VIO camera sytem

[Wasabi]

I have been looking and buying video cameras to use on my bike for some time now and have not been satisfied with any so far. I just purchsed the VIO this past Friday and it seems to be a nice system. I used a RAM mount and some of the attachments that came with the VIO to mount on the bike. So far I am very impressed with how easy the sytem works. More to come.

The VIO mounted on a Vstrom.

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The wireless remote is very cool. Works great
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The camera mounted on the back of the bike.
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The cable from the lens is routed under the seat to the tank bag where the recording units stays.

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More detail to come as I test the system

[Tourmeister]

Very cool!! I wonder if you can mount it down on the passenger peg for a low view looking forward or back? That could be neat.

[dutchinterceptor]

Impatiently waiting for a video!:-P

This system has been on my short list for some time.

[MLRickards]

Impatiently waiting for a video!:-P

This system has been on my short list for some time.

Here's some video from my VIO POV.1 camera, mounted on the dashboard of an ST1300. The video clip isn't too exciting, it was taken heading west on I-20 from DFW to Sierra Blanca on my SS1000 trip a few weeks ago. But, it shows you how the camera works on a street bike.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlzB1le1BU8 *Click the "watch in high quality" button to get a good idea of the quality of this camera!

Here's a clip showing how the same camera works when mounted to my helmet, riding the CRF450X. This clip was taken at the Red River Motorcycle Trails park.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-UnLL5vhEQ

I can't speak highly enough about this camera system. Note, these clips were taken with the original lens. The newest version has a wide angle (110 degree) lens as the standard lens.

[dixonduke]

where did y'all purchase it?

[MLRickards]

where did y'all purchase it?

I got mine from www.HelmetCamCentral.com.

[TexasShadow]

Here's a clip showing how the same camera works when mounted to my helmet, riding the CRF450X. This clip was taken at the Red River Motorcycle Trails park.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-UnLL5vhEQDoes the video 'stutter'? aka stop/start several times. Wondering if this is inherent in the video or the UTube version. Interesting that the quality is exceptional in the first vid but about on par with the cheaper helmet cams in the second (Red River).

[Wasabi]

I can't speak highly enough about this camera system. Note, these clips were taken with the original lens. The newest version has a wide angle (110 degree) lens as the standard lens.

Mark, I would be interested in comparing the video of the wide angle camera, which I have, with the one you used for your vids. If your interested I suggest we get together for a ride with both cameras and video the same route. I would also appreciate if you could provide some hints on posting the video to a web site.

Bill

[Squeaky]

I would also appreciate if you could provide some hints on posting the video to a web site.

Hi Bill! :wave:

The hardest part, and the first hurdle that you'll need to cross, is cutting the video down to a reasonable length/size. It's tough to decide what stays and what goes, and often messes up the intent because you have to cut out too much.

I think the longest I've ever been able to post was 6 or 7 minutes, and that took FOREVER to upload. Videos posted online should stay at 4 minutes or less, and everything over that is more easily distributed/shown from a DVD or laptop when everyone gets together. :shrug:

[Wasabi]

Hi Lady, excellent tip, thanks. I have been working on various ways to mount the camera on the bike. So far I am very impressed with the stable pictures I get. Got some 2min vids I would like to upload. Looking for a good host. Any suggestions ?



Rear side view
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Front side view

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[M38A1]

Have you any more input on how the system is working? There's a couple folks (me included) interested in the video setups.

What type of recording device is the camera hooked in to?
Does the camera have a protective lens cover for bugs/rocks?
Does the camera have a standard threaded 1/4x20??? mount on the base?


Simple questions to get me thinking and pointed in the right direction.

Thx-

[Wasabi]

Have you any more input on how the system is working? There's a couple folks (me included) interested in the video setups.

What type of recording device is the camera hooked in to?
Does the camera have a protective lens cover for bugs/rocks?
Does the camera have a standard threaded 1/4x20??? mount on the base?


Simple questions to get me thinking and pointed in the right direction.

Thx-

I have not been able to do alot of testing yet. My impression is that it an excellent system.

The recording device is best explained on the VIO web site. The wireless remote is a very nice touch.

The lens does not have a protective cover that I know of. I don't have one.

I use the RAM mount ball camera base which has the same thread as the VIO mounting bracket which also matched my digital camera. So I think it is a standard camera mounting screw.

I have tested the video with the various camera mounting locations on my bike and the video quality is excellent when viewed on my computer. Not sure about a web upload yet.

MLRichards has a very good video example but his lens angle is different than mine.

As soon as I get some more riding time I will post some vids on the web.

Hope this helps:rider:

[Wasabi]

My recent trip to PA I was able to use my VIO.1. The trip helped to determine what I can do with the camera. I was able to video several bikers both with the front and rear camera location. In addition I was using a camera with a 70 degree of angle compared to the 110 degree that came with the original purchase. As I view the video from the two cameras on my computer, I like the clarity of the 70 much better. Also during the front view ( camera on front of bike) video I removed my wind shield which gave me more flexibility to position the camera.

This is video of the 110 camera while on a Burleson ride last year.

http://s272.photobucket.com/albums/jj171/Wasabidude/?action=view&current=Burleson1.flv&newest=1

This is a similar camera position using the 70 degree camera.

http://s272.photobucket.com/albums/jj171/Wasabidude/?action=view&current=Rearview.flv


VIO has a firmware upgrade for $9.95 for the VIO.1 that adds some interesting features. Unfortunately I did not down load the upgrade until after my trip . The one I was most interested in is the Exposure Control. The VIO.1 camera has a poor low light sensitivity exposure. The Twilight feature should help with the low light conditions that occur while riding in shaded area. I will test this and report my impressions.

Firmware update info

http://www.vio-pov.com/firmware_update/

Over all I really like the system and hope to be able to create more interesting videos in the future.:rider:

[getndirty]

Here's a clip showing how the same camera works when mounted to my helmet, riding the CRF450X. This clip was taken at the Red River Motorcycle Trails park.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-UnLL5vhEQ


I've been looking at this system as well - but I noticed there wasn't any sound on the first video and the second video sounded like a looping generic dirt-bike sound. How's the audio quality?

[revjvegas]

I've been looking at this system as well - but I noticed there wasn't any sound on the first video and the second video sounded like a looping generic dirt-bike sound. How's the audio quality?
your audio quality will depend on the placement of the mic which is inline with the cord that connects to the camera.

i'm still experimenting with mine, but get i've gotten ok sound performance with it in my helmet; I mounted my POV using the Velcro mount.

I'm very pleased with the video quality, even after burning it to DVD to view on TV.