Casio has announced a new series of rugged action
cameras, a first for the brand, called the G’z EYE. The first model to be
launched in the series is the GZE-1.
The GZE-1, which looks remarkably like the company's
G-Shock series of watches, is like an armoured version of your typical GoPro
camera. The body is dust, shock, water and low temperature resistant, making it
suitable for use even in the harshest of conditions. The camera works
underwater up to 50m without requiring any additional case and in temperatures
as low as -10°C. The similarity with G-Shock watches is intentional, as the
GZE-1 uses similar cylindrical guard structure and urethane resin material to
absorb shocks and impacts.
As a camera, the GZE-1 has a 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS sensor
with an effective resolution of 6.9MP. The camera can capture 6MP still images
and 1080p30 video. You can also record slow motion video in 240fps at 384p or
120fps 480p. The camera a 13mm f2.8 lens for wide-angle photography. Built-in
Bluetooth allows you to control the app from Casio's smart watch or transfer
images to the mobile app.
The Casio GZE-1 is priced in Japan at 46,000 yen,
which is about US$ 410.