Life's an adventure in 'reel-time' mode.

• Position: Oregon Scientific ATC5K - What's New? - Product/service evaluation

If you're an adventurer and want to relive the excitement of your escapades, watching a spectator's recording does not seem to do justice to the firsthand experience. There's no comparison between seeing video shot by a face in the crowd of you on your BMX or skateboard and viewing footage captured by a digital video camera strapped to your helmet or handlebar. With this real-time screening, the thrill of your gravity-defying stunts truly can be appreciated by all (except maybe your nervous mother).

The ATC5K Action Camera from Oregon Scientific, Tualatin, Ore., is a full-function, hands-free digital recorder with a built-in 1.5" LCD screen. Its compact size (4.5" x 2" x 3") makes it ideal to take along on any outdoor activity from bicycling to hiking. It even is waterproof up to 10 feet, so feel free to take it snorkeling or waterskiing. The video cam is shock-resistant for...