I have met a number of athletes that use helmet cams to record all sorts of activities from sky diving to bungee jumping to off-road cycling, but they can be bulky. A company called Eye of Mine has a video solution for the average weekend warrior or the more professionally inclined.
While the company has a number of offerings the one that tweaked my interest was its Eye-ViewHD720, a pair of polarized sunglasses that have a built in HD camera as well. The camera is between the two lenses above the nose-piece and so small that you might not notice it the first time you look at the glasses.
With the center situated camera what you are looking at is what is recorded; giving you more control over the video than if it the camera is located on top of your head. A good video of what it is capable of is located here.
It shots at 30 frames per second and the camera kit includes the glasses with camera and a USB cable. It requires a microSD card as well, which is not included in the basic $199 kit but can be purchased from the company in its more expensive offerings.
There are of course a number of options for cameras to record activities starting with a basic smartphone to a wide variety of helmet and portable cams on the market now. This one just seems to meet an amateur’s needs quite nicely.
In addition you could easily film your child’s sporting or theatrical activities without being one of those parents that is always getting in the way to get the best camera angle. If your career as an athlete fails you can always be a spy.
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