Panasonic has announced the lifestyle-oriented HX-A100 ‘wearable’ camcorder. The video camera includes an ‘Earthhook’ which allows for hands-free video recording. HD video can be captured at 1920 x 1080 at 60 fps. Wi-Fi connectivity allows for live streaming on Ustream and you can use a smartphone or tablet to start and stop recording. The HX-A100 is also waterproof up to 1.5m (5 feet). Pricing and availability are yet to be announced.
News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)