Comments on: VIO POV.1: The Holy Grail of Helmet Cams http://helmetcameracentral.com/2007/09/26/the-holy-grail-of-helmet-cams-the-new-vio-pov1-integrated-video-system/ Helmet Camera reviews, videos, tips, and online store. Live chat and phones to answer all your wearable video questions. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:26:12 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: What's the latest in hat cams? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source! http://helmetcameracentral.com/2007/09/26/the-holy-grail-of-helmet-cams-the-new-vio-pov1-integrated-video-system/comment-page-3/#comment-14760 What's the latest in hat cams? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source! Thu, 06 Aug 2009 05:52:46 +0000 http://helmetcameracentral.com/2007/08/21/the-holy-grail-of-helmet-cams-the-new-vio-pov1-integrated-video-system/#comment-14760 [...] think the Contour HD is the best. HD Helmet Camera - ContourHD by VholdR next would be the VIO VIO POV.1: The Holy Grail of Helmet Cams | Helmet Camera Central  function fbs_click() [...] [...] think the Contour HD is the best. HD Helmet Camera – ContourHD by VholdR next would be the VIO VIO POV.1: The Holy Grail of Helmet Cams | Helmet Camera Central  function fbs_click() [...]

]]> By: VIO POV1: Video Interview at Interbike 2007 | Helmet Camera Central http://helmetcameracentral.com/2007/09/26/the-holy-grail-of-helmet-cams-the-new-vio-pov1-integrated-video-system/comment-page-3/#comment-14052 VIO POV1: Video Interview at Interbike 2007 | Helmet Camera Central Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:17:53 +0000 http://helmetcameracentral.com/2007/08/21/the-holy-grail-of-helmet-cams-the-new-vio-pov1-integrated-video-system/#comment-14052 [...] 1. After watching the video, read our full review of the POV1. [...] [...] 1. After watching the video, read our full review of the POV1. [...]

]]> By: NYC Cabbies Initiate Spike in Helmet Camera Sales | Helmet Camera Central http://helmetcameracentral.com/2007/09/26/the-holy-grail-of-helmet-cams-the-new-vio-pov1-integrated-video-system/comment-page-3/#comment-14049 NYC Cabbies Initiate Spike in Helmet Camera Sales | Helmet Camera Central Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:03:32 +0000 http://helmetcameracentral.com/2007/08/21/the-holy-grail-of-helmet-cams-the-new-vio-pov1-integrated-video-system/#comment-14049 [...] Manhattan (believe it or not). His review of the POV.1 unit, while perhaps not as in-depth as our own, never-the-less had very good things to say. Mr. Bogner praised the waterproof, shock-resistant and [...] [...] Manhattan (believe it or not). His review of the POV.1 unit, while perhaps not as in-depth as our own, never-the-less had very good things to say. Mr. Bogner praised the waterproof, shock-resistant and [...]

]]> By: vrecksler http://helmetcameracentral.com/2007/09/26/the-holy-grail-of-helmet-cams-the-new-vio-pov1-integrated-video-system/comment-page-3/#comment-13964 vrecksler Sat, 03 Jan 2009 18:33:18 +0000 http://helmetcameracentral.com/2007/08/21/the-holy-grail-of-helmet-cams-the-new-vio-pov1-integrated-video-system/#comment-13964 OK, the VIO site confirms it. Next question: are there any upgrades happening in the somewhat near (<6 months) future? I sold my older helmet cam setup and feel naked without one, so if VIO has no immediate plans of releasing a better version of the POV1, I will pull the trigger. But if waiting 6-10 months will allow me to pick up the next generation, I will be patient. :) Thanks! OK, the VIO site confirms it.

Next question: are there any upgrades happening in the somewhat near (<6 months) future? I sold my older helmet cam setup and feel naked without one, so if VIO has no immediate plans of releasing a better version of the POV1, I will pull the trigger. But if waiting 6-10 months will allow me to pick up the next generation, I will be patient. :)

Thanks!

]]> By: vrecksler http://helmetcameracentral.com/2007/09/26/the-holy-grail-of-helmet-cams-the-new-vio-pov1-integrated-video-system/comment-page-3/#comment-13963 vrecksler Sat, 03 Jan 2009 18:29:18 +0000 http://helmetcameracentral.com/2007/08/21/the-holy-grail-of-helmet-cams-the-new-vio-pov1-integrated-video-system/#comment-13963 Can someone confirm the new firmware allows for a larger size card to be used? I have been holding out for the Gen2 version of this cam, for firmware updates as well as addressing any of the reported minor issues. Thanks! Can someone confirm the new firmware allows for a larger size card to be used? I have been holding out for the Gen2 version of this cam, for firmware updates as well as addressing any of the reported minor issues.

Thanks!

]]> By: Helmet Camera Advice... - Snowmobile Forum: Your #1 Snowmobile Forum http://helmetcameracentral.com/2007/09/26/the-holy-grail-of-helmet-cams-the-new-vio-pov1-integrated-video-system/comment-page-3/#comment-13851 Helmet Camera Advice... - Snowmobile Forum: Your #1 Snowmobile Forum Wed, 17 Dec 2008 01:42:30 +0000 http://helmetcameracentral.com/2007/08/21/the-holy-grail-of-helmet-cams-the-new-vio-pov1-integrated-video-system/#comment-13851 [...] I bought a VIO POV-1 last year and am very pleased with it. It's durable, light, waterproof, and easy to carry. VIO recently upgrades their firmware so and quadrupled the recording capacity. I can't find any faults. The camera is separate from the recorder and is barely noticeable on your helmet. I've only used mine in my airplane so far. I'll start some snow-go videos as the Alaskan days get longer. Maybe a combo ski flying and snow-go video. We'll see. Helmet Camera Central is the best source of gear and information that I've found. That's where I bought my system. VIO POV.1: The Holy Grail of Helmet Cams | Helmet Camera Central [...] [...] I bought a VIO POV-1 last year and am very pleased with it. It’s durable, light, waterproof, and easy to carry. VIO recently upgrades their firmware so and quadrupled the recording capacity. I can’t find any faults. The camera is separate from the recorder and is barely noticeable on your helmet. I’ve only used mine in my airplane so far. I’ll start some snow-go videos as the Alaskan days get longer. Maybe a combo ski flying and snow-go video. We’ll see. Helmet Camera Central is the best source of gear and information that I’ve found. That’s where I bought my system. VIO POV.1: The Holy Grail of Helmet Cams | Helmet Camera Central [...]

]]> By: erik http://helmetcameracentral.com/2007/09/26/the-holy-grail-of-helmet-cams-the-new-vio-pov1-integrated-video-system/comment-page-3/#comment-13780 erik Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:21:09 +0000 http://helmetcameracentral.com/2007/08/21/the-holy-grail-of-helmet-cams-the-new-vio-pov1-integrated-video-system/#comment-13780 Danielc: As long as you keep the POV.1 recording unit insulated (inside a backpack or your jacket) and maybe throw some hand warmers on it, then it *should* be fine. You're one brave man, I gotta tell you, sounds treacherous! Danielc:

As long as you keep the POV.1 recording unit insulated (inside a backpack or your jacket) and maybe throw some hand warmers on it, then it *should* be fine. You’re one brave man, I gotta tell you, sounds treacherous!

]]> By: danielc http://helmetcameracentral.com/2007/09/26/the-holy-grail-of-helmet-cams-the-new-vio-pov1-integrated-video-system/comment-page-3/#comment-13768 danielc Sun, 23 Nov 2008 04:57:20 +0000 http://helmetcameracentral.com/2007/08/21/the-holy-grail-of-helmet-cams-the-new-vio-pov1-integrated-video-system/#comment-13768 I'm planning a 570 mile bicycle expedition across Alaska. I'm currently looking into ways I could document the trip by video. Do you know how this product will handle extreme cold? It could be 40 degrees below 0, or even colder. Thank you. I’m planning a 570 mile bicycle expedition across Alaska. I’m currently looking into ways I could document the trip by video. Do you know how this product will handle extreme cold? It could be 40 degrees below 0, or even colder.

Thank you.

]]> By: VIO POV.1 Adventure Video Camera (Motorsport Applied) - BMW.SG - The BMW Singapore Community http://helmetcameracentral.com/2007/09/26/the-holy-grail-of-helmet-cams-the-new-vio-pov1-integrated-video-system/comment-page-3/#comment-13445 VIO POV.1 Adventure Video Camera (Motorsport Applied) - BMW.SG - The BMW Singapore Community Thu, 25 Sep 2008 01:56:34 +0000 http://helmetcameracentral.com/2007/08/21/the-holy-grail-of-helmet-cams-the-new-vio-pov1-integrated-video-system/#comment-13445 [...] driver performance. Others have already written about the system better than we can. Please see.. VIO POV.1: The Holy Grail of Helmet Cams | Helmet Camera Central and V.I.O. -- Products -- Digital Products Trackdays are coming up and it is an ideal time to [...] [...] driver performance. Others have already written about the system better than we can. Please see.. VIO POV.1: The Holy Grail of Helmet Cams | Helmet Camera Central and V.I.O. — Products — Digital Products Trackdays are coming up and it is an ideal time to [...]

]]> By: AssafL http://helmetcameracentral.com/2007/09/26/the-holy-grail-of-helmet-cams-the-new-vio-pov1-integrated-video-system/comment-page-3/#comment-13288 AssafL Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:30:15 +0000 http://helmetcameracentral.com/2007/08/21/the-holy-grail-of-helmet-cams-the-new-vio-pov1-integrated-video-system/#comment-13288 Just bought the POV1. Took it for a couple of bike rides, car rides and other activity. Overall it is a nice package, work nicely, at a relatively okay price. Few observations: 1. Excellent, responsive support organization. 2. Good quality video. 3. Nice packaging, useful mounts. 4. Plugs are not keyed, so I spent the first 5 minutes figuring out the camera cable was connected wrong. 5. Remote is good and nearly useful for loops, but battery clip has tendency to lose contact of battery. Manufacturer placed little rubber cube under the spring, which may need additional help. Caig gold of course helps here... (lack of warning of battery status and memory status, couple with SD only support means that remote is only useful if you have full view of the main system). 6. Remote doesn't notify if card is full or battery is nearing death, so main unit must be exposed and cannot be placed in backpack (as I would like). A top tube mount for the main unit would have been nice to alleviate the need for better feedback (at least for me). I will probably make one. 7. According to V.I.O. support SDHC will never be supported. So we are limited to 2GB or roughly 80 minutes of HQ video time. This might be enough for very short rides, but I maxed my card out on fremont older (in loop record mode). Odd that a company would design a video product for SD cards and not SDHC (which are the correct choice for video). I also found their website misleading purporting that support for higher capacity will be developed (it won't). I purchased the device for a very remote and damp wilderness area (with no power outlets), so it is probably the only applicable device for me. However I do think that it is transitory, and until they resolve the SDHC issue and the non-ambiguous remote response, will remain that way. Too bad since the main cost of such devices is not the electronics, but the waterproofing, plastics moulds, shock mounts, etc. In this case the electronics certainly were not on top of mind for the developers and that fact is now standing in the way of making it a really successful, recommended product. Just bought the POV1. Took it for a couple of bike rides, car rides and other activity. Overall it is a nice package, work nicely, at a relatively okay price. Few observations:

1. Excellent, responsive support organization.

2. Good quality video.

3. Nice packaging, useful mounts.

4. Plugs are not keyed, so I spent the first 5 minutes figuring out the camera cable was connected wrong.

5. Remote is good and nearly useful for loops, but battery clip has tendency to lose contact of battery. Manufacturer placed little rubber cube under the spring, which may need additional help. Caig gold of course helps here… (lack of warning of battery status and memory status, couple with SD only support means that remote is only useful if you have full view of the main system).

6. Remote doesn’t notify if card is full or battery is nearing death, so main unit must be exposed and cannot be placed in backpack (as I would like). A top tube mount for the main unit would have been nice to alleviate the need for better feedback (at least for me). I will probably make one.

7. According to V.I.O. support SDHC will never be supported. So we are limited to 2GB or roughly 80 minutes of HQ video time. This might be enough for very short rides, but I maxed my card out on fremont older (in loop record mode). Odd that a company would design a video product for SD cards and not SDHC (which are the correct choice for video). I also found their website misleading purporting that support for higher capacity will be developed (it won’t).

I purchased the device for a very remote and damp wilderness area (with no power outlets), so it is probably the only applicable device for me. However I do think that it is transitory, and until they resolve the SDHC issue and the non-ambiguous remote response, will remain that way.

Too bad since the main cost of such devices is not the electronics, but the waterproofing, plastics moulds, shock mounts, etc. In this case the electronics certainly were not on top of mind for the developers and that fact is now standing in the way of making it a really successful, recommended product.

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