Toshiba launches its first line of full HD camcorders to Canadian market
New CAMILEO lineup offers consumers compact and compelling HD video and photography options
Markham, ON (April 6, 2011) – Toshiba of Canada unveiled today a new line of camcorders, marking the company’s first foray into the world of digital video in Canada. The CAMILEO lineup offers consumers high-performance devices equipped with a broad range of features and connectivity tools for an enhanced video and sharing experience.
“As leaders in the home entertainment and laptop fields we are excited to offer Canadians our first line of camcorders, offering the same level of technology and innovation that they have come trust and expect from Toshiba,” said Marc-Anthony Guingab, Product Manager of Toshiba of Canada. “The CAMILEO S30, BW10 Sportscam and SX900 allow consumers to take crisp, rich HD video and images in a lightweight and aesthetically-pleasing design.”
Shoot and share. Toshiba’s CAMILEO camcorders are easily synchronized with laptops and televisions thanks to Uploader software applications and HDMI® or USB 2.0 capability.
The Memory Preserver: CAMILEO S30 Full HD Camcorder
A city stroll, an intimate dinner party or an afternoon at the market, life is full of simple moments that can become lasting memories. Toshiba’s CAMILEO S30 camcorder, with its intuitive touch screen interface, 16x digital zoom and at only 19mm thin, is life’s perfect travel partner. Offering consumers full HD resolution and a choice of eight scene support selections, the CAMILEO S30 achieves amazing results, even in difficult light conditions. It is available in deep blue, black and silver.
Key Features:
• 3” LCD touch screen
• 8MP CMOS image sensor
• Full HD resolution up to 1920 x 1080 (30fps)
• 16x digital zoom
• Video stabilization
• SD / SDHC / SDXC card slot
• HDMI®, mini USB 2.0, TV out
• CAMILEO Uploader software for YouTube™ and Picasa™ Web Albums
The Survivor: CAMILEO BW10 Sportscam
Weatherproof your digital experience. Designed with active lifestyles in mind, the new Toshiba CAMILEO BW10 is ready for whatever life throws at you. Whether snorkeling in the tropics or skiing down your favourite peak in snowy conditions, this flexible full HD camcorder with protective rubber cover delivers the best results in all weather conditions. Waterproof up to two meters, the robust BW10 Sportscam comes equipped with embedded video stabilization and a powerful 10x digital zoom. The BW10 Sportscam is available in three eye-popping colours – yellow, turquoise and silver.
Key Features:
• 2”LCD monitor
• 5 MP CMOS image sensor
• 10X digital zoom
• Sensitivity up to ISO 1600
• 64 GB memory for more than seven hours of Full HD videos
• Waterproof up to 2 meters
• SD / SDHC / SDXC card slot
• MP4 (video), JPG (still), AAC (audio) file formats
• HDMI® and USB 2.0
• CAMILEO Uploader software for YouTube™ and Picasa™ Web Albums
• PictBridgeTM function for photo printing
The True Chameleon: CAMILEO SX900 Camcorder
With a powerful 9x optical zoom and impressive light sensitivity, the full HD CAMILEO SX900 camcorder is aimed at discerning filmmakers who want to capture both far and close-up shots in varying light conditions. Take footage from dawn to dusk and then easily watch it on your TV via HDMI. Shooting group photos? The face detection feature is also able to detect up to 12 faces and automatically adjusts brightness accordingly. With enough storage capacity for more than seven hours of Full HD videos, this camera can last all day. The CAMILEO SX900 is available in black, red and silver.
Key Features:
• 2.7” LCD monitor
• 9 x optical zoom lens
• Video resolution: up to Full HD 1920 x 1080 (30p or 60i)
• Still pictures: up to 8 Megapixels
• Low light (3 lux) filming capacity
• SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot
• Advanced Face Detection
Pricing and Availability:
The cameras will be available through shoptoshiba.ca
CAMILEO S30 – CAD $169.99 (deep blue, black and silver)
CAMILEO BW10 – CAD $139.99 (yellow, turquoise and silver)
CAMILEO SX900 – CAD $269.99 (black, red and silver)