Helmet Hardware
Video sharing websites have enabled people to share their adventures and experiences with others around the world. As the number of people going online increases daily, video creators are relying on newer and more inventive ways to record their escapades. A good investment is a camera that can be mounted onto a helmet. Point-of-view (POV) angles offer a very different take to the traditional method of viewing videos; it allows the audience to immerse themselves in the action. However, before a helmet-cam can be purchased, there are a few important things to be considered.
The most important factor, in deciding which helmet-cam to purchase, is its intended use. There are a variety of helmet-cams available; each well suited to a certain kind of environment. For example, cameras that are too big or bulky should be avoided for recording extreme-sports. While barrelling down the vertical of a half-pipe, a skateboarder or BMX rider would probably prefer a lipstick camera attached to their helmets. The quality of the recorded video may not be the best, but the small size and light weight make the lipstick camera an ideal choice.
The environment in which the video is to be recoded also plays a massive role in purchase decisions. CMOS (complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor) cameras draw relatively less power than other camera types and are lighter. However, picture quality is slightly compromised and CMOS cameras do not work that well in low-light conditions. For recording outdoors, where the range of viewing distance is much larger, a high-definition (HD) camera would be best. A HD camera draws more power and is slightly larger, but offers excellent audio and video recording, especially colour replication. The superior quality cameras are very popular with paragliding pilots and urban bikers.
No comments:
Post a Comment