A new contender enters the “lifestyle” camera arena, the HTC RE camera is an alternative to the very popular GoPro camera.
The HTC RE camera doesn’t look like a traditional, the shape is reminiscent of a periscope or a flashlight, and you won’t find too many buttons on the case. The camera comes with just two buttons, one for snapping pictures and shooting videos and the second one to shoot slow-motion videos. To shoot a regular video, just hold the first button for a couple of seconds and you’re a filmmaker. There is also no on-off button; the camera goes into standby mode as soon as it’s picked up.
The HTC RE camera is equipped with a 16 megapixel CMOS sensor, a 146 degree wide-angle lens, and records 1080p videos at 30 fps. The camera comes with an 8 GB microSD card and can handle up to 128 GB cards. The camera also doesn’t have a viewfinder, but can be paired with your smartphone to frame shots and play videos. It has Bluetooth LE, Wi-Fi, and Wi-Fi Direct connectivity, and works with a downloadable app for iOS and Android phones.
The HTC RE camera is also IPX7 rated, it can function under 1 meter of water; perfect for swimming pool videos. According to HTC, the RE camera’s battery can last up to 1 hour 40 minutes in video mode or can take 1,200 pictures.
Wondering about how to mount this camera? The HTC RE camera comes (separately) with a variety of mounts ranging from handle bar mounts to suction cup mounts, and more coming later. The camera is priced at $199 and will go on sale later in the year; available in Orange, White, Teal, and Best Buy exclusive, Navy colors. [Buy It]
