Test and review of the Toshiba Camileo Pro - digital video camera to SD card
By Keroin on Saturday, 02 February 2008, High-tech Gadgets, Computers The device that we propose to test today is a small
Digital camcorder SD Card launched in the last quarter of 2007
... The Toshiba Camileo Pro.
Particular features of the Toshiba Camileo Pro
- 7 megapixel image sensor
- Screen 2.5 inch
- 3x optical zoom
- Digital zoom 4x
- Record video to AVI or MPEG-4 up to 640 × 480
- Internal Memory 64 MB (if an SD card is inserted, the internal memory is automatically disabled)
- SD Card slot supporting up to 4GB
- Size: height = 118 mm, width = 60 mm, depth = 30 mm
- Weight: 200 grams
- Autofocus for camera mode
- Image stabilizer for video mode
- Night mode (for shooting at night without using a torch)
The device comes with some useful accessories:
It is therefore in the box:
- A magazine format mini USB Li-on 1050 mAh.
- A video cable with standard RCA connectors (for direct connection to a TV).
- A pair of headphones with a record format 3.5 (to use discreet MP3 player function of the device).
- A strap
- A USB cable for connecting the Camileo Pro to a computer.
- A small tripod (useful for the webcam feature of the device).
First impression: right out of the box and his first catch in his hands was a little scared because the device is very (too?) Is lightweight and has an unpleasant feeling of "fake".
This sensation is shrinking, however once the battery is inserted, the camera fits comfortably in hand and very low weight (200 grams) prevents fatigue of the arm from that film, in fact, with most DV camcorders or drive more efficient but also much heavier it feels much faster the weight of the aircraft and fatigue.
To better assess its size, this is the Camileo Pro compared to two mobile phones, the Nokia N95 and HTC P4550 TyTN II. 
It also captures the ability of the device to offer a high enough memory for use any day. Indeed, this is not terrible to have only a few minutes to register and have to empty the memory on the computer all day.
By pushing the graphics options to maximum (maximum resolution for photos and videos), with an SD card 4GB, the machine announces a maximum capacity of 1482 photos or video 3h03mn.
In "normal" mode (default), the device displays up to 6 hours video recording.
Ample therefore propose to use pleasant without missing too quickly from memory.
The appearance "while a" seduces the camera. In fact, the Camileo Pro provides several functions:
- Digital Camcorder
- Digital Camera
- MP3 player for music and MP4 for video (Xvid codec).
- Reader E-book
- Dictaphone
- Webcam
- Camera video surveillance (a function of motion detector is available to automatically start recording video when motion is perceptible to the device).
Finally, after some test shooting, this camera is rather a "gadget" very easy to use but whose performances are measured.
In fact, do not expect outstanding performance from this Camileo Pro is far from providing a professional image quality.
However, its price (between 150 and 200 euros currently), its small size and low weight make it a companion compact and easy to carry in all circumstances.
This material is ideal for podcasts or video enthusiasts, it is also ideal for producing videos that are intended to be posted on Youtube, Dailymotion and others ... but do not expect to do with Coppola ...
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