Let’s face it – the tech world is filled with flimsy, easily broken products that will never stand a chance against a solid concrete floor, and cameras undoubtedly belong to that fragile category. With the exception of the Nokia 3310, few gadgets lack military-grade level of protection; although that could all soon change thanks to Casio.
The Japanese brand recently launched the G’z EYE Tough Camera – a robust action camera that’s pretty much like a G-SHOCK with a lens. It’s shock-resistant, waterproof, dustproof, and built to withstand low temperatures, so it’s kind of like the Arnold Schwarzenegger of photo-taking devices (in his Terminator prime, of course).
And it goes without saying that it’s built to last. Designed for extreme sports like BMX, skateboarding, snowboarding, and surfing, the G’z EYE can withstand drops of up to four-metres (that’s almost as tall as an overhead bridge), survive an underwater depth of 50-metres, while performing at temperatures as low as -10°C.
It’s basically almost unbreakable, despite not packing the best specs (shooting 1080p at 30fps, 480p at 120fps, and 6-megapixel photos isn’t mind-blowing, to be honest). Nevertheless, it has a super-wide-angle lens that captures a 190.8° (still image) and 170.4° (movie) field of view, so it is decent.
Throw in the fact that the camera is modeled after a stylish G-SHOCK watch, and it’s more or less worth the purchase if you dig that Casio aesthetic. Right now, the G’z EYE is retailing for $629 and is available at Casio and G-Factory stores, authorised retailers, and superstores, including Best Denki and Harvey Norman.
In related news, Casio’s TR-M11 selfie cam is shaped just like a compact mirror.
For more information, visit casio-intl.com/sg/en.
Images: Casio
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