Don’t think for a second that our portly appearance and lazy demeanor means that we’re not hardcore. When we do stumble outside, it’s with one of these Oregon Scientific ATC5K rugged helmet cams attached to our heads, now that they’re available in Australia, and if that doesn’t make us hardcore, we don’t know what does…
I mean, look at this features list:
* Full-function, hands-free, digital recording
* Enables in-action video and digital still photo capture – skateboarding, mountain biking, snowboarding, surfing, skydiving
* Camera and wireless remote control – both waterproof up to 3m
* Shock-resistant for extreme conditions
* Multiple mounting designs – includes mounting grips and straps of different lengths for helmets, handlebars, and other sports equipment
* 1.5 inch color LCD screen
* Video capture at 640 x 480 VGA resolution at 30 frames per second
* 53 degree capture field of view
* Less than 230 grams with batteries
* Use as a webcam when connected to a PC and as a viewfinder when connected with TV/PMP
* Built-in memory (32MB) and SD card slot for memory expansion (up to 4GB)
* Internal real time clock
* Built-in mic
* Compatible with operating systems: WIN2000/XP/Vista and Mac OS X 10.3 or later
* Dimensions: 118 x 70 x 65 (mm).
* Operated by 2 x AA batteries. Lithium batteries recommended for use in cold weather.
* Low battery detection
* Power-saving management feature
* USB and RCA cables included for easy playback on PC or TV (PAL & NTSC)
Doesn’t that just scream EXTREME? You can pick them up for $350, and find stockists at Oregon Scientific’s website.