The much anticipated Camera and GPS module for the PSP is set to hit retail shelves in Japan on November 2nd and December 7th with a MSRP of 5,000 yen (approx. USD$43) and 6,000 yen (approx. USD$51) respectively.
The PSP camera module [PSP-300] has the ability to capture still images at a resolution of 480 x 272 or 640 x 480 and record short video clips (30 fps, 15 seconds) at 480 x 272. Short video clips can be exported as AVI for playback on the PC. The PSP-300 will also come bundled with a carrying case and complimentary editing software simply known as the “ちょっとショットＥｄｉｔ/Chotto Shot Edit”. “Chotto Shot Edit” enables users to add and edit captions, background music, frames and special effects (72 types) to still images and video clips.
Specifications of PSP-300
★ Effective Resolution: 1.31 million pixels (actual recording resolution may vary according to the employed software)
★ Lens: Wide Angle Lens F2.8 f=28mm (35mm conversion)
★ Recording Distance Standard Mode: 40cm ~ ∞ / Macro Mode Available (Macro Mode Minimum Recording Distance: 7cm)
★ Zoom: Digital Zoom
★ Recording Format: Still Image: JPEG / Video: Motion JPEG
★ Audio Input: Monaural Microphone Linear PCM
★ Dimensions: 45 x 27.3 x 16mm (W x H x D)
★ Weight: approx. 15g
The PSP GPS module [PSP-290] has a resolution of 5 meters, refreshes every second and comes bundled with a carrying case.
Specifications of PSP-290
★ Reception Frequency: 1575.42MHz (L1 ban, C/A code)
★ Reception System: 20 Channel
★ Reception Sensitivity: Following: -153dBm
★ Captured: -140dBm
★ Position Renew Interval: ~1 second
★ Positioning Precision: 5m (2DRAMS, -130dBm)
★ External Dimensions: 45 x 41 x 17mm (W x H x D)
★ Weight: approx. 16g
