Panasonic announced the HX-A1 (A1) wearable, compact, POV action camcorder that weighs just 1.6 ounces or approx. 45 grams. The A1's rugged structure keeps water and dust out and protects against impact and cold temperatures. Another feature is shooting in total darkness. Using an infrared (IR) light source (commercially-available) and an IR filter for night mode (included in packaging), you can capture video in caves with no light.

Main Features for the A1

• Ultra-compact and lightweight (approx. 45 g) body. The cylindrical camera can be attached in numerous positions to suit a variety of shooting opportunities.
• Waterproof down to 5 ft (1.5 m) without a housing case (IPX8 compliant)
• Shockproof up to 5 ft (1.5 m) (MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock compliant)
• Dustproof (IP6X compliant)
• Freeze-proof to 14 degrees F( -10 degrees C)
• Built-in Wi-Fi
• While recording, footage on the A1 you can send video to a sub-window on the Panasonic camcorder (W970 and W870) via Wi-Fi. It is combined with the main picture shot by the camcorder, allowing you to merge two simultaneously recorded videos into one. With this feature, you can combine multiple subjects in one video or combine the same subject viewed from different angles, giving you more possibilities for shooting in various situations
• You can also use the A1 as a computer webcam when connected via USB. Using a Head Mount, you can share everything you do with your friends.
• When recording for longer than an hour, this mode retains the most recent hour of scenes by erasing earlier scenes. The camera keeps recording seamlessly, by managing video in two-minute segments.
• At 1280×720 pixels, the camera records at 60 fps (double the normal frame rate), and at 848×480 pixels, it records at 120 fps (quadruple-speed).