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POV Helmet Cams

The VIO HD is the next step up from the digital POV 1.5 sports helmet camera. Given that there are plenty of cheaper options out there why did I buy one of these helmet cams and more importantly why should you buy one from me instead of one of the cheaper helmet cameras?

Like anything else the reason is simple. The more money you spend on a helmet cam the better the image and sound, the easier it is to setup and use and the more durable the product is.


      

ADVANCED POINT-OF-VIEW 1080p HD

The POV.HD from V.I.O. is the most flexible, rugged, and easy to use point-of-view HD video system available.

RUGGED -EASE OF USE

Shock proof Water proof (1m/30min)

Dust proof

Environmental Rating: IP67

Modular mounting

Powered by 4 AA batteries

Wireless Remote

                                                                   




IN THE BOX
POV.HD Recorder with LCD
Wide Angle Camera Head
LVDS Cable
Wireless Remote Control
Carrying Case
Mounting Systems
4GB SDHC Card
USB Cable
Analog A/V Cable
Quick Start Guide
4 AA Batteries
Preloaded Tutorials
VIDEO - 1080p HD Video
Resolution/Frame Rates: 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps, 1080p/25fps, 1080p/24fps
Video Codec: H.264
Video Container: MPEG-4 
Exposure control: Automatic Exposure Control and White Balance

IMAGING HARDWARE

Advanced Native 1080p
CMOS Sensor
Sensor: 1/2.7” HD CMOS
sensor, 3.0 µ meter pixel size
Dynamic Range: 69 dB
Sensitivity: 3300 mV/(lux-sec)
Operating Temp: -20°C to +
60°C (-4°F to +140°F)
Processor: 32 Bit ARM
Microprocessor, 10 Bit Image

OPTICS

Widest 1080p FOV On The Market
Aperture: f/2.0, Relative Illumination @ Full Field 90%
Focus Distance: .7m - Infinity 
Field Of View: 142° (1080p), 95° (720p)

AUDIO

Built In MicAudio Codec: AAC
Mic Type: Monaural Omni-
directional Cable-mounted,
 -40dB sensitivity at 1kHz
Resolution: 16 Bit Half Duplex
Sampling Rate:16kHz
SNR: 80dB
Speaker: Monaural 8 ohm Mylar,
0.7W Max

DATA HANDLING

32GB SDHC 
Max Storage Media: 32GB SDHC
File Functions: Record, Playback, Delete
I/O Ports: SD Card Slot, USB 2.0 High Speed (Mini-B), Mic-In, NTSC/PAL Analog TV /Audio Out (Live Stream Capable)
Record Time: 4.33hrs (1080p 30fps/720p 60fps) 15Mbit/S

USER INTERFACE
Ease Of Use 
Image Display: 2 Inch LCD Screen, Resolution 640x320
Navigation Controls: All On
Recording Unit, Including Quick
 Mode Select Keys For Recording,
 Playback, & Set-Up Modes.
Auxiliary Controls: RF Remote
Control With Record, Tag, &
Stop Controls
Functionality: Record, Tagging,
File Navigation Including Select,
Playback, & Delete. Recording Configurable for either Standard
Clip, Loop, or Loop and Forward. User-configurable Camera Settings Via Settings Menu Screens.                


SIZE & MASS

Lightweight + Compact
Recording Unit: 40mm x 60mm x 167mm, 328 grams (With 4 AA Batteries)
Camera Head: 58 grams
Remote Control: 24 grams (With A27 Battery)
Digital A-V Cable: Approximately 1.5 meter Length, 128 grams
Battery/Runtime: 4 AA Alkaline/2.5hrs (1080p 30fps/720p 60fps), 4 AA Lithium Ion/5hrs (1080p 30fps/720p 60fps)



A few Helmet Cam tips and tricks:

  • If you are anything like me when you go riding the last thing you actually think about is making sure that the cam is actually pointed in the direction required to get the bike in front of you in shot.
  • Experiment with your cam before you go riding and mark some mounting points on your helmet or bike so you don't have to experiment on the day.
  • The mic on the POV is very sensitive-I tape the cable to my helmet so that it sits low on the back of the helmet-at the nape of my neck and for good measure tape over the mic itself to cut down on wind noise.
  • Experiment with the sound settings to get the bike noise right.
  • Make sure that your batteries are charged and you have spares and spare recording media.
  • When you are out riding stop every so often and get someone to check that the camera lens is free of dirt,sand, and or water.
  • Carry some duct tape and cable ties in case the mount comes loose.
  • Match your mount position to the riding conditions-putting the camera on the top of your helmet when ploughing through a pine plantation is an invitation to get it knocked off. No matter how robust these units are they will only take so many hits.
  • The lower the mounting position the faster it looks as if you are moving.
  • Edit your video and be ruthless about what you keep.
  • Units like the POV compress the video using the DVix codec. If your PC struggles to edit your video covert it to another format prior to editing. I convert the files to mpegs.
  • External microphone level- I have this set in the midrange (5) as the mic is very sensitive. I tape it to the back of my helmet and have the mic at the nape of my neck and  covered with duct tape it still picks up any (my) speech and bike noise ok.Depending on what you want you will need to play with this.
  • I have the video settings on the highest quality setting and a resolution of 720x480-I still have the recorder screen on high
  • The polycarbonate screens for the nukeproof mount are not very scratch resistant so you need to be careful cleaning them. I am investigating silicon sprays and getting extra screens from my optician.
  • The kits come with a USB cable and AV cables so hooking the unit into your TV or computer for playback and downloading are simple. The PC will pick it up as another drive..
  • Depending on what you are going to store the footage in you might need to get some more SD cards. The unit will take an 8gig card that would give you almost 6 hours of filming at the highest quality settings. I am not sure if the batteries would last quite that long.



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