The new POV1.5 Action Camera is a fully integrated point-of-view (POV) video system that's waterproof, dustproof and shock-resistant. The system includes a mountable camera head, built-in video recorder, wireless remote, mounts, 4Gb SDHC Card and software for managing your point-of-view videos.
The POV1.5 is the successor to the incredibly popular and ground breaking POV.1 with the main differences being that the new version can take up to an 8Gb card; it comes with a FREE 4Gb card; the camera head is permanently tethered to the cable; there are video tutorials included on a CD; and there is a really stylish and surprisingly practical new mounting kit included.
The POV1.5 can be used by every sports person and is perfect if you do a range of different sports as it can adapt to all different environments and has adaptable mounts included that allow you to mount the camera head to almost anything that you can think of. The recorder can be taken 1m underwater and the camera head can go down to 10m. There is an H2O accessory available to make the recorder waterproof down to 3m.
Filming is made easy with the VIO POV1.5 wireless remote which works up to 3 meters without requiring line-of-sight. Once the camera is set up then the remote is all you need to operate it. The POV1.5 will take up to a 8Gb card, giving you 42mins per GB at 720 x 480 which is the highest resolution and this is close to DVD quality, and yes, that does add up to over 5 and a half hours of recording time!
To download the footage from the POV1.5 you can insert the SD card into your computer or simply connect the POV1.5 directly to your computer with the supplied USB cable. It's that simple.
The ActionCameras Bottom Line:
Regardless if your budget high or low, if you are looking for DVD quality footage from a head cam then the POV1.5 Action Camera is the best option for you. The mounts and other accessories included make this the only kit to come with everything that you need from opening the box, to filming and editing. The new features of the POV1.5 truly do make this the holy grail of helmet cameras.
Action Cameras is VIO's European Partner and Master Distributor for the entire EU. Not only does this mean that we are the experts in this field but also that every single POV camera available in the UK and Europe has been sourced from us.
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* New Features (from the POV.1) include: Max 8Gb SDHC, 4Gb SDHC card provided, tethered head, better mounting solutions, tutorials on CD.
* Full waterproofing allows you to use the POV.1 in any conditions from Kayaking to Snow Boarding.
* The Wireless Remote Control is a terrific advantage when compared to other cameras available on the market. This works with Radio Frequency Technology so that it doesn't need "line-of-sight" to operate.
* A range of adaptable mounts for mounting the camera head to just about anything. There is a C-Clamp that holds the camera tightly in place and the clamp is attached to one of two mount attachments; the first is a base plate which has holes for Velcro strapping or cable ties, there are adhesive pads that you can use to stick it onto a flat surface. The second mount attachment is a handle bar mount that fits all standard sized bicycle and motorbike handlebars; this has also been mounted to the bars of hand gliders and the like. The newest addition to the mounting kit is the Star Mount which is adaptable to almost any surface. It comes with magnets so that it can be mounted to a cap or any thin surface, this can also simply be stuck to surfaces with the provided adhesive and velcro pads.
* The POV.1 records onto SD card, a 1 or 2Gb will respectively give you 42mins and 1hr24mins when recording at 720 x 480 which is the highest resolution and this is close to DVD quality. If you would like to extend the recording time you can browse through the menu and lower the resolution; at the lowest res you can record 15hrs44mins onto a 2Gb SD card. Action Cameras has recently found 4Gb and 8Gb SD cards that are compatible with the POV so now you can get much longer overall recording time.
* The video editing software included lets you cut, mix, set and upload videos very easily.
* The menu on the unit is very user friendly and allows you to customise the sound levels, the picture quality and all other settings very simply.
* For downloading the footage from the POV.1 you have two options; you can remove the SD card from the unit and load it into your PC or laptop or simply use the supplied USB cable to download the footage to your computer, Action Cameras find the later option easier. If you would just like to review the footage you can use the supplied AV cable to play it back straight onto your TV.
The POV1.5 records in 2 modes, LOOP or CLIP. In LOOP mode, the user TAGs and saves key video segments. In CLIP mode, video is continuously recorded as in traditional video recording. Recording, playback and set-up are controlled by buttons on the POV1.5 Recorder.
Video:
Frame rates: 30fps, 25fps, 24fps, 15fps
Imaging Hardware:
Sensor: Advanced CMOS sensor with electronic global shutter
Optics:
Sensitivity: F2.0, relative illumination @ full field 90%
Audio:
Mic type: Monaural Omni directional cable-mounted, -40dB sensitivity at 1kHz
Input/Output:
Recording capacity: Includes 1GB SD card, 2GB SD, 4Gb SDHC & 8Gb SDHC card capability
The POV1.5 records its videos using MPEG4, so you can use your Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Mac computer to view them.
Mac:
Plug the POV.51 into a USB port or insert the SD card into a card reader in your computer. After a simple installation of quicktime components for MPEG-4, you'll be able to browse all of the videos, view them through Quicktime, and edit them in iMovie!
PC:
Install V.I.O.'s POV Manager software: simple, intuitive software that allows you to view, edit, and share video easily. For example:
* A “POV Recorder” window shows thumbnails of videos saved on the connected POV.1, and a “POV Library” window shows thumbnails of videos stored on your hard drive.
System requirements:
* USB 2.0 port or SD card reader
V.I.O. releases frequent updates to it’s POV Manager software, which is free to all POV1.5 customers. Upcoming features will include titling, audio overlays, transition effects, and a version for Mac.
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