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Panasonic has released a wearable 1080p Full HD action video camcorder designed for hands-free, Full HD shooting in harsh and rugged environments. The new HX-A1 action camera is great for adventure seekers as it only measures 83.1 mm long with a maximum 26 mm diameter (3.27 x 1.02 in) and weighing 45g (1.6 oz) making one of the smaller action cameras out there.
The new HX-A1 has a sleek yet rugged light weight body design and is waterproof down to 1.5m (5ft) without a housing case, shockproof from a height of 1.5m (5ft), freezeproof down to -10°C (14°F) and dustproof (IP6X). The wearable camera is the perfect device to capture your white water rafting, skiing or even adventure race activity. It fits instantly into pockets and packs for total mobility. Plus a full range of features included and optional mounts, clips and other accessories adding more angles, range and fun to all your recording.
It has a 3.54-Megapixel camera which brings home the action in brilliant 1080p Full HD video color and detail, with crystal-clear AAC sound. The high-end, super-tough Panasonic 2.6mm, F2.8 lens easily withstands the elements to capture everything. Also, a super-compact 1/3-inch MOS image sensor makes shooting in low-light a snap.
The HX-A1 also captures every detail from fast moving scenes at 60fps, which is double regular frame rate, in 1280×720 pixels and at 120fps, four times regular frame rate, in 848×480 pixels enabling action to be played back in slow motion.
The HX-A1 is an ultra compact and lightweight at around only 45g the HX-A1, in combination with a separate infrared light and Glasscover (Night mode), is the ideal tool to shoot into a dark, unexplored cave with no natural light or record nocturnal wildlife hidden in the depths of a forest in a ‘0 Lux Night Mode’.In fact, the camera is so compact and light that its weight goes unnoticed next to a heavy headlight.
The HX-A1 camera has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows users to connect their smartphone or tablet. When connected via USB the camera can even be used as a webcam, and when paired with the Head Mount (VW-HMA1) accessory, gives the user the chance to share what they are seeing with friends from the user’s eye-level. The camera’s built-in, 480 mAh battery easily recharges via micro USB.
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The Panasonic HX-A1 camera comes in Black or Orange and is available to order online from Panasonic for $199.99 USD.