The MCN Motorcycle Show has been a fantastic success for anyone visiting the event and also for us on our stand at the show. Thanks to everyone who dropped by to say hi and take a closer look at all the best helmet cameras available. To all of you who are now new proud owners of your own action cameras, you can now enjoy your favourite moments on your bike over and over. We hope to see more of you before the close of the show.
Mike Catt training the London Irish using the X170 Action Camera
01/02/2010 21:57:05
Mike Catt, Rugby World Cup Winner and coach of the London Irish
premiership team went on a search to find an innovative way to improve
his backlines ability to see what he can see. The answer came to him in
the form of the X170 Action Camera. Now he can review each play from
the player's point of view.
"It's just brilliant" was Catt's
comment when first watching back Chris Malone's point of view after a
quick run around on the pitch. Catt and game analyst Richy Whiffin are
going to use the X170 Action Camera in training sessions throughout the
season so we're hoping this can contribute to their continuing success.
Thanks to the guys over at Piste Magazine who liked the X170 so much that they didn't only want to write an article on it but also thought it would be an excellent gift for one of their lucky readers. Congratulations to Guy Monk who was announced as the winner of the X170 Action Camera.
Irish drifter Eric O’Sullivan remains one of professional drifting’s most charismatic front runners. Now entering his 5th year of competition, Eric is recognized as a European drifting pioneer and a successful ambassador for this new and exciting sport.
With strong links to the extreme/action sport community, Eric brings a unique style and attitude to the motorsport circuits all over the world. Fearless driving skills combined with a professional team approach has earned him a large international following while remaining competitive amongst the best drivers and teams in professional drifting competitions.
Action Cameras is excited for Eric to be using the Drift X170 to film all his races around the world through 2010. Watch this space for exciting on-board and in-car videos coming to you soon.
The Holy Grail of bike-cams? X170 review
19/01/2010 18:04:52
The editor of BikeBiz took the X170 for a full test. Here's his review of the X170 where he tries to answer his own question; Is the X170 the Holy Grail of Helmet Cameras? Take a look to find out...
ExCel London will be transformed into a biker's paradise from 4-7 February 2010 after the huge success in 2009 but this time Action Cameras will be there to join in on the fun!
MCN has teamed up with the News of the World to give away 50 pairs of tickets
to the show and one lucky reader will also win a X170 wearable camera
designed to capture your onbike video footage, whether it be for MX,
touring, trackdays or safety reasons.
The beauty of shopping online is that the Action Cameras online shop is available you 24hrs a day, 7 days a week; even through the festive season. The Action Cameras team members will however be at home on each of the special days with our families and friends.
The good news is that we will be in the office on each of the working days through this festive period, answering calls and emails and most importantly, sending out your orders.
Wishing you a wonderfull festive season
The Action Cameras Team
Only SIX days till Christmas!
16/12/2009 15:07:59
For any of you planning a last minute rush to get your loved ones a helmet camera, please be sure to get your orders in before 3pm on Tuesday the 22nd. Anything after that can't be guaranteed to arrive in time for the celebrations.
Best Wishes
The Action Cameras Team
Welcome to the team Mark!
09/12/2009 17:14:49
Action Cameras would like to welcome Mark Mankarious to the Team! We can already see the first fantastic changes you've made and we look forward to seeing much more of your graphic design skills.
Carol Nash Motorcycle & Scooter Show at the NEC
27/11/2009 12:43:34
Action Cameras has already kicked things off at this years Motorcycle Show at the NEC in Birmingham. Come find us on stand 3B37 to say hi and take advantage of our incredible show specials. We're looking forward to seeing everyone up there for another incredible show.
GoPro HD 1080p... IN STOCK!
25/11/2009 17:11:17
This morning we received UK's first stock of the High Definition GoPro cameras! If you've pre-ordered then you'll receive one of UK's first GoPro HD's tomorrow, those of you that haven't... don't watch this video... :)
The new Contour HD 1080p is now IN STOCK at Action Cameras and ready to ship! Buy one of the first of these 1080p ContourHDs in the UK for £349.99 which is fairly cheap when compared to other 1080p cameras on the market. The ContourHD 1080p helmet camera is brought to us by VholdR who sum up their exciting product range in their catch phrase; Wear, Shoot, Share!
Open the Ski Slopes!
09/11/2009 17:23:59
The ski slopes around the world are busy revving up the piste monsters in anticipation of opening the slopes for another brilliant season! At the same time, us Brits are dreaming of our next trip, looking at the availability and booking up the holidays.
Is this a trip of a lifetime? Is it lining up to be an unforgettable family holiday? Are you going with all your friends?
Capture this winter season on video with your helmet camera so you can relive the holiday and share those memories again and again.
Here's a helmet cam video to warm you up for the season ahead! Enjoy every second of it!
Ride from “Bikers Point” on the Grossglockner
29/10/2009 16:28:52
Road Trip video along the Grossglockner caught with the VIO POV1.5
Postal Strike? What Postal Strike? We use a Courier!
22/10/2009 13:29:38
While our friends at the post office are enjoying some time off, please feel comforted by the fact that Action Cameras will sending out all cameras by courier at no additional cost to you.
Avalanche victim's action camera video
16/10/2009 14:26:35
A skier tackling the off piste slopes in Haines, Alaska caused an avalanche which quickly engulfed and trapped him for four and a half minutes before he was luckily rescued. This video is incredible!
Veronica is a Go-Karting Demon!
15/10/2009 14:39:41
What a fantastic line of business we are in when we can shut up shop
early, shoot off down to the Go-Karting track and write it off as
product testing! After the first Action Cameras
go-karting showdown there's been endless banter back and forth about
who's going to win the next race! Yesterday the team headed down to the
track to finally put an end to this...
Seven of us from the UK office (sorry Pierre but you'll have to come over from France
next time) took to the track with tension building. The race was on!
Two 15 minute races with a break inbetween to talk it up some more,
unfortunately Veronica didn't make it to halftime as she had to be
pulled off the track for dangerous driving!
As we finished the final lap the results were released to show two winners...
Yes, after all this, two winners; one for fastest lap - well done
Warrick, and the other for best average speed, good work Robin.
But
still, having two winners leaves so much unanswered! Oh well, we'll
just have to have another day of product testing. Bring it on!
Action Cameras in the Telegraph Newspaper
07/10/2009 16:57:10
The Telegraph Newspaper wrote the following article on Sab Jhooti, one of Action Cameras directors, this was published on 6th of October '09:
In 2005, former IBM colleagues Sab Jhooti and Robin Parker began research into
starting a business that focused on streaming home CCTV footage. It bombed.
But through their investigations they stumbled upon an idea for developing a
range of helmets with cameras aimed at the adventure sport crowd. It was
profitable from day one.
“We wrote the greatest business plan you’ve ever seen for the CCTV company,”
Mr Jhooti says, “but when we started Action Cameras, it was more about doing it on the hoof.” That was January 2006.
By February, the business was selling overseas. “We ran the business from my
bedroom,” he says, “and on one day we were shipping goods to the US, Israel,
South Africa and Australia. We’d done no marketing but they were coming to
us.”
Orders started coming in from extreme sport-loving France and Jhooti realised
his company needed a French language website or risk losing customers to
local rivals. It has gone on to replicate the site in Spanish, Portuguese
and Italian.
“Our first employee was actually French,” Mr Jhooti says, “and I would never
have predicted that.” Today, sales in France account for 25pc of its
business and the firm is regularly in the country attending mountain biking
or skiing events, and last year it took a stand at the French Moto GP.
Weston Beach Race 2009
06/10/2009 13:17:18
After running for 26 years the Weston Beach Race has become one of the biggest races across Europe and is know as the climax to the Summer season! Action Cameras will be there to make sure the riders get all the thrills of the races on film, from their own point of view!
If you are one of the hundred thousand people coming out for the races then be sure to drop into the Action Cameras stand to check out the latest deals and to take advantage of your special show deals. You really can't miss our new Action Cameras tent!
Here's some on-board footage from last year's races to get you warmed up
London Business Awards Winners!
28/09/2009 15:58:24
Action Cameras would like to congratulate our very own Warrick Kernes who is the Action Cameras Marketing Manager for being selected as the Outstanding Young Business Person of the Year in the North & West London Business Awards 2009. Well done Warrick!
As a company we were also selected as finalists for the Growth Business of the Year as well as Business of the Year 2009.
And you thought that we were just a bunch of guys who loved extreme sports!
Ace Cafe Reunion Brighton Burn Up
11/09/2009 12:51:22
The weather's looking decent for Sunday's ride out to Brighton which means that there could be more then the predicted 30'000 bikers heading down there for the Ace Cafe Reunion. Action Cameras will be there to welcome the riders into Brighton.
We know that you really want the camera for your ride down there in the morning but the ride back up in the afternoon will be just as good so don't miss out on the special deals on our wide selection of helmet cams from our stand!
Sparky, out stunt biker, will be there again this year entertaining the crowds with his world class stunts so watch out for him and his on-board footage which will be online next week.
GoPro Upgrade to 4Gb Memory
10/09/2009 12:02:48
Up till now the GoPro Hero Camera has had a memory capacity of only 2Gb. By downloading this firmware upgrade onto your camera you can now expand it up to 4Gb of memory. With a 4Gb card you will now be able to record nearly 2hrs of footage with the same camera. Not bad! What’s better is that this upgrade is available for FREE from Action Cameras!
Visit ActionCamerasBlog.com for full details on how to add the firmware to your GoPro.
BSB - British Superbikes - at Cadwell Park this weekend!
26/08/2009 10:17:43
Action Cameras will be at the Cadwell Park BSB racing this weekend with all of our cameras on show! This has always been the biggest leg of the BSB season with 160'000 spectators expected to be flooding through the gates on this bank holiday Monday for the main race.
Action Cameras will be there for the whole weekend in the trade village and will have all the latest cameras there for you to see. Be sure to come past and say hi, we look forward to seeing you there.
Here's a video to show you what to expect over the weekend.
Video Review of the Muvi Micro Camcorder
13/08/2009 11:42:52
Action Cameras has found this incredibly in-depth review on YouTube explaining every detail on the Muvi Micro Camcorder plus showing you what’s in the box. He’s also includes some point-of-view footage in the video to give you an all around feeling of what you’re going to get both in the box and in the footage quality.
Enjoy.
Kayaking Review for GoPro
04/08/2009 08:34:45
Our friends at RainChasers have put together a fantastic user review for the GoPro Helmet Hero Wide. These guys are serious about finding the biggest torrents after any rainfall and tackling it in their kayaks. Somewhere in between they managed to put together a fantastic in-depth review for the camera.
New POV Exposure Software
03/08/2009 14:59:06
In an effort to expand VIO’s product offerings and flexibility of their systems they have announced the global launch of the new Exposure Control Firmware Upgrade. The latest firmware upgrade improves overall video quality by adding several choices in automatic exposure settings to complement the CLASSIC setting. The additional exposure settings are designed to enhance the performance of video capture by allowing you to adjust your system to match the recording conditions encountered in different performance shooting environments. For example, if you are out skiing on a sunny day you will be able to lower the exposure to complement the bight sunshine and result in a fantastic shot every time!
The Exposure Control Firmware setting will be available for download exclusively from VIO’s website for a small one time charge of USD9.99. Click here to go to the VIO-POV site.
Muvi Cam Review in the T3 Gadget Magazine
03/08/2009 12:02:34
The gadget guys at T3 Magazine did a great job with this full page review of the Muvi Micro Camcorder. It seems that they were as amazed and excited about the size and quality of the Muvi Action Cam as we were! The sports accessory pack that is available as an optional extra makes it a brilliant gadget for sports lovers who are looking for a camera which is both small in size and price.
RainChasers take the GoPro Kayaking!
28/07/2009 15:31:48
The guys from RainChasers recently went out after all the storms in their kayaks chasing after the biggest swells that they could find... They took the GoPro Helmet Hero Wide with them to capture all the action...
Liquid Image VideoMask 310 - Now Available!
23/07/2009 14:42:51
The Liquid Image VideoMask 310 gives you the ability to take hands-free
TV quality videos and 5Mp photos while diving down to depths down to
10meters (33 feet). This VideoMask 310 is ideal for snorkelling, free diving, shallow dives, and swimming.
We've been awaiting the launch of this Mask Cam for a long time and now as we hit the hottest part of our Summer, it is now available! Click here for more info...
Become our Fan on Facebook
09/07/2009 12:53:27
Everyone's on Facebook. If you're not yet there, then here's the motivation for you to join up... You can now link up with Action Cameras on Facebook for constant updates and promotion specials!
There's going to be some exciting specials announced exclusively for our facebook fans so don't miss out.
The New Ducati Desmosedici RR Tested with Action Cameras POV1.5
07/07/2009 11:13:30
The guys from bikechannel.com took the brand new Desmosedici RR from Ducati out for a test spin around Donnington Park Race Course to see how the Desmo RR should be ridden! With Vito Guareschi taking it to the max it was a good thing that we had a few POV1.5 Action Cameras mounted around the bike to give us a real-life perspective of what it feels like to hit these speeds around a world class race track!
Bike Channel is the world's number 1 for motorsport videos so be sure to take some time to cruise their site for more exciting videos. If you are keen to read more about the POV1.5 then click here...
Enjoy the vid!
Megavalanche in L'alpes d'Huez
03/07/2009 10:40:53
Action Cameras will be attending the incredible Mega Avalanche in L'alpes d'Huez mountain biking event in France over the weekend of the 10 - 12 July. This is one of the greatest and most extreme downhill mountain biking events on the calendar and we are looking forward to getting some brilliant action cam footage from those guys who're crazy enough to tackle those trails.
For all those enthusiasts that are heading down there, be sure to drop in to say hi to our team in the Action Cameras tent. Watch out for some awesome action cam footage on YouTube afterwards!
Modial du VTT Downhill MTB 2009
17/06/2009 14:48:59
Next on the jam packed Action Cameras Event Calendar is the Modial du VTT which kicks off tomorrow in the beautiful location in the French Alps.
It runs through to the end of the weekend and sees a range of Downhill Mountain Bikers tackling the tricky course starting up on the glaciers in the peaks of the Alps and continuing all the way down through treacherous corners and drop off’s into the abyss and eventually winds it’s way down into the stunning location of Les Deux Alps.
This is the event where all the top bike companies come to show off their brand new gear and let you trial it for free which makes for an excellent weekend for everyone involved!
Of course you won’t be able to miss the Action Cameras tent with all the latest gear on show and if you ask nicely you may be able to take one of our cameras out with you when trialling out the next bikes.
We are looking forward to seeing some familiar faces from previous years and also to meeting more of bikers and lovers of extreme sports at the event!
Isle of Man TT 2009
10/06/2009 16:05:19
While there are still four more days of the Isle of Man TT remaining, it is easy to say that Action Cameras has had a fantastic time up at the event! Over the past week we have enjoyed spending time with all of the racers and spectators alike who are all up there to enjoy the racing and to take advantage of the one-way road system up over the mountain where absolutely anyone can take their bike to the limit without having to worry about speed limits.
Our trade stand has been continuously surrounded by bikers who were either intrigued by the action cameras or those who had returned to our stand to play back their footage onto our big screen in order to show all their mates what speeds they had been reaching and how low they were taking those treacherous country road corners!
Without a doubt our highlight of the event so far has been organising for Valentino Rossi's bike to be set up with one of our VIO POV1.5 Action Cameras! He arrived with a police escort, did one lap around the TT course with our POV1.5 on his bike and was soon after flown back out of the event. Keep an eye out for the footage!
We couldn't have hoped for a better time and for more interest in the cameras then we have had, already now when you watch all the riders going around the course we can spot a good number of them sporting a brand new helmet camera! They are all loving it and we are loving the fact that they are loving it!
With a just a few more days remaining of this years TT we are looking forward to kitting out at least a few more riders with Action Cameras and to also enjoying the rest of our time up here on the Isle of Man.
Thanks for all the riders who have made it such a success for us this year, we'll be seeing you again next time. Remember to keep sending us your footage!
Till then,
Ride hard, ride safe, record it all!
French Grand Prix at Le Mans this weekend!
14/05/2009 16:56:47
Action Cameras is really loving the summer now that the motorsports are really kicking off! After having a fantastic time at the Brands Hatch A1GP two weeks ago, we are now off to enjoy the French Grand Prix at Le Mans - just another day at the office :)
For any of our hardcore customers heading over to Le Mans to watch the Grand Prix then be sure to pop down to the Action Cameras stand near the grand stands to say hi, check out the latest gear and take advantage of any show specials that we may be running.
If you're just watching the races on TV, then we hope that you enjoy!
All the best,
The Action Cameras Team
New Product: ContourHD Wearable Camcorder
27/04/2009 15:27:47
VholdR and Action Cameras Introduce the ContourHD:
The World’s First HD Helmet Camera
HIGH-DEF VIDEO FOR YOUR HEAD… from a Video Camera Small Enough to Fit on Your Goggles
VholdR, the market leader for “shoot and share” wearable camcorders, is introducing ContourHD: The World’s First (and lightest) HD Helmet Camera. The ideal camcorder to shoot and share video of your active lifestyle, ContourHD combines amazing video quality (choose between crisp High Definition or smooth High Action SD), wire-free wearability (attach ContourHD to your goggles, helmet, equipment, or vehicle without wires), and one button simplicity (single button to shoot and share online). Light enough to fit on your goggles, this compact and rugged helmet camera makes HD quality video affordable (£324.99) to capture and publish online.
“ContourHD is the perfect camcorder
for the weekend warrior in your life who is skiing, boarding,
mountain biking, or even riding a motorcycle,” says Marc Barros,
VholdR’s CEO. “ContourHD and our Easy Edit software are making HD
action video easy to shoot and share online in seconds.”
Perfected for outdoor use, ContourHD can switch between crisp
HD quality video captured at 30 frames per second or butter smooth SD
quality video captured at 60 frames per second. Its all-in-one design
means ContourHD has no wires or a separate recorder, but instead
captures up to 8 hours of HD video to its own internal microSD memory
card (compatible with up to a 16GB card). Armored with an aluminum
body and two lasers for quick alignment, ContourHD is ready for any
weather or adventure sport.
The launch of ContourHD also
includes an HD upgrade to the company’s Easy Edit software (VholdR
Desktop) and online adventure sports community (VholdR.com). Plug
ContourHD into the computer with the included USB cable and quickly
import, clip, and share your videos to the growing international
community on www.VholdR.com. Syndicate your adventures to Facebook,
Twitter or MySpace and publish your trip to friends or total
strangers.
A1GP World Cup of Motorsports at Brands Hatch
22/04/2009 15:46:05
The sun is out and Summer has arrived, lets just hope it hangs around
longer than last year! At least we know that whether there's rain or
sunshine all the die motorsport fans will be watching the A1GP World
Cup of Motorsports at Brands Hatch on the 2nd and 3rd of May.
The Action Cameras Team is also looking forward to the races and hope
that you'll come past our stand to say hi, check out the latest action
cams and maybe even pick up a good deal... Hope to see you there!
Julien Gerbi FPA Driver Sponsored by Action Cameras
09/04/2009 16:02:16
Action Cameras is proud to announce that we are now sponsoring one of the most exciting up-and-coming race car drivers in Formula Palmer Audi; Julien Gerbi.
Julian Gerbi has been working hard in the training sessions leading up to this motorsport season and has been capturing all the action on his VIO POV1.5 Action Camera.
April Competition!
09/04/2009 15:26:30
At
Action Cameras, we are all about getting the best out of your helmet
camera kit. Whether you bought yours from us recently, a few years ago
or from one of our competitors, join in.
Key
is to get great video footage. Does not matter whether your vice is
skiing, snowboarding, motorcross, motorracing, mountain biking or one
of the many sports our other customers take part in.
All you have to do is upload it yourself onto YouTube. Make sure that the video title starts with 'ActionCameras -'. Then go to our YouTube page and click on the 'Send Message' link in the box on the left hand side of our channel, called 'Connect with ActionCameras'.
Enter your details including YouTube username and attach a link to your video. We will then add your video to our 'Favourites'.
At the end of every month we will award a prize to the user behind the video with the most views that month. Simple.
Prizes
will change from month to month but will consist of either extreme
sports kit, helmet cameras or vouchers for purchases from our site.
This month (April 2009) the prize is an ATC5K Wearable Action Camera by Oregon Scientific
So why are you waiting? Get uploading / filming!
Summer Accessories for POV1.5
07/04/2009 14:16:02
With Summer threatening to come out from behind the next set of clouds everyone is preparing for an excellent season of all those Summer sports that we all love so much. VIO has been one step ahead of us and has prepared a range of accessories for the POV1.5 camera.
The H20 Waterproof Pouch will extend the recorders waterproof cababilities from one meter to three meters making it completely safe to take out wakeboarding, kitesurfing, snorkelling, surfing and any other watersports that you enjoy.
The POV1.5M has recently been launched to suit the motorsport guys so that the camera can be powered from a bike or car battery. We have now made a shield available to protect your camera head from any stones that jump up from the track during high speed filming.
The cable extensions, carrying pouch and Star Mounting Kit also make perfect accessories to help you get the most from your POV action camera.
WIN an ATC5K!!!
10/03/2009 15:12:05
You can win an ATC5K Action Camera by simply subscribing to either Action Cameras YouTube or Vimeo Channels and uploading at least one video. One subscriber will be chosen on March 31st to win a brand new ATC5K!
Yes it is that easy, so what are you waiting for? Good luck!
ATC2K Back on the Website
20/02/2009 17:14:30
Due to popular demand, the famous ATC2k is back on the website with an unbeatable price.
£64.99 for an entry level helmet camera with helmet and handlebar mounts, a free 2Gb SD Card and AA batteries, you can't ask for more !!
Click here to read all about it...
Monday 2nd Feb - Office Closure
02/02/2009 09:30:12
Due to the adverse weather conditions in an around London, our office will be closed on Monday 2nd February. All orders placed after 5.30pm on Friday 30th Jan will be shipped out to you on Tuesday 3rd Feb by the quickest method possible, at no extra cost to you.
For those visiting or booked in to visit our office on Monday, we will contact you on Tuesday to reschedule you appointments.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Regards
The Action Cameras Team
New Product: POV.1.5
28/01/2009 17:37:51
Action Cameras is proud to be the first to launch the latest VIO product: The POV.1.5 Action Camera!
It's predecessor the POV.1 lead the field and opened up the market to show off how great helmet cameras can really be; now the next version POV.1.5 is better with a load of great upgrades, new features, and excellent accessories. Click here to read all about it...
SALE! Up to 65% off!
22/01/2009 12:42:29
Luckily for you Action Cameras are doing an early Spring Clean and are clearing out some stock at ridiculous prices with 65% off RRP for some goods. Don’t miss this chance to pick up some great deals. Click here to be taken directly to the sale…
Batteries for Skiing and Snowboarding
12/01/2009 16:52:52
Are you taking your Action Camera out skiing or snowboarding???
I quick tip from us; you should use Lithium-ion batteries as these aren’t affected by the low temperatures. If you use regular Alkaline batteries then you’ll notice that the battery life will only be a few minutes as soon as you expose it to the temperatures.
The plus side is that (while more expensive) the Lith-ion batteries do last about 2 to 3 times longer then the regular ones.
So to make sure that your batteries can last as long as you do get yourself some Lith-ion Batteries!
Enjoy the slopes!
It's a New Year... Time to hit the slopes!
05/01/2009 16:48:33
Who says the festive season has come to an end!?
Now that we've had some snow in the UK, we're sure that everyone is getting excited about heading out to tackle the black slopes - and filming all of their speed, jumps and wipe outs!
Even if you're just taking the kids out for the first time then an Action Camera is essential for capturing all those special memories.
Either way, please send all of your footage to us to make us jealous. The good news for you is that we'll upload all the best footage onto the website for everyone else to see.
Enjoy the snow!
Still time for Christmas delivery!
19/12/2008 12:09:13
Yes there is still time to get your last minute presents in time for Xmas this year.
All UK mainland orders from now until the 23rd December will be shipped out either by Royal Mail Special Delivery or by courier if over £75. European customers should note that orders over £100 will be shipped by Fedex on a 48 hour service or 24 hour if you live in a capital city.
To guarantee delivery in time for Christmas, we would recommend placing your orders before mid-day on Monday 22nd December.
Press: The ATC5K in the News of the World
19/12/2008 11:58:12
Click on the link below to see World Speed Skiing Championship contender Mike Aeschbach testing the ATC5K in Verbier.
Sneaking in there just before we get to the end of the year, we are proud to tell our customers that Action Cameras received yet another award. This time we were recognised as a finalist in the 'Growth Business' category of the North & West London Business Awards 08.
This award would not have been possible without the support of our customers, so thanks for your support throughout the year.
Regards
The Action Cameras Team
BBC, MCN, and Action Cameras
12/12/2008 18:22:13
A few of the Action Cameras crew were invited down the road to the legendary Ace Cafe to help out the BBC and MCN as they follow the life of UK Stunter, Marc Chennell.
We loaded him up with a POV.1 and were rewarded with some fantastic on-board footage!
Action Cameras is looking forward to working with UK Stunter into the new year to promote our gear.
Award: Park Royal Business Awards 2008
05/12/2008 17:55:28
Action Cameras is pleased to announce that our business was “highly commended” in the 'Growth Business' category of the Park Royal Business Awards 2008.
This was our second major piece of recognition this year following our award as a London Winner of the HSBC Start-Up Stars competition.
Without the support of our customers and our dedicated team, we would not have been able to achieve this. A big thank you to you all!
Winning awards has made us hungry for more and we will be trying even harder in 2009 to provide you with the latest and most exciting products, supported by the best possible service.
Regards
The Action Cameras Team
New 15% VAT Rate
01/12/2008 06:50:08
Effective Monday 1 December, all our prices have been reduced to take into account the VAT reduction from 17.5 to 15%.
Great news for all our customers out there!
Video: POV1 Tutorials from VIO
21/11/2008 17:07:32
VIO have worked hard to get some great video tutorials put together to help you get the most out of your head camera kit.
The VIO POV.1 has been reviewed by the Daily Telegraph.
As usual with the POV.1, they loved it !!
Check out the review below.
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New Website Launch
07/11/2008 17:49:07
Action Cameras is proud to announce the official launch of our new website. We have listened to what you had to say and what you wanted from our new website and hopefully you will be pleased with what we have now achieved.
As a launch promotion we are offering free UK delivery on any orders over £100.
Any questions, just give us a call as normal. Speak to you soon!
As V.I.O.'s
UK distributor, we are proud to announce the official 4GB & 8GB SDHC card compatibility firmware upgrade. This is a highly anticipated upgrade that will allow global POV.1 users to use 1, 2, 4 & 8GB SDHC cards with their systems; increasing users recording capacity to new levels.
To download the available firmware upgrade for your POV.1, please follow the link below to the V.I.O. website.
VIO have just released a new accessorry for all the POV1 users out there. Now you can easily fix the POV.1 to all belts, packs, and vests - including those with Molle system.
You have velcro access to the LCD screen, buttons and the I/O port for ease of use.
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New Product: O'Neill H Division Campack
05/11/2008 18:08:03
We're pleased to announce that after a long wait, the O'Neill Campacks for Winter 08/09 have arrived and we can't wait to test them out on the slopes during our next trip abroad. This new version films in 640x480 pixels and the kit comes complete with a head camera, backpack, integrated remote control, recording device (recording onto SD card) and a goggle mount.
Great value for money!
New : POV.1 with 4Gb and 8Gb upgrades
02/10/2008 09:00:00
Action Cameras has figured out how to crack the code on an SD card to allow them to work with your POV.1. This means that you can now get up to 3hrs on a 4Gb card and up to 6hrs on an 8Gb card!
This amazing break through brings down the wall on one of the only shortfalls of the revolutionary POV.1 Action Camera – the limited memory space. You can now head out for a whole day of extremities and not worry about running out of recording time. If you already have a POV.1 Action Camera then we can get you these cracked SD cards and they'll work great with your cameras, and if you are looking to get a new unit then you can get these cards with your new camera right from the beginning.
We are really excited to let everyone know about this so spread the word and tell your friends that they can now double or even quadruple the memory space for the POV.1 Action Camera.
Rally Team : First Win for the Action Cameras Car in Belgium Rally
30/09/2008 09:00:00
Manu Bouts manage to win his first Rally under the Action Cameras colors.
He won the B-Short of les Trèfles (Belgium) after a beautiful battle all day to finish 3 secs in front of everyone after a epic last stage.
Congrats Manu !
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New Product: High Def Bullet cameras
26/09/2008 09:00:00
Action Camera launch new upgraded bullet cameras. We work hard on developing the best cameras on the market in terms of size, performance and reliability.
We have now incorporated Sony's recently released HQ-1 DSP chip set into our Action Camera 520 and 580 so you can now get even more performance out of our leading camera range. We've even made improvements in their anti-vibration performance so they are ideal for the most extreme of conditions.
Event: Action Cameras was at the White Air Festival
21/09/2008 09:00:00
Action Cameras had a huge party at the White Air Festival this past weekend down on the Isle of Wight. We had a trade stand there so thanks to all those who bought and came to say hello.
We also spent loads of time rigging up all the professional extreme sportsmen and women. Everyone's favourite camera set up was definitely the POV.1 which was really easy to use and delivered top quality.
With all this new footage from all these different extreme sports it is taking our editing team quite a while to sequence it and edit it into a brilliant summary of the weekend. Visit the blog here for pictures and videos.
The ATC5K is highly anticipated as it is the first all-in-one action camera to have a built-in screen making it easier to align when mounting and also allows for quick reviewing.
Be one of the first in the UK to have it ... Order it now for only £149.99!
Stealth Cam's EPIC Action Camera is a durable sports camera which takes both video and photos at 5 MP. Upgradeable to 4Gb memory gives you 200mins recording. Includes waterproof casing and various mounts.
New Product: Liquid Image Mask Camera
18/08/2008 09:00:00
Here's a great camera to celebrate summer. This is a diving mask that has a built in 5 Mega Pixel digital camera so whether you're planning on messing around in the pool with the family or going snorkelling and diving at the coast then this is a must to complete your summer.
Click on the picture for more info
Check the video review:
The world's simplest camcorder that fits in your pocket! Capture everyday moments anywhere and share them with friends and family everywhere, shooting video is now as easy as taking a picture!
Press Review: POV.1 in Karting Magazine
14/08/2008 09:00:00
Click on the link below to see full review. It prooves that it is the best kit for karting.
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New Products: Covert Cameras Section
10/08/2008 09:00:00
We now have a covert agent camera section on the website.
Click on the picture to visit this new section.
For a wider range of convert camera on can always visit our sister site via the linkn below:
This is the first underwater camera that has impressed us on both the important factors when buying a camera like this; price and quality. The price tag is affordable and unlike other underwater cameras at similar prices, this one actually does a terrific job.
Click on the picture for more info.
HSBC Start-Up Stars Awards 2008 - London Regional Winners
24/07/2008 09:00:00
Action Cameras is pleased to announce that we have been nominated as one of the winners of the London heats of the HSBC Start-Up Stars 2008 Awards. The awards are one of the most sought after for small businesses and we are delighted to get this far.
We'll keep you updated on our progress but a big thanks to all our customers who have enabled us to get this far and without whose support non of this would be possible.
Action Cameras at the 27th Faro Motocycling Convention
20/07/2008 09:00:00
Action Cameras was present in the largest motorcycle convention in Europe held at Faro, Portugal. Over 40,000 motorcyclists from all biking genres and corners of the world met to celebrate the thrill of two wheel motor sports.
The Action Cameras team was there to offer the latest technology in helmet cameras allowing all to record this legendary and unique motorcycling event.
A special thanks to Moto Clube Faro!!!
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New Product: ATC3K Action Camera now in stock
04/07/2008 09:00:00
We have now launched the new ATC3K Action Camera which is the improved version of the hugely popular ATC2K! This new camera now takes up to a 4Gb SD card meaning that you can film up to 2 hours of your extreme sports!
I comes with a wider angle lens and is now compatible with all standard mounts which is a huge improvement on the ATC2K.
Order now and be one of the first in the Europe to have the new ATC3K.
New Product: Blackeye 540
01/07/2008 09:00:00
The new Blackeye 540 combines the great design of the Blackeye 2 with a high quality 540 TV Line camera. You now get higher quality footage, crisper colors and faster response time to light changes.
The best feature of the Blackeye is the design, you don't have to velcro anything to your helmet and its easy to wear without a helmet too.
Another great new feature is the ability to set the volume level of the microphone which is not possible with most other systems.
New Rental Prices : You can hire the POV.1 at a discounted rate
28/06/2008 09:00:00
Need an Action Camera once off or for a trial? We're launching our rentals section so you can hire a POV.1 at seriously reduced rates!
Our special rates for July are
- £75 for two days/ a weekend.
- £150 for a week.
Email hire@actioncameras.co.uk or call us on 0208 965 7679 and ask for our Hire Department to check availability.
We are so confident on the quality of the product that we are pretty sure, you'll want to buy it after the rental, the rental price will then be deducted from the price of the Unit.
New Product: ATC3k, Action Camera
14/06/2008 09:00:00
Play Hard, Record Everything with the Oregon Scientific ATC3K Action Camera, the ultimate waterproof action cam! Weighing at half a pound (with 2xAA batteries,3hrs), this self-contained, hands-free digital video helmet camera delivers full colour digital video in 640 x 480 VGA at 30 frames per second, even underwater.
Snow, rain, or a dunk in a kayak? No worries, Oregon Scientific ATC3K is waterproof to 3m! PC and MAC compatible, Oregon Scientific ATC3K works seamlessly with most video editing software. Expandable up to 4GB with an SD card (2hrs of footage), Oregon Scientific ATC3K mounts easily and all mounting hardware is included.
Click on the picture for more info.
Press Review: Digital Hero 3 in the Telegraph
31/05/2008 09:00:00
Click on the picture below to see the full review.
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New Firmware Upgrade for Archos Recorders
28/05/2008 09:00:00
We've had a some negative feed back about to Auto power off after 9min on the Archos devices.
Action Cameras pushed Archos to release a firmware upgrade to be able to stop this auto power off.
Download the latest firmware upgrade here.
New Product: Go-Karting Package
24/05/2008 09:00:00
This Go Karting package is a one-of-a-kind package especially designed for karting and cannot be found anywhere else! This package is body worn with a brand new chest-mounted bag to hold all of the kit.
The package includes:
- ACR10 Solid State Recorder (Mpeg2 and Mpeg4)
- An Actioncameras Bullet camera
- Remote control to Start/Stop recording and switch On/Off the recorder
- 4Gb Compact Flash memory card (20 min/Gb)
- FrontPack, sports utility bag to keep your kit easily accessible
Click on the picture for more info.
Press Review: POV.1 Review in the Financial Times
17/05/2008 09:00:00
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Press Review: POV.1 and ATC2k review in the Telegraph
17/05/2008 08:00:00
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New Product: GoPro Hero Expension Kit and Accessories (15 May 2008)
15/05/2008 09:00:00
We just took on board all the new GoPro Expension kit to make your Digital Hero 3 a Motorsports Hero or a Helmet Hero.
The Ride Hero is also a nice piece of equipment, it allows you to attach the Helmet or Motorsports Hero to handlebar, frame or seatpost.
Click on the picture for more info.
Action Cameras at the IFSEC Trade Show (12 - 15 May 2008)
12/05/2008 09:00:00
This coming week you will find Action Cameras exhibiting at the IFSEC expo in Birmingham ! We will be at Stand #700 in Hall 7 and will be there to launch the new POV.1 Wide-Angle camera system!
With over 800 exhibiting companies, eight product areas, the most topical and up-to-date conference and seminar content and numerous networking opportunities, IFSEC remains the place for the security industry to do business
IFSEC runs from Monday 12 th to Thursday 15 th May and is open to anyone involved in the Security, Police, and Military industries.
See their website for further details on the show: www.ifsec.co.uk
New Offer: Hero Camera (9 May 2008)
09/05/2008 09:00:00
From now on, every Gopro Camera order will be delivered with:
a Free 1Gb SD Card
It means that from £114.99, you have everything you need to record straight away down to 30m depth.
Click on the logo for more information.
Sponsorship : Bikeradar (18 April 2008)
18/04/2008 09:00:00
We are pleased to announce we are an official sponsor of the BikeRadar.com mountain biking team. You will be able to see training runs of all the race tracks on the BikeRadar.com website filmed using one of our POV1 action camera systems.
Keep an eye on the BikeRadar.com website for upcoming features using our cameras.
Good luck to the team from all at Action Cameras!
New Footage: Thundercat Racing (16 April 2008)
16/04/2008 09:00:00
Check out this Thundercat racing footage. Fast and Bumpy!
Thanks to Nigel Howell.
(Video compressed by Youtube).
Press Review : Action Cameras on Channel Five News (15 April 2008)
15/04/2008 09:00:00
Over the last year we have found that a lot of our customers are buying helmet cameras to record their commutes into work so they have evidence if they are involved in an accident with a car or bus.
Channel 5 contacted us to run a story on this growing trend. In one of the clips you can see Sab from Action Cameras struggling to stay on his bike while talking to the reporter!
Press Review : POV.1 on Sky News (10 April 2008)
10/04/2008 09:00:00
Sky News feature on travel gadgets and the POV.1 got a really good review for capturing your experiences from your point of view.
(Review starting at 5'00).
New Footage: Paragliding and Base Jump (8 April 2008)
08/04/2008 09:00:00
Check out this Paragliding and Base Jump footage. Not for the faint hearted! Thanks to Adrenaline DVD.
(Video compressed by Youtube).
Sponsorship : Superbike Honda Tena for Men (5 April 2008)
05/04/2008 09:00:00
Actioncameras is proud to be a sponsor of the TENA for Men - Honda Superbike team. This is the most high profile sponsorship we have done to date.
Two of the guys (Pierre and Thyago) had the tough job of headed off to sunny Almeria to hook up with the Tena for Men Honda team (and Pit girls!) for some pre-season filming, you'll be able to see some amazing footage from our filming on the website soon.
Good luck to Tris and Michael this season.
Check the website here.
New Offer: ATC-2000 (3 April 2008)
03/04/2008 09:00:00
From now on, every ATC 2k order will be delivered with:
a Free 1Gb SD Card
a Free Set of AA Batteries
It means that for 89.99, you have everything you need to record straight away.
Click on the picture for more information.
Move to new offices (15 Jan 2007)
We have now moved to our new offices in Park Royal (NW10 7LQ) so we are closer to Central London . Feel free to pop in any time for product demos and collect orders. Our nearest tune stations are North Acton (Central Line) and Park Royal (Piccadilly).
New Product: Camcorder & Helmet Camera Power Saver (18 Jan 2007)
Our power saver unit connect between your bullet camera power supply and your LANC remote/camcorder. When connected to a LANC remote, this unit powers off your bullet camera and camcorder together, thus saving you both camcorder and bullet camera batteries.
This is an essential item if you want to maximise battery life.
New Product: Motorcycle mounts for use with camcorder and Action Cameras (3 April 2007)
Great for the street or track, our Front mounting system provides a solid platform for your video camera or still camera to capture stunning images.
The adjustable pivot mount lets you capture the perfect shot. A vibration dampening pad is included.
Never worry again about your camera falling off. You can rotate the camera 360 degrees, pivot up and down and move forward or back on the extension arm using multiple mounting holes.
New Staff Recruited - Pierre Davoine (8 Jan 2007)
We are delighted Pierre Davoine has joined the team. Pierre is from Meribel in France and an avid skier. Pierre has competed nationally and expect to see some of his footage on the site soon. Pierre studied in Paris and has been living and working in London for just over a year.
Pierre is a real techie and is our product expert. Ask for Pierre if you have any technical questions or would just rather speak in French!
Event: The Action Cameras team won the 3 Vallées X-Wing Rally (13 April 2007)
Here is a summary of the day and of all the 8 stages!
tacticalcameras.co.uk is launched for Military, Police and other tactical organisations (1 May 2007)
With an increasing amount of business coming from Police, Military, Traffic Wardens, Fire Brigade, Doormen and security guards we have launched a new website to better cater for these customers. All the products are the same rugged high performance products we supply for extreme sports but have been tailored for these customers. We currently supply kit to several police forces and a lot of our kit is being used by the British Army.
Action Cameras supply kit for Gumball 3000 Rally film crew (4 May 2007)
We are delighted to provide the in car filming kit for the Gumball 3000 Rally. Good luck to everyone involved.
Press Coverage: ATC2K review in Adventure Travel Magazine (5 May 2007)
See the ATC2K reviewed in Adventure Travel Magazine.
New Product: LANC Cameye II (7 May 2007)
The CamEye II makes it easy to start and stop recording to avoid unnecessary film shots. A short click on the red button toggles between recording and standby. The bright feedback indicator shows the camera status and even tells you when it's time to replace the tape or recharge the battery. The Cameye II is for the camcorder only and does not control filming of a helmet camera. For controlling filming with a camcorder please see Lanc v1.4 and Lanc v1.6.
New Product: Half lens filter launched for in car filming (9 May 2007)
This filter is perfect for rally drivers and track day in-car filming. The filter minimises the over exposure you can sometimes experience from light reflecting on the windscreen.
The filter has a coating along the middle of the glass which provides normal lighting inside the car and improves the quality of the picture through the windscreen. Simply replace the glass in your camera with this filter and set the horizon of the coating to the dashboard of your car.
New Product: ActionCamera 20Gb Hard Disk Recorder (1 June 2007)
The Action Camera 20Gb hard disk recorder is amongst the best portable media devices on the market. The unit boasts a higher video recording resolution (720x576 pixels) than the Archos recorder which records at 640x480 pixels. The unit has a 3.5" TFT LCD screen, touch sensitive button controls and a more shockproof hard disk recorder than the Archos Media Player.
The unit is light-weight enough to be carried around on person. It can ideally be combined with a 480 or 520 TV line bullet camera from our range.
New Product: Samsung VP-X300L is launched (6 June 2007)
The Samsung Miniket VPX300L Camcorder lets you capture the action-even while you're in it - thanks to a weather resistant external clip-on lens that lets you shoot hands-free.
An SD/MMC slot allows you to add memory to ensure that you capture all the action which can be previewed on the 2" LCD screen, and then downloaded to a PC at high speed. A 10x optical/100x digital zoom, 680K pixel CCD and electronic image stabilization deliver crisp visuals.
French language website launched (7 June 2007)
We are pleased to announce the launch of www.actioncameras.fr .
We supply our cameras across the world but we were seeing a lot of sales coming from France . Our response has been to launch a French version of the website to better cater for our customers there. A big bonjour to all our customers in France.
New Staff Recruited: Kieran Monk (14 June 2007)
We are delighted to welcome Kieran Monk to the team. With business increasing rapidly Kieran will be helping us with customer support and sales.
Kieran recently graduated from Cardiff University and spent last year travelling around Europe and North Africa before joining us. He is an avid surfer and will be spending most of his weekends this summer on the Devon coast trying to catch some surf.
New Product: Digital Hero 3 launched for watersports (29 June 2007)
The Digital HERO 3 is the ultimate waterproof action camera, waterproof down to 30 meters .
Not only is it a 3 mega-pixel waterproof camera, taking still photos and with a built-in 16Mb internal memory, which is expandable to 2Gb using a 2Gb SD Card, but more importantly, it is also a waterproof video camera.
As waterproof video camera, it has the capacity to shoot 54 minutes of colour TV resolution video (640x480 pixels), also capturing sound.
It is easy to use and lightweight enough that it is hardly noticeable. It can be strapped to your wrist, kayak paddles, handlebars, rollbars, etc.
Press Coverage: Digital Hero 3 review in Sport Magazine (29 June 2007)
See us in Sport Magazine where our Digital Hero 3 is reviewed.
Press Coverage: Actioncameras.co.uk in Digital Video Magazine (7 July 2007)
See a review of a selection of our helmet cameras in Digital Video Magazine.
Blackeye Head and Helmet Camera wins award for best new sports category (9 July 2007)
Our ever popular Blackeye Camera recently won the prestigious ISPO BRANDNEW AWARD 2007 for the best new sports category in the market. With its innovative design it's the only camera on the market of its kind. Its easy to strap around your head or helmet and does not need any external mounts or adhesive to stick onto a helmet.
See: http://www.ispo-brandnew.com/en/Home.aspx
New Product: Right Angle AV Cable for Sony Camcorders (17 July 2007)
This right angle AV cable overcomes the problem you get with the standard Av cables provided by Sony. With this right angle design the cable is a lot more flush and less prone to damage the AV port than the standard cable.
A must product if you have a Sony Camcorder.
New Footage: Late night Parkour (23 July 2007)
Check out our latest footage from Karen Palmer and Julie Angel, two innovative female Parkour film makers we've been working with for several months now. Warning – don't try this at home!
New BBC Account Number 1119435 (23 July 2007)
For all BBC orders please note our new BBC vendor number is: 1119435
We have been supplying the BBC for well over a year now, if you have seen any helmet camera footage on the BBC it was probably from one of ours!
Action Camera improvements: high vibration environment tested (26 July 2007)
We are continually improving the quality of our cameras to ensure we continue to lead the market. We recently had our cameras sent off for tests in high vibration environments and they passed with flying colours.
If you are buying cameras for high vibration environments such as motor sports you can be confident the cameras will perform. We regularly supply kit to Formula One teams and you don't get more demanding customers than them!
New Product: Waterproof Lancs now available (30 July 2007)
Check out our IP57 Lanc remote control which means its been tested at 1m ( 3 feet ) for 1 minute. It's the best Lanc on the market for watersports but its still not recommended for scuba diving!
New Product: 5v to 9v power transformer (31 July 2007)
Do you have a PV500 or PV800 MPEG4 recorder? Well now you can power your Action Camera direct from the unit which saves carrying an extra battery pack. This will reduce battery life on the unit but if you are doing a short run and want to have the least number of cables and hassle then this is a really useful device.
Blackeye Head and Helmet Camera featured in Empire Magazine September 2007 issue (1 August 2007)
Click on the picture to see full review.
New Product: Wireless Transmitter and Receiver for our Action Cameras (1 August 2007)
You can now transform your bullet camera into a wireless cameras with our portable wireless A/V transmitter and receiver kit. The kit has a range of 300m with clear line of sight. The kit has a vibration alert when the battery is low and there is a single socket on the transmitter for A/V signal output and power supply which reduces the hassle factor.
We have tested a lot of wireless kits in the past and rejected them because the quality was not great. This is the best we've tested and it really lets you unleash the potential of your Action Camera.
Digital Hero 3 Featured in stuff Magazine September 2007 issue (6 August 2007)
Click on the picture to see the full review.
New Products: Archos 504 double life batteries and external battery charger (7 August 2007)
We now have in stock Archos double life batteries which are proving very popular with our police customers. We also have battery chargers for the Archos 504 battery only so you can charge a spare battery while you are using your Archos. You no longer have to charge your battery while plugged into your player which is very convenient.
Product Update: Our Action Cameras work with 9v batteries (8 August 2007)
We have tested our Action Cameras and they can operate using a single 9v battery. This really saves on weight and hassle of carrying an 8AA battery pack. Our cameras have a wider voltage operating range than most competing cameras so can operate at 9v whereas a lot of competing cameras can't. That's another reason to choose an Action Camera!
New Product: ATC2K standard mount adaptor (13 August 2007)
Do you have an ATC2000 but are struggling to mount it on a roll bar or dash board? Well this handy little adaptor enables you to mount your ATC2000 to any standard roll bar or suction mount. This is perfect for track day filming as the standard mounts with the ATC2K are not designed for in car filming.
New Product: ELMO SUV-Cam (15 August 2007)
This is the simplest to use solid state MPEG4 recorder on the market. The SUV-Cam camera and recorder unit is the only system that records footage onto an SD card and where the recording unit powers the camera eliminating the need to carry a 12v battery pack to power the camera.
The recorder is as compact as a cellular phone and weighs only 130g with the battery loaded. The camera body itself is as small as a lipstick case which is waterproof to 40m. The recorder is equipped with a 2.2inch TFT high resolution display.
The system records at 704 x 480 pixels making it a higher resolution system than the Archos helmet camera package. With is SD card recording media it is ideal for high vibration environments.
In addition to the built-in mic, the recorder has an external microphone input, so you can record with the right set-up for your needs.
New Product: Sky Diving Package (20 August 2007)
Yes we are listening! We've had feedback from a lot sky divers who want a camera system which is high quality but most of all convenient to use and does away with as much cabling and weight as possible.
Our new package does the job. The system includes a small MPEG4 recorder which powers a built in small high quality camera (30mm x 12mm). It even has a camera switcher to save some battery life.
If you are sky diver you wont get a simpler, lighter system and affordable set-up than this.
Digital Hero 3 in the Sunday Times (26 August 2007)
Click on the image to see the review.
Press Release: Digital Hero 3 in the News of the World (2 September 2007)
Click on the picture to see full review.
New Product: Solid State camcorder Aiptek DV8800 (5 Sept 2007)
The Aiptek DV8800 is the new MPEG4 solid state recorder we are supporting. We've tested a lot of solid state recorders recently and this is the one that came out tops. It's a compact size, easy to use, robust and produces really excellent footage in conjunction with our Action Cameras. One thing that really impressed us was the way it responds to changes in light conditions.
In addition to working great with our cameras other features of the Aiptek include:
• Digital camera: will allow you to take still pictures up to a resolution of 8 Mega Pixels (3264 x 2448)
• MP3 player.
• Media station: You can record any kind of video input (TV, DVD and of course Bullet Camera) and display them back into the Built-In Screen.
We like the Aiptek so much we have included it in most of our helmet camera package deals.
Please note: There are other models of the DV8800 which have a cheaper price but they do not have the AV-In function. All ours do!
New Product: Waterproof Lanc for Sony and Canon Camcorders (7 September 2007)
We are constantly trying to make life easier for our customers. With that in mind we are delighted to enounce the launch of our new range of waterproof lanc remote controls. All our customers who like to get wet no longer have to worry about their lanc getting wet as it is totally waterproof.
If you are into watersports and use a Sony or Canon camcorder with your helmet camera then these lancs are essential.
Special Offer on the ATC2K Action Camera (10 September 2007)
We are running a special promotion on the ATC2K Action Camera at the great price of £89.99. At this price there is no excuse not to get one and get out there filming!
New Staff Recruited (17 September 2007)
We are delighted to welcome Ollie Jones to our team. Ollie replaces Kieran who has returned to university to complete a masters degree and get back to the Welsh coast to what he enjoys most – surfing!
Ollie recently graduated from University College London and has spent the summer kite boarding in Norfolk . If you've got any questions about kite boarding them Ollie is the guy to speak to. Look out for some kite boarding footage from Ollie soon.
New Product: VIO POV1 (20 September 2007)
The POV.1 is a fully integrated point-of-view video system that's waterproof, dustproof and shock-resistant. The system includes a mountable camera head, built-in video recorder, wireless remote and software for managing your videos.
The camera comes with a dedicated recording unit which records with 720 x 480 resolution at 30fps. It has an ergonomic user interface design to enable single-handed operation and hands-free video capture. It also comes with a number of mounting options for helmet and other high impact gear.
Its been designed for the military and police which makes it rugged enough for pretty much any extreme sport.
New Product: Archos Gen5 Recorders and Helmet Cameras (15 October 2007)
We now stock the latest generation of Archos helmet cameras and recorders. The new Gen 5 products are all wifi so you can play back helmet camera footage on your PC wirelessly. The great thing about the Gen 5 models is that when you are not using them for your extreme sports they can be connected to your TV and you can watch movies stored on your PC on your TV via the wireless link.
Please note for the Gen 5 recorders you need the Gen 5 helmet camera which we also stock.
New footage: Extreme Snowmobile (30 October 2007)
We now have a new stunting Snowmobile Footage.
Thanks to Rickard Rehnberg, you can discover the Snowmobile world and see many tests of the Action Camera 520 in the most extreme conditions.
New Product: ACR10 MPEG2 / MPEG4 Solid State Recorder (5 November 2007)
The ACR10 is the newest and best value solid state recording device available. It is designed for high vibration environments where top quality footage is essential. Its small size (125x80x25mm) and its light weight (230g) make it ideal for body worn set-ups as well as incar filming.
Footage is recorded onto a compact flash card for DVD quality footage. The device is unique in that it can record in either MPEG2 or MPEG4 format so you can choose what file types you want in the same high quality. Chose MPEG2 for burning DVDs or MPEG4 for playback on your PC.
The recorder has no moving parts so it is ideal for the most extreme of environments. The recorder has an optional lap timer function for In car filming and race teams.
If you are looking for a replacement for a camcorder or want something small, solid state and lightweight then this the best option on the market
The ACR10 is best combined with one our Action Camera 520 or 580 cameras to give it the best resolution.
New Product: O'Neill H4 Campack (12 November 2007)
Check out the latest entry into the world of helmet cameras by O'Neill. They have developed an integrated helmet camera and backpack system.
Designed mainly for skiers and snowboarders the backpack stores a solid state recording device and has a remote control integrated into the backpack so you can easily start and stop recording.
The portable media player/recorder that comes in the backpack stores footage on either the internal memory (512MB) or on the SD-Card (up to 2 GB).
The backpack is a boardcore backpack with all facilities for backcountry riding. For example your snowboard can be attached horizontally and vertically to the pack and there is place for an avalanche probe and a helmet pocket.
If you like O 'Neill and you like helmet cams then this could be the kit for you.
Price: £199.99 inc VAT.
New Product: New simplified Cabling for the Action Camera 520 and 580 (12 November 2007)
We are continually trying to improve our products and the feedback we often get is “can you simply your cabling?” Well, we are please to announce that we have developed a new simple cabling system which integrates a microphone into the cable that connects the camera to the recording device AV cable.
The cabling has been designed for our Action Camera 520 and 580 s. You can now use the highest spec helmet cameras on the market with the simplest cabling on the market. No more adaptors and spaghetti junction of cables!
New footage: Surf In Australia (20 November 2007)
Not really the season for surfing in this hemisphere !
New Product: Motorsports HERO (24 November 2007)
Not only is it a 3 mega-pixel waterproof camera, taking still photos and with a built-in 16Mb internal memory, which is expandable to 2Gb using a 2Gb SD Card, but more importantly, it is also a waterproof video camera.
As waterproof video camera, it has the capacity to shoot 56 minutes of colour TV resolution video (512 x 384 pixels), also capturing sound.
It is easy to use and lightweight enough that it is hardly noticeable. The Motorsports Hero comes with a combination of in-car mount such as suction mount or helmet mount.
A perfect way to capture some awesome action shots that were never possible before, at a great price.
New Product: Helmet HERO (26 November 2007)
Not only is it a 3 mega-pixel waterproof camera, taking still photos and with a built-in 16Mb internal memory, which is expandable to 2Gb using a 2Gb SD Card, but more importantly, it is also a waterproof video camera.
As waterproof video camera, it has the capacity to shoot 56 minutes of colour TV resolution video (512 x 384 pixels), also capturing sound.
It is easy to use and lightweight enough that it is hardly noticeable. Several quick-release mini base plates are included. Attach them to your favorite helmets and gear and record the action from multiple camera angle.
New Logo and Brand (6 December 2007)
You may have noticed our new logo. We are launching a new website in the new year and this new logo is the first phase of its development.
If you have any views on our new logo let us know, love it or hate we’d be interested to hear your views! As we are developing our new website if you have any comments on what you would like to see on our new site please send us your comments.
Press Release: POV.1 in MBR Magazine (8 December 2007)
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Press Release: Digital Hero 3 in the Telegraph (9 December 2007)
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New Product: Motor Sports Hero (12 December 2007)
We’ve added to our stable of GoPro products and released the Motor Sports Hero. This camera unit is the same as the Helmet Hero and Digital Hero so is the same waterproof high quality camera but it comes with mounts designed for in car and on bike filming.
If you are into motor sports and are looking for a wireless camera that is a step-up from the ATC2K then this is the ideal option.
New Payment method: American Express (12 December 2007)
We now take American Express (AMEX)
Yep you can now start collecting those air miles as we accept American Express credit cards.
Happy New Year (1 January 2008)
The Actioncameras team wish you a Happy New Year and all the best for 2008.
We’d also like to thank you all for your support throughout 2007.
New Footage: Follow Cam on Méribel's slopes (8 January 2008)
Check out the latest footage from Pierre, one of our team. Pierre was out “product testing” the latest Archos package in his home town of Méribel over Christmas. (video compressed by youtube).
New Product: PV-500 and PV-700 Bullet Camera (18 January 2008)
This bullet camera is designed to work with both the PV-500 and PV-700.
The camera connects straight in the recording device and is powered from the unit so you don't need an external battery pack. The 460TV lines CCD sensor provides excellent quality resolution.
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Press Review: ATC-2000 and Helmet Hero in the London Lite (24 January 2008)
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New Product: PV-500 Remote control (25 January 2008)
When connected to the PV-500, this remote allows you to go from switched off to record just by sliding a button.
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New Product: PV-700 (29 January 2008)
The PV-700 is an upgraded version of the PV-500. Main features are:
Super high video recording resolution (720x480 NTSC / 640x480 PAL).
Dual Power Ouput for camera supply.
High capacity battery.
Multiple recording mode.
Vibration Alert.
Remote control capability.
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Moving Offices (31 January 2008)
We are moving!
…but not too far. Thanks to all our customers we are expanding and moving into a bigger unit within the same building.
Our new address is:
Action Cameras Limited
Unit 36, Park Royal Business Centre
9-17 Park Royal Business Centre
London
NW10 7LQ
Tel: 020 8965 7679
New Special Offer : POV.1 (2 February 2008)
The POV.1 is now available online for £549.99, was £585.
Press Review: POV.1 and Helmet Hero in the Telegraph (8 February 2008)
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ATC-2000 on Chris Moyles Radio Show (10 February 2008)
Action camera's helmet cams are turning up all over the place. We've provided one for the Chris Moyles Show on Radio 1 and here you can see the helmet cam view as it's strapped to Alan Carr's head!
Press Review: Cyclotherapy (20 February 2008)
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Press Review: Cycle-cam shames careless drivers on YouTube (20 February 2008)
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Press Review: Cycle-cam shames careless drivers on YouTube (21 February 2008)
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Press Review: Smile you're on candid cyclist (22 February 2008)
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Press Review: POV.1 in Sports (22 February 2008)
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New International Courier Company (Fedex) (3 March 2008)
In order to improve tracking and delivery time for international orders, every orders over £200 to be sent outside the UK will be shipped by Fedex, with no surcharge.
It's a 48h delivery all over Europe.
for all smaller order, you can select the courier option.
New Product: Motorbike Package (15 March 2008)
This package is designed for bikers who are looking for something which provides high quality resolution, is small and easily concealed on the bike and is solid state so can handle vibration.
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VIO Exclusive UK Distributor (17 March 2008)
We are glad to announce that we are now the official VIO Sports distributor for the UK.
If you want to become a reseller of the POV.1 or any other VIO products, drop us an email to : trade@actioncameras.co.uk
New Product: ACR40, 4 Channel Solid State Recorder (21 March 2008)
The ACR40 is the newest and best value solid state recording device available. It is designed for high vibration environments where top quality footage is essential. Its small size (125x80x25mm) and its light weight (230g) make it ideal for body worn set-ups as well as incar filming.
The 4 Channel functionnality allows you to record from 4 cameras at a time with different layouts, quad vue, split screen, Picture in Picture ...
Footage is recorded onto a compact flash card for DVD quality footage. The device is unique in that it can record in either MPEG2 or MPEG4 format so you can choose what file types you want in the same high quality. Chose MPEG2 for burning DVDs or MPEG4 for playback on your PC.
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Press Review: Big Helmet Camera Review in Stuff (2 April 2008)
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Click here to see the online video review.
