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Mokacam Miniature Modular Camera

13.12.2015

The market for ultra-compact cameras cannot be called empty. What is worth only the fact that after a few months of sales, the cost of GoPro Hero4 Session fell by half. And this despite the fact that GoPro is the leader in the "action camera" segment.

The creators of the Mokacam camera decided to somehow stand out and made their device modular. The camera itself is housed in a 45 x 45 x 35 mm body weighing 96 g and, according to the manufacturer, is the smallest 4K camera in the world.

It has a 16-megapixel Sony IMX206 sensor, a wide-angle lens (152 degrees), a Wi-Fi module, a microSD card slot, is protected from water and is capable of shooting 1080p video at 60 fps. But 4K video is recorded only at 15 fps, which casts doubt on the appropriateness of this mode. The battery capacity is 1000 mAh.

As for modularity, it is implemented quite simply. On the right side there is a special connector for connecting a small screen. He, in turn, has an additional battery capacity of 1100 mAh. In addition, on the back there is a magnetic mount for another battery of the same capacity. Actually, there are no other modules. By the way, thanks to the rear magnet, the camera can be mounted on metal surfaces. Deliveries should begin in a few months.

The cost of the camera for Indiegogo campaign participants starts at $100, while the final cost will be $170.

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