GoPro announced the availability of the LCD BacPac, a detachable LCD screen for its HD HERO video camera. The screen attaches to the camera via a small expansion port located on the back of the camera. The screen can be attached to the waterproof housing of the camera, as well as the wrist housing.
Since the screen is detachable, it allows the camera to be small and light, and still have and LCD screen for easier shooting. According to Nicholas Woodman, GoPro’s CEO: “At the core, we’ve kept the HD HERO camera as small and light as possible, cutting out everything that isn’t required for capturing incredible HD content. Our wide angle lens allows for the omission of an LCD screen for most uses, but of course there are times when an LCD screen comes in handy.”
The detachable screen sells for $79.99.
Nature and modern high-tech devices are not compatible. So, unfortunately, you cannot listen to iPod while surfing or take the laptop to the top of the mountain. Waterproof camera, about which we will tell you today, will help fans of extreme sports to capture their gains in digital format.
GoPro Digital Hero 3 can be worn on the wrist, it is convenient to be attached to and works under all conditions. With a strap attached to the camera, you can easily equip it to your wrist and snap photos as you like. It is even waterproof, which is definitely a feature that not many cameras possess. This particular camera holds a great winning flag over the others when it comes to taking action photos while you yourself are enjoying the action
It is made specifically for sports fans and can be used while hiking, cycling, jogging, and even snorkeling as it is waterproof. As you can see, the camera can be easily locked onto your wrist. You can just unlock it and pivot it upwards.
Some other specifications of this camera are as follows:
- Waterproof to 100 Feet
- 4.5 Ounces
- Image Sensor - 3 Megapixel (2048 x 1536)
- Lens – Glass f2.8
- Exposure - Auto
- 3X Sequence Photo Burst
- Lies flat on your wrist or flips up
- Dual Shutter Buttons to take photos regardless of camera orientation
- Internal Memory – 16MB expandable to 2GB with SD card
- Video – 640 x 480 with sound (54 mins from 2GB SD Card)
- Self Timer – 10s
- Connectors – USB, Composite Video Out
- Power – 2 AAA Batteries (included)
- Compatible OS – Windows ME/200/XP and Mac OS
It cost only $139.99, which is not considered expensive for such kind of a gadget.
