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Ive been using this pov set up for a while now and I love it, its easy to use, waterproof, durable and captures your unique perspective. It uses AA batteries and I found that re-chargables last way longer and you don't have to throw anything away. the quality is better than ever and the wireless remote is super handy and easy to use. I carry the unit in my pocket so a back pack isn't necessary all the time. 2 gig card gives you 90min of rec time which Ive yet to max out in a big day.
I have been capturing footage with the POV.1 since this summer. I have used it skiing, BASE jumping, surfing, dirt biking, as well as other random activities. The unit is tough, waterproof and easy to use. The 720 x 480 resolution is superior to other POV cameras and the upload to my computer is mindless. The POV.1 has made it easy and enjoyable to capture POV footage on a regular basis. I have never run out of card space and It is nice to be able to play clips back to see what type of shots you are getting.
The POV-1 is an awesome, robust piece of kit that i've used in far more situations than i thought already. From attaching it to my rifle on the ranges to my helmet as i jump out of planes the POV-1 has proven to be something any extreme sportsman or soldier shouldn't be without!
This is my first helmet camera. I didnt know how well it would work seeing how as i am in afghanistan. The supplied M4 mount worked great. It did get dirty in the sand but back home I shouldn't have that problem. The video quality was better then what i expected the sound got muffeled under a full combat load.
Holy sh*t, this thing is amazing. The ultimate ice climbing helmet camera - waterproof, rugged, and good quality video. After my first trip to Hyalite Canyon ice climbing with the POV1, I hooked up the A/V cables to the TV and the picture looked GOOD.
Just a couple of notes - the sound sucks. To be expected with a waterproof mic, but they'd be better off just not putting it on there at all. Also, and I know this has been mentioned, but there should be a little flashing light or some other indicator on the remote when the unit is actively recording. Otherwise a sick piece of gear that is really nice for showing just how sick that sketchy ice line really was.
First test: I shot a video in my garage showing how to change a mountain bike tire. Audio picked up nicely, and I just used a shop light to brighten the picture. Very happy with the quality.
Second test: A one-week biking trip in Durango, Colorado. I mounted the camera to the top of my helmet with the provided accessories, plus two short sheet metal screws (like 1/2 inch!). The mic picked up the rushing wind most of the time, but did catch some of my comments when pedaling slowly. The video was terrific, although in very dynamic scenes with a lot of motion -- such as vegetation rushing by -- there was some jumpiness that would not have been there if tape were running versus digital encoding.
I have also encoded footage from this camera into other formats, such as windows media and flash, with great success. This camera is really awesome.
Only complaints/wishes:
1. The remote control works well, but it's hard to hear the beep of the camera going on/off if the main unit is in a backpack. So, I found myself being over-diligent clicking the stop and record buttons, which "tagged" the video sometimes unnecessarily. An indicator light on the remote showing if it is recording or not would be *awesome*.
2. The remote control didn't seem to have enough power to control the camera through my body, so I had to hang the remote on a shoulder strap of my backpack and kind of shoot it around my body, but this wasn't inconvenient.
3. The lens is perfect for capturing action in front of the shooter -- very nice wide angle -- but not the best for catching any landscapes or objects more than 10 or 20 yards away. Not a big deal, since I wanted a first-person "point of view" action camera, but it would be excessively nice to have a quick snap-on lens to change the aspect ratio optically.
I highly recommend this unit. I'm an outdoorsman and also in the video business and this is a great performer!
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Really cool and easy to use
The VIO POV1 camera is incredibly easy to use. I took it mountaineering and ice climbing up the Black Ice Couloir a few weeks ago. I had the lens attached to the right side of my climbing helmet with the strap running down my shirt (on the outside of my long underwear but under my other layers), over my harness and into my front pants pocket, where I would turn it on and off with ease. The quality of the video is really good. I am in the process of editing the footage that I shot and will have it up on cloudveil.com soon. You can work as many angles as you have bits of imagination with this camera. I look forward to getting even more creative this winter with snowboarding shots and vertical ice climbing! It is easy to download the footage...just plug the cord in and away you go, right on your computer. No more DV tapes!
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Good video quality, bad remote controllability 09-05-08
I bought this camera to use both mountain biking and snowboarding and have only used it in snow thus far. The video quality is very good especially with the wider angle lens.
But there are a couple of significant problems that need ironing out.
1) batteries life is extremely short in snow/cold weather and i had to resort to rechargeables with spares.
2) there is no way of knowing if you are recording or not as the pressing the remote makes the same sound on the unit when it starts recording as when it stops. As already suggested, there should be either a light on the remote to indicate recording or one beep for recording and 2 beeps for stopping.
3) the remote on many occasions did not have the power start the unit recording when operated in front of my body with the unit in my backpack.
i used this to film karl meltzer as he started his attempt to break the appalachian trail record on aug 7th, 2008. it was light and pretty easy to use.. although not super easy. the lense is circular, so it was hard for me to tell which way was up. it was windy and rainy and i have gloves on so it was tough to manage. the quality of video is good.
This product is great. I have used it mountain biking and climbing some 14ers in colorado. The quality is great. At the top of some 14ers the focus is great close and then when you look out is not distorted at great distances either. The only thing I would say needs to be thought about improving is the remote. I think that it is just to unreliable. you hit the button to start it and if you are unable to hear the beep you are worried it is not on. I started with it on my back in a backpack and have since only used it in a front pocket for easier access to make sure that it is on. Small inconvenience on such a great device. Would definetly recomment to anyone.
I tried a few helmet cams before I got this one and I just love it! The picture and sound quality is great. I use this on my dirt bike and it works great.
Would give it 5 stars, but the remote range is not that great and the software that came with it was junk. The POV.1 software compresses the video and makes the great picture quality look more like a utube video. I am using a copy of Adobe Premiere that came with my old camcorder and the quality is so much better. Even Microsoft Movie maker works good.
Sabrina,
The unit can record under water to a depth of 1m, which is about 3.5ft or so. While this limit is for the whole POV.1 unit, the camera head itself cam go deeper and should not have a problem with the depths you mentioned. Also I would recommend using a dry bag if you plan to have the recorder in the water for an extended period of time.
Ian
Customer Care Team
V.I.O. Inc.
Customer.Care@vio-inc.com
888.579.2267
Great camera! Works well in low light as well as daylight. Works best with rechargeable batteries. Would be nice to have external power. Will lock up if you try to play with no clip available. Needs a firmware update to fix this problem.
Hello, my name is Patrick and I am posting this from Customer Care at V.I.O., Inc.
There is an upgrade to the POV.1 Firmware that will solve this issue regarding lock-ups when attempting to play a clip without having any clips present on the SD Card. The upgrade process is quick and easy so you wont miss capturing any of the action on your next adventure.
Please contact V.I.O. Customer Care at 888.579.2267 or www.customer.care@vio-inc.com for more information regarding the Firmware upgrade or for any questions or concerns.
I really like the wide angle lens - this is the first helmet cam I've used with a fov suitable for skiing/biking. Well put together unit, nice clean menus and fast operation. No fussing and fiddling, just set and shoot. The wireless remote is cool but I wish you could turn the unit on using it. I still have to open up my back and turn on the recorder manually. That is my only issue, everything else is aweseome
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