HTC tonight announcements made during a press conference in New York, which are interesting for iPhone users. The new RE-camera looks like a periscope and a competitor of the GoPro action cameras. The RE-camera works with the iPhone, for example, to adjust the settings. In addition, HTC’s social network Zoe available on the iPhone. Zoe you can create videos that include pictures, short films and music. Then you can share them with others. The app is expected later this year in the App Store.
Frankly, we do not expect HTC’s Zoe will make iPhone users. Impressed Indeed, there is enough choice of photo and video apps for the iPhone and HTC is a name where you can best around. The smartphone manufacturer makes devices that compare well in terms of build quality often with the iPhone, but struggled to stay relevant. Recent years Android users prefer to buy a Samsung, the high-end devices from HTC. But with the RE-camera, she managed to surprise the media. Yet again The idea is a bit similar to the Sony QX cameras that appeared in 2013 and that you 18.2-megapixel photos could make
RE:. Comic periscope
The RE-camera However, HTC has a very different approach: it is an action camera (think: GoPro) but can also be used as a normal camera. If you hold the RE with one hand, insert the lens like a periscope out. So you could, for example film content while you adjust the settings on the iPhone. Concerts
The camera is waterproof (IPX57) and is therefore resistant against water jets . Do you want to go diving, then you need. Separate housing The camera has a CMOS sensor of 16 megapixels and can make panoramic images up to 146 degrees. You can get full HD record videos at a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and a frame rate of 30 frames per second. Slow motion video in HD quality are also possible, with a recording speed of 120 frames per second (for comparison, the iPhone 6 is 240 frames per second). Internally, 8GB of storage space available to store the images. You can write them on a micro SD memory card or via WiFi Direct forwarding to your iPhone or Android device.
HTC will sell loose accessories to attach to your handlebars, clothing or a tripod. RE-periscope The battery lasts 1 hour and 40 minutes with it, if you want to shoot. Full HD videos Do you want this new camera on your wishlist for the holidays set, then you will need to do some extra effort. Only in the USA will be RE-camera still for sale before Christmas for $ 199. In the Netherlands the RE available for the much higher price of 229 euros.
Alternative to GoPro?
The RE-camera focuses on a somewhat different audience than the GoPro action camera. While the GoPro immediately think of action sports such as mountain biking and rafting, it goes with the RE more to capturing concerts. HTC believes that the camera will appeal to families with children. Hence, the RE is at first sight less robust appearance and will be for sale in several colors: white and orange through the webshop of HTC, dark through retail chain Best Buy. Like the GoPro is a headband ($ 20) available that you can use the camera. Handsfree An external battery ($ 40) extends battery four and a half times. And there is a suction cup ($ 25) that you can attach. RE on virtually any smooth surface But it does not radiate the sturdiness and sportiness that you associate with GoPro.
A video on the Dutch HTC RE website gives an impression of what you can do. Coming up with
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