Action Cameras is thrilled to be the first to launch the latest action camera launched by V.I.O; the POV.1.5 along with the motorsport focused version, the POV.1.5M. These are both available online right now.
The predecessor POV.1 was known as “the holy grail of helmet cameras” and took the concept of point of view filming to a new level by combining near DVD quality footage, ruggedness and ease of use. The new POV.1.5 has new and improved mounting options, a smaller camera head, greater memory capacity along with a free 4Gb memory card.
The POV.1.5M adds to the POV1.5 in that it comes with an additional battery pack designed for motor sports so that the camera can be hard-wired and powered by a bike or car battery which is a great new feature.
Are you taking your Action Camera out skiing or snowboarding???
I quick tip from us; you should use Lithium-ion batteries as these aren’t affected by the low temperatures. If you use regular Alkaline batteries then you’ll notice that the battery life will only be a few minutes as soon as you expose it to the temperatures. The plus side is that (while more expensive) the Lith-ion batteries do last about 2 to 3 times longer then the regular ones.
So to make sure that your batteries can last as long as you do, click here to get yourself some Lith-ion Batteries!
Enjoy the slopes! Action Camera Team
This will take you a new page that will prompt you to ”Run” or ”Save” the file.
Make sure to save the .ELF file to the desktop.
Format 1GB or 2GB SD card on the POV.1. IMPORTANT! – Be sure to back up all files on the SD card as this will erase the card. SD cards larger the 2GB will not work.
Connect your POV.1 to your PC via the USB cable, and make sure the unit has powered on and the POV.1 screen reads USB MODE.
Open ”Computer” (Vista) or ”My Computer” (XP) in the Start menu.
Drag and Drop the provided upgrade ELF file onto the drive labeled POV.1.
Power down the POV.1 unit. Disconnect the POV.1 from the USB cable.
Remove the SD Card from the POV.1 and Lock the SD card, using the lock tab on the left side of the card. (Pins and label facing up).
Re-Insert the locked SD Card into the POV.1.
Hold down the Settings button on the recorder and press the Power button on the recorder simultaneously. Release once the LED status indicator begins to strobe red.
The LED status indicator will strobe red repeatedly and then stop.
There will be two brief faint strobes after the indicator light has gone off for a few seconds. Once the two faint strobes are done, the firmware has been updated.
Power-on the recorder and check Firmware version on the INFO SCREEN, which is in the SETTINGS menu to confirm update success (FW Version 1.3).
This will take you a new page that will prompt you to Save the file.
Safari will save the file in the Downloads folder by default. If the file is saved in the Download folder please be sure to move the .Elf file to the desktop.
Format a 1GB or 2GB SD card using the POV.1.
IMPORTANT! – Be sure to back up all files on the SD card as this will erase the card. SD cards larger the 2GB will not work.
Connect your POV.1 to your Mac via the USB cable, and make sure the unit has powered on and the POV.1 screen reads USB MODE.
A removable media drive will appear on the desktop labeled ”Untitled”. This is the POV.1.
Drag and Drop the provided upgrade ELF file onto the drive labeled Untitled.
Power down the POV.1 unit. Disconnect the POV.1 from the USB cable.
Remove the SD Card from the POV.1 and Lock the SD card, using the lock tab on the left side of the card. (Pins and label facing up).
Re-Insert the locked SD Card into the POV.1.
Hold down the Settings button on the recorder and press the Power button on the recorder simultaneously. Release once the LED status indicator begins to strobe red.
The LED status indicator will strobe red repeatedly and then stop.
There will be two brief faint strobes after the indicator light has gone off for a few seconds. Once the two faint strobes are done, the firmware has been updated.
Power-on the recorder and check Firmware version on the INFO SCREEN, which is in the SETTINGS menu to confirm update success (FW Version 1.3).
One of our very loyal and very brave customers attempted the daunting journey of London to China on a BMW1200. Bob and his mates wanted to record their accomplishments and so they took a POV.1 along for the ride.
They will be creating a number of video clips of their adventure, you can see the first clip of many at this link on YouTube.
Thanks to Bob and the rest of the “2008 BMW R1200 GS Adventure” team for sharing this with us.
The POV.1 took centre stage on the Gadget Show this week when Jason and Dallas each geared themselves up with one of the leading action cameras; one of them kitted up with a POV.1 Action Camera and the other with a VeeCam, and off they went to test the cameras to the limits.
Obviously the POV.1 came out on top but, nevertheless, this in-action review is well worth watching!
Action Cameras is proud to be the UK distributor of the POV.1 and to have supplied The Gadget Show with the POV.1 that was used in the show. We were obviously happy with the results!
Enjoy!
Action Cameras has just figured out how to crack the code on an SD card to allow them to work with your POV.1. This means that you can now get up to 3hrs on a 4Gb card and up to 6hrs on an 8Gb card!
This amazing break through brings down the wall on one of the only shortfalls of the revolutionary POV.1 Action Camera – the limited memory space. You can now head out for a whole day of extremities and not worry about running out of recording time.
If you already have a POV.1 Action Camera then we can get you these cracked SD cards and they’ll work great with your cameras, and if you are looking to get a new unit then you can get these cards with your new camera right from the beginning.
We are really excited to let everyone know about this so spread the word and tell your friends that they can now double or even quadruple the memory space for the POV.1 Action Camera.
You’ve probably read and seen a lot of reviews on the POV.1 .
Here is a new one, what’s different? It’s a video explaining all the functionnalities of the POV.1 !
