Casio Wrist Camera WQV-3

Today is the third in my series of Casio Wrist Camera watches, and was the follow-up to the WQV-1 and WQV-2 that I previously blogged.

The WQV-3 was an improved version  of the first two models and was released in September 2001 (US). It kept the same monochrome LCD display with its 120x120 resolution, but upgraded the sensor to provide colour images instead of the earlier models monochrome photos. Images taken are 0.03 megapixels (176x144) on a cmos sensor through the f2.8 lens. When taking pictures, the contrast can be edited, and there are multiple presets for outdoor, indoor, etc.

Power comes from a CR2032 battery and there is memory protection to ensure you don't loose the photos when the power runs out. Overall, the watch can hold up to 80 pictures in it's internal memory, and the pictures can be transferred to your computer through an infrared connection from the transmitter next to the lens.

The watch contains a 2411 module which gives it 5 alarms, a timer, and a stopwatch. There is also a calendar display mode accessed by the forward and reverse buttons.

From a design perspective, this model is more rounded than the first two designs which used a rectangular shape, and so this looks more like a regular watch. The WQV3 came in two designs, a black resin model with resin strap, and this version which has a silver case and stainless steel strap.