Toshiba announces three new camcorders

Written by Adorama News Writer
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Published on January 11, 2012
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Toshiba added a trio of camcorders to its camcorder lineup under the Camileo brand. They are:Camileo Air10 ($149 list): Capable of streaming 1080p live via WiFi, this pocket-sized $149 camcorder uses Ustream for live streaming.Camileo Clip ($99.99 list): Rugged (shock proof and splash-resistant) and compact, the Clip has a belt clip for convenient carrying and shoots 1080p full HD videos.

Camileo Z100 ($219 list): (Not a New York radio station) A more traditional-looking handheld camcorder, the Z100 is fronted by two lenses for HD 3D video.


For details, read the Toshiba press release:Toshiba Unveils Three New Powerful, Yet Affordable CAMILEO CamcordersNew CAMILEO Camcorders Bring Unique Features to Consumers, Including Rugged Design, Wireless Uploading and 3D Video Capture2012 International CESLAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CES 2012, LVCC Central Hall Booth #11026 — Toshiba’s Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced three new 1080p Full HD CAMILEO® camcorders, the CAMILEO AIR10, CLIP and Z100 3D, that further round out its current lineup. The CAMILEO AIR10 provides users with the ability to wirelessly upload videos and photos directly to their social networks, the CAMILEO CLIP enables users to conveniently film their adventures hands-free, and the CAMILEO Z100 3D empowers users to capture their most memorable moments in vivid 3D. “Toshiba knows that different lifestyles and events call for different recording needs”“Toshiba knows that different lifestyles and events call for different recording needs,” said Paul Collas, director of accessory marketing, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Digital Products Division. “Our latest camcorders provide users with all the features necessary to brilliantly capture every unique milestones in life – no matter how big or small – with the same high quality that consumers have come to expect with our products.”CAMILEO AIR10: Easily Integrate HD Photos and Videos into Social Networks without wiresToshiba’s CAMILEO AIR10 camcorder allows consumers to easily and wirelessly upload videos and photos in 1080p Full HD to their computer and social networks, including YouTube™, Facebook®, Picasa™ and Twitvid™ from anywhere with a Wi-Fi® connection. This compact and lightweight candybar style camcorder also doubles as a wireless webcam for and also allows for wireless broadcasts online via USTREAM™. It comes equipped with a two-inch diagonal TFT LCD screen1, 5MP CMOS with back side illumination technology and 16X digital zoom. Setup is extremely simple due to built-in software that allows users to sync the camcorder to a computer with the press of one button.The CAMILEO AIR10 will be available for purchase starting in the first half of 2012 for $149.00 MSRP2.CAMILEO CLIP: Capture Every Adventure – Big and Small, Despite the TerrainThe CAMILEO CLIP is the ultimate young adventurer’s ideal tool, fitting many of the features typically found in full-sized camcorders into a compact design. This ruggedized splash-resistant and shock-proof mini candybar style camcorder comes with a built-in clip that allows users to quickly snap it on to their clothing or belt to capture every second of their hike, climb or bike in 1080p Full HD. The CAMILEO CLIP is ultraportable, weighing a mere 2 ½ ounces and measuring 3.1 inches tall, 1.8 inches wide and 0.6 inches thick. It also comes equipped with Electronic Image Stabilization, which helps smooth out the bumps of images caused by rapid movements.The CAMILEO CLIP will be available for purchase in a variety of colors, including dark blue, deep red, lime green and white, starting in the first half of 2012 for $99.99 MSRP2.CAMILEO Z100 3D: Vamp Up the Digital Scrapbook and Family DVDs with the Power of 3DToshiba’s CAMILEO Z100 3D camcorder gives video enthusiasts the ability to capture memories in both 2D and 3D on a single device. Consumers can now make their digital scrapbooks and family DVDs come to life with brilliant 3D images that truly capture the very essence of their special moments. This Full HD barrel-style camcorder is equipped with a 2.8-inch glasses-free 3D LCD touchscreen1 that displays both 2D and 3D content. It also offers 120X digital zoom in 2D mode and 8X digital zoom in 3D mode. A handy HDMI port allows for users to conveniently connect the camcorder directly to a 3D TV. With CAMILEO Z100 3D you can go big and view your content on any 3D ready device.The CAMILEO Z100 will be available for purchase starting in the first half of 2012 for $219.00 MSRP2.