HTC RE Camera E610 - White

A lot can be accomplished with just a smartphone these days but a phone s ergonomics aren t always what you want when shooting video or grabbing a quick photo. This is where the RE Camera E610 from HTC comes in. A 1 -diameter tube bent like a periscope at the top the HTC RE Camera E610 cradles in your hand and shoots 1080p 30 fps videos plus 16-megapixel photos - both operated by a single button. It can also be mounted on a tripod or using mounting accessories available separately from HTC if you ever decide to get a bit more creative. And the camera - unlike most smartphones - can take a splash as it features a waterproof rating of 3.3 . For instant upload and more advanced control you can always tether the RE to your Android or iOS mobile device using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth - giving you the best of both worlds. A wide angle lens helps the HTC RE Camera E610 take in all of the action all without requiring a viewfinder that would take up extra room detracting from its signature periscope form factor. Not just a handheld shooter the HTC RE Camera E610 works with a collection of mounts (available separately) so you can connect it to bike handlebars strap it to a backpack clip it to a window frame and more. Plus there is a 1/4 -20 socket for mounting to tripods and other standard camera support equipment. The camera automatically an activity the moment it senses it has been picked up. The ultra simple design means you just press once to snap a photo and twice for video. This makes it easy to take selfies or otherwise control the camera when holding it in such a way the button isn t visible. HTC RE Camera E610 with an Android (4.3 or later) or iOS smartphone you can unlock advanced features including a timelapse mode. Photos will automatically sync with you phone s picture gallery. In 720p slow the footage down up to 4x to add drama to fast action scenes A micro-USB port allows you to charge the 820mh battery as well as offload any files stored on the memory card. You can record video and store photos internally to a microSD memory card (available separately).

Price: £134.99 from eGlobal Central