Ski goggle takes video, shoots pictures

BOULDER – James Bond would be proud.

Skiers can shoot videos and snap photos from a camera embedded in the new iON Goggle made by Boulder-based Zeal Optics Inc., the company said in a press statement. The goggle-wearer pushes buttons located on the outside of the goggles to operate the camera.

The goggles have a viewfinder and controls that run on a rechargeable battery that works for up to six hours. The camera in the goggles has a 170-degree wide-angle lens to capture images in a “wide periphery,” the company said.

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“The sophistication and level of detail in the technical design of the internal components, combined with the external, in-trend goggle look, gives us a unique product that we are proud of,” John Sanchez, vice president of product development at Zeal Optics, said in the press statement.

The goggles come with software that allows users to adjust camera settings. Videos and pictures can be downloaded to computers through a mini-USB connection. The goggles also have a micro-SD card that can be used to show the videos and pictures on computers and TVs.

Other goggles from Zeal offer GPS-related information that allows users to track altitude, speed and temperature.

The new goggles retail for $399, and will be available at specialty sports retail shops and at online stores, including at the Zeal Optics website www.zealoptics.com.