V.I.O. POV.1.5 - Manual (Page 19)

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• Another person
• Your helmet visor
• The handlebars or wheel of a bike or motorcycle
•
Your skis or ski boots
• Your snowboard or surfboard
• The front of a vehicle, boat, snowmobile or jet ski
• The barrel of a rifle
If you are in a race you might want to consider mounting the camera so that it
faces behind you. This lets you capture the other competitors actions and emotions
as they try to catch up with you or pass you. Be careful to check the video on the
POV.1.5 screen when setting up the shot to double-check the point of view.
Another good shot is one that lets viewers see you in the frame and captures your
reaction to all the action. To set up this type of shot mount the camera head about
18 to 24 inches in front of you so that it points back at your face.
For a shot that gives viewers a greater sense of speed, try mounting the camera
head closer to the ground (or water).
For smooth helmets, such as snowmobile, motorcycle or non-vented biking
helmets, try the flat plate base mount with either the foam or Hook and Loop
adhesive patch.
For attaching to a deep vented helmet try using the rounded handlebar mount
secured by some straps or zip ties.
Here are some mounting suggestions for specific uses of the POV.1.5:
•
Bike/motorcycle - try mounting the camera head to your helmet,
handlebars, seat post, or wheel guard.
•
Car/Truck - Four-wheelers often have many racks and bars to provide a
variety of mounting options. If you are driving off-road or in wet weather
check your lens for mud and debris. Rinse any dirt off before wiping the lens
to avoid scratching it.
•
Skiing - You can mount the camera on your helmet, use the headstrap
mount, or even mount it on your boot. Keep a lens cloth handy to wipe the
lens in case snow or water sprays onto the lens.
• Snowmobile - Mounting the camera head on the handlebars provides a good
vantage point. The windshield helps keep ice from forming on the lens.
• Hunting - If you are using a scope on your rifle try to mount the camera
head under the gun barrel. If you mount the camera on your hat or head
practice keeping the camera parallel to the gun barrel, and then turn your
head slowly if you want to capture your surroundings. Smoother panning will
make it easier for viewers to see what is happening in the video.
• Tactical - Be cognizant of capturing the details of an event. Fixing your view
on objects longer than usual helps viewers see them clearly during review of
the video. Protect yourself by using the display on the POV.1.5 to peer around
corners with the camera.