Pivot Head Camera

The purpose of this page is to cover the information necessary for the effective use of the pivothead camera as a tool for creating project documentation and instructional material.

Description
The Pivothead is a video camera discreetly incorporated into a pair of sunglasses, as shown in the image to the right. This design makes it very convenient for quick and easy filming, as it is small and does not require hands for operation.

Specifications
In depth specifications can be found here. The device has a camera with fairly good quality, 1080p at 30fps, an integrated microphone, and 8GB of flash memory. It can transfer data to a computer through microUSB using a free desktop app, through which the device settings like video quality, etc can be adjusted.

Where to Get it
University of Idaho students can check a Pivothead camera out from the College of Education Doceo Center at ED 341. This is free of charge, all that is required is a vandalcard and a Uidaho email address.