SMALL, PORTABLE cameras allow you to capture
video and still shots just
about anywhere.
Sony has unveiled
its smallest point-of-view
camera to date: the
Sony Action Cam Mini.
Weighing just 2 ounces,
it is feather-light for
mounting on a ski or
bike helmet. The Mini supports full HD video
shooting, captures super-sharp images
through a premium Zeiss Tessar lens, per-
forms well in all lighting conditions and fea-
tures Sony’s SteadyShot image stabilization
to smooth out the shakiness that can come
with shooting on the go. The waterproof case
that comes with the camera keeps it dry in
depths of up to 16 feet.
One really useful option is the live-view
remote kit, which features a small viewing
screen you can wear like a watch to see your
images in real time and control the camera
directly from your wrist.
Costco is offering a bundle at a great value,
with the Mini, the live-view remote, several
mounting adapters, a 16-gigabyte memory card
and a monopod for selfies. Item #989781. Find
it in the warehouses and on Costco.com. C
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Sony Action Cam Mini
Samsung SmartCam HD 1080P Wi-Fi Camera
Luggage sets
MOS T PEOPLE wouldn’t
think of a security camera
as a summer recreation
item. But in truth, vacation time is actually an
important time to think
about keeping your business and your home safe.
Going out of town
can leave the door open,
so to speak, for burglars.
Indoor and outdoor security cameras can
monitor your premises in your absence and
serve as a deterrent for criminals.
Costco offers security cameras for
indoor home use and for businesses in the
warehouses and on Costco.com. The
Samsung SmartCam (Item #950797) mounts
I AM EXCITED to talk
about two terrific sets of
luggage Costco is now
offering exclusively for
Costco members.
The Samsonite Move-
lite two-piece soft-sided
set consists of a small
carry-on spinner that
weighs less than 7 pounds
and a larger upright spin-
ner that weighs less than 9 pounds, both with
multidirectional spherical spinner wheels,
which allow 360-degree upright rolling. Both
feature a 100 percent nylon skin with
Samsonite’s patented SamGuard™ water- and
stain-resistant coating to repel water and dirt.
The main openings use oversize self-mend-
ing coil zippers. This means that if part of the
zipper opens on its own, all you need to do to
fix/heal it is pull the slider over that portion:
no more frustration with stuck or broken zip-
pers. Outside pockets offer easy access to
items, such as travel documentations or a
magazine. A comparable set of luggage, with
lesser specs, would cost $379.98, but Costco
sells this set for just $149.99. It’s available in
black and blue. (Item #869731)
The Ricardo Brentwood two-piece
hard-sided set has shells made of polycar-bonate, which means they’re built for
strength and endurance, but lightweight.
The set comprises a 7.6-pound carry-on
spinner and a 10.8-pound upright spinner.
Both are equipped with an ergonomic push-button locking handle with a soft grip to
reduce hand fatigue. Interior features
include multiple zippered pockets and
adjustable tie-down straps to keep your
packed items secure and organized. Similar-quality luggage would carry a sale price of
$300 at major department stores, but this
set sells for $119.99. This set is available in
gray and red. (Item #950663)
Both sets are available in the warehouses
and on Costco.com. C
easily inside a room and lets you monitor
the area remotely on your smartphone, tab-
let, PC or Mac. An option allows you to
record the video for review.
More-sophisticated systems are offered
by Lorex. These systems have up to 12
cameras and a DVR for recording video. As
with the SmartCam, you can monitor
the video feed remotely. Also, the Lorex
systems have built-in motion detectors
and can alert you via email if there’s activity
in the area.
You’ll find a Lorex security system in the
warehouses in mid-May; other models are
currently available on Costco.com.
Consider adding a security system to
your home or business for a truly relaxing
vacation. C
Gina Marez
Buyer, cameras
Mark Woodrich
Buyer, cameras
Samsonite Movelite
soft-sided set
Ricardo Brentwood
hard-sided set
Sony Action
Cam Mini
Samsung
SmartCam
Wi-Fi
Camera
Gretchen Kim
Buyer, luggage
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