A new camera company has emerged in the action camera market
and their latest offering is creating a lot of buzz. WASPcam, which hails from
Canada, has pushed the envelope in feature and price with two new offerings
which just launched January 15th.
The WASPcam Gideon is possibly the most feature rich camera
currently on the market straight out of the box. The Gideon records
HD video up to 1080p60 (and also 1080p30, 960p60 and 720p120), takes still-images
up to 16MP and has built-in WiFi. You can connect the camera to your iPhone or
Android phone for live viewing.
The
Gideon sets itself apart with its wireless wrist remote, which connects to the
camera via Radio Frequency, giving users a live viewing screen and remote
control. The wrist remote connects from up to 15 feet away and also doubles as
a watch.
In addition to the camera and wrist
remote, the Gideon also comes with several accessories in the package. Two
different camera mounts, fog inserts, waterproof and vented backs for the
waterproof case, a wall charger and Velcro strap top the list.
Possibly the biggest surprise with the
Gideon is the price. MSRP for the Gideon varies slightly based on the state
purchased but in most markets it is $319.
As more of these cameras reach consumer
hands, side by side comparisons of video performance in varying conditions will
become more readily available.
Piquing
the interest of consumers looking for a value priced camera with plenty of
options is the second new offering from WASPcam, the JAKD.
The JAKD camera can shoot 1080p@25fps
or 720p@30fps.
While it may not be ideal for video
pros, the novice and intermediate videographers can enjoy capturing their
adventures without wiping out the bank account. At only $139 in most areas, the
JAKD camera is low on price and high on options.
The most impressive option that is
included is the two inch LCD touch screen on the back of the camera.
Additionally, the JAKD comes with a waterproof case, helmet mount, handlebar
mount, wall charger and more. Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better,
the JAKD camera also has infrared night vision and auto loops when recording so
if you didn’t get that shot you wanted in the first pass, keep it running and
it will record over it!
While I can’t make a formal recommendation because I haven’t
tried the cameras yet, the specs and price point for each seem very appealing.
For someone looking to getting into shooting some action videos, the offerings
from WASPcam warrant a look.