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ParaShoot 2.1Takes Aim

While there are a number of sport cameras on the market, ParaShoot 2.1 – which is being developed via an Indiegogo project – is a wireless HD camera that could be worn or used anywhere. Footage captured on this one could be shared wirelessly yet securely via the cloud. This camera is small enough that it fits in the palm of your hand (as shown above)( and weighs less than two ounces.

It can record 720 HD video at 30fps, and offers a 100 degree wide angle view. It runs on a 700mAh Li-ion battery and includes a built-in microphone. It isn’t being rolled out to be the most durable or high resolution camera but it is there to capture all those other moments in life. Video after the jump

Sea Drone Camera

We’ve seen a number of attempts to put GoPro and other action cameras in the air to capture a bird’s eye view, but the creators of the Ziphius had another idea. They are looking to Kickstarter to see if their “Aquatic Drone” would hold water – or more accurately not sink.

The Ziphius can take pictures and videos of a user’s aquatic experiences, and as it can be controlled via an app on a mobile device is also part remote controlled watercraft as well. As a camera platform it features a 160-degree titling angle HD camera that can capture images above and below the water level, while an LED flash light can enhance the image.

Pictures and videos can uploaded directly to social media sites including YouTube, Twitter and Facebook. So for those who want to chronicle their underwater adventures – and have some fun with a controllable water craft – this might just be the thing. Video after the jump

Jet Powered Glasses

Recon Instruments have introduced a range of heads-up displays that can be used for skiing and snowboarding as well as skydiving. These can provide speed, distance and other useful information. However, the goggles for skiing aren’t exactly going to work while running on the beach.

To this end Recon has gotten Jet powered, and has introduced a stylish pair of sun glasses that provide the same heads-up display but in a much smaller package. These were revealed at the Google I/O event last month.

The Jet features a dual-core processor, dedicated graphics, GPS, HD camera, speaker and microphone. The glasses offer wireless connectivity to compatible devices via Wi-Fi, Ant+ and Bluetooth 4.0. The Glasses are ready to give the display for runners and cyclists and could change the way athletes are presented with real-time fitness data. Video after the jump

SIA: Zeal Optics Ski Goggles

Recorded at the SIA Snow Show 2013 in Denver KineticShift visits the Zeal Optics booth to get a look at their high tech goggle designs. Spokesperson Allie explains the features of the HD Camera and Z3 GPS Goggles.

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Filming With the Sharks

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Last week GoPro released its new Dive Housing for its HD cameras, and it didn’t take long for some users to post videos – such as the above one that shows Italian skydiver, BASE jumper, wing suit flyer and international model Roberta Mancino along pro surfer and world renowned free diver Mark Healy sharing a moment with sharks!

The video above was shot in the Bahamas with the new Dive Housing from GoPro.

SIA: Zeal Optics Puts Eyes on iON Goggles

We missed Zeal Optics at the Outdoor Retailers Show but fortunately they caught our eye anyway with the iON Goggles, which the company is showing at this week’s SIA Snow Show. The Boulder-based companies is offering a look at the iON, which features an embed high-definition camera to capture video and photos.

The iON is equipped with a 1080p True HD video camera that doubles as a 8megapixel digital still camera, and it can be used to capture real time video and sound, or used for still images. The camera features a 170-degree wide angle lens to capture images while automatically adjusting for light levels. The camera even features an infinity focus so wearer’s have one less thing to worry about. There is an in-goggle viewfinder as well. Video after the jump