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  Kogan Release Cheap Full HD Handycam

By Mike Wheeler | Wednesday | 29/10/2008

Kogan Technologies today launched a Full HD Video Camera for $399, which is a lot cheaper than similar cameras on the market, claims company founder Ruslan Kogan.


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The Full HD 1080p camcorder records in Full HD 1080p, offers 5x optical zoom, optical image stabilisation, still camera mode, and face detection technology.

It includes an 8GB SDHC card (expandable to 64GB), component and USB output leads, software for editing and managing videos, and a bright 3-inch LCD screen.

"We've hit the sweet spot with the camera by offering a perfect combination of quality, specifications, and price," claims Kogan. "The success of the Kogan business and brand has allowed us to expand our range beyond LCD TVs. We now sell computer monitors, digital photo frames, GPS navigation devices, and cameras. Our direct business model [means] we cut out the middle men and pass the savings onto customers." 
Specifications are:

  • 1/2.5-inch 5.0 MP CMOS sensor (max. 8MP by interpolation) 1920x1080 Video
  • 3" TFT LCD (960 x 240 pixel)
  • Movie / Camera : 5X optical zoom + 4X digital zoom, still image playback : digital zoom max. 8X
    electronic 1 - 1/2000 sec
  • SDHC 8GB Card Included, built-in 32MB flash memory for system storage; SDHC expandable to 64GB
  • Resolution 3M, 5M, 8M(Firmware Interpolation)
  • H.264 (MOV) Resolution : HD1080P (1920 x 1080 pixels@30fps), HD720P (1280 x 720 pixels@60 fps), D1, CIF
    JPEG(DPOF,EXIF) / MOV
  • USB2.0 high-speed, TV/AV Out,  RGB/component out
  • (NTSC / PAL / Component Video Output)
  • Li-ion 3.7V 1700mAh rechargeable battery (with 2-3 hours recording time)
  • FCC, CE, RoHS (Green)
  • 129(L) x 70(H) x 57(W) mm
  • Apporx.297g (without battery)

RRP
$399

See it: www.kogan.com.au

 

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