Here's our review of the Replay XD 1080 POV Camera https://reviews.mtbr.com/replay-xd-1080-review. Announced this week are some accessories to complement this flexible system.

Replay XD has been sort of quiet lately, but with the new release of the ReView HD video monitor, dive housing, RePower 2200 and 2400 battery packs, and the RePower Rapid XD charger, they come out with a big bang.

Replay XD makes some excellent cameras, and I had recently tested their top of the line XD1080 POV video camera. I found the XD1080 to have an excellent form and usage factor, exemplified by the power/record buttons, vibration feedback and small and light size. Since you don't have an external display device, you needed to guesstimate the proper lens rotation and tilt of the camera, which is best accomplished using the alignment lines on the lens, and matching them perpendicular to the horizon. With the new ReView display, you can set the proper alignment, and view and listen to your recorded footage. The large HD screen measures in at 4.3 inches, has a slew of input and output ports, and weights 6.5 ounces.

Sample video from the XD1080



Thoughts => This looks like a really nice display, and it allows you to look at footage in full HD glory. Since it accepts an HDMI input, you can use this display for not only the Replay XD cameras, but other vendor POV cameras. This will make in the field usage really nice, especially on road trips when you don't have to pull out the big laptop computer to check out your recordings. I am looking forward to trying out the ReView and seeing how the new battery accessories assist in using their cameras.



ReView Full HD Display

Record... ReView
  • ReView Field Monitor is a 4.3 inch HDMI monitor, perfect for any shooter, featuring instant HDMI video connection, allowing you to frame your shot live and replay your footage after recording.
Pro Monitor, Not So Pro Proce
  • ReView Field Monitor packs a punch with many Pro level features all built into a lightweight monitor, including a large LCD screen, audio-out, volume control, brightness control, and HDMI connectivity allowing for extremely flexible viewing, all without adding unneeded bulk to the Replay XD1080. ReView Field Monitor was priced to be added to any shooters gear bag.
Mount It, Hold It
  • There are 3 built-in, 1/4-20 tripod mounts on the bottom right, left, and center of the ReView, allowing for flexible mounting with your existing gear. You can also hold-in-hand or stand-up the ReView with the removable ergonomic handle.
HDMI and Full HD
  • ReView's HDMI input is fully compatible with the world renowned Replay XD1080, DSLR's, RED, large sensor camcorders, POV cameras, and other Full HD cameras with HDMI 1080p 30 or 1080i 60 output.
  • ReView Field Monitor is perfect for utilizing Live View and Playback from your Replay XD1080. Just plug-in the HDMI cable and get instant Live View from your camera all without the headache of pairing or syncing to another device.
  • ReView Field Monitor features a brilliant wide screen display, with brightness adjustment to fine-tune your picture whether if you're shooting indoors or outside.
Shoot and ReView, All Day
  • The ReView Field Monitor features a built-in battery that lasts almost all-day. You can charge the ReView with a standard Mini USB cable or the USB cable that is supplied with your Replay XD1080. We also have a Rapid Charge USB cable available for an even quicker charge.
Adjustable Audio
  • Built-in Audio Jack: ReView Field Monitor has a 3.5mm audio-out jack so you can listen to your audio during Live View or Playback to make sure the audio levels are just right.
  • Built-in Speaker: You can also listen to your footage live through the built-in speaker, making it easy to show off your footage instantly.

PRESS RELEASE

REPLAY XD Launches XD1080 Pro Shooter Accessories, Expanding its Serious Solution based lineup.

REPLAY XD Unveils New HD Monitor, Battery Packs, Deep Dive Waterproof Case, Rapid Charger to once again prove they build Tools not Toys...
  • ReView 1080p Video Monitor for live HDMI viewing and video playback
  • Deep Dive Housing for full waterproof capability up to 60 meters
  • RePower 2200 4400 battery packs add an additional 3+ to 6+ hours of recording time
  • RePower Rapid XD Charger shortens charging time by 50%.
Newbury Park, Calif. (November, 2012) - Since the launch of the Replay XD1080 camera, the video engineering & design team at Replay XD have put together a group of dream accessories to give users everything they would need for any shooting situation. The new four-inch ReView HD Monitor, Deep Dive Housing, RePower battery packs and RePower Rapid Charger make the XD1080 the most accessory packed camera systems available anywhere.



The Replay XD ReView is an easy to use 4-inch display for the XD1080 camera that features an HDMI-in port to use it as a viewfinder for your camera or to playback footage. The ReView has a built in eight hour battery but also includes additional ports for Audio out, connection to RePower battery packs or standard USB or micro USB AC power for charging.



For watersports and divers, Replay XD has also launched its all new XD1080 waterproof deep dive housing. The housing is built from high impact polycarbonate and gives your RePlay XD 1080 the ability to film down to 60 meters while still offering complete control of Power on/off REC start/stop, resolution and the frames per second buttons. The housing also features an optional Glass Pro Lens Cap allowing replaceable colored filter glass for deep water color correction.



Whether you're out on a long trail ride, needing a field battery backup or are charging through an endurance race, sometimes you need the extra battery life to capture every second. Replay XD now has the RePower 2200 and 4400 lithium-ion external battery packs that easily connect to your XD1080 camera through an optional ultra lightweight shorty or long harness. These packs offer users an extra 3+ or 6+ hours of extended battery life and include a remote audio input jack. These RePower Packs can easily be used as a charging backup for cameras and other devices.



Also part of the new RePower line is the Rapid XD charger that shortens normal charge by 50%.

"At RePlay XD we are racers and sports enthusiasts ourselves. We're constantly creating products that expand what you can do with your XD1080 cameras," We're solution driven and build tools, not toys", said Replay XD President John Spar. "Our goal is to solve common POV-camera user needs with intuitive, cutting edge solutions and our latest line of accessories does just that."

For more information on accessory pricing and the XD1080 camera system visit the Replay XD website at www.replayxd.com.

About Replay XD

Replay XD was designed by a group of racing professionals with over 50 years of experience in the high performance racing industry. The development team saw the need for ultra-lightweight cameras that could capture never before seen video footage from the most extreme racing and action environments on earth. The Replay XD1080 has been put through the most grueling conditions possible and has come out unscathed with crystal clear footage. Replay XD's goal is to bring you the most technologically advanced recording systems available today.

Source - Cory Burns of Kahn Media