You want the best quality picture, usability with the newest recording technology has to offer. And you’re choosing from VIO’s POV. 1 (or 1.5) and HoyTech’s HCR-100X. There are descriptions, there are specs, there are rants, raves and reviews. But you just want the facts. Get them here:
Both cameras are fantastic with a comparable high video rating and frames per second, and will give you professional footage.Though the POV 1 (1.5) is the more popular camera, due to its usability and flexible mounting options, both have some distinct additional benefits, that will help you decide which one is best for you. See below:
Water Resistance: The POV’s DVR is water resistant up to 10 m, where as the HCR 100X’s DVR is splash proof. This gives you some flexibility, in case you wanted to take it kayaking or snorkeling etc.
Memory: The POV has up to 8GB capability whereas the HCR 100X has up to 4GB
Power: you can either use 4 AA batteries with an average battery runtime of 5 hours, or the power hatch, with unlimited power (just plugs right in to your motorbike), whereas, the avg runtime of the HCR 100X propietary battery unit is 3 hours (rechargeable)
Hands Free Control: The POV can be turned on and off using a remote.The infrared remote control for the HCR-100X camera can only be used for stopping and starting playback on your tv or other viewing device.
Lens interchangeability: The HCR 100X is the only system that used std M12 lenses so you can swap wide/narrow etc. Great for achieving sweeping wide-angle scenic shoots or the zoomed-in action shoots
Image Quality:The HCR-100X operates with a CCD image censor (whereas the POV uses a CMOS image censor) The CCD offers better picture quality in low light situations, ie;on cloudy days, when you’re under the tree canopy or late/early in the day.Also the advanced recording algorithm was designed specifically for fast-motion videos which creates fewer comperssion artifacts resulting in better slightly better picture quality.
Weight: Though both units are relatively lightweight, the HCR 100X is roughly half the weight of the POV.
One of our best seller cameras the Gopro Camera Hero line has signed on as the “Official On-board Camera Supplier” of the Ford Racing Mustang Challenge.
GoPro Motorsports HERO and Motorsports Hero Wide cameras will be used on board the cars to film all of the competing For Racing Mustangs. Watch for crazy on board angles that showcase the speed and thrills action fans are clamoring for broadcast over the web.
These same GoPro camera you can buy here to run on your street car or motorcycle will be used on the incredible Ford Racing Mustangs. Very cool.
GoPro recently introduced its new 170 degree wide-angle lens Motorsports HERO Wide camera, which dramatically shows more viewing area and more racing excitement than any other on-board camera. The same one that will be used in the Mustang Challenge is what we sell here at pointofviewcameras.com. At a retail of $199 we are offering a special of a free SD card and free shipping if you purchase from us now.
The Ford Racing Mustang Challenge season will open on March 13-15 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Looks like sports enthusiasts aren’t the only ones using pov cams. Taser, yes that Taser, is producing a camera taser, a point of view camera for police and law enforcement use.
The system consists of a headcam, control hub and record/playback unit.
The Taser Axon camera mounts over the ear like a jogging headphone with a built in earpiece. However, the headcam can be mounted over glasses, helmets or other gear. The head unit connects to a hub which features single button push to talk radio or camera operation.
A separate playback unit has a 4.3 inch touchscreen LCD screen with storage and up to 12 hour operation.
We are always on the lookout for new pov cam products and the tactical/law enforcement camera field is an area we are investigating procuring product for. Let us know if you have any interest in these types of cameras.
Did you know that in an office of 20 people, 15 of those people will believe that ‘water resistant’ and waterproof’ mean virtually the same thing. Could this be you? Do you know just how deep your new POV. 1 (or 1.5 ) can go and for how long? This information could save the life of a POV.1 action sports camera. We dive a little deeper, to tell you just what you need to know.
How to Determine if Your Camera is an Amphibian 101
To test electronics for their water and dust resistance we have a handy little scientific industry standard called the IP rating.The POV.1 (and POV.1.5) have an IP67 rating. IP stands for Ingress Protection. The IP rating is used to specify the strength of the enclosure that surrounds electronic equipment and is determined by specific tests. Each IP rating consists of two numbers that index two separate standards of measurement. The first number represents the degree of protection against solids; the second, protection against liquids. In the case of the POV.1: the ‘6’ means it is totally protected against dust and the ‘7’ means it is protected against the effect of immersion between 15cm and 1m.
‘Waterproof’ means the unit is designed to withstand submersion in water; that the enclosure is impermeable to water. ‘Water resistance’ means that there is some level of protection from water, and possibly submersion under water, but that there are limitations. Even though the POV 1 (1.5) is technically ‘waterproof’ for 30 minutes up to 1 m, there are limitations on that as there is no perfect rating that includes comprehensive testing on how often the component can be submerged and still retain its waterproof rating, and resist corrosion.
If you plan to use the POV.1 in an salt water environment (surfing, kayaking, etc), or plan to submerge it in the water, we recommend that you cover the recording unit with a dry bag.You may also cover the unit in a waterproof compartment or bag, and slip it inside your wetsuit, but please remember, the POV.1 (and 1.5) is not designed for underwater filming, and should only be used with caution.
But can I take my POV snorkeling?
Absolutely! Use the POV.1 or 1.5 cam for awesome capture, in all conceivable adventures on the ground, in the sky or in shallow waters. For underwater diving up to 10 meters we recommend the Liquid Image VideoMask 311 - The world’s only dive mask with an integrated waterproof digital video camera plus still photographs at 5mp resolution.
So why do so many people believe ‘water resistant’ and ‘waterproof’ means virtually the same thing? It’s pretty simple. The words are often used interchangeably and incorrectly, or not properly defined for each industry. That’s why we’re here.
