they can keep the public more safe. What are your thoughts on increasing surveillance in cities?
[via The Wall Street Journal]
Lawmakers debate increasing video surveillance in U.S. is written by Brian Sin & originally posted on SlashGear.
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COWON Japan released Wi-Fi compliant Full HD (1920×1080) drive recorder “AUTO CAPSULE COWON AW1″ today.
After installing the “Smart Manager” application provided by COWON to your smart device, you can connect your smart device to “AUTO CAPSULE COWON AW1″ wirelessly and monitor in realtime and check recorded videos.
The lens component can rotate 360 degrees so that videos in any direction can be captured.
There are several modes you can use according to the situation: recording while driving, monitoring while parked, and recording triggered by a shock to the car.
Price: 23,800 yen
Color: silver
Size: 38 x 102cm (diameter x width)
Weight: 76g
Capacity: 8G
Audio recording: microphone
Memory card: max 32GB memory card
Tiger Woods has definitely battled his way back to top spot in the world of professional golf, and he certainly had to go through plenty of obstacles along the way, which I believe that the second ascent proved to be a whole lot harder than the first. Well, one of the things that he normally did was to improve on his golf swing, and of course, he had swing coaches to help him out, but you as the ordinary man on the street who loves all things golf, how do you improve on your swing? The answer could very well lie in the $349.99 Golf Swing Recording Video Camera, where the name of this device says it all.
The Golf Swing Recording Video Camera comes in the form of a high-definition video camera which can be staked into the ground, where it will go about recording your golf swings to help you improve your game. The camera will be mounted atop a 3′ pole with a turf spike, ensuring instant placement in the tee box or fairway without causing any disruption to play. With its wide-angle lens, it is capable of capturing a golfer’s entire swing from 10 feet away, recording at a crisp 720p or 1080p HD video at 60 or 30 frames per second with but a single button press. With its 8GB of internal memory, it is able to record up to 2 hours’ worth of video for your own analysis later on.
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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
Two professional-grade HD digital video camera models, with removable handles, will be released by Canon in mid-June.
Compact, “run-and-gun” HD camcorders with improved optical performance from a new powerful Canon 20x HD Video Lens with a new 8-Blade Circular Aperture, capable of focusing down to just 60cm.
Approx. 3.09 total megapixels (2.91 effective megapixels), 3.5-inch OLED Touch Panel Display with the equivalent of 1.23 million dots of resolution, tiltable electronic viewfinder, – together with a choice of industry-standard MP4 (up to 35 Mbps) and AVCHD (up to 28 Mbps) codecs.
The high image quality and recording versatility make the XA20 ideal for independent and documentary filmmaking, as well as event videography and educational institutions, law enforecement and military, etc.
XA25 has multiple HD/SD recording rates – including 24p for a “cinematic” look.
Estimated retail prices:
XA25 – 250,000 yen
XA20 – 170,000 yen
This week the brand new Canon VIXIA HF G30 camcorder was revealed as the company’s new flagship, made for both advanced amateurs and video enthusiasts alike. This camera will work with a fabulous 20x Genuine Canon HD Video Lens and the ability to record straight to MP4. You’ll also have built-in Wi-Fi connectivity and dual band wireless support!
You’ll find nothing less than one of the best experiences you’ve ever had with a handheld video camera using this beastly 20x wide-angle (35mm equivalent: 26.8mm – 536mm) f/1.8 HD Video Lens. This lens uses same Hi-UD (Hi Index Ultra Low Dispersion) technology you’ll be finding in Canon’s XF professional camcorder line as well as a new 8-blade circular aperture using the same tech found in Canon’s EF series lenses. You’ve also got a dedicated manual focus ring as well as a custom key – make it work!
You’ve got a whole new HD CMOS PRO Image Sensor here that works in combination with your new DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor and SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization for what Canon notes will be “high sensitivity and wide dynamic range while providing images with low noise, more depth, and enhancing vibration control.”
With this camera’s new Dual Recording feature you’ll be able to grab both 1080/60p MP4 (35Mbps) and AVCHD Progressive (28 Mbps). You’ll also find cinematic recording at Native 24p, a set of two SD memory card slots (amazing!) and Relay Recording. With Relay Recording your recording will instantly start on one SD card after the first has been filled – greatness!
• 0.24-inch high-resolution (1.56-million-dot) angle-adjustable color viewfinder (CVF) with a large-sized eyecup
• 45-degree angle CVF tilt
• built-in Remote Control Terminal (with LANC protocol support)
• manual color temperature adjustment (2,000K-15,000K in 100K increments)
• color bars with test tone
• manual shutter speed and aperture control
• all new zoom lever
And Wi-fi connectivity allows you to work with Canon’s new set of remote controls – you’ll be able to control your recordings from a web browser while using your PC, smartphone, or tablet. You’ll also be able to use Canon’s Movie Uploader app for iOS – easy and free!
The Canon VIXIA HF G30 camcorder will be available in June starting at an estimated retail price of $1,699.99 USD. We’ll be checking it out soon – stay tuned for SlashGear for all the most excellent Canon action, back to front!
Canon VIXIA HF G30 camcorder unleashed with dual-card functionality is written by Chris Burns & originally posted on SlashGear.
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If the offerings from GoPro or Contour just aren’t doing it for you, Replay is another action camcorder maker that aims to take on these other companies, and today they announced the XD 720 HD camcorder that Replay claims is the smallest and lightest HD camera on the market right now, “small enough to mount to a pair of sunglasses” if need be.
According to Replay, the XD 720 is about the size of a tube of lip balm and weighs just two ounces, and thanks to it’s cylindrical shape, it can easily mount in numerous configurations. It’s also made of a rugged aluminum exterior and it’s water resistant. It shoots 720p HD footage at either 30 or 60 frames per second, and can record for up to 2 hours.
Replay launched the XD 1080 camera less than a year ago, which records full 1080p HD video, but the XD 720 is both smaller and lighter, and while it maxes out at 720p, that’s usually plenty good quality for uploading to YouTube and watching on your television. While most videophiles would prefer 1080p, the XD 720 is for those who aren’t so crazy about having the best possible quality.
The camcorder has a 5MP image sensor with a non-fisheye and non-distorted lens with a 120-degree field of view. The XD 720 costs $199 and comes with a lot of goodies inside the box, including a microfiber protective pouch, ballistic carrying case, 4GB microSD card (the camera supports up to 32GB), USB cable, microUSB card reader, microSD to SD card adaptor, car power adapter, safety leash, and two mounts.
Replay launches XD 720 HD action camcorder is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
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The Contour+2 action camcorder is arguably one of the best on the market, right up there with GoPro‘s offerings, but the $400 price tag certainly isn’t that great to look at. However, Contour has just released a new line of action cams called ContourROAM2, which offer some of the great features of its more-expensive brethren, but only costs half as much.
The ContourROAM2 costs only $199 and can shoot full 1080p HD video at 30fps, and 720p HD video at 60fps. It also comes with a 4GB microSD card, but we’re guessing you’ll want something a bit more substantial if you’re really wanting to take advantage of the camera while you’re blazing the trails all day.
The ContourROAM2 can also capture videos up to one meter underwater without any kind of waterproof case (since the camera itself is waterproof), and the camera has a 270-degree rotating lens topped off with a laser level to precisely line up your shots.
The new camera also has improved image quality (expected) and an aluminum shell that comes in four different colors: black, red, and blue, with green being an Amazon exclusive up until the end of the year when it will be widely available. The camera will be available starting October 21 Best Buy, Amazon, and other retailers.
[via Engadget]
Contour launches ContourROAM2 action cams at a budget price is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
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