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thanko: mame-cam dx micro camera


the 'mame-cam dx' micro camera by thanko


the 'mame-cam dx' by tokyo-based thanko is a tiny, multipurpose digital camera.

weighing just 14 grams, the camera measures 1.8 x 1.1 x 0.4 inches (45 x 29 x 10 mm).
the 8-megapixel device can shoot jpgs of up to 3264 x 2448p resolution,
records HD-video at 30fps with a resolution of 1280 x 960p, and can also be used as a voice recorder.

the camera uses microSD/SDHC cards and connects via USB 2.0.
it is currently available for purchase, retailing for 99 USD.



3/4 front view



front view



3/4 rear view



the camera measures 1.8 x 1.1 x 0.4 inches (45 x 29 x 10 mm)



example of 'mame-cam dx' in use


via crunchgear
jenny db
03.24.11  
8
such crazy specs for such a tiny camera! seriously? i want one. assuming you get good at estimating the range of the viewfinder without looking, my mind is spinning thinking of the photographic opportunities this would open up.
mariella   03.24.11
SPY-FI
BERRY BEARD UNCLE   03.24.11
Um I think I would need to see a couple samples before putting down .. I cant even imagine the quality the HD video ??
nja2015   03.24.11
did a very convenient It is
Jim   03.24.11
You can order one to ship to the US for a 100+% premium!

nja2015 is right: better see the video first.
wetstuff   03.24.11
Could be good product placement in the new Zoolander film.
Rob   03.25.11
Is there an english site you can buy this from? :)
Jamie   03.30.11
@jamie,
yes there is, although unfortunately wetstuff is right; it looks to be currently retailing for 210 USD
through the only US-shipping point of sale I have seen thus far, tokyo-based exporters geekstuff4u:
http://www.geekstuff4u.com/mame-cam-dx-hd.html.
jenny db   03.30.11
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