Point your POV higher

[eldereldo]

I don't look at my skis when I am skiing, why is it that everyone seems to aim their POV so you can see their skis? When I watch the videos I feel like I am staring downwards, trying to see what is coming by rolling my eyes up. I like seeing well ahead.

[unpossible]

I think its the nature of the way the devices are mounted...

The GoPro typically gets mounted on the top of the helmet and extends upward a bit, so i think people try to compensate for that by angling it down resulting in the view you describe.

Units like the ContourHD or the VIO POV1 are typically goggle mounted (or in that area). These seem to suffer less of what you describe, but ultimately its up to the person attaching it. I have owned both the the VIO POV1 and the ContourHD. The VIO was nice because I could mount it then look at the screen on the recording brick and adjust the positioning. The ContourHD is a little more difficult, it has some nice laser guides for orientating the lens, however, camera angle can't easily be verified once its mounted.

[LeeLau]

its because people don't pay attention. You take one video - its too low. You point it higher.... but that takes some thought doesn't it

[grskier]

I like the angle that the horizon is about 1/3 of the video and every so often you see a ski.

[sb]

Having skis in the bottom of the frame gives a good reference.

It does take some practice to get the angle just right, some people have a knack for it some people don't. I tend to have the best result with the chest harness/Gopro.

[Tippster]

Wider angle lenses help, too. I like to see both the skis (just the tips, please) and the horizon.

[pappag]

Not sure what's available to other helmet cam systems, but the new mount kit from POV includes a star-shaped attachment to the helmet with swivel capabilities. Find the ideal horizontal placement just once and you have it set for good. I've noticed over the last two seasons that if the brim of your helmet is visible on screen between the lower 1/3 of the picture and halfway that you'll get a near perfect view. If your helmet is at halfway or higher on the screen then you'll most likely need to adjust.

[addict]

It originates from the cameras with wider lenses that we see on movies. The ski makes for a good point of reference, and gives perspective.

When people get the consumer cams they are narrower, but without a point of reference (ski tips) you are left floating slowly through the white.

[eldereldo]

If you have to have skis in the view to get a point of reference, you probably don't need to post your POV If it's steep, your dropping stuff, or skiing thru trees there is plenty of references, if it is a white out, or featureless slope, it probbaly isn't worth seeing anyways.

[DudeLebowSKI]

If you are on a 40 degree slope you're not going to get the horizon and your definitely going to see the skis. Aim the camera as if you were on a 20 degree slope and looking ahead. Then it will look normal when you get on something steep and everyone will see your skis and how rad you are.

[jacobsen1]

funny, the tgr clips I've seen have had tips in them....