Intova Digital Sports Utility Camera

by Intova

Product Features

• Lightweight waterproof digital camera for use while snorkeling, swimming, kayaking, and more
• 1.3-megapixel sensor with up to a 5-megapixel resolution through internal hardware interpolation
• Captures videos up to VGA resolution (640 x 480) at 20 frames per second
• Waterproof to 100 feet (30 meters); 16 MB internal memory; expansion via microSD cards up to 2 GB
• Powered by 2 AA batteries; includes hand strap

Product Description

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A great choice for capturing undersea snapshots while on a snorkeling vacation, the affordable Intova SS-1000 digital sports utility camera is waterproof to 100 feet (30 meters thanks to its durable polycarbonate shell with electronics mounted directly into the housing. It's also ideal for bringing along on camping trips, skiing vacations, fishing expeditions, and more. It has a 1.3-megapixel native resolution, but can capture up to 5-megapixel stills through hardware interpolation. In addition to snapping still photos, this camera can capture video clips in up to VGA resolution (640 x 480 pixels).

Rear of the Intova SS-1000 digital sports utility camera.

The rugged, patented housing design features dual O-ring design, Cam-Lock sealing system, and a shock absorbent liner. You get full access to function buttons on the exterior, and it's small enough to fit into a shirt pocket. It offers a 16 MB built-in memory--enough to capture up to 90 still photos at the lowest setting for several minutes of video. You can also expand the camera's memory using optional microSD memory cards up to 2 GB in size. Other features include a 10-second self timer, auto shut-off when camera is idle for 60 seconds, and a handstrap.

Specifications:

• Sensor: 1.3-megapixel CMOS
• Still resolution options: 5 megapixels (2650 x 1920; hardware interpolation); 3 megapixels (2048 x 1536; hardware interpolation); 1.3 megapixels (1280 x 960); VGA (640 x 480)
• Video modes: VGA (640 x 480) at 20 fps; QVGA (320 x 240) at 30 fps
• Lens: Fixed focus (F/3.1; f=6.5mm)
• Digital zoom: 4x
• LCD screen:1.4-inch color
• Internal memory: 16 MB
• Memory expansion: microSD memory cards up to 2 GB
• File formats: JPEG picture, AVI movie
• Self timer: 10 seconds
• USB: Yes, version 1.1
• Power: 2 AA batteries

Product Description

The Intova SS1000 Snap Sights Digital camera offers a poly carbonate case waterproof to 100 feet/ 30 meters, and is a perfect low priced choice for divers, surfers, and outdoor adventure seekers who wish to document their experiences with pictures or video. This camera is also ideal for taking worry free pictures in most any wet conditions or at the beach. This low cost camera is a great alternative to waterproof single use cameras, and the SS1000 offers digital convenience to save your photos - no film processing fees, and you can easily upload your photos or videos to a computer or internet social websites with a USB port.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 7 x 2.5 inches ; 4.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002MCAF40
• Item model number: SS1000
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,636 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Pictures, Low Price, June 13, 2010

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Rainmaker "Jeff" (Kansas City, MO) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Intova Digital Sports Utility Camera (Sports)

This camera worked great in the pool and the Carribean Sea. The pictures were very good if you or your subject did not move too much. No water got in the camera case. Pictures of objects in the distance were distorted on the ends due to the camera case. I purchased this camera and a digital camera maskLiquid Image Exploer Series 3.1MP Underwater Mask - Digital Camera that cost $150. This camera took pictures almost as good as the $150 model. We used it for 2 weeks without troubles. Take lots of photos, or use the video for a minute or less. Larger video files can slow down computers during playback.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Intova Snap Sights Cam (SS-1000), September 6, 2010

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William Sante "W. Sante" (Honolulu, HI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Intova Digital Sports Utility Camera (Sports)

I found this camera to be a huge nuisance to use. Both photographer and subject must remain perfectly still or picture will be blurry..no forgiveness there. Unfortunately, this is always difficult with any water sport or activity. Also, the shutter button is very difficult to push (as are all of the buttons) and the overall size of the camera is very small, both adding to the difficulty of holding the camera still when taking pictures. Abundant light is required or, again, your pictures will come out blurry. Many of my photos were distorted, too. For example, my fishing pole in some pictures was wavy, likely caused by glare off the plastic case and, more so, distortion caused by light shining though the multiple (6) raised dots on the case (I suspect these are a novelty added to the case design to resemble water drops). The viewfinder is only about an inch square, so it is essentially impossible to use other than to get a general idea where your subject is located, especially for videos. It is difficult to see if the camera was still recording or not. Daylight makes it that much harder to see anything in it. Finally, it would frequently shut off. Not sure if this is a power saving function, but it became very irritating during use. I will cut my loses on this camera and buy something else. The only pluses I found with the product were the case remained water tight during use and USB download of the pics and videos is straight forward. Oh, there was no memory card included...the packaging states a memory card up to 2MB can be used. I purchased one seperately.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Picture Quality very low., August 24, 2010

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Dcode (Ohio, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Intova Digital Sports Utility Camera (Sports)

It does what it says, but you get what you pay for. Picture quality is very low, buttons are very hard to push (i'm no weekling either). 2gb Micro SD card DID NOT come with the product as it stated in the description.

I decided to purchase the Sony Cyber-Shot TX5 instead of using this. TX5 is much better.

Product Features say:
2 G Micro SD Card included and USB compatible