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MARQUETTE, MI (July 17, 2008) - V.I.O. Inc., the leading brand of wearable
point-of-view video technology, introduces the new Wide-Angle POV.1 lens
accessory. The new Wide-Angle POV.1 lens is currently available for purchase
at www.vio-pov.com.

Proven to be the most advanced point-of-view wearable video camera on the
market, the next generation Wide-Angle POV.1 lens gives users an incredible
110* field of view capturing area, nearly 30* more than the standard imaging
head on the first generation POV.1. The new wide-angle POV.1 opens up the
viewing screen dramatically; creating a wider, more stable point-of-view
experience for users. This new lens is interchangeable on all POV.1 units.

“We developed the new wide-angle lens in response to consumer feedback as
well as new technology that gives us the ability to make these upgrades
without losing image quality,” said David Ollila, Chief Product Developer at
V.I.O. “It boils down to giving users a choice in POV.1 imaging heads and
providing a variety of high-end tools necessary to get the shot you want.”

About the POV.1
The POV.1 is a fully integrated point-of-view (POV) video system that’s
waterproof, dustproof, and shock-resistant. The system includes a mountable
Wide-Angle camera head with a 110* field-of-view, built-in video recorder
with LCD screen and microphone, wireless remote and software for managing
point-of-view videos online.

The POV.1 overcomes numerous hardware concerns - durability, environmental
exposure, hardware and software compatibility, power management, weight,
size, and interface complexity. Now people can focus on the process of
moving quickly and easily from video capture to video distribution, which is
the main purpose of POV video. V.I.O. lets users create video for immediate
access. The POV.1 is a rugged performer capable of withstanding rain, dunks
in puddles, and dust storms while resisting the shock of riding in rough
terrain. The POV.1 has been built for the harshest conditions of combat duty
and to be simple to use out of the box.
NEW POV. 1 Wide-Angle Imaging Head Key Features and Optic Specs:
* Field of view: 110 degrees
* Sensitivity: F2.0, Relative Illumination @ Full Field 90%
* Effective Focal Length: 2.97mm

PRICING:

-POV.1 Wide Angle Imaging Head Accessory - $149.95

-Complete Wide-Angle POV.1 Unit (Imaging Head + Recording Unit + POV.1
Manager Software) - $699.95

About V.I.O.
Since its inception in 2000, V.I.O. has been the leading innovator in
Point-of-View video technology. The V.I.O. point-of-view system is unique in
that it’s designed specifically to capture adventure and tactical video.
V.I.O.’s customers include professional and amateur athletes in a wide
variety of sports such as mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding, skydiving,
motocross, snowmobiling, and auto racing. Other industries relying on V.I.O.
video systems include the military, law enforcement, aviation, and movie and
television production. For more information, visit www.vio-pov.com