The new iPod Nano 5th Gen has the same body as the previous 4th generation, but there are certain changes afoot. The screen goes from 2 inches to 2.2 inches and the resolution takes a bump from 240×320 to 240×376. The anodized aluminum finish is also a bit different, it brighter and shinier than the previous generation’s comparatively subdued matte finish.
The big selling point: Video Camera
The new features are really nice-the video camera is good in a pinch, enough to supplant standard-def pocket cams-and the bigger, brighter screen makes navigating through the added options.
There is no optical zoom, and it can not take still photos, there’s no on-device editing. It has video output with additional cable required.
The resolution is limited to 640×480 VGA resolution, the lens is placed in the lower right corner of the device’s back. It can actually be held in any way you choose –rotate it and the accelerometer will adjust. The natural motion is to turn it 90 degrees left-handed.
Hold down the center button in video-camera mode to get up creative filters (film grain, tunnel vision, cyborg, security camera and more). They fit right in with the idea of the Nano as a quick-and-dirty camcorder. Speaking of which, the single limit on video duration seems to be the remaining memory in the device itself.
The microphone does a pretty good job at recording sound. Speech is totally audible and sensitive enough to pick up a fairly quiet conversation 10 fts away. Wind shear can get really noisy, but unless it’s incredibly windy it should not be much of a problem.
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