Just in time for CES, Liquid Image has announced 3 new freaking sweet underwater camera masks! We were expecting a new mask sometime soon, but we weren’t expecting 3, especially with the features they have.

The biggest and baddest of the new cameras is the Pro HD350 (black pictured on the left), this mask can take microSD/SDHC cards up to 32GB and records 720p video. It’s also rated to a depth of 330ft! This camera is aimed more at the professional dive industry (search & recovery, military).Next is the Scuba Series 320, this mask also takes video at 720p and can utilize microSD/SDHC cards up to 32GB, it’s rated at a depth of 115 feet. Both of these cameras feature lever buttons for easier shutter action. The last camera in the new line up is the VideoMask 310 (red and black cam on the right). It’s rated to a depth of 33 ft and takes videos at 640×480 at 30fps on up to an 8GB microSDHC card. All the cameras above also take 5 megapixel photos and feature Liquid Image’s new flashlight mount.

We’ll be at CES with Liquid Image January 9th-11th so make sure to stop by the booth and say hi or ask questions if you’re at the show!

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Sony is introducing a new full high-definition compact point-of-view (POV) camera and solid-state recorder combination, model HXR-MC1. Its unique design separates the camera head from the control unit/recorder, giving professional users more flexibility to capture shots in video applications where increased mobility is required beyond the use of traditional hand-held or shoulder-mount cameras, such as extreme sports, reality TV, documentaries, nature, wildlife and more.

The new camera achieves its balance of compact size, light weight and superb image quality through the use of solid-state recording onto Memory Stick PRO™ Duo media using AVCHD compression. The HXR-MC1 can record up to six hours of high-definition content onto a 16GB Memory Stick media.

The HXR-MC1’s video compression enables customers to enjoy longer recording time per GB, as well as a low cost of media per minute. This approach is consistent with Sony’s current line-up of MPEG professional camcorders, including the HDV™, XDCAM® HD optical and XDCAM EX™ series.
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VIO just announced a whole new set of mounts coming out for the POV.1. This is really exciting news as it looks like these mounts can really open up some new filming opportunities.

“The newly designed POV Mount Kit allows the user to overcome any/all image head mounting issues the may be faced with in the field. The new Camera Clamp provides both the security and specific angles the camera head needs in order to capture professional quality footage and it is compatible with all the new bases for swapping from use to use. The newly developed cable guide is also included to help cable once the camera head is mounted.”

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Award-winning wearable camcorder has 75% of camera owners sharing video from 57 countries

Seattle, WA – VholdR, the online adventure-sports community driven by a wearable camcorder, today released its new ‘easy to edit’ software to meet the demands of its growing online community that is actively sharing video.  The new software, which is Mac and PC compatible, enables anyone to tag, clip, and share their video adventures in seconds.

“VholdR is more than just a camcorder,” says Marc Barros, CEO and Co-Founder of VholdR.  “Its wearable design, ‘easy to edit’ software, and click to share online experience are fueling an international community of sports enthusiasts who are mapping the world.”

After debuting to positive reviews at January’s Consumer Electronics Show, the VholdR wearable camcorder launches its new software and growing community this holiday season with Helmet Camera Central and REI.  Video sharing is now as simple as connecting VholdR to your computer (USB cable), tagging your videos, clipping the best parts, and clicking to share to VholdR.com.  Then email a link to your friends to experience your adventure and discover its exclusive location on a Google map.

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The new GoPro Hero Wide helmet camera series is hot off the presses, and we are impressed! The new 170 degree fisheye lens on the Hero Wide series produces really fun to watch video footage, plus the increased still photo resolution from 3MP to 5MP provides crisper more colorful pictures as well. GoPro’s overall product quality is solid, and coupled with a broad range of mounting options (all of which include the bomber 100 ft waterproof case) the Hero Wide series provides a great value for wearable video enthusiasts.

The core differences between the GoPro Helmet Hero Wide and it’s siblings, the GoPro Hero Wide, the GoPro Motorsports Hero Wide, and the new GoPro Surf Hero Wide are the mounting options included in each package. The Helmet Hero Wide includes 4 unique mounting systems, which is by far the most versatile selection of mounts that ships with any system on the market today. The basic GoPro Hero Wide only includes the wristband mount, the Motorsports Hero Wide includes the versatile Suction Cup mount, and the new Surf Hero include a bomber adhesive mount plate plus a Fin Control Systems mounting option as well! Read on for more details!

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