GPS is becoming more and more popular in high(ish)-end phones so that SatNav can be used on the move and for a good laugh on Google Earth. But a growing use of GPS is seriously cool (and useful!) – digital cameras with GPS capabilities which allow you to tag your photos onto a map, so you can see exactly where you took them. Let’s look at the current contenders.
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Spy cameras – nothing new here; hidden cameras have been around for years and have slowly made it from the upper echelons of the security services down to ordinary consumers like us. Here we’re going to feature some of the best hidden spy cameras that are available right now for an ordinary person.
Starting off our list is the calculator spycam, this very clever gadget allows you to do some calculations and can also record at a very nice 25FPS into 320×240 resolution on its 128MB internal memory – don’t worry though; it supports SD cards up to 2GB. The camera will record the video in AVI, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, VOB, DAT and ASF with a similar amount of options for photo and audio recording formats! What more could you realistically want in a spy camera? A cheaper price maybe – $349.99 Buy Now or look below for some cheaper ideas to invade your loved ones’ privacy have a laugh with.
Lots more spy camera gadgets after the jump. …
Mobility is something that many beginning photographers or recreational photographers look for when they look for a new camera. They also look for a camera that is both mobile and has all the great features that are in other cameras. If you are looking for an ultra-compact and ultra-slim camera then you need to look into Canon. The Canon PowerShot SD630 Digital ELPH digital camera is just the camera you might be looking for. This camera offers many great features while being a slim and compact camera and will cost you around $600.
The Canon PowerShot SD630 offers that user 6 megapixels and a 3X optical zoom. There is also a F2.8 maximum aperture. For the first time on a Canon camera there is a 3 inch LCD screen that offers 173,000 pixels of resolution. This will allow you to clearly see your pictures after taking them. Weighing nearly 6 ounces makes this camera heavier than you might expect from a small camera but being small enough that it fits comfortably in your shirt or pants pocket. The camera is quick to start up and will take pictures quickly as well. If you put the camera in its manual mode you have the ability to change advanced settings. Some of these advance settings include white balance, exposure compensation and metering mode. There are many features that make this camera useful. This is the perfect camera for someone who is looking for a great camera that they can take anywhere they want to go.
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Price: $599.99
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Spy cameras have been around for quite some time, but now spy cameras that were once futuristic items in action flicks are now commonly available items. Take this wrist watch fro example. Classy looking watch that includes a video camera, that takes AVI videos and has 8GB of storage!
Not too shabby either at 15FPS and a resolution of 352×288 and a built-in microphone. You can’t even see the camera lens in this photo. The price is also surprising – $100.
Price: $59.99
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correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of posting)
A fun camcorder/camera for fun times. Sony’s Webbie HD weighs in at 7 ounces and is pocket-sized allowing you to record all your crazy life moments.
The camcorder records 8.5 hours of HD MP4 video which plays nicely with YouTube. The Webbie can also take and store thousands of photos using a built-in 5MP camera. Of course the number of photos and length of video depend on the size of the memory stick. So, since this is a Sony product, what memory stick do you think the Webbie uses? I hope you guessed a Memory Stick PRO Duo… 8.5 hours of video or thousands of photos are based on 16GB memory card.
So record your next adventure with impeccable detail as the Webbie can film in high-def (1440×1080/30p, 1280×720/30p) or standard definition (640×480/30p)… all for under $200! That’s right, the Sony Webbie is listed at $199.
FLIR Systems showed off the latest version of their thermal imaging system for automobiles that now includes Pedestrian Detection.
First off all, the thermal imaging camera displays a clearer image at night than a human’s native vision can provide. Known as Night Vision and currently available in a select few BMW models, the image is shown in the vehicle’s in-dash monitor (which also duals as the info center).
The new addition to the system is Pedestrian Detection which if detects a heat source in the shape of a human, alerts the driver. Cool. Definitely something that needs to get embedded in all vehicles. Currently, the pricing is a bit too much ($2600 luxury add-on for some BMWs).
FLIR is working with another German vendor as well as a Japanese automaker for 2010 releases.
We featured the Eye-Fi SD card that bundles WiFi connectivity onboard. Stick this in your digital camera and then you can automatically upload your photos to your favorite photo sharing website.
Now Eye-Fi is rolling out a new version of its product dubbed the Eye-Fi Explore that goes one step further – it automatically geo-tag your photos by using nearby WiFi access points to triangulate your position. Eye-Fi partnered with Skyhook Wireless to provide the geo-data.
We saw a geo-tagging gadget called the GPS Photo Finder back at CES, but I’ve got to say this wins out, because you don’t have to take your SD card and stick it into a different device.
Gimme!
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Price: $129.99
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