Toshiba Camileo S10 Camcorder
Toshiba Camileo S10 1080p High Definition Camcorder
Toshiba announced the release of its new high definition Camcorder into the market, the Camileo S10, which is a pocket-sized and a swank Camcorder. It looks just like any modern mobile phone and finally, Toshiba has kept its promise of releasing a mini cam. To compete with its counterparts, Toshiba has slenderised its new cam to a great extent but at the same time, amplified its features, making it a camcorder worth-buying.|
A Renovated Design:
A lot of renovations have been taking place in the design and performance of camcorders, especially from Toshiba. When all the other companies have tried their best in releasing high-definition cams with a maximum of 720p, Toshiba has unleashed its whopping 1080p HD cam, menacing the other brands in the market. The new Camileo S10 Pocket Camcorder looks very stylish when compared to its precursors from Toshiba. It is just about 17.9 mm thick, with its full dimensions as (W x H x D) 57 x 100 x 17.9 mm and is implausibly light in weight, weighing just 87 grams. Its 2.5-inch LCD screen is another asset, and added to that, you can rotate the screen at any angle on its axis, making it very comfortable for filming purposes. The 2.5 inch LCD Screen in Camileo S10 Camcorder is also a comfortable enough one to look at, before filming.
This particular design is very useful when you wish to film yourself. Many companies, at present, do not have this feature and this already resulted in the dissatisfaction of the customers. So, this time, in this area, Toshiba took a lot of care in producing such a design. The overall design is not as alluring as expected, since it is not garnished with shiny and vibrant metallic colours, but its dimensions make it look so smart. As it is easy to handle and simple to use; the novice users will not have any trouble using it.
The Camileo S10 HD Camcorder comes with a Wrist Strap that helps the cam to cling on to your wrist, while capturing a picture or a video. So the chances of the cam slipping from your hand are slim and it adds good value for the money paid.
Features:
Lens:
The Camileo S10 features a 5MP CMOS camera which gives a crystal clear image with no blurs. The camera’s auto focus is also very quick and it detects the faces of people better than any other cam. The Camileo boasts a very detailed HD pictures with superior quality. The CMOS sensor also gives a picture that is so vivid in appearance.
Focus and Resolution:
Toshiba Camileo S10 1080p HD SD Camcorder has a fixed focus lens that helps you fix the object and hence, increases the quality of the image. The Focus ranges from 20 cm to infinity, giving you such a wide range of focus. The still picture resolution of 3200 x 2400 gives a fantastic image quality. The variable focus range of the cam enhances its capturing power a lot, making the lens work more naturally. Just as a human eye, the lens can focus itself on objects at different distances and can give you very sharp and distinct images. Also, the combination 1080p and 30 fps of movie resolution can produce high-definition videos, giving an impression of HD movies.
Zoom:
The 4x digital zoom is also another feature that helps you a lot, even though it gives a bit low quality output for videos.
Memory:
With the help of a SDHC card of 32GB capacity, one can get high quality video recording for more than an hour. It also allows you to store all the pictures and videos into a memory card. The built-in 128 MB NAND Flash Memory, which has a usable memory of around 96 MB, is an extra feature which allows you to store more pictures and videos than normal.
Capacity:
With the Camileo S10 Compact Video Camcorder, you can store up to 327 photos of 8MP, 446 photos of 5MP, and 817 photos of 3MP with a 1 GB SD card. You can as well store up to 15 min of video of 1080 p, 30 min of video of 720 p, 1 hr of VGA and 4 hrs of QVGA types of video. If you wish to have more picture storage, you can always integrate your SD card further.
Picture options:
The NightShot option can be used at nights or during dim light conditions, for better picture quality. It is supported by a Backlight, which has an LED that emits light to give better effects. But, this is not considered as the best of Backlights available, especially during bad light conditions. The pictures or the videos can be captured either in the classic colour format, in black and white format or in the negative format. The cam has a Self-Timer for approximately 10 seconds. The ‘+/- 1 EV’ exposure is also an additional feature. Hence, with the Camileo S10, there are always multiple options for you to choose.
Enhancement Features:
Video stabilisation also minimises the blur effects caused due to moving objects. The scene support helps you choose the right scenario in which the pictures are taken and then make the photos or videos apposite to the scene. The skin tone option allows you to set the skin tone of the persons in the photo. You can also set it to Auto mode and the cam sets itself up for the right skin tone. To store in your personal computer the pictures or videos you have taken, you need to install the software that supports this function, using the CD that is given inside the box.
Software Bundle:
The most important and attractive feature in Toshiba Camileo S10 4x digital zoom Camcorder is the Easy YouTube upload feature, which can be done with the help of ‘arcsoftware’, which is an unforeseen addition. With this software, you can immediately upload and share your pictures and videos onto YouTube easily. Here, the Camileo S10 scores over its competitors. You can also upload them to YouTube from your computer as there is a USB cable which helps you to connect to any computer easily.
HDMI Connectivity:
The HDMI cable connects to a HD TV, and a video cable to any video player, for playing your pictures and videos on the screen.
Performance:
Coming to the performance, the Camileo S10 is a very user friendly cam and it does not trouble the users often. The performance is excellent in the daylight. But at night, the quality of the picture or video decreases considerably and even if there is a backlight, the camera is not that effective in dim light scenarios. Many people have already commented on this stating that the results are not as good as expected, when it comes to indoor shooting. The zoom function degrades the quality of the image or video, particularly at night.
System requirements:
The system requirements are, your computer must have an operating system of Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista. The CPU must be of Intel Pentium III or above, with at least 256 MB of RAM and 700 MB of hard disk space. The synchronisation can be done only by using the USB port.
Package contents:
The box contains the Camileo S10 High Definition Camcorder itself, USB Cable, Video Cable, HDMI Cable, Power Adapter, Warranty Leaflet, Quick Start Guide, CD, Wrist Strap, Pouch, Tripod and a Cleaning Cloth.
Battery:
The NP60 Lithium ion rechargeable battery can support uninterrupted video capture for about 100-120 minutes, which is very much considerable. The cam also has a power saving mode for about 3 minutes. A Power Adapter is given along with the cam and it gets fully charged in just a few minutes.
Also, the battery is irremovable, which makes it very difficult for people who constantly travel and if the existing battery is over, they need to wait till it gets recharged again and if the circumstances do not allow the charging of the battery, then they are in trouble. So, the absence of a removable battery is certainly a big minus.
Warranty:
The Company offers the customers a warranty for a period of 2 years. One can extend the warranty online by visiting the Toshiba website. It also offers a complete money back offer within 7 days from the date of purchase, if the customer is not satisfied with the product.
Verdict:
The Camileo S10 PX1506K-1CAM camcorder gives you a good value for your money. The new style, improved picture quality and a good collection of features are the highlights of the device. It has a high picture resolution and its rotatable screen also make it very pertinent to its cost. The screen is big enough and the 5MP camera is a very common feature nowadays. Its battery life is good. Though there are a few concerns over the performance of the camcorder, the device has a quality that is good enough for casual shooting. The battery being irremovable which is certainly not a good news, especially when you are taking it out for a holiday.
Regarding warranty, it is appreciable to have a warranty period of 2 years and many companies do not dare to challenge the customers for a complete money back offer. So, it shows that the cam is durable. Also, the Toshiba Camileo S10 is certified with FCC, CE, RoHS, GOST, SABS and SASO. But above all, the price is reasonable when compared to the other cams. Overall, the Toshiba Camileo S10 Camcorder is a good tool to have, both to the novice users particularly for outdoor shooting. But for the professional photographers, Sony Handycam will be the brand to look for.
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Toshiba Camileo S10 Pocket Size Camcorder – Technical Specification Table
| Manufacturer | Toshiba |
| Model Name | Camileo S10 HD Camcorder |
| Model Number | PX1506K-1CAM |
| Camcorder type | Mini, HD Camcorder |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 70 x 33 x 113 mm |
| Weight | 177g |
| Colour/Finish | Black |
| Monitor | 2.5-inch TFT LCD |
| Video Resolution | 1400 x 1080p |
| Still Picture Resolution | Low: 2048×1536 Standard: 2592×1944 High: 3200×2400 |
| Image Sensor | 5 megapixel CMOS (2592×1944) |
| Lens (focusing) | Optical auto focus zoom |
| Zoom | 3x optical zoom |
| Focal length | Capture 5cm close-up image |
| Aperture | f=6.8 – 34mm; F3.5 -3.7 |
| Exposure control | Auto |
| White balance | Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Tungsten |
| Sensor resolution | 5 megapixel |
| Motion detection | Yes |
| Red Eye Reduction | Yes |
| Shutter type | Electronic |
| Frame rate | 30 fps |
| Flash light control | Flash for still picture (Auto/On/Off) LED light for video recording (Auto/On/Off) |
| Video compression format | H.264/MPEG4 AVC, JPEG, WAV |
| Image File format | JPEG |
| Video File Format | AVI |
| Memory | 128MB built-in memory expandable up to 32GB with SD card |
| Continuous recording time | 120 minutes in high definition |
| Audio input | Microphone |
| AV out/earphone phone jack | HDTV component-out and normal AV out + earphone-out |
| Speaker | Yes (mono) |
| Digital voice recorder | Yes |
| MP3 player | No |
| TV playback | Yes |
| Self timer | 10 sec delay |
| Auto power off | 3 minutes |
| PC interface | Mini USB |
| Power adaptor | Mini USB |
| Tripod stand | No |
| Features | Digital Video Camcorder and Still Camera Digital Voice Recorder Mass Storage Device 3x Optical & 4x Digital Zoom H264 video format 5 mega pixel CMOS sensor Night Mode |
| Battery | Li-ion rechargeable battery |
| Warranty | Two years |
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