Camcorder - the convenient fusion of a video camera and video recorder has always been there for unforgettable weddings, memorable baby showers and eventful birthday parties. Originally conceived in their cumbersome forms for the television broadcasts, these special devices went through an evolution into their more compact and portable avatars. Still, according to the recent trend, camcorders are surely losing out to the even more spatially deft cell phones in the commercial sphere. In relation to this, there are some companies who have taken the right step forward by designing actual wearable camcorders that score high on usability as well as recording capability. Without further ado, let us take a look at best five of them.
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1. V.I.O. POV 1.5 Point-of-View Video System
The V.I.O. POV 1.5 is nigh god-send for the adventure prone among us. The ultra-compact yet sturdy setup incorporates a 110° wide angle lens along with user oriented mounting hardware for setting in a myriad of exotic locales. The cylindrical camera also comes with a rectangular LCD screen (as shown in the above image) with playback facility. The device has up to 8GB SD card capacity, which allows around eight hours of non-stop recording with the highest resolutions setting of 720 x 480. Moreover, other than conventional AA batteries, the POV 1.5 also integrates a 12-volt converter which allows you to power the camera using a motorbike or car battery.
Price: $395.95
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2. Tachyon XC Helmet Camera 2010
If you are up for an exhilarating run of an endangering enterprise and still want to capture your brave moments on the camera, then the Tachyon XC is certainly for you. Designed specifically for capturing video on the motion, the bantam device comes with 90° wide-angle lens, convenient remote control, 32 GB of memory capability, shockproof and waterproof outer casing and shockproof battery casing. There is also a plethora of mounts available for helmets, goggles and dashboards. Though, the highest video quality is not HD at 640 x 480, but the design more than makes up for it by its low pricing.
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3. GoPro HD Helmet HERO
Ever wanted to capture those nigh heroic moments of your surfing along the epic waves or skateboarding along the metal embedded asphalt in real high-definition? Well, GoPro's HelmetHERO will certainly provide that and more. With its video capability at a whopping 1080p, one can shoot for more than 4 hours at a stretch. One can also take advantage of its 170° wide-angle lens in 720p or 960p modes. But, all of these advantageous features only come, if you have some previous experience with portable camera setups. The button layout and the installation can prove to be a little bit tricky for the beginners.
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4. VholdR ContourHD Helmet Camera
The VholdR ContourHD Helmet Camera for a change is more user friendly than the other ones on this list. Coming with an intuitive button layout, convenient mounting mechanisms and a 135° wide angle lens for recording in 1280 x 720 resolution, the setup has a capacity for microSD cards of up to 16 GB. But while the battery system can be easily charged through USB ports, the camera only comes as a single piece instrument without any attached LCD playback system.
Price: $325.99
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5. Veho Micro DV Camcorder VCC-003 MUVI
With a length of only 2.17” (5.38 cm), the Veho Micro DV Camcorder is one of the smallest wearable camcorder available in the commercial scheme of things. The bantam product's capability can be improved by a 8 GB SD card, while the video outcome is substantially good with a 2 megapixel wide-angle lens. Moreover, as an added feature of novelty, the device exhibit a voice-activated start/stop trigger system.
Price: $54.99
