Comparing The Hi-Pod Lite With The Sport Scope 20'
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For teams in the market for an inexpensive camera to give them an elevated view of their games, Hi-Pod offers their Lite line of products. For those with rather low expectations or needs, the Hi-Pod Lite may be a decent option. But what about those teams or individuals looking for a high quality end zone camera? In this article we’ll compare the Hi-Pod Lite to Sport Scope’s 20’ Endzone Camera to see which might be better for teams looking to take themselves to the next level.
Manufacturing
To begin, Sport Scope’s products, including the 20’ Endzone Camera, are all manufactured in the U.S.A. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for Hi-Pod products, like the Hi-Pod Lite.
Durability
Because Sport Scope’s manufacturing takes place in the United States, they have a close eye on the materials and practices used in the production of their end zone cameras. The result is a camera tower made of high-quality materials that is built to last. With Hi-Pod’s manufacturing taking place overseas, the disconnect between management and production may not yield the same results as those produced in the States.
Warranty
Because Sport Scope is so involved in their products’ assembly, they place a tremendous amount of trust in their products durability — and it shows with their 10 year warranty. Hi-Pod offers their Hi-Pod Lite with a 2 year warranty, but, like all of Hi-Pods other products, they do not match the Sport Scope 10 year warranty.
Stability
Sport Scope’s 20’ Endzone Camera is quite a bit lighter than their 30’ tower line. That said, the 20’ Endzone Camera is still much sturdier than the Hi-Pod Lite models. We know this because Hi-Pod towers require the use of a sandbag at all times during operation, regardless of weather conditions. Not only does this requirement shed light on the stability of Hi-Pod Lite towers, it also adds an awkward and heavy piece to your end zone camera system, set-up and tear down.
Electronic Components
The tower supporting your end zone camera is just one aspect determining the reliability and effectiveness of your end zone camera system. The electronics incorporated in the system have an even greater impact on your end zone camera experience. The Hi-Pod Lite R-line utilizes pan and tilt heads, which rotate and tilt your camera while it’s elevated, from third-party manufacturers. This is another point of disconnect between Hi-Pod and the construction of their products. As previously mentioned, though, Sport Scope’s products are manufactured in the U.S.A., and that includes their electronic components. Sport Scope uses a custom pan and tilt head that provides operators with a much wider range of motion when filming. Beyond the pan and tilt head, Sport Scope uses premium electronics to support their systems.
Conclusion
Anyone looking for an end zone camera system capable of elevating their team above their opponents should seriously consider the elements of end zone camera systems discussed above. Those who aren’t very concerned with improving coach and team performance may consider the Hi-Pod Lite for simply capturing decent game footage. For those seeking out game changing technology and high quality game film, Sport Scope is the place to look. Visit sportscopevideo.com for more information on Sport Scope and their extensive line of end zone camera and sideline instant replay products.
