14 DAY TRIAL // We've heard about plenty of rugged digital cameras designed for helmet-mounting before, but it would seem that a company called Tachyon is quite keen on taking this “first-person video experience” to a whole new level, since they've actually released a camera model that can be very easily attached to firearms. The accessories that make it all possible are the Picatinny Rail Mounts, a couple of adapters that will allow Tachyon camera owners to mount their helmet camera to a Picatinny rail, which is now common on firearms. Of course, the company does say that, along with real firearms, these mounts will work just as well with airsoft or paintball guns that are equipped with Picatinny rails, but that doesn't make up for the fact that we'll probably be faced with a wave of YouTube videos recorded at gun-point...literally. Furthermore, Tachyon goes on to provide a pretty comprehensive list of compatible firearms, that includes the S&W MP 15-22 – 22LR, Beretta Cx4 Storm – 9mm Luger, Bushmaster AR 15 – .223, SIG SAUER SIG 556 – 5.56mm NATO, Ruger SR 556 - 5.56mm NATO, and the Springfield Armory SOCOM II - .308. The new Picatinny mounts will be released simultaneously with Tachyon's latest generation helmet camera, the 2011 Tachyon XC HD, which features HD video, extreme waterproofing, a wide-angle lens, and a remote control. As with previous Tachyon XC models, the new HD helmet camera can get up to six continuous hours of recording when using a 32GB SDHC memory card, while in the same time being waterproof, its tightly sealed design allowing hunters to shoot HD video in rain, sleet, snow, dust and mud. Plus, the 2011 Tachyon XC HD's new, patented dive-lock feature allows the camera to dive to depths of up to 100 ft (30.5M) under water. The 2011 Tachyon XC HD will debut in November for $179.99, and that's also when you'll be able to get your hands on the Picatinny Rail Mounts, that will sell for around 30 bucks a piece.
The new Tachyon gun-mounted cameras
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