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The VIO POV.HD is built around the Texas Instruments DaVinci processor and utilizes a full 1920 x 1080 sensor, making the VIO POV.HD the only helmet camera that records native 1080p full HD video. Other HD helmet cams upscale information from a 1280 x 960 sensor which degrades the video quality and reduces the field of view. The VIO POV.HD not only shoots in native 1080p, it has onboard processing technology that corrects for lens distortion (fish-eye), vignetting (reduced brightness/saturation around edges) and lens softness. Couple all this with a high quality 6 element glass lens and the end result is stunning HD video in harshest of conditions.
The VIO POV.HD has a 142 degree field of view in the 1080p mode and the option of recording in 720p HD at 60 frames per second with a 95 degree field of view. Both of these modes record 8 min/GB, giving 4.3 hours of recording on a 32GB SD card. You can also shoot in SD to extend recording times (480p/30fps/120 degree field of view, 30min/GB). Videos are saved with an easy to play and edit .mp4 file extension using H.264 compression. You can also use the VIO POV.HD to take high resolution still photos.
The POV.HD has a variable sensitivity microphone, allowing you to adjust the sound recording level to suit your application. You can also hook up any external microphone with a 3.5mm pin.
The complete VIO POV.HD system including the camera head and recording unit is waterproof (to 1m), dustproof and shockproof, plus you can take the VIO POV.HD even deeper with the VIO H2O waterproof bag. The VIO POV.HD camera head is made from machined aluminium and the recording unit is made from hardened plastic.
Underneath the sealed port cover on the bottom of the POV.HD you will find the SD card slot (takes up to a 32GB card), a USB port for downloading your clips, an AV port for playback on your TV (you can also live stream video out whilst recording) and a 3.5mm microphone input. The back of the camera has a sealed battery port; the VIO POV.HD runs on 4 x AA batteries which will last approximately 2.5 hours in the HD modes for alkaline disposables or Ni-MH rechargbeables (5 hours with Li-Ion batteries) and approximately 8 hours in the SD mode with alkaline or NiMH rechargeables. Alternatively you can run the VIO POV.HD on 12V power with the addition of the POV Power (not included).
The VIO POV.HD has a 2.5” colour LCD screen that you can use to set up your camera angle, watch back you clips and navigate the menu in the field with ease. You can start and stop recording use the buttons on the VIO POV.HD recording unit or using the wireless RF remote control.
This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 04 November, 2010.
The VIO POV.HD comes as a complete kit and has everything you need to use it straight out of the box. The VIO POV.HD comes in a sturdy carry case and includes:
1 x VIO POV.HD recording unit with preloaded tutorials1 x HD camera head with 1.5 meter digital cable 1 x Wireless remote control with wristband1 x 4GB SDHC memory card 4 x AA disposable batteries 1 x Star mount with camera clamp and adhesive based velcro1 x Magnets for cap mounting star mount1 x Goggle Strap Mount1 x LCD Protective Cover 1 x AV cable (for connecting to a TV) 1 x USB cable (for connecting to a computer)1 x Carry Case
Video yield rates for the 4GB card are:Full 1080p mode: approximately 30 minutes480p mode: approximately 2 hours
The biggest SD card you can use is a 32GB card (4.3 hours in 1080p mode).
This depends a lot on the type of batteries you use and the mode you are in. A good set of Ni-MH rechargeable batteries will last approximately 2.5 hours and a good set of Lithium Ion batteries will last approximately 5 hours in the 1080p and 720p modes (8 hours and 12 hours respectively with Ni-MH/Li-Ion batteries)
Yes, all the shooting modes for the VIO POV.HD are 16:9 widescreen modes.
The POV.HD comes standard with a wide angle lens. A narrow angle lens is not currently available.
The VIO POV.HD camera is waterproof to 1m (including the recording unit). There is also a waterproof bag available that is rated to 3m.
Yes, the VIO POV.HD has a microphone embedded into the cable that joins the helmet camera to the recording unit. It has been specially designed to cut-out wind noise and you can adjust the sensitvity to suit your use (i.e for motorsports, reduce the microphone sensitivity). There is also an external microphone input (3.5mm jack) so you can hook up your own microphone - great for hooking up to intercom systems.
Yes, the VIO POV.HD has a colour screen which you can play your videos on straight away. When you get home you can also hook the VIO POV.HD up to your television with the supplied AV cable and watch the videos on your TV.