P3D Re: Toy Show - Color Video Camera

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In a message dated 00-02-19 12:40:35 EST, Dan Shelley writes:

<< Hey Sheldon,
 >
 >I heard on the radio this morning that some company had produced a color 
 >video camera "for kids" that was going to retail at $79. The reporter said 
 >that they looked to be good enough for adults as well... I have all sorts 
of 
 >3D ideas poppin' throught my head if this system is of reasonable quality. 
 >Did you happen to see it while you were there?

 Bob Wier writes:
 
 I wonder if that might be a Tyco product - when they cut their
 b&w camera line, I got two at $50 each. I'd heard that they were
 developing a replacement which was going to be color...
  
The B & W video camera was actually cut to $25 at the end in Toys R Us.  I 
bought a few but never used it.  If I remember correctly, they had to be used 
in home - they were not portable for outdoor use.
As I mentioned in a previous posting - the toy show would take at least five 
days to cover every booth - thousands of dealers.  I was primarily looking 
for 3-D related toys.  Not to say that many other interesting items did not 
cross my eye - in fact I spent over $1500 on non 3-D related interesting 
stuff, ( money I should have kept for John Saddy's auction, Dalia Miller's 
catalog/auction, John Golden stuff, Mesa, etc), but the temptation was too 
great!  Anyway - I did not happen to see that item - but if it is the 
replacement for the B & W, there would probably be limitation to use and 
quality.  I have seen video cameras at B & H camera for under $300.00 and I 
would think that finding one for a little over $200 would not be out of the 
question - I know that is still alot more than $79 - but if one were able to 
make a 3-D video, then the extra amount would be worth it for the increased 
quality and features.  I will do some research and find out about this camera 
and will report back here with any news. (there was actually an entire 
section with video/electronic/computer related toys - that's probably where 
that item - or similar items -  would have been - I will pay more attention 
to that area at future shows.)

Sheldon Aronowitz