April 23, 2013, Aiptek, Taiwan manufacturer of compact video cameras, media devices and pico projectors, introduces Camcorder X3 with wide angle lens, Full HD video camera and continuous traffic recording function. It is an accessible solution, possessing at the same time an optimum set of characteristics for high-quality highly detailed shooting with a wide angle of view – 120 degrees.
DVRs are the basic necessity for active drivers due to the increasing number of accidents and lawlessness on the roads. Such electronic witness will record and keep in memory everything that happens along the way. So the driver will always have video material at hand for protection at the traffic police. And you don’t have to worry about keeping a record during an incident. The advantage of Camcorder X3 is the function of continuous shooting of everything that happens on the road. When the external memory card is full, the video is re-recorded over the outdated files, with no loss of data between segments. In the event of an accident, such as a collision, the built-in accelerometer automatically triggers and the device saves a record of the event in its internal memory. The event recording function can also be activated manually via a dedicated button on the device.
The wide angle lens of Aiptek Camcorder X3 covers all traffic lanes and records in the best quality, thanks to its 5-megapixel CMOS sensor. Three video recording modes: Full HD 1920×1080 at 30fps, HD 720p at 30 or 60fps. To view footage the unit is equipped with a 2.4-inch LCD screen resolution of 480×324 pixels. Video is saved on SD/SDHC memory card with capacity from 4 to 32GB. The DVR has compact size and horizontally oriented screen, so it takes only little space on the windshield without obstructing the view.
Another advantage of X3 – heat-resistant housing that can withstand temperatures up to +65 ° C, so the unit is perfect for a trip to the sea or a summer road trips in America and Europe.
This product is already available on the American market with a retail price of 7999 Dollars.
Features
| Sensor type | 5 Megapixel 2592×1944 1/2.5 inch CMOS sensor |
| Video resolution | FULL HD: 1920×1080, 30 fps, 16:9 HD 720p: 1920×1080, 30 fps, 16:9 HD 720p: 1280×720, 60fps, 16:9 |
| File Format | AVC Advanced Video Recording H.264 .avi |
| Internal memory | 32MB not for storage |
| External memory | Memory Card Type: SD/SDHC 4-32GB |
| Liquid crystal display | 2.4 inch 6.0 cm diagonal, Liquid crystal display, 480×234 pixels |
| Lens | 120 ° |
| Aperture range | F2.0 f=3.69mm |
| Focus | 50cm ~ ∞ |
| Microphone | Available at |
| Speaker | Yes |
| Date/Time/Real Time Clock | Yes/No |
| Accelerometer | Yes Off., High, Medium, Low Sensitivity |
| Function | |
| White balance | Auto |
| Exposure metering | Auto |
| Cyclic recording | Yes |
| Automatic recording | Yes On/Off ., Off. |
| Pre-recording | Yes, by pressing the panic button or when accelerometer is triggered, 30 sec. |
| Motion detection | Yes On ., Off. |
| Voice message | Yes On/Off ., Off. |
| Mirror image | Yes On/Off ., Off. |
| Tracking Mode | Yes continuous shooting at 1 fps time interval |
| Connectors | |
| HDMI interface | Mini HDMI |
| Composite output | 3.5mm jack, support NTSC PAL |
| Connecting to a PC | Mini USB 2.0 |
| Power | |
| Input power | Constant current: 10V ~ 12V cigarette lighter |
| Power output | DC Power: 5V, 1A |
| Dimensions | |
| Dimensions | 101mm x 37mm x 67mm LxWxH |
| Weight | 100 g |
Can you provide more information about the features and specifications of the Aiptek Camcorder X3 Full HD Video Recorder? How does it compare to other similar products in terms of video quality and functionality? Can it be used for professional videography or is it more suitable for casual use?