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Toshiba Camileo BW10 Waterproof Camcorder Ready for the Pool

Michael Kwan — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 22:43:28 +0000

Despite the departure of the brand that started it all, pocket camcorders are still going to stick around for a little while longer. Challenging other waterproof competitors like the Kodak PlaySport is the new Toshiba Camileo BW10.

Not surprisingly, this pocket camcorder comes in a somewhat ruggedized and rubberized housing to go along with its waterproof claims. You won’t be going deep sea diving with this, though, as the 6.5 feet depth limit is likely more in tune with snorkeling at best. If you want to go deeper, they’ve got more expensive models.

Unlike any of the Flip camcorders to ever hit the market, the Toshiba Camileo BW10 shoots video at up to 1080p and it’ll also take five-megapixel stills in a pinch. Wrapping up the spec sheet are the SD card slot, USB port (no swing out connector here!), and HDMI output.

Pick it up in a sporty yellow (I’m reminded of the old Sony Sports Walkman) or sexy silver for $150, minus a $20 instant rebate via Toshiba’s official site.

Toshiba Unveils Waterproof CAMILEO BW10 HD Digital Camcorder

Compact Camcorder Can Withstand Water, Dirt, Snow and More While Delivering HD Quality Video and Pictures

IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Toshiba’s Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced the launch of its waterproof CAMILEO® BW10 camcorder. The pocket-sized, HD camcorder comes in silver and yellow and features a rubberized coating that makes it perfect for recording underwater. The latest addition to Toshiba’s popular CAMILEO line, the BW10 camcorder offers versatility and resilience for consumers leading active lives by recording full HD 1080p video resolution up to six and a half feet under water and offering a 10x digital zoom to capture images from afar.

“With the success we’ve experienced with the CAMILEO line, we are excited to expand it with our newest camcorder that is designed for our more adventurous customers”

The CAMILEO BW10 camcorder is equipped with a two-inch diagonal LCD screen and weighs a mere 3.5 ounces, making it perfect for tossing into a beach bag or backpack. Ideal for action-packed activities underwater and on land, the CAMILEO BW10 camcorder’s electronic image stabilization helps users capture steadier images. Another key feature found in the BW10 package is easy YouTube uploading with the CAMILEO Uploader software.

“With the success we’ve experienced with the CAMILEO line, we are excited to expand it with our newest camcorder that is designed for our more adventurous customers,” said Paul Collas, director of accessory marketing, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Digital Life Products and Services. “The CAMILEO BW10 camcorder is ideal for people who love to be outdoors in the snow, on the mountains, in the rapids or swimming in the pool and want to capture their experiences without fear of ruining their camcorder.”

The CAMILEO BW10 camcorder also doubles as a five megapixel digital still camera, with separate video and photo functions for instant action. Consumers can conveniently view videos and still photos directly on a computer or HDTV with a mini HDMI® cable (sold separately).

Pricing and Availability

The CAMILEO BW10 is immediately available at toshibadirect.com and a variety of major consumer electronics and computer stores nationwide starting at $149.99 MSRP1.

Detailed product information is available at camileo.toshiba.com and images are available at http://bit.ly/CAMILEOBW10.

Connect with Toshiba on Twitter at twitter.com/ToshibaLaptops and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ToshibaLaptopsUS.

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The compact Toshiba CAMILEO S30 HD digital camcorder is here

Andrew Anderson — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 16:44:12 +0000

Toshiba unveiled their newest pocket HD Digital Camcorder at CES yesterday. The CAMILEO S30 camcorder films in full HD resolution with image stabalization at 1080p, 720p and 480p modes.

Technical features include the addition of a touch screen on the 3” LCD display and unsurprisingly it can double as an 8 megapixel camera which is always a nice touch for users. The camcorder comes equipped with 16X digital zoom but no word if that zoom is matched on the camera.

There’s lots of recording modes too including macro for the up close shots, motion detection and slow motion which seem like nice touches.

Beyond the technical highlights, its main feature is definitely the compact size. Toshiba compares it to the size of a smartphone at only three-fourths of an inch thick and a mere 4.2 ounces.

We’re a bit disheartened that it comes with only a 4GB digital SD memory card but this shouldn’t be too surprising. 4GB will only hold about 30mins of HD video at 1080p but if you shell out for a 64GB card you can store about 10 hours of video.

Toshiba is selling this little guy for $179.99 and you can save $30 buying it through their website which may help to offset the cost of the bigger memory card. Overall at this price point we don’t think you can go wrong.

[Toshiba Camileo]

Toshiba Unveils CAMILEO S30 Compact HD Digital Camcorder

Camcorder Features Touch Screen Navigation, Video and Digital Still Image Stabilization Plus 16X Digital Zoom in Lightweight Ultraportable Package

2011 International CES
LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CES 2011, LVCC Central Hall Booth #11026 — Toshiba’s Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced the CAMILEO™ S30 camcorder, a new addition to the highly acclaimed CAMILEO S-Series line. Toshiba’s latest lightweight and ultraportable full HD resolution camcorder now features image stabilization in 1080p1, 720p and 480p modes for smooth and clear videos, a touch screen designed for easier navigation and a 16X digital zoom for getting in on the action.

“The CAMILEO S30 camcorder is for those who want an easy to use, compact camcorder at an affordable price with the high quality they expect from Toshiba”
At only three-fourths of an inch thin and weighing only 4.2 ounces2, the CAMILEO S30 is the size of a smartphone.

“The CAMILEO S30 camcorder is for those who want an easy to use, compact camcorder at an affordable price with the high quality they expect from Toshiba,” said Paul Collas, director, accessory marketing, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Digital Products Division. “This camcorder is another step in Toshiba’s expansion of products for consumers who enjoy capturing, sharing, editing and viewing their lives in HD.”

The camcorder’s swiveling three-inch diagonal LCD display3 now features a touch screen, making navigation through menus easier than ever. In addition, the CAMILEO S30 doubles as an eight megapixel digital still camera for great pictures every time. The compact device also accommodates an SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card with up to 64GB capacity for an estimated 10 hours of recording at 1080p, or 24 hours at the lowest setting4.

Consumers can also view videos and still photos directly on a computer or HDTV with the included HDMI® cable. Another key feature is the Internet Upload Button, which allows users to quickly and easily upload videos and photos to YouTube™, Facebook®, Twitter and Picasa®.

The new CAMILEO S30 will be on display at Pepcom Digital Experience! taking place on January 5, 2011.

Pricing and Availability

The CAMILEO S30 is immediately available at toshibadirect.com and at a variety of major consumer electronics and computer stores nationwide starting at $179.99 MSRP5.

Detailed product information is available at camileo.toshiba.com and images are available at http://bit.ly/2011Q1-S30.

Connect with Toshiba on Twitter at twitter.com/ToshibaLaptops and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ToshibaLaptopsUS.

About Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (TAIS)

Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., TAIS is comprised of four business units: Digital Products Division, Imaging Systems Division, Storage Device Division, and Telecommunication Systems Division. Together, these divisions provide mobile products and solutions, including industry-leading portable computers; televisions, TV/DVD Combination products, Blu-ray Disc and DVD products, and portable devices; imaging products for the security, medical and manufacturing markets; storage products for automotive, computer and consumer electronics applications; and IP business telephone systems with unified communications, collaboration and mobility applications. TAIS provides sales, marketing and services for its wide range of products in the United States and Latin America.

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Zoom Q3HD full HD camcorder ships right now

Michael Kwan — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 02:27:07 +0000

When it comes to the pocket camcorder arena, a lot of people get really interested in the video resolution. Zoom cares too, but they also care a lot more about audio, and that’s how the Zoom Q3HD Handy Video Recorder was born.

Yes, it is able to record at full 1080pHD at 30 frames per second, but the kicker is that it is the only handheld capable of doing that and recording in HD audio (24-bit/96kHz). Audio, after all, is Zoom’s bread and butter.

Among the highlights in this newest pocket camcorder are a larger aperture with three lighting settings, the 120-degree X/Y microphone capsule configuration previously found in the zoom H4n recorder, and a built-in HDMI port for instant sharing on the big screen. It’s powered by a couple AA batteries and supports up to 32GB SDHC memory cards.

Doubling up on the HD-ness, for both audio and video, comes at a premium over devices that don’t do full HD in either department. The Zoom Q3HD is shipping now for $299.99 from online retailers.

[Samson Tech, Amazon]

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Zoom Q3HD Full HD camcorder records with true stereo sound

Fabrizio Pilato — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 16:43:10 +0000

The Zoom Q3HD Handy Video Recorder is the latest portable 1080p capable camera to hit the world of pocketable digital imaging devices. It’s from Samson, and its got a small form factor with twin capsule microphones’ that will record stereo sound; Flip Video may get a run for their money with this one. It captures 1080p full HD @30fps in H.264 format, or 720p HD @60fps.

The mics are studio-quality condensers set in a 120° X/Y pattern, meaning your stereo sound will be true and clear with depth. The 2.4-inch 320×240 LCD is capable of showing audio levels, where you can set the gain to high or low and even Auto Level Gain Control to let you do your own thing. A windscreen allows for clear outdoor recording in windy conditions.

With a 2GB SD card (included) you’ll get 45 minutes of HD video with support up to 32GB SDHC. Samson has not yet announced pricing or availability.

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Cisco reveals $280 Flip SlideHD pocket camcorder

Michael Kwan — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 05:12:21 +0000

Flip Slide HD with large LCD

Remember when the first Flip Video hit the market and everyone thought it was such an amazing little toy? It made video recording so accessible to everyone, since all you had to do was point and click that big red button. The Flip line expanded again today with the Flip SlideHD camcorder.

Cisco Flip Slide HD Revealed

While all the other pocket camcorders in this line have offered the same basic form factor up until now, the Flip SlideHD is dramatically different. It’s not just a regular old candybar, because it actually slides up… sort of like an HTC Tilt smartphone.

The other vital difference is that Cisco has enlarged the display dramatically. Instead of that tiny little window that you got on the Flip UltraHD and Flip MinoHD, you get a big three-inch display. Underneath that is a capacitive touch navigation bar. All the regular buttons are now replaced by on-screen controls instead.

The rest of the specs are quite similar to existing models, shooting 720p videos and saving them onto the 16GB of internal memory. That should be enough space for about four hours of video. You still get HDMI output, but they’ve also added a headphone jack for private listening.

The Flip SlideHD is available now for $280.

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