Intova Digital Sports Utility Camera Review
Intova Digital Sports Utility Camera Feature
- Lightweight waterproof digital camera for use while snorkeling, swimming, kayaking, and more
- 1.3-megapixel sensor with up to a 5-megapixel resolution through internal hardware interpolation
- Captures videos up to VGA resolution (640 x 480) at 20 frames per second
- Waterproof to 100 feet (30 meters); 16 MB internal memory; expansion via microSD cards up to 2 GB
- Powered by 2 AA batteries; includes hand strap
A great choice for capturing undersea snapshots while on a snorkeling vacation, the affordable Intova SS-1000 digital sports utility camera is waterproof to 100 feet (30 meters thanks to its durable polycarbonate shell with electronics mounted directly into the housing. It's also ideal for bringing along on camping trips, skiing vacations, fishing expeditions, and more. It has a 1.3-megapixel native resolution, but can capture up to 5-megapixel stills through hardware interpolation. In addition to snapping still photos, this camera can capture video clips in up to VGA resolution (640 x 480 pixels).
Rear of the Intova SS-1000 digital sports utility camera. |
The rugged, patented housing design features dual O-ring design, Cam-Lock sealing system, and a shock absorbent liner. You get full access to function buttons on the exterior, and it's small enough to fit into a shirt pocket. It offers a 16 MB built-in memory--enough to capture up to 90 still photos at the lowest setting for several minutes of video. You can also expand the camera's memory using optional microSD memory cards up to 2 GB in size. Other features include a 10-second self timer, auto shut-off when camera is idle for 60 seconds, and a handstrap.
Specifications:
- Sensor: 1.3-megapixel CMOS
- Still resolution options: 5 megapixels (2650 x 1920; hardware interpolation); 3 megapixels (2048 x 1536; hardware interpolation); 1.3 megapixels (1280 x 960); VGA (640 x 480)
- Video modes: VGA (640 x 480) at 20 fps; QVGA (320 x 240) at 30 fps
- Lens: Fixed focus (F/3.1; f=6.5mm)
- Digital zoom: 4x
- LCD screen:1.4-inch color
- Internal memory: 16 MB
- Memory expansion: microSD memory cards up to 2 GB
- File formats: JPEG picture, AVI movie
- Self timer: 10 seconds
- USB: Yes, version 1.1
- Power: 2 AA batteries
The Intova SS1000 Snap Sights Digital camera offers a poly carbonate case waterproof to 100 feet/ 30 meters, and is a perfect low priced choice for divers, surfers, and outdoor adventure seekers who wish to document their experiences with pictures or video. This camera is also ideal for taking worry free pictures in most any wet conditions or at the beach. This low cost camera is a great alternative to waterproof single use cameras, and the SS1000 offers digital convenience to save your photos - no film processing fees, and you can easily upload your photos or videos to a computer or internet social websites with a USB port.