Japanese manufacturing company Olympus recently launched a new smartphone camera called the "Air A01" in the North American market. The Air A01 was initially released in February for the Japanese market.
For the U.S. and Canada, the Air A01 is expected to come with a dedicated smartphone app and support for "Amazon Cloud Drive", according to a report by Digital Trends.
The Air A01 is basically a lens device that can be paired or attached to smartphones and tablets that run on both the iOS and Android mobile operating systems. It supports Android's 4.0 version or above and iOS' 7.0 version or above.
According to Softpedia, the new camera device can transform any mobile phone into a professional digital single-lens reflex camera (DSLR).
With Amazon Cloud Drive, users can choose to either save their images online on the web or on their devices. In addition, users can also control and adjust the camera settings on their handsets. Other features include Art Filter, Color Creator, Photo Story and image viewing capabilities.
In terms of specs, the Air A01 comes with a 16 mega pixel micro four thirds sensor, silent electronic shutter, full HD video capability and 10 frames per second (fps) consecutive shooting feature, according to Olympus.
It also comes with a built-in Wi-Fi and supports Bluetooth connectivity. The lens adapter can be charged via a USB connection.
Digital Trends reports that the new product will begin shipping this month and costs about $300. Would-be owners will also have the option to purchase the product along with a 14 to 42 mm EZ lens for $500.
Olympus America said in a recent statement that the Air A01 would be available in black and white colors for the U.S. and Canada. The Air A01 will be available in Canada next month and will cost about $400 to $600.
