Polaroid Gets Wet and Rugged

PolaroidPolaroid made quite a name for itself with its instant film photos, and while those have faded away – much like many of the actual photos – the company lives on (and it does still offer an instant print digital camera). It introduced the new XS80 action camera, which joins Polaroid’s extensive product offerings.

This action camera stands out, not only because it offers the ability to take 1080p video at 30FPS, and can features tough waterproof housing with anti-shake technology that is impact and shock-resistant, but this go anywhere camera is priced at just $129.99. For that price you might not worry so much that it can’t endure an adventure. Specs and features after the jump

Photokina: Polaroid Gets in on the Action Sports

JVC and Sony have joined GoPro and the other action cameras and now so has Polaroid with a new line of sports video cameras that was introduced at the recent Photokina show in Germany. The Polaroid XS sports camera line features three models that include waterproof technology, low-light capabilities and are up to just about any outdoor adventure.

The XS100 (above) offers easy-to-use single button record, along with a professional 5MP sensor, and can record HD video in 720p, 960p and 1080p video along with 3MP, 5MP and 16MP still images. It features an aerodynamic design with a shock-proof exterior and distortion-free ultra wide lens to provide 170-degrees of coverage. Continue reading Photokina: Polaroid Gets in on the Action Sports