Tiny camera shoots HDTV

by Thomas Ricker, posted Feb 2nd 2007 at 9:06AM

The research kids in Germany's Fraunhofer Institute just announced a tiny new video camera capable of shooting at a 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution and a variable frame rate up to 60 frames per second. The MicroHDTV is said to measure a scant 4 x 4 x 8-cm. So either that picture above is not to scale (a Euro is about the size of a US quarter) or they don't include the housing, lens, transmitter, etc. in their dimensions. We'll assume the former since it's said to be small enough to fit in a racing-car cockpit, helmet, or any other tiny space you'd like to broadcast HDTV from. It operates using "standard optical systems" and can be controlled via a web interface across the Internet. It'll be on display at CeBIT in march where we'll see what this baby can do.

Filed under: Other hardware

Tags: Fraunhofer, Fraunhofer Institute, FraunhoferInstitute, germany, microhdtv

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DanMacMan @ Feb 2nd 2007 1:01PM

This will be great for MLB broadcasts where Fox usually puts SD cameras in front of the mound and around the batters box.

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TS @ Feb 5th 2007 11:29AM

I agree with DanMacMan, and in addition to his comments, this would be incredible for "helmet-cam" applications. I've seen to many HD broadcasts where an HD camera simply cannot be used for certain shots. The dimunitive size would really open up some possibilities. As an owner of an HD digital camcorder, it would e great to be able to keep it in my backpack with this tiny camera mounted to my helmet while boarding, skiing or mountain biking.

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Jayrok @ May 31st 2008 3:19PM

So we're now at a year later, and there isn't a speck of info for media producers on how to purchase this or similar MicroHD cameras. What's up with that?!?

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