Go!Cam

File:Gocampsp.jpg The Go!Cam
Specifications
Platform:	PlayStation Portable
Interface:	USB 2.0
Connector:	USB Type-B plug
Power consumption:
Dimensions (mm):	45 × 27.3 × 16
Weight:	15g
Resolution:	480x272 pixels @ still
	1280x960  pixels @ still
	480x272 pixels @ 30fps video
Lenshead:	Wide angle lens F2.8 f=28mm (35mm conversion)
Format:	Still picture: JPEG/animated picture: Motion JPEG
Zoom:	Digital
Mode:	There is a 40cm~∞/macro mode, Macro mode optimum photographing distance: 7cm
Audio:	Monaural microphone linear PCM

The PSP Camera (model PSP-300) is a digital camera peripheral by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation Portable handheld video game system. In Japan, it was released as the Chotto Shot (ちょっとショット, "Quick Shot") on November 2, 2006 for JP¥5000 including tax. For PAL territories, it is named the Go!Cam, and is scheduled for release May 25, 2007; retailing at €49.99 in Eurozone territories, and GB£34.99 in the United Kingdom.

The camera mounts atop the Sony PSP via the USB connection slot, and a screw. It is a 1.3 megapixel camera, meaning it takes photographs with a resolution of 1280 x 960 (5” x 7” printed), similar to cameras found in older cellular phones. The camera is able to record video with audio to the VIDEO menu in the PSP navigation bar.

The Chotto Shot camera comes with a UMD used to edit photos and video clips, though the UMD is in Japanese, so American users who imported it might not understand this only language option.

The Go!Cam camera does not come with a UMD but instead has an available download for it called Go!Edit. Go!Edit is a program that enables extended usage of the Go!Cam and includes features that enable pictures and videos to be edited. Go!Edit requires PSP system firmware of 3.40 or above to be used. The Go!Edit download and manual is available at: http://www.yourpsp.com/goedit/download-en_gb.html.

The PSP camera can use firmware version 3.00 or higher to take photographs or videos with English on-screen instructions. Users can do so by selecting CAMERA under the PHOTO menu. Once taken, the photo or video will then be saved to the user’s memory stick. Saved videos can be uploaded to the internet from any wireless connection.