Yashica and I’m Again have beforehand teamed up for enjoyable and strange photograph merchandise just like the I’m Again Movie and the tiny Micro Mirrorless Micro 4 Thirds digicam. The newest collaboration is considerably stranger: the Yashica I’m Again VirtusX1 biking helmet. The VirtusX1 Sensible Helmet combines a comparatively simple bicycle helmet with a Yashica lens, a 2K digicam, and wi-fi connectivity. “The VirtusX1 fuses tech and security into an all-in-one helmet, redefining the experience expertise for city cyclists and e-bike fanatics alike,” the collaborators clarify. With its wide-angle fisheye lens (exact area of view unspecified), the VirtusX1 guarantees to seize clear video in entrance of a bicycle owner at 2K/30p or 1080/60p. It additionally has audio recording and a built-in speaker, so it could doc rides for enjoyable or act as a “dashcam” for bikers for security and safety. The digicam is managed by way of a handlebar-mounted distant and pairs seamlessly with the I’m Again cellular app, the place riders can view dwell digicam footage, save recordings to their telephone, and edit and share video.
The VirtusX1 helps microSD playing cards as much as 128GB in capability and features a 1,600 mAh battery that guarantees as much as 10 hours of operation when utilizing the helmet’s built-in lights. The helmet costs by way of USB-C. The built-in lights, just like the digicam, are managed by way of the handlebar-mounted distant. Customers can benefit from a vivid white entrance gentle, a blinking pink rear gentle, and left and proper flip alerts. Security is, after all, of utmost concern with any bicycle helmet. The VirtusX1 complies with European NTA-8776 laws for high-speed e-bikes and meets customary bike laws (EN 1078/CPSC). Consolation issues, too, and the helmet cam guarantees a form-fitting system with adjustable straps and inner cloth pads. The Yashica I’m Again VirtusX1 is available in two sizes, small and huge, becoming heads from 55 to 63 centimeters in circumference (21.6 to 24.8 inches). The helmet weighs round 500 grams (17.6 ounces).
Pricing and Availability The Yashica I’m Again VirtusX1 Sensible Helmet is out there to again now on Indiegogo beginning at $180, 40 p.c off the eventual retail worth of $300. The helmet is predicted to reach in July 2025, so it is going to be a little bit of a look forward to backers. Disclaimer: Be sure to do your individual analysis into any crowdfunding venture you’re contemplating backing. Whereas we purpose to solely share reliable and reliable campaigns, there’s all the time an actual probability which you can lose your cash when backing any crowdfunded venture. PetaPixel doesn’t take part in any crowdfunding affiliate applications. Picture credit: Yashica I’m Again
