Major Benefits Of A Point Of View Camera
Posted on 01. Jun, 2009 by cheryl bell in Photography
With advanced technology, mountain climbing, bicycling, hiking, and even swimming will never be the same. Why is this so? One simple answer: point-of-view technology in helmet cameras.
Point-of-view cameras are made for hands free operation and shoots from the perspective of a particular subject. Like in most first-person shooter video games, point-of-view helmet camsgives the audience an immersive feel from the perspective of the main person.
One popular use of this technology has been the traditional attachment of point-of-view cameras to helmets but with much improved and elegant mounts than the old tape and screws. The new mounting enhancements makes it possible for people to very easily mount pov cameras helmets to capture images and videos wherever they go on land or water. For example, motocross bikers wearing helmet cameras can record all the jumps, slides and sharp turns they experience on the track.
One may wonder how such a complex technological unit can withstand increased physical activity, such as riding a bike. Experts have created helmet cameras to ensure that they are fully functional during a user's traveling experience. Consequently, helmet cameras have been designed to be water resistant, shock-absorbent, and durable.
These extra considerations built into helmet cameras means they can handle all sorts of traveling conditions. Dirt bikers don't need to worry about vibrations or a little bit of mud getting on their camera, skiers don't need to hide their cam whenever a small rain drizzle appears. These extras make a big difference to action video jocks.
Helmet cameras operate in a simple fashion. The lens piece is attached to either the top or side of a helmet. The lens piece is also connected to a recording unit. When a traveler activates the camera, the lens turns on and captures the scenery that a traveler encounters. The data is then sent electronically to the recording unit, which displays the scenery being captured.
The hands-free recording component of the helmet cameras does not require that a user perform any physical operation other than turning it on. Once activated, the camera will record as long as it has a lasting battery life. This feature makes helmet cameras extremely valuable when attempting to capture a specific experience that may be time-sensitive. For instance, a biker pedaling on the last few seconds of his or her race could capture those final moments with the hands-free technology.
Another benefit to point of view cameras (aka helmet cams) are their extremely light weight design. User fatigue is a major consideration so with these camera units most users do not even notice they are wearing it. Some of the smallest units can weigh as little as 10 ounces. Developers have performed tests to ensure that the helmet cameras can withstand blows and drops that would instantly kill traditional camcorders.
Even though helmet cameras are specialized devices they do not come with high prices usually associated with customized gear. Prices range from around $100 on the low end and up. Mid price units are around $300 and high end cameras like the Vio Pov sell for around $600. So there is a camera for every budget and the benefits like rugged design and hands free operation make point of view cameras a valuable purchase.
