NEWARK, N.J., March 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic
Corporation, a leader in video technology is pleased to announce
the world's first 4K/30p Wearable Camera, the HX-A500 (A500).
Featuring Wi-Fi® and NFC to connect to your phone, incredible image
quality and straightforward functionality, this wearable camera
enables you to capture scenes that puts viewers right there, in the
thick of the action. The A500 will be available in the U.S. at the
beginning of July at www.shop.panasonic.com and photo specialty
retailers.
The main unit is separate from the lens unit, meaning you can
mount the lens at face level and perform hands-free shooting. Small
and lightweight, the lens unit is comfortable to wear, making it
easy to capture point of view sports or your daily adventure.
The A500 features gorgeous 4 K/30p image quality, allowing you
to capture beautiful video with heightened realism. With a powerful
lens, sensor and engine, you can now enjoy clean and clear
low-noise video. The A500 comes standard with the newly designed
main unit with an LCD and other features that improve operability.
Via your smartphone or tablet, you can also quickly and easily
upload your video to the internet. Panasonic designed the A500
wearable camera so that users can simply shoot and enjoy sharing,
high-quality action video.
1. Separate units enable more comfortable head
mounting
The main unit is separate from the camera.
Hands-free operation lets you to capture everyday adventures to
extreme sports.
●Compact lightweight camera unit
The lens unit weighs
just over one ounce. It's so light that you are likely to forget
it's mounted, even after extended use.
●New head mount and armband case
The head mount is
supported in three places: at both ears and at the back of the
head. This increases support and makes wearing the camera feel more
comfortable and natural. The armband-style case is durable, and the
flip-top design makes it easier to put in and take out the main
unit.
●Even more complete line up of accessories
A wide
variety of optional accessories — a new clip mount, multi belt, and
multi case — help you get the most out of the A500. Different
mounts enable easy shooting in different situations allowing you
more flexibility.
●Waterproof and dustproof
Waterproof for 30 minutes in nearly 10 feet of water*, dustproof
**, the A500 lets you actively shoot video in all kinds of sports
and leisure situations without a housing.
*：Complies with IPX8.
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：Complies with IP5X.
2. Shoot 4K/30p video: highest available
resolution for a Wearable Camera
With 4K video, you
get four times the resolution of Full HD. The new Lens, sensor and
image engine also achieve greater sensitivity, enabling you to
shoot beautiful high resolution video.
●Recording 4K at 30 fps ensures smooth
motion
Since every detail of the image is crisp and clear,
you can display beautifully realistic video on large screens.
Meanwhile, with a worlds' first 30 frame per-second for a wearable
camera, on-screen motion is smooth.
3. Enhanced Picture Quality
●Ultra Wide Angle
HX-A500 can shoot up to max. 160
degree ultra wide angle for an immersive view.
●Excellent low-light performance: 1/2.3-inch BSI
sensor
A BSI sensor delivers excellent images. Shooting with
higher sensitivity, you see less noise in images shot indoors, at
night, or in dimly lit conditions: you simply get better
results.
●Image engine provides superb image quality
Crystal
Engine Pro+ provides outstanding image processing. It has
exceptional capabilities for handling super-resolution video. You
can use this processing power to shoot superb quality 4K
videos.
●Tilt correction and image stabilization make fast action
easier to watch
Available with full HD in standard
resolution, exclusive Level Shot and Image Stabilizer functions
allow you to capture easily watchable fast action sequences.
●Slow motion video
You can shoot at high frame rates
in three resolutions: 1920 × 1080 pixels at 60 fps; 1280 × 720
pixels at 120 fps; and 848 × 480 pixels at 240 fps. You can then
play back the video in slow motion, either for effect or to check
out a golf swing or the form of another fast action.
4. Easy to use: simply shoot and
share
Using the color LCD on the main unit, the operation is
effortless. Also via a smartphone or tablet, you can also easily
upload and share videos on the internet right on the spot.
●Color LCD panel
The main unit is equipped with a
1.5-inch color LCD. Instantly, you can check the field of view and
mode settings.
●Connect with NFC compatible Wi-Fi®
If your smartphone
has NFC capabilities, all you need to do to enable Wi-Fi® is to
contact the control unit and the phone.
●Create Highlights and Easy-Share
With an Image App,
highlighted scenes can be easily edited in one clip and uploaded to
internet after shooting with automatic selection of highlighted
scenes.
● Real-time Broadcasting
Via USTREAM, distant
family members can get a live view of important family events.
To learn more about Panasonic's line of LUMIX Digital Cameras
and other consumer electronic products please visit
www.shop.panasonic.com.
About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
Based in
Newark, N.J., Panasonic Consumer
Electronics, a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American
Subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC) and the hub of
Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations,
offers a wide-range of consumer solutions in the U.S. The Company's
portfolio of innovative consumer products ranges from VIERA Full HD
3D Televisions, Blu-ray Disc players, LUMIX Digital Cameras,
Camcorders, Home Audio, Cordless Phones, Home Appliances, Wellness,
Personal Care and Beauty products.
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