VIO POV.HD Helmet Camera Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much recording time do I get with the VIO POV.HD on the 4GB card?

Video yield rates for the 4GB card are:
Full 1080p mode: approximately 30 minutes
480p mode: approximately 2 hours

2. What is the largest card size I can use?

The biggest SD card you can use is a 32GB card (4.3 hours in 1080p mode).

3. How long will the batteries last with the VIO POV.HD?

This depends a lot on the type of batteries you use and the mode you are in. A good set of Ni-MH rechargeable batteries will last approximately 2.5 hours and a good set of Lithium Ion batteries will last approximately 5 hours in the 1080p and 720p modes (8 hours and 12 hours respectively with Ni-MH/Li-Ion batteries)

4. Does the VIO POV.HD shoot in widescreen?

Yes, all the shooting modes for the VIO POV.HD are 16:9 widescreen modes.

5. Is a wide angle or telphoto lens available?

The POV.HD comes standard with a wide angle lens. A narrow angle lens is not currently available.

6. Is the VIO POV.HD waterproof?

The VIO POV.HD camera is waterproof to 1m (including the recording unit). There is also a waterproof bag available that is rated to 3m.

7. Does the VIO POV.HD record audio?

Yes, the VIO POV.HD has a microphone embedded into the cable that joins the helmet camera to the recording unit. It has been specially designed to cut-out wind noise and you can adjust the sensitvity to suit your use (i.e for motorsports, reduce the microphone sensitivity). There is also an external microphone input (3.5mm jack) so you can hook up your own microphone - great for hooking up to intercom systems.

8. Can I watch my videos back on the VIO POV.HD?

Yes, the VIO POV.HD has a colour screen which you can play your videos on straight away. When you get home you can also hook the VIO POV.HD up to your television with the supplied AV cable and watch the videos on your TV.

9. How much is shipping and how long does it take?

Orders are normally sent the same day they are received (before 1pm PST) and take 3-5 business days within Canada/USA (depending on your location, allow extra for regional and remote areas). Express shipping usually takes 1-2 days. International orders can take up to 4 weeks with standard shipping and typically take 4-6 business days with the Express shipping upgrade (recommended).