SatuGO: 3 megapixel camera in a ball concept...yeah, it's bouncy

Hey, there is life outside of CES afterall. Proof: satuGo's camera-mounted-in-a-ball concept. The 3 megapixel camera has a timer for delayed snaps and built-in accelerometer allowing it to sense bounces, max altitude, and such for capturing a variety of unusual shots or recordings. The camera, battery, 1GB of memory and diodes (for flash photography) are housed in a rugged, rubber-wrapped casing for protection while being tossed about. It can also double-up as a webcam for those more restful moments. You know, there's just something inexplicably appealing to seeing things from an inanimate objects point of view, dontchathink? Estimated street price: $69. Click-on for a few more pics.

[Matt @ Jan 5th 2006 11:53PM]

I am for sure picking one of these up :)

[compson @ Jan 6th 2006 12:04AM]

nice powerbook in the top pic.

[bermuDa @ Jan 6th 2006 12:08AM]

granted there's no chance for the lens to break, and that it doesn't need the string/wire attached to it all the time, $70 isn't bad for a 3mp camera. I'd like to see some sample photos from the unit itself though.

[uclatommy @ Jan 6th 2006 12:38AM]

what happens when the lense hits a protruding object? like a rock or corner..

[Photar @ Jan 6th 2006 1:18AM]

1 gig of flash and 3MP for under $70? No way.

[hoplite @ Jan 6th 2006 1:21AM]

nice seagull in the bottom pic.

[Pal @ Jan 6th 2006 2:26AM]

I'd get one if Bandai got their hands on it and made it look like a Ball from the Gundam series.



Hell, I should just get a Ball model kit and slap this in there.

[bermuDa @ Jan 6th 2006 2:34AM]

That wouldn't defeat the purpose of having a camera you can throw on the ground and bounce off walls?

[boss sauce @ Jan 6th 2006 3:31AM]

seems like it would need a gyroscope to prevent precession. otherwise, you would never get the shot you want-- it might be at the right place (top of arc or bottom of bounce, v==0), but it won't be pointing in the right direction.

[adam @ Jan 6th 2006 4:04AM]

This ball camera looks pretty awesome. It reminds of of the pokemon ball...gotta snap them all!

[boss sauce @ Jan 6th 2006 4:37AM]

i'm with you max, except they're not claiming it exists anywhere-- they're looking for investors. they could absolutely sell it for $70 w/3.2Mpix+1GB *next* year, though without a gyro, it will take motion blurred pictures pointing in the wrong direction.

[Eric Carroll @ Jan 6th 2006 2:34PM]

If it is real, isn't this just going to result in a bunch of pictures of expressions of horror on your drunk friends as you guys start throwing this thing at each other after having a few too many?



Sure... Its for taking pictures of birds... Or pictures of kids falling on the ice skating rink after being pummeled with this "ball"...

[RogueAce @ Jan 6th 2006 8:19PM]

You guys are too harsh. And some of you are idiots. Of course it exists, they have most likely made one and have used it. They know what goes in it and what it will cost. They just need someone to invest in them for advertising and whatnot. And the picture probably won't be blurred, as it would have to have a high shutter spped. If not, then what would be the point? The only thing that gets me is that the memory size seems a little big for a budget of 70$, but if its true on that, this thing could be a killer product. Im buying one