Filmed using a VIO POV.1.5, more product information is available here.
WHEN: Runs from March 1st-15th
HOW: Upload your video to Erik’s Facebook page. Title your entry ERVIOPOV –“Your Title Here” and include a brief description.
RULES: 1) All entries must contain POV footage. 2) Entries can contain non POV footage, but will not be judged on that footage. 3) The clip that contains the best POV footage takes the prize. 4) The footage must be yours. 5) Entry must be properly titled. 6) There is no limit to the number of entries you can submit.
Local HCC sponsored kayaker Shon Bollock recently took a trip to Hawaii to take advantage of some of the awesome terrain there. He just uploaded a post to his blog ‘Shasta Boyz Productions‘ that documents the beginning of his Hawaii adventure. Make sure to check it out. Props Shon!
Happy New Year’s Eve! The folks at VholdR have just announced a new firmware update for the ContourHD. Now you can have all the great features of the ContourHD 1080p, minus the higher resolution.
What This Means
Those of you who have the ContourHD1080p, are already privy to these great features (so you don’t need this update). Now we have a firmware upgrade that brings configurablility to the ContourHD as well.
You will now have the power to configure:
The video (bitrate)
The lighting (contrast, exposure, sharpness, and metering)
The ContourHD Firmware Upgrade is explained in full on our website with a step by step guide. If you aren’t feeling tech-savvy, have numerous questions, or need additional support, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
The new Liquid Image Wide Angle Scuba Series HD322 Camera Mask will feature a 135 degree wide angle lens and HD 720P video. The lens modification more than doubles the current Scuba Series HD320’s field of view to capture all the action underwater in High Definition while snorkeling or scuba diving. The model will be on display at the CES Unveiled Event January 5th and at CES in Las Vegas January 7th-10th.
The Wide Angle Scuba Series HD322 is a mid size dive mask that records HD 720P video (1280×720) at 30fps along with 5.0MP still images. The depth rating on this new model is 40m/130ft, which covers depths reached by certified recreational divers. The mask has a micro SD/SDHC card slot and comes with a 2GB micro SD card. The memory can expand up to 32GB, to record thousands of still images or approximately 16 hrs of video. The camera operates on 4 x AAA Batteries. Estimated Lithium battery performance is 2000 still images or 2hrs of video.
The new Liquid Image Wide Angle VideoMask features a 135 degree wide angle lens and D1 video. The lens modification more than doubles the original VideoMask’s field of view to capture all the action underwater while snorkeling or scuba diving.
The Wide Angle VideoMask Model 312 is a mid size dive mask that records D1 video (720×480) at 30fps along with 5.0MP still images. The depth rating on this new model is 20m/65ft, which covers depths reached by many certified recreational divers, beginning divers, free divers and snorkelers. (more…)
The Liquid Image Freestyle Series is the worlds first swim goggle with an integrated digital camera. The goggle contains a 62 degree lens to capture the fun and action while swimming and playing in water to a depth of 15ft. The hands free unit has a 1.3 MP (1280 x 960) camera mode and a video mode that records VGA video (640×480) at a rate up to 30 frames per second with audio. A model will be on display at the CES Unveiled Event January 5th and at CES in Las Vegas January 7th-10th.
Filmed using a VIO POV.1.5, more product information is available here.
Ted Davenport was recently the first person to ever ski BASE the 460-foot wall of Glenwood Canyon. Ted had his V.I.O. POV.1.5 along for the jump. Read more at espn.com
We just got word that the spare batteries for the GoPro HD HERO line of cameras are on their way to us. They should be shipping on Wednesday, December 23rd, so feel free to pre-order yours now.
HCC sponsored downhill mountain biker Chad Thorpe sent us this video last week. His buddy Jeff films him from behind as they tear down the single track. Make sure to check out the nice crash at the end due to an icy catwalk!
Local HCC sponsored kayaker Shon Bollock’s new video ‘Wet Dreams’ has been nominated for video of the year by Tribe, a paddling group from Canada! You can check out the nominations here. Shon also just released the updated website for his kayaking crew, Shasta Boyz Productions, be sure to check it out.
VholdR has just released this super slick waterproof case for the ContourHD and ContourHD 1080p. This orange and transparent bad boy will allow you to take your ContourHD to depths up to 33 feet. The case is available for pre-order from Helmet Camera Central here.
“The new Waterproof Case fits your ContourHD and ContourHD1080p Wearable Camcorder like a hard plastic glove. Slide your ContourHD into the case, latch it down, and begin capturing your favorite water adventures. Don’t worry, the waterproof case keeps your favorite functionality like a single record button, laser alignment, and TRail mounts. Even better are the two safety latches on the back of the case to lock it onto any of the TRail mounts. Suitable for the VholdR Wearable Camcorder as well, but with limited functionality on the record switch and power button.”
The case is available for pre-order from Helmet Camera Central here.
