VIDEO QUALITY
The Sean Prism shoots in full HD (1080p) at 30 frames per second or 720p at 30/60 fps in MP4
format. It also offers a choice of two shooting angles: normal and 140-degree wide angle. In my
view the video output from the bright F2.0 lens is very good, with realistic colours and a decent
transition times from bright to dark scenes. In addition to video recording the camera can shoot
3.5 megapixel stills or bursts. It will also take time-lapse recordings either as separate Jpeg
images or as Benny Hill style videos.
If you really want the ultimate in picture quality and a plethora of visual adjustment options
then I still reckon the latest GoPros are ahead. But do you really need 4K cinema quality from a
helmet cam if you don’t have a 4K TV?
I reckon the vast majority of sports-cam users will be happy to find a setting that they like and
leave the camera recording at 1080p. If you are the sort that rarely wants to mess with settings,
and can’t afford to waste too much time post-editing then the Prism a real contender.
Speaking of post-editing, GoPro – with its bundled software package – still has a major
advantage over the Prism (and its peers) which does not include software for video editing.
Still Jpeg images from the Prism are sharp and well-exposed.