Video Cameras & Action Cameras
Toshiba Camileo X-Sports Review
The device is equipped with a 12-megapixel CMOS sensor, a 2-inch display, a wide-angle lens, a 10x digital zoom, a Wi-Fi adapter with 802.11 b / g / n, microUSB, Mini HDMI and a microSD card slot. Dimensions are 73x49.5x29.5 mm, weight - 94 g.
The camcorder can withstand falls from a height of up to one and a half meters. A special sealed case allows you to use the camera under water at a depth of 60 meters. It supports recording of Full HD video (1920x1080 pixels) with a frequency of 30 or 60 frames per second: in the first case, the battery will last for an hour and a half, in the second - more than two hours.
Manage the work of Camileo X-Sports can be using a smartphone or tablet, as well as a console in the form of a wristwatch, not afraid of strikes and diving under the water at a depth of one and a half meters. Special mounts allow you to mount the camcorder on a bicycle handlebars, helmet, etc.
Synchronization
Like most modern gadgets, X-Sports has a built-in WiFi module for synchronizing with or tablet. It is activated through the camera menu. Then, in the settings for the smartphone connections, you must select Camileo X-SPORTS. A successful connection will be notified by the blue LED on the camera body. Now the smartphone can be used as a viewfinder and remote control. To save battery power, it's best not to forget to disable WiFi when it is no longer needed. In addition, there are ports for micro-USB and mini-HDMI. The footage is stored on the MicroSD / SDXC card.
Shooting
The camera can shoot video in Full HD (1080p) at 60 fps, 720p at 120 fps, 1600x1200p at 60 fps, 960p at 60 fps, 848x480 at 240 fps, and 480p at 30 fps, from. Also supported is photography at a resolution of 12 megapixels. There is a burst mode of 3, 5, 10, and 30 frames per second. Possible 1, 2, or 3-second series at a speed of 30 fps, but at a resolution of up to 5 Mp. Another mode is shooting at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, or 60 seconds and a hybrid mode in which photos will be taken at intervals of 5, 10, 30, and 60 seconds during video recording.
Autonomy
The battery capacity is sufficient only for an hour of recording, so it is recommended to carry a portable charger or a spare battery.
pros
- good shooting quality
- convenient form factor
- the delivery kit allows you to immediately start using
- convenient remote control
Minuses
- with a protective case access to the buttons is not too convenient
- not bright enough display
- not the best autonomy