Rip-Curl has launched a new pair of goggles that has an integrated camera on-board. So now, you don’t have to worry about holding the camera in your hands when you go out for a campaign, just wear these trendy goggles and let the camera do the rest for you.
The camera weighs just 60gms and is housed in a rubber casing which holds the camera on to the strap of the goggles. The minicam will feed into a camcorder that you can carry in your backpack.
Technical specifications of the Third Eye goggle-camera are:
• Screen with spherical geometry for panoramic viewing.
• Double polycarbonate screen from BNL-Essilor ensuring unbeatable anti-fog protection.
• Video cam equipped with a high-resolution 1/3′ Sony CCD image sensor with 480 lines.
• Quality equivalent to that of a digital camcorder.
• Compact camera 8cm long by 2cm wide and weighing 60g.
• Casing is waterproof to a depth of 1m (designed for surface filming) and 100% aluminum for shock resistance.
• Interchangeable lenses: 4 focus modes available.
• Choice of 3 screen colors for all types of weather.
• Strap featuring 3 strips of silicon for optimal comfort.
• Screen and strap are easily replaceable.
Via: pocket-lint
