A while ago I came across the Tachyon XC action camera which no other manufacturers could come up with the high spec and large memory capacity of a self contained unit. The Tachyon XC is even better with the new 2010 version PLUS a 3D version!......I thought the original was outstanding but the 2010 model has some very interesting new features.
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Visually they look the same until on closer inspection you can see the larger lens (was 50 degrees)but now a whopping wide angle recording mode of 90 degrees and the new high dynamic sensor which reacts very quickly to light changes!...Anything more than a 90 degree lens would be like looking through a gold fish eye so 90 degrees is spot on!
Another new feature is the ability to film inside thanks to the all new sensor which I reckon is as good as a mini DV camera and certainly better than some of the mini mpeg recorders I have used. The camera is waterproof as before but this time moves from 8.5m to 10.3 however I don’t intend trying it on the bike.
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There’s also the function to record images in 2 second intervals saved as jpeg’s and a secrecy mode when people don’t want to be recorded. Importantly the color quality and clarity of the images is very good without the wavy footage seen on other self contained units. The improvements in the sensor also enable filming at night which is often an overlooked feature of many other units I have tested.
The 3D version is basically 2 single cameras on one mount which records at the same time then using the software merges the footage to create a 3D movie. You use the 3D glasses and into reality you go. The secret to making the footage is to make sure both cameras are mounted firmly in the mount then pressing the remote both record at the same time. Once finished use the 3D supplied software and the film merges making the output the 3D movie.
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Internally the housing is the same as the previous one so why change something that already worked perfectly. The wide array of mounts comes in the box so you have endless mounting options to whatever you wish. There’s also a green option which is a powered source from the 12v supply that is a definite bonus on long trips. Like the previous model the unit includes a large remote which is handy as you don’t have to take your gloves off and it doesn’t go missing!
“2010 Green Power Pack
Includes: One 110/220 volt power adaptor for wall socket
One 12 volt power adaptor for car lighter socket
One lithium rechargeable battery*
*Battery acts as short-term power buffer (20 min) for when Power Pack is unplugged”.
Although this is not my own footage it shows the quality of the footage with the new 2010 camera. I tried it on the bike but riding a single the vibrations didn’t do the camera justice. Mounted on the top of the helmet the footage was vibration free as expected.
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The camera is available here and there is loads more info and samples. There a great company to deal with and very helpful.
http://www.tachyoninc.com/
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Visually they look the same until on closer inspection you can see the larger lens (was 50 degrees)but now a whopping wide angle recording mode of 90 degrees and the new high dynamic sensor which reacts very quickly to light changes!...Anything more than a 90 degree lens would be like looking through a gold fish eye so 90 degrees is spot on!
Another new feature is the ability to film inside thanks to the all new sensor which I reckon is as good as a mini DV camera and certainly better than some of the mini mpeg recorders I have used. The camera is waterproof as before but this time moves from 8.5m to 10.3 however I don’t intend trying it on the bike.
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There’s also the function to record images in 2 second intervals saved as jpeg’s and a secrecy mode when people don’t want to be recorded. Importantly the color quality and clarity of the images is very good without the wavy footage seen on other self contained units. The improvements in the sensor also enable filming at night which is often an overlooked feature of many other units I have tested.
The 3D version is basically 2 single cameras on one mount which records at the same time then using the software merges the footage to create a 3D movie. You use the 3D glasses and into reality you go. The secret to making the footage is to make sure both cameras are mounted firmly in the mount then pressing the remote both record at the same time. Once finished use the 3D supplied software and the film merges making the output the 3D movie.
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Internally the housing is the same as the previous one so why change something that already worked perfectly. The wide array of mounts comes in the box so you have endless mounting options to whatever you wish. There’s also a green option which is a powered source from the 12v supply that is a definite bonus on long trips. Like the previous model the unit includes a large remote which is handy as you don’t have to take your gloves off and it doesn’t go missing!
“2010 Green Power Pack
Includes: One 110/220 volt power adaptor for wall socket
One 12 volt power adaptor for car lighter socket
One lithium rechargeable battery*
*Battery acts as short-term power buffer (20 min) for when Power Pack is unplugged”.
Although this is not my own footage it shows the quality of the footage with the new 2010 camera. I tried it on the bike but riding a single the vibrations didn’t do the camera justice. Mounted on the top of the helmet the footage was vibration free as expected.
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The camera is available here and there is loads more info and samples. There a great company to deal with and very helpful.
http://www.tachyoninc.com/