CR Johnson Squaw POV

Monday, January 11, 2010 by The VIO Voice

V.I.O. point-of-view ski footage of CR Johnson, Matt Sterbenz, and Kyle Needham during a day at Squaw.

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Point-of-view Snowkite

Sunday, January 10, 2010 by The VIO Voice

Great point-of-view snowkite video from www.ozoneitalia.com.

“Snowkite in Italy. Skilift close? ah ah ah There is another way!!!!! ” – Lido Hans Lattanzi

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ContourHD Firmware Upgrade

Friday, January 08, 2010

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This firmware upgrade enables you to configure the Video and Lighting settings on your ContourHD camera using the Configure Menu in the latest version of VholdR’s Easy Edit™ Software. With this firmware, you will be able to adjust the Video Bit Rate and Microphone Sensitivity as well as the Contrast, Exposure, Sharpness, and Metering.

For download instructions please go to the following page: Contour HD Firmware Upgrade

NOTE: This firmware upgrade is NOT for the ContourHD1080p. The firmware upgrade is for the ContourHD Camera only (Model # 1200). The features included with this upgrade are already available on the ContourHD1080p Camera so no firmware upgrade is required for the 1080p model.

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Liquid Image Introduces it's New Spring Line!

Wednesday, January 06, 2010

Liquid Image has officially introduced their Spring 2010 catalog. Are you tired of wearing a camera that will weigh you down on one side or another? This season some seriously cool new additions have been added to their growing line of Wearable Cameras. Included is the Summit Series Snow Camera Goggle, the Freestyle Series Swim Camera Goggle, and a Wide Angle Scuba Series HD. Wow! I’m super stoked to test these bad boys out!

The Summit Series Snow Camera Goggle

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This hands free unit has a 5.0 MP (2560 x 1920) camera mode and a video mode that records D1 video (720x480) at a rate up to 30 frames per second with audio. The Summit Series Snow Camera Goggle is easy to operate. There is a button for On/Off/Mode and another button for the shutter. To record a photo or a video, simply turn on the camera, choose the mode, then press the shutter button. LED lights inside the goggle indicate the mode to the user. Large side buttons along the right side of the frame allow for greater dexterity while wearing gloves.

SPECS:

Image Sensor: 1/2.5” 5.0 Mega Pixels CMOS sensor
Pixels: Still Image: 5.0 MP
Image Resolution: Still Images: 2560x1920 / Video: 720x480, D1
Digital Video Recording Rate: Up to 30fps @ D1
Internal NAND flash Memory: 16MB
Storage Medium: Micro SD/SDHC (up to 16GB)
Lens: 2G2P fix lens, 135 degrees
Lens Aperture: F/2.8 f=8.5mm
Shutter Speed: Stills: 1/8 to 1/10000 seconds
Sensitivity: Auto
White Balance: Automatic
Audio: Integrated microphone, no speaker

Display: Status LCD Panel
Storage Capacity with 16GB card: Still 22400 images (2560x1920) *
Storage Capacity with 16GB card: Video 320 mins *
Data Format: Picture: JPEG, Video: M-JPEG with Audio
Support System: Windows 2000/XP/VIsta and Mac 9.x and X.x / No software required to download files
Interface: USB 2.0 High Speed
Optional Editing Software: Arcsoft Medialmpression - PC Only
Power Supply: Lithium Batteries
Battery Performance: Lithium Batteries - Stills 2000, Videos 2.20hrs **
Standard Accessories: USB Cable, Optional Editing Software CD, Manual, Charger

* Estimated Minimum Data Storage Capacity
** Estimated Minimum Battery Performance

The Freestyle Series

This hands free unit has a 1.3 MP (1280 x 960) camera mode and a video mode that records VGA video (640x480) at a rate up to 30 frames per second with audio. The Freestyle Series Swim Camera Goggle is easy to operate. There is a button for On/Off/Mode and another button for the shutter. To record a photo or a video, simply turn on the camera, choose the mode, then press the shutter button. Indicator LED lights inside the goggle signal the mode to the user. The main buttons are positioned along the upper right side of the frame. A third button sits on the lower right side to activate a high power LED flashlight. The LED flashlight adds illumination underwater when required.

SPECS:

Image Sensor: 1/4” 1.3 Mega Pixels CMOS sensor
Pixels: Still Image: 1.3 MP
Image Resolution: Still Images: 1280x480 / Video: 640x480 @VGA
Digital Video Recording Rate: Up to 30fps @ VGA
Internal Memory: 4GB
Lens: 3P + IR filter fix lens
Lens angle: 62 Degrees
Lens Aperture: F/2.8 f=3.0mm
Shutter Speed: Stills: 0.5m to infinity
Sensitivity: Auto: ISO 100
White Balance: Automatic
Lighting Function: Support

RTC: Status LCD Panel
Audio: Support
Display: Status LCD Panel
Storage Capacity with 4GB: Still 6000 images (1280x960) * / Video: 90 mins *
Data Format: Picture: JPEG Video: M-JPEF
Support System: Windows XP/Vista and Max 10.4 or above / No software required to download files
Interface: USB 2.0
Power Supply: Lithium Batteries 320 mAH
Battery Performance: Lithium Batteries - Videos 1.30hrs **
Battery Performance with Light on: Lithium Batteries - Video 1:05hrs **
Included: USB Cable, Charger

* Estimated Minimum Data Storage Capacity
**Estimated Minimum Battery Performance

Scuba Series HD Wide Angle

WIDE ANGLE - 135 DEGREES
Keep your hands free as you dive! This dive mask that has an integrated water resistant High Definition 720P digital video camera plus 5.0MP photographs. Operates to a depth of 130ft / 40m and eliminates the need to hand carry an underwater camera. Ideal for scuba diving and may also be used for snorkeling, snuba, spearfishing, and free diving. The Wide Angle lens more than doubles the current Scuba Series HD’s field of view to capture all the action underwater in High Definition while snorkeling or scuba diving.

SPECS:

Image Sensor: 1/2.5” 5.0 Mega Pixels CMOS sensor
Pixels: Still Image: 5.0 MP
Image Resolution: Still Images: 2560x1920 / Video: 1280x720, HD 720P
Digital Video Recording Rate: Up to 30fps @ 720P
Internal NAND flash Memory: 64MB - For processing only - not for storage
Storage Medium: Micro SD/SDHC (up to 32GB)
Lens: 2G2P fix lens, 135 degrees
Lens Aperture: F/2.8 f-8.5mm
Shutter Speed: Stills: 1/16 to 1/10000 seconds
Sensitivity: Auto: ISO 100-200
White Balance: Automatic
Audi: Integrated microphone, no speaker
Display: Status LCD Panel

Storage Capacity with 32GB card: Still 36800 images (2592x1944) *
Storage Capacity with 32GB card: Video 960 mins *
Data Format: Picture: JPEG Video: H.264 with Audio
Support System: Windows 2000/XP/VIsta and Mac 10.4 or above / No software required to download files
Interface: USB 2.0 High Speed
Optional Editing Software: Arcsoft Medialmpression - PC Only
Power Supply: 4xAAA Batteries
Battery Performance: Lithium Batteries - Stills 2000, Videos 2hrs **/ Akaline Batteries - Stills 500, Videos 16 mins **
Weight: 360g (with batteries, micro SD card)
Dimensions: 8.9cm x 18.7 cm x 13.3 cmH
Standard Accessories: USB Cable, Optional Editing Software CD, Manual, Silicon Tube, and Lithium Batteries
Optional Accessories: 4.7W Side Torch, Filters

* Estimated Minimum Data Storage Capacity
** Estimated Minimum Battery Performance

VideoMask D1 Wide Angle

WIDE ANGLE - 135 DEGREES
Keep your hands free as you dive! This dive mask is the Wide Angle Deeper Diving version of the popular VideoMask 310. The VideoMask Wide Angle has an integrated water resistant D1 digital video camera plus 5.0MP photographs. Operates to a depth of 130ft / 40m and eliminates the need to hand carry an underwater camera. Ideal for scuba diving and may also be used for snorkeling, snuba, spearfishing, and free diving. The increased lens modification more than doubles the current VideoMask 310’s field of view to capture all the action underwater in High Quality D1 Video while snorkeling or scuba diving.

SPECS:

Image Sensor: 1/2.5” 5.0 Mega Pixels CMOS sensor
Pixels: Still Image: 5.0 MP
Image Resolution: Still Images: 2560x1920 / Video: 720x480,D1
Digital Video Recording Rate: Up to 30fps @ D1
Internal NAND flash Memory: 16MB
Storage Medium: Micro SD/SDHC (up to 16GB)
Lens: 2G2P fix lens, 135 degrees
Lens Aperture: F/2.8 f-8.5mm
Lens Focus: 1m to infinity
Shutter Speed: Stills: 1/8 to 1/10000 seconds
Sensitivity: Auto: ISO 100-200
White Balance: Automatic
Audi: Integrated microphone, no speaker
Display: Status LCD Panel

Storage Capacity with 16GB card: Still 22400 images (2560x1920) *
Storage Capacity with 16GB card: Video 320 mins *
Data Format: Picture: JPEG Video: H.264 with Audio
Support System: Windows 2000/XP/VIsta and Mac 9.x and X.x / No software required to download files
Interface: USB 2.0 High Speed
Optional Editing Software: Arcsoft Medialmpression - PC Only
Power Supply: 4xAAA Batteries
Battery Performance: Lithium Batteries - Stills 2000, Videos 2hrs **/ Akaline Batteries - Stills 500, Videos 16 mins **
Weight: 360g (with batteries, micro SD card)
Dimensions: 8.9cm x 18.7 cm x 13.3 cmH
Standard Accessories: USB Cable, Optional Editing Software CD, Manual, Silicon Tube, and Lithium Batteries
Optional Accessories: 4.7W Side Torch, Filters