New Video Camera Designed for Skate Boarders

May 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Blue announced today the launch of the highly anticipated Tony Hawk Helmet Cam, a lightweight self-contained digital camcorder which easily attaches to a helmet and records video and audio at the touch of a button with no cords necessary. Working with Tony Hawk, the internationally renowned skateboarding champion, Digital Blue created this revolutionary product to enable skateboarders, cyclists, snow boarders and other sports enthusiasts to make their own sports videos as exciting as anything seen on TV.

"The Tony Hawk Helmet Cam will let you share the thrill of speed and stunts with your friends. Imagine being able to e-mail them footage of your wild rides, complete with sound and special effects!" said Digital Blue CEO Tim Hall.

The Tony Hawk Helmet Camcorder straps to any helmet and comes with a 32MB memory card recording up to 30 minutes of video and sound. It weighs less than 1/2 lb and uses just two AAA batteries. The Tony Hawk Helmet Cam also features auto focus and 640 X 480 resolution, plus a built-in microphone with a 12 foot range.

It comes with a CD-ROM packed with downloadable software with tools for adding animation, text credits and music; for editing both audio and video; and for e-mail and play back. The software lets kids edit their own video alongside footage of Tony Hawk and other athletes.

The Tony Hawk Helmet Cam is an exciting new addition to Digital Blue's hugely successful line of interactive electronic products, such as the American Idol Camcorder and the award-winning QX5 Microscope.

"Tony Hawk is undeniably the best," said Hall. "He is a terrific role model for kids and a perfect fit with Digital Blue. He brings with him unparalleled brand recognition. Tony's website says it all: 'If I don't do my best it kills me!'"

"Digital Blue's innovative video camera is ideal for skaters and action sports enthusiasts," said Tony Hawk. "And the included software gives kids so many editing tools that they will be looking like pros in no time."

The Tony Hawk Cam retails for $99.99 and will be available in September at major retailers.

SOURCE Digital Blue