HTC is not only launching a new smartphone and an app designed and dedicated to take pictures. No, the company also has a new camera called RE camera .
The camera, marketed across the Atlantic at $ 200 , is an unusual device, which looks more like a periscope as a pocket camera. But the idea is that it's so easy to use that it makes most of the buttons disappear and the viewfinder to shoot her child doing her first steps, playing his show season or score purposes.
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It has a wide-angle 146 degree lens on the front, so it captures almost everything that comes before him. RE Camera is able to record video at 1080p, and take pictures with a resolution of 16 megapixels. It offers some special features such as recording modes "slow motion" and "time lapse". A future software update will add support to broadcast your live video over the Internet.
RE camera will be able to pair with your Android mobile device or iPhone, and automatically send your photos and videos on it.
There is no on / off button, the manual focus, or other settings in this camera. In addition to its unique cylindrical design, designed for comfortable grip, it lights up when you take it in your hand, and lets you take a photo by pressing a large button . To start recording a video, just do a long press on the same button. To stop recording, it remains to again press it.
You can also use the mobile app on your smartphone as a remote viewfinder if you really want to be able to see what the lens captures. Or, you can use the application as a controller to take a photo or start video recording.
HTC says it does not expect whether the primary use of the RE camera, but it could be a great help for all those who have the habit of using a camera to action. So if you want to use it as a GoPro, you can.
It is of course waterproof so you can capture your actions underwater. Or you can attach it to a backpack, bike, or other media.
Overall, the concept is interesting. If the hardware and software work as promised, you'll be able to take pictures and videos while viewing the real world with your eyes instead of watching a screen or viewfinder to frame your shot.
HTC states that the RE camera will be available in France in late October 2014.
The camera, marketed across the Atlantic at $ 200 , is an unusual device, which looks more like a periscope as a pocket camera. But the idea is that it's so easy to use that it makes most of the buttons disappear and the viewfinder to shoot her child doing her first steps, playing his show season or score purposes.
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It has a wide-angle 146 degree lens on the front, so it captures almost everything that comes before him. RE Camera is able to record video at 1080p, and take pictures with a resolution of 16 megapixels. It offers some special features such as recording modes "slow motion" and "time lapse". A future software update will add support to broadcast your live video over the Internet.
There is no on / off button, the manual focus, or other settings in this camera. In addition to its unique cylindrical design, designed for comfortable grip, it lights up when you take it in your hand, and lets you take a photo by pressing a large button . To start recording a video, just do a long press on the same button. To stop recording, it remains to again press it.
You can also use the mobile app on your smartphone as a remote viewfinder if you really want to be able to see what the lens captures. Or, you can use the application as a controller to take a photo or start video recording.
It is of course waterproof so you can capture your actions underwater. Or you can attach it to a backpack, bike, or other media.
HTC states that the RE camera will be available in France in late October 2014.