High-end Helmet Cam: V.I.O. POV.1

If you’re looking for a pro-sumer level mountain bike helmet cam you might want to check out the V.I.O. POV.1. It’s an integrated video capture system capable of recording 720×480 resolution at 30fps. If you don’t know what this means, suffice it to say it’s good, better than television quality. The system is comprised of …

If you’re looking for a pro-sumer level mountain bike helmet cam you might want to check out the V.I.O. POV.1. It’s an integrated video capture system capable of recording 720×480 resolution at 30fps. If you don’t know what this means, suffice it to say it’s good, better than television quality.

The system is comprised of a camera unit that is wired to a recording unit you can slip into your jersey pocket or hydration pack. The controls are simple and there’s even an LCD screen on the recording unit for previews on the move.

The sample footage I watched looked great in full light conditions, though some of the low light footage looked a little grainy. The mounting system is super versatile and you can mount the image sensor just about anywhere. Troops in Iraq are even using this system so you know it’s pretty durable. Battery life rocks and the demo unit had been on for 6+ hours without a recharge. Officially the battery life is about 4 hours but you’ll need to switch out SD cards long before you run out of juice.

If you’ve got some coin to invest in a helmet cam definitely check out the POV.1. At around $800 it’s pretty spendy but worth it if you’ve got the moves.

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The recording unit and wrist-mounted remote.

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Image sensor with helmet mount.