which has just been given a bigger screen.
Joining the company's PLAYSPORT actioncam shortly is a full 1080p high definition pocket digital video camera with included HDMI-out port and complimentary cable. The Kodak PLAYTOUCH Video Camera features a 3.9mm, 4x digital zoom lens, 3-inch (7.6 cm.) capacitive touchscreen, in-camera editing features such as trim and snapshot, and a Share Button.
The latter is used to tag content for later upload to social networking and sharing sites like YouTube and FaceBook. When connected to an Internet-enabled computer running a special app, all tagged videos and snaps are automatically uploaded to the website chosen during the tagging process. The PLAYTOUCH also takes 5.3 megapixel still images and sports a flip-out USB arm which allows the device to charge, connect and share.
As well as recording 1080p high def video at 30 frames per second, users are also offered a 720p high def mode that allows movies to be captured at 60 frames per second for some slow motion antics. Creative types can add a bit of a twist to movies with a choice of four capture effects, including a 1970s film look, and those too shaky or too slow to keep up with the action are sure to benefit from the built-in digital image stabilization and smart face-tracking.
Audio is captured via an included mono mic, but Kodak has included an external microphone jack that also doubles up as a headphone socket. The 2.3 x 4.3 x 0.6 inch (5.8 x 10.9 x 1.5 cm.) PLAYTOUCH supports SD/SDHC media cards, is compatible with both Mac and PC operating systems and is available now for pre-order in Smoke Gaze (Black), Chrome, Wine Country (Magenta), Cabana (Orange) and Spa Blue (Teal) for US$229.95, with delivery expected to begin from mid-September.