viosport helmet cam hook up

advres · 09-11-2007, 10:53 AM

Originally Posted by Atrain505

How time consuming are the plug-in's to convert the avi to .mov?

There is an application that comes with it for the PC. I am unsure of how it works. For a Mac it comes with a link to a plugin called Purian. Purian is self proclaimed "The swiss army knife for Quicktime". Once installed, quicktime just reads the avi. Quicktime will just play the file back at native size and speed. In FCP, if you are putting into say a DVCpro 1080i60 timeline, just typical render times apply rendering something from a different codec.

**Atrain505** · 09-11-2007, 10:55 AM

Thanks for all the info.
advres-how was the process of getting the files imported and working in FCP?

Never mind you beat me to it. Thanks!!

**Dirty Hoar** · 09-11-2007, 04:55 PM

I'm not very impressed with the design... but I'm extremely bias as well.

How does this thing mount?

There are MUCH MUCH better options on the horizon.

If $900 is too steep, may I suggest a www.sportzshot.com helmet cam coupled with the Aiptek A-HD 720 High Definition Camcorder. The picture quality and frame rate is excellent for a SD card based recorder. Easy 1-button recording, direct connections without any adaptors, can record to 4gb HC Class 6 SD cards, and all for $370-$450.

**Atrain505** · 09-11-2007, 05:28 PM

So any insight into what these so called MUCH MUCH better options are?

Because currently I don't think anyone can argue that the POV.1 is the best thing on the market currently.

**2stix** · 09-11-2007, 10:50 PM

Originally Posted by MonkeyMan

I'm not very impressed with the design... but I'm extremely bias as well.

How does this thing mount?

There are MUCH MUCH better options on the horizon.

If $900 is too steep, may I suggest a www.sportzshot.com helmet cam coupled with the Aiptek A-HD 720 High Definition Camcorder. The picture quality and frame rate is excellent for a SD card based recorder. Easy 1-button recording, direct connections without any adaptors, can record to 4gb HC Class 6 SD cards, and all for $370-$450.

Hey Monkeyman, I'm not sure if you noticed, but the camera you link to does not have 720 resolution, the camcorder does, but that doesn't matter if the camera is not filming it.

And it still has to be powered by a seperate battery pack. It is still an old design compaired to the Vio1.

I would also like to know what insight you have for future version you speak of.

**Atrain505** · 09-13-2007, 12:32 PM

Bump from page 3 so MonkeyMan can tell everyone what the MUCH MUCH better options on the horizon are.

**Dirty Hoar** · 09-13-2007, 01:21 PM

Originally Posted by Atrain505

Bump from page 3 so MonkeyMan can tell everyone what the MUCH MUCH better options on the horizon are.

Sorry... for obvious reasons I can't go into details at this time.

But, it is more of a durable consumer based product rather than military, with functions that take it beyond just a helmet cam.

**Atrain505** · 09-14-2007, 05:04 PM

So then will it be ready for this ski season or no? Like November ish, this mystery product?

**liberman** · 09-24-2007, 06:30 PM

bump... hoping for some more feedback.

**truth** · 09-24-2007, 07:02 PM

Originally Posted by Atrain505

Bump from page 3 so MonkeyMan can tell everyone what the MUCH MUCH better options on the horizon are.

The fact the he owns sportshotz might have something to do with it. The old rig worked well but it had serious issues with a rats nest of cables and plugs that all too easily got fuxored leaving you with a days worth of audio and no video and the like not to mention the horrid battery life in the cold.

**7cs** · 09-25-2007, 09:25 AM

I ordered a POV1 and got it a few days ago, I like the design a lot. I was using an older helm cam with a camcorder stuck in a pelican case that was way too big. I had it all wired into a backpack but it still sucked. The POV is tiny compared to that and I am making a small chest harness for it now so it'll hang right in the center of the chest. We'll see how that works, I might be able to test it out by this weekend...

**2stix** · 09-25-2007, 09:47 AM

Good for you 7cs
Let us know your thoughts.
I.m still twitching to get one, but Monkeyman is rattling my chain...

**Dirty Hoar** · 09-25-2007, 10:46 AM

Truth, you are referring to the first generation helmet cam. That's how they all were years ago and most competitors products are still that way. We are currently on our 3rd generation product and if you took the time to do some current research you'd find that our cable configuration is slick as snot when comparing similar products.
And I feel compelled to add that you are wrong about our battery pack. Last year during that cold spell (-8 deg.) we were getting 4hrs continuous use from it without heat packs. I'll put that up against any competitors power source.

2stix, I wish I could give you more information about it, but I can't. But it won't be ready this winter.
The POV.1 is definitely taking it to the next level and I give kudos to the fellas at VIO for pulling it off. They've set the bar but I honestly have to say Sportzshot isn't going to have any problem raising that bar MUCH higher.

**truth** · 09-25-2007, 11:47 AM

Originally Posted by MonkeyMan

Truth, you are referring to the first generation helmet cam. That's how they all were years ago and most competitors products are still that way. We are currently on our 3rd generation product and if you took the time to do some current research you'd find that our cable configuration is slick as snot when comparing similar products.
And I feel compelled to add that you are wrong about our battery pack. Last year during that cold spell (-8 deg.) we were getting 4hrs continuous use from it without heat packs. I'll put that up against any competitors power source.

MonkeyPoo...maybe if you took the time to learn to read you'd realize that I was clearly talking about your POS older models. Your customer service skills are only trumped in suckage buy your product. Good luck with that.

**Dirty Hoar** · 09-25-2007, 12:24 PM

Truth, your screen name eludes me.
However, your reputation for being an asshole is as strong as ever. Good luck with that.

**truth** · 09-25-2007, 12:33 PM

Originally Posted by MonkeyMan

Truth, your screen name eludes me.
However, your reputation for being an asshole is as strong as ever. Good luck with that.

If I gave a fuck that would've stung, but seeing as I don't, I'll sit back and watch you continue to murder your ability to sell 2nd rate helmet cams.

**Dirty Hoar** · 09-25-2007, 12:35 PM

Yeah, I know... maybe I should get into the t-shirt business.

**truth** · 09-25-2007, 02:37 PM

Originally Posted by MonkeyMan

Yeah, I know... maybe I should get into the t-shirt business.

Only after you've made your fortunes elsewhere.

**7cs** · 09-26-2007, 11:34 PM

I shot a little test footage with it. I ran into as many bad lighting places as i could and the sun was going down. Wanted to see how it handled that. The sound is pretty bad but that might be due to me cranking the level up and having the mic covered. Next time I'll try it with the sun overhead and see how it works out in good light. Also had it mounted on the handlebars so it's way shakier than it would be on the helm (wasn't wearing one..)

**wicked** · 09-27-2007, 07:18 AM

I want to get a helmet cam aswell, and did a bunch of research. I came down to two finalists, The viosport 1 thingie and the dogcam with the 500r recorder.

they are roughly the same price, the dogram recorder is a harddrive so it has 30 or 60 gb space, but methinks a harddrive sucks more power, and is more prone to damage. but I can use that to watch Tentacle porn on the way to univ every day on the bus aswell.

DogCam HQ1 550 Spec.

Resolution
550+ TV Lines

CCD Chip
1/3" ExviewHAD+ SS-HQ1

Lens
3.6mm

Field Of View
82°

Light Sensitivity
0.01 Lux F 2.0

Power Supply
12 VDC

Power Consumption
150mA or less

Weight
(120g)

Dimensions
21 mm (Ø)
x 70 mm (L)

H x V (pixels)
PAL: 795 x 596

Recorder:
Hard disk: 30gb Hitatchi

Screen: 3.5" digital LCD panel *360x240

Video recorder: Records digital video from any analog source in MPEG4 format. (.AVI)

Full 720x576 resolution 25 fps @ 4mbps UK PAL tv spec.

TV output: Connect to your tv for full screen output.

Windows/Mac compatible: Pull your videos directly in to movie maker or preferred video editing software.

Music library: MP3, WMA 32kbps-320Kbps holds over 100,000 songs.

Li-ion battery: Up to 5 hours video playback and 90 mins record time. Battery is removeable and spare batteries are available.

Touch sensor keys: Incredibly sexy design.

Audio Recording: With built-in mic.

Music playback: Can be used as an MP3 player. Built-in speaker.

Ebook Viewer: Read electronic books.

Firmware: Upgradable

Video Record Scheduler: Record those late night shows

IR Remote control.

Photo Wallet: Stores thousands of digital photos. Connect it to your stills camera via USB and it will automatically download your photos on to it's hard disk. USB OTG.

Intuitive: Very easy to operate. Manual supplied on disk. Easy connection guide to DogCam bullet cameras also supplied.

Dimensions: 129 x 78 x 22mm

Have any of you guys tried both hard drive and sdcard recording?
That viosport recorder looks like you can cover it in shit and toss it off a mountain without even making it smell bad.
But I like the dogcamera aswell, and the videos on their page are good quality. Guess it will all boil down to which company will write Gift less than 100 dollars on the freight note so customs won't make me get into male prostitution.....

**wicked** · 09-27-2007, 07:20 AM

For the people who doesnt know what google is, here's the url to dogcamsport, http://www.dogcamsport.co.uk

**liberman** · 09-29-2007, 12:48 PM

wicked, thanks for that link. I had come across dogcam a year ago, but they slipped my mind when i was doing my research this time around. They seem to be solid lip stick cams and the their own dvr recorder seems to be better that the one included in the viosport pov 1. The dogcam setup seems less user friendly, but it still small, lanc compatible and high quality.

Anyone have a chance to use the new dogcam setup. I worry that the viosport pov.1 is not intended for super high speeds (skiing), while dogcam's new lipstick cam is high speed specific and the dvr has beter resolution? Also, CMOS sensor in the viosport vs. CCD in the dogcam. Any thoughts? I am about to pull the trigger, but after having a crap set up last year, I want to be more informed.

**CoAlpha** · 09-29-2007, 01:50 PM

This thing has gota rock for porn!

**Core Shot** · 09-29-2007, 02:08 PM

Originally Posted by advres

What is that ginormous architectural abortion across the pond in front of the Best Western?

Progress, I guess

**2stix** · 09-29-2007, 02:26 PM

Wicked, I just want to tell you about your comparison. It is still apples to oranges.
The Vio camera is 720 lines, Dogcam 540. The recorder will record up to 720. Their is a difference.
The vio recorder has no moving parts, dogcam high speed spinning hard drive.Their is a 800r version of the recorder that has a flash drive for recording and a hard drive for storage, and is an even better design but still fails to compair.
The vio has built in mic, Dogcam has seperate mic.
The vio has one solid connector cable and a wireless remote. Dogcam has 3 including remote.
The vio uses AA easily sourced and replaced or use rechargable. Dogcam use some cheap camera battery, Very specific and not as easily replaced.
Overall the Dogcam is a great leap forward from the handicam and battery pack and rats nest, but is still not in the same league as the Vio.
Just to let you know the Dogcam has been available for almost 2 years now, it is not a "New" thing.
Just wanted to make sure that you knew you are not compairing apple to apples.