tycocam

[Bernard Delgado <delgado@nytimes.com>]

Got the Tycocam today.



Records B&W video & audio onto your VCR. Comes with a camera bag & tripod &

the appropriate wires.

Viewfinder is a low-tech peephole just like the PXL's viewfinder.



Keep an eye open for stylish black caps with a tyco video cam logo.



Oddly enough, you need a screwdriver to open the battery compartment. Holds

6 AA batteries.



It is tiny & light! Does well in available room light...or I should say

much better than a pxl. Seems a little soft in focus but still

impressive.Shoots at a recommended 3-30feet. The PR people dont know

anything about a wireless unit.



 Not as unique, visually, as the Pxl, but definitely should serve a

purpose. If anything, it's inexpensive & lightweight. Comes with a 23 foot

cable to connect tothe VCR or TV. The maximum cable length for the camera

is 75 feet.

Call with questions or comments:1-800-FOR-TYCO



I only played with it for 15 minutes, I'll let you know more later.

Apparently, it is in some stores.



Good Luck...I'll keep y'all updated.



BTW, the camera is a very professional bluegrey color. Researchers found

that kids didnt want a red camera. Kids wanted it to look like a real cam.



Bernard M. Delgado

Art Department

The New York Times

(212)556-4172