POV Video Cameras - What You Need to Know About Point of View Cameras
Have you ever wanted to capture the world through your own eyes? If this sounds impossible, think again. Point of view cameras have already revolutionized how we view the world and share what we see with our families and friends. Point of view cameras, also called wearable cameras or helmet cameras, are cameras that can be strapped on your shoulders, helmet or vehicles so you can record the action as it happens.
First used in extreme sports, helmet cameras became very popular with adrenalin junkies who attached these to themselves or their gear to capture their air, land or water adventures. Videos and photos of bungee jumps, skydives, surfing and motocrosses are easily seen on television using the attached output cables or downloaded to the computer. Software programs have already been developed which allow individuals to create professional-looking videos that showcase their abilities. These videos can be brought to companies or individuals who can possibly sponsor the athlete in his or her next competition.
Compact and lightweight, these POV cameras are quite easy to manipulate. Changing views, backgrounds and contrasts for that most memorable shot is possible with one touch of a button, even when you're in the middle of your stunt. The polycarbonate housing used to enclose the camera gives these point of view cameras the durability and strength to resist falls or smashes. Even if these cameras suffer the brunt of a particularly hard fall, you don't have to worry about splintering them to pieces since they're built for such instances. For the water enthusiast, capturing the action on or under water is possible since more advanced models are now water proof to a certain depth. Now, mountable cameras can be attached to kayaks, canoes and surfboards so those who ride these can record all the exciting action on water.
Video quality is largely dependent on how expensive your camera is. The less expensive SD or standard definition cameras give grainy quality pictures and are only suitable for private or personal. If you want clear videos of actions with lots of running and other movement, HD or high definition cameras are more suitable choices. No matter what the resolution used is, however, the actual length of a video footage that can be recorded is dependent on the memory card inserted on it. It is possible to record hour long or more footages.
Helmet cameras used to be prohibitively expensive. Only big networks or Hollywood outfits making movies could afford these. Now, however, these helmet cameras can be bought for as low as $100. For $600, you can get a high quality high definition camera that you can use for most active sports.
The uses of POV cameras have now extended far beyond extreme sports to include medicine, law enforcement and scientific research. When unsure, surgeons don't have to open patients up but perform exploratory surgeries using these cameras first to see if solutions may be found. Police and other law enforcers can use helmet cameras while training or to document real-time field operations. Field researchers and scientists find applications in using these cameras to capture the topography as well as plant and animal species in the areas that they are studying.
First used in extreme sports, helmet cameras became very popular with adrenalin junkies who attached these to themselves or their gear to capture their air, land or water adventures. Videos and photos of bungee jumps, skydives, surfing and motocrosses are easily seen on television using the attached output cables or downloaded to the computer. Software programs have already been developed which allow individuals to create professional-looking videos that showcase their abilities. These videos can be brought to companies or individuals who can possibly sponsor the athlete in his or her next competition.
Compact and lightweight, these POV cameras are quite easy to manipulate. Changing views, backgrounds and contrasts for that most memorable shot is possible with one touch of a button, even when you're in the middle of your stunt. The polycarbonate housing used to enclose the camera gives these point of view cameras the durability and strength to resist falls or smashes. Even if these cameras suffer the brunt of a particularly hard fall, you don't have to worry about splintering them to pieces since they're built for such instances. For the water enthusiast, capturing the action on or under water is possible since more advanced models are now water proof to a certain depth. Now, mountable cameras can be attached to kayaks, canoes and surfboards so those who ride these can record all the exciting action on water.
Video quality is largely dependent on how expensive your camera is. The less expensive SD or standard definition cameras give grainy quality pictures and are only suitable for private or personal. If you want clear videos of actions with lots of running and other movement, HD or high definition cameras are more suitable choices. No matter what the resolution used is, however, the actual length of a video footage that can be recorded is dependent on the memory card inserted on it. It is possible to record hour long or more footages.
Helmet cameras used to be prohibitively expensive. Only big networks or Hollywood outfits making movies could afford these. Now, however, these helmet cameras can be bought for as low as $100. For $600, you can get a high quality high definition camera that you can use for most active sports.
The uses of POV cameras have now extended far beyond extreme sports to include medicine, law enforcement and scientific research. When unsure, surgeons don't have to open patients up but perform exploratory surgeries using these cameras first to see if solutions may be found. Police and other law enforcers can use helmet cameras while training or to document real-time field operations. Field researchers and scientists find applications in using these cameras to capture the topography as well as plant and animal species in the areas that they are studying.
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