Vio POV. 1.5 Camera

Rated: 4 by 3 reviews.

REI

Setting the point-of-view camera standard even higher than the POV.1, the updated V.I.O. POV.1.5 camera adds increased capacity and improved mounting options to capture all your outdoor adventures.

  • Fully integrated point-of-view system is waterproof, dustproof and shock resistant for reliable performance in the water, snow, dirt and sky
  • With a 110° field of view, the V.I.O. POV.1.5 wide angle format opens up a dramatic panorama, creating a broad, stable scene
  • Ergonomic user interface enables 1-handed operation and hands-free video capture
  • Tethered head with improved mounting solutions provides stable attachment point to helmets or other gear
  • Records in 2 modes: LOOP mode allows you to tag and save key video segments; traditional CLIP mode records continuous, linear video
  • V.I.O. POV.1.5 records high-quality video, up to 720 x 480 resolution at 30fps, in MPEG4 AVI (DivX Codec) digital or NTSC/PAL analog
  • Automatic exposure control and white balance help ensure accurate, colorful imagery
  • Advanced CMOS sensor with electronic global shutter features a dynamic range of 75 to 110dB
  • 5 lux color sensor and 32-bit MIPS processor round out the POV.1.5's top-of-the-line imaging hardware
  • Robust audio capability is facilitated by a monaural omnidirectional microphone with 1kHz sensitivity, 32kHz sampling rate and 16-bit half duplex resolution
  • Input/output ports include SD card slot, USB 2.0 high speed, mic-in and NTSC/PAL analog TV/audio out
  • Recording capacity of up to 8GB (comes with 4GB SDHC card)
  • USB 2.0 port or SD card reader
  • Windows: Microsoft Windows XP or Vista and a CD-ROM drive
  • Macintosh: Macintosh OS X 10.4.7 or higherV.I.O. releases frequent updates to its POV Manager software, which is free to all POV.1.5 customers.
  • Imported.Item 790779

Included memory:4 gigabytes
Interface:USB/analog cables
LCD screen size:2 inches
Lens focal length:2.97 millimeters
Megapixel:720 x 480 resolution
Memory storage type:SD slot
Power source:4 AA batteries
Weight (without batteries):13.5 ounces

Vio POV. 1.5 Camera Reviews Summary:

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Positive Reviews:

Fantastic Toy!

Rating:*****
I had been wanting to purchase a helmet camera for quite awhile. I was able to purchase the top of the line helmet cam with my [$] So far I have used this for whitewater kayaking and it gives great videos, especially if you dump. In regards to the two previous posts, there is a pouch specifically for this camera and is easy to find on internet. The pouch I purchased straps nicely to my PFD when kayaking. Do some research on a product before you knock it. I hope to see REI carry more accessories for this camera in the future.The only negative I have is that the camera does not have a zoom feature.
Don R at REI on 07/07/2009

Great Camera

Rating:****
I agree with the other review, but I bought an Eagle Creek fanny pack at REI for around $20. It fits it well and I can carry some of the other accessories I may need. It takes great video. I took mine skiing today and have not yet looked at all the video. I did notice it did wash out in the bright light. It was sunny and now clouds so the lighting was harsh for any camera. I can't wait for summer when I go mt biking! I am still weary of taking it out surfing though. Has anyone done this yet?
sportdog at REI on 04/04/2009

Neutral Reviews:

Takes good videos, but lacks big feature

Rating:***
I decided to splurge with my recent REI dividend refund, which covered most of the cost of this. I enjoy being active outdoors and enjoy photography. Over the winter my girlfriend and I went zip-lining up at Bretton Woods in NH and I would have loved to have had this at the time. The unit is easy to use, it's very rugged, and the quality of the videos are quite decent. It also provides a number of mounting systems for the camera itself. There is one big drawback, however, and I consider it pretty significant. There is nothing provided for mounting the recorder itself. The recorder is about 6.5 inches long, 2.5 inches wide, and curved on the back so it fits well in your hand. But how often do you intend to go mountain biking, zip-lining, rappelling, etc. with only one hand? At the very least I would have expected it to have loops that you could put straps through or a place to tie a lanyard, but it doesn't even have those. A form fitting belt pack would have been really nice. If you get one of these you will also need to figure out how you want to carry it and buy something to do that. A pocket of a backpack would work if you're biking or hiking, and a small fanny pack might work if you're doing things like mountain climbing or rappelling. But not even having a place to tie a lanyard for safety seems to be a major oversight as far as I'm concerned. If it wasn't for this glaring oversight I'd have given this 4 stars easily.
Bruce P at REI on 04/04/2009