“I was a member of the media crew during the 2011 Wenger Patagonian Expedition Race, a week-long event, and for the whole time — including a 30-hour trek were I chased the first-place team! — the VIO.HD was at my side. Despite Patagonia’s best attempts to shut it down (wind, rain, rivers, swamps. . . and did I mention the rain!), the VIO kept ticking. Indeed, after most of the media crew had put their cameras away during parts of the race, the VIO stayed out and kept shooting. ” – Sam Salwei – GearJunkie

POV.HD review from the May 2011 issue of Men’s Health.

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The POV.HD was recently named one of the Top 10 Summer Design Gadgets (for boys) by letitflow.com.

“What summer adventure would be complete without video footage that can last for an eternity online? Mount this sucker on your helmet, goggles, or wherever you can think of and you will have embarrassing footage in no time. This will also free your hands for other… stuff. ” – Maria Jansson

“Helmet cams have become required bike gear in this age of YouTube and rampant narcissism. VIO’s latest is one of the most technologically advanced—offering in-the-field tagging options and the ability to adjust exposure while riding—while still being able to stand up to rough use thanks to a wireless remote.” – www.elevationoutdoors.com

Boardsportsource.com interview with V.I.O.’s Director of European Ops.

HOW ESSENTIAL IS BOARDSPORTS /ACTIONSPORTS TO YOUR OVERALL ONGOING SUCCESS?
Vital, it’s how we started as company all those years ago; providing athletes the opportunity to capture their point of view with cutting edge technology. As participation grows exponentially, I can see our involvement in this market increasing at the same pace. The whole category is a fun place to be right now, creative, innovative and also one big family. we rely on open discussion with athletes to constantly move our technology forward.

Read the full interview at www.boardsportsource.com

“The battle to be the ‘numero uno’ in the POV camera market is heating up every day and this new product from V.I.O is surely one of the frontrunner in the race.” – www.themoneytimes.com

“The POV.HD is V.I.O.’s response to video professionals and riders who demand advanced high-definition video with vibrant colour and superior control that excels in extreme environments. Ideal for both on and off road disciplines that place huge stress on camera equipment.” – londonbikers.com

“When you see helmet-cam footage in ski and snowboard films, odds are it came from the POV, which favors reliability over versatility. The burly, pro-level 1080p unit uses a heavy A/V cable to connect the 142-degree lens to a handheld monitor/control unit.”- WIRED

• Black levels have been enhanced for greater clarity in darker areas.

• Corrects Frame Drop & Frame Rate issues.

• Corrects Low Battery indicator and file drop during low power recorder shutdown.

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Whether you simply want to record your sporting exploits or you’re shooting an FPS film noir, the V.I.O. POV.HD Camera should be at the top of your gear list. Offering a super-wide field of view when shooting in 1080p HD — it’s slightly less when shooting in the slow-mo 60fps 720p mode — the POV.HD also features a shock-, dust-, and water-proof housing, a wireless remote, in-field editing and exposure control, SDHC storage, and the ability to mount to goggles, a helmet, or anywhere else that seems appropriate. – Uncrate