{"id":3761,"date":"2011-04-06T09:49:48","date_gmt":"2011-04-06T13:49:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.stayfocusedpress.com\/blog\/?p=3761"},"modified":"2021-02-05T19:53:07","modified_gmt":"2021-02-06T00:53:07","slug":"extreme-sports-camera","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arnielee.com\/sfp\/?p=3761","title":{"rendered":"Extreme Sports Camera"},"content":{"rendered":"

Review of the Eagle Eye<\/strong><\/p>\n

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From the title, you might think that I participate in extreme sports. Hah, this is far-from-the-truth. Instead, the title is to let you know that there’s a camera that is rugged enough to be used by enthusiasts that do in fact participate in extreme sports.<\/p>\n

Let’s move on. In a few days, I’ll be off to the Sierra Nevadas for some easy and leisurely<\/em> Spring skiing.<\/p>\n

In the past, I’ve always lugged a camera around to capture the action. This year, I’ve decided that I would try a different tact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
My goal was to find a small camera that lets me easily record the action. I wanted one that lets me move around “hands-free” like a skier instead of a photographer. So I did a little online research and decided to pick up an Eagle Eye HD<\/strong> sports camera.<\/p>\n

The Eagle Eye is a compact video\/still camera that comes with a bundle of accessories.<\/p>\n

There’s both a 110 volt and an automobile adapter for recharging the battery in-camera; a second lithium battery; two adapters for mounting on different size straps; another adapter for mounting on handlebars; several adhesive cushions for mounting on a helmet; a USB cable and a mini-HDMI cable.<\/td>\n

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The Eagle Eye doesn’t look like a conventional camera.<\/p>\n

It’s shaped like an oversized mobile phone from ten years ago. The outside case is completely rubber coated, making it less likely to injury should it take a fall.<\/p>\n

On its face is a small 1-1\/2″ LCD for and menu buttons for entering camera settings. The LCD is tiny but is a welcome feature since it lets you review your photos and videos in the field.<\/td>\n

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The menu functions are similar to most point-and-shoot cameras: set video resolution; white balance; contrast; exposure compensation; power-saving features; format the SD card; internal clock.<\/p>\n
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On top are two buttons that each have two functions.<\/p>\n

Left: when held down for two seconds, powers the camera on\/off the camera; otherwise is the shutter release for still photos.<\/p>\n

Right: when held down for two seconds, puts the camera into review mode; otherwise is the shutter release for videos.<\/td>\n

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To make it less susceptible to water damage, the back cover is securely held is place with a tight fitting lock. You’ll have to use a bit of pressure to open the interior compartment.<\/p>\n

Inside is the lithium ion battery and slot for a standard SD or SDHC card.<\/p>\n

There are also two connectors: one a USB cable and the other a mini HDMI cable.<\/td>\n

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Here, I’ve used one of the included mounts to attach the camera to my ski goggles.<\/p>\n

Given that it weighs only 6 ounces or so, it is comfortable to wear and is not obtrusive.<\/td>\n

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I took a few stills and videos to make sure that it was working.<\/p>\n

Without further testing, I don’t think you’ll want to use this for taking those all-important wedding photos.<\/p>\n

Here’s a still taken indoors which I’d rate as just “acceptable”.<\/td>\n

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However, I am more impressed with the test HD video video. The resolution is a full 1920 x 1080 pixels. The faces are totally in focus and the action smooth.<\/p>\n

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