MOORESTOWN, NJ--(Marketwired - May 24, 2013) - iON Worldwide, the global consumer electronics company that brought Shoot/Share™ Wi-Fi connectivity to point-of-view (POV) cameras, today announced it is the official camera sponsor of Red Bull Dirt Conquers, a new, international, multi-discipline BMX event to be held May 26 at Metropolitan Park in Guadalajara, Mexico.
"We are thrilled to be part of this project and affiliated with the new Red Bull Dirt Conquers, which is bringing together a stellar group of riders from around the world," said Giovanni Tomaselli, CEO, iON Worldwide. "In conjunction with Red Bull Dirt Conquers, we are especially excited to announce that Mexico's own Daniel "Potro" Sanchez has joined the growing Team iON family of athletes who are shooting and sharing their epic adventures using iON Air Pro cameras."
Red Bull Dirt Conquers will bring together the world's top BMX riders, including Sanchez and Team iON member Corey Bohan. Both will share their unique points of view on the Facebook and Twitter pages for iON Camera and Red Bull Dirt Conquers as they practice and compete on the event's full dirt course, designed by master BMX track builder Dave King of X-Games fame.
Bohan will also be using his iON Air Pro 2 camera to shoot and share videos of his travels to and from Mexico, as well as his explorations in Guadalajara. Both he and Sanchez will be signing autographs for fans on May 26 at the iON stand in Metropolitan Park.
About iON Cameras
Designed for professionals and consumers alike, the aerodynamic, expanding iON camera line features a number of significant industry firsts, including Wi-Fi connectivity and free cloud storage. The unique iON PODZ system -- thin, circular discs that attach onto the back of the basic camera, adding virtually no weight or volume -- extends the capabilities of the iON Air Pro, iON Adventure and Speed Pro camera lines. The Wi-Fi capabilities of the iON Wi-Fi PODZ and the iON The Game work with the iON app for iOS and Android devices, allowing users to control camera functions and settings, view the action as it happens as a live stream, and replay or immediately upload footage to Facebook, YouTube or share it via email.
About iON Worldwide
iON Worldwide is a subsidiary of global consumer electronics specialist World Wide Licenses Ltd. (WWL). iON Worldwide's experienced executive team has been involved in the design, development and manufacturing of digital imaging products for leading brands worldwide for more than 20 years. For more information, visit www.ioncamera.com.
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