14 DAY TRIAL // Given the increasing popularity of rugged POV cameras, it should come as no surprise that we'll see plenty such products making an official debut at CES 2011, the latest we've come across being the SportsCam Waterproof Mini Video Camera from Swann Security.
Making its debut at the 2011 International CES, this mini camera / DVR combo is housed in a rugged waterproof case and comes with a myriad of mounting options so outdoor enthusiasts can live & relive their most extreme moments.
At the core of SportsCam is a color camera that can record 640 x 480 high resolution video or still images, the device storing recordings on a removable MicroSD card (up to 16GB), so users can easily swap out cards while on the go.
A 16GB MicroSD card will capture approximately 5 hours of video, while the SportsCam is powered by a Lithium- ion battery that recharges via USB and gives the user 2.5 hours of life per charge.
Plus, not only is the SportsCam's case shockproof, but it's also waterproof up to 65', although it's quite likely that most users will manage to reach such a depth wearing it.
Included with the device are a number of mounting options that make it an ideal solution for a variety of sports and outdoor applications, such as 3 x Velcro straps, a double-clipper, cord, arm & head straps, a pouch, a sport-clip, a multi-clip, a waterproof pin clip & case clip, a multi-bracket, Velcro for bracket, 2 x mounting screws and a silicon case.
As mentioned earlier, Swann Security's SportsCam will be unveiled at CES 2011 and will have a MSRP of $99, which is quite an OK price point, compared to some of the other similar solutions available on the market (albeit some users might not be particularly thrilled by the lack of HD video recording).