Countour vs GoPro Motorsports?
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Countour vs GoPro Motorsports?
Thoughts on preference for a portable HD camera? GoPro has done a good job of marketing and seems to be everywhere, but the Countour seems to be getting momentum and receiving positive press.
The option to connect to iPhones and the app make the Countour an interesting option vs. the GoPro which seems to be cheaper out of the box.
If Countour...regular vs. GPS vs. Plus?!? So confused
The option to connect to iPhones and the app make the Countour an interesting option vs. the GoPro which seems to be cheaper out of the box.
If Countour...regular vs. GPS vs. Plus?!? So confused
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REI is having their anniversary sale where there were reps from Contour(local here in Seattle) to show their wares. They are bring out a yet newer model besides their entry level HD, and mid level GPS. This latest addition to their line will have better microphones and a wider angle of view as well as GPS
and Wi-fi to phone app. I too am looking at both of these camera options. The Go-Pro is selling at the sale for $239.
Both camera systems have underwater enclosures which is a feature that I would use on those tropical beach vacations snorkeling. Head to a local dealer and try them out and compare!
and Wi-fi to phone app. I too am looking at both of these camera options. The Go-Pro is selling at the sale for $239.
Both camera systems have underwater enclosures which is a feature that I would use on those tropical beach vacations snorkeling. Head to a local dealer and try them out and compare!
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Burning Brakes
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I own a Contour and really like it, but sometimes I wish I had the Go-Pro for mounting versatility.
The "channels" on the contour make home-made mounting options a little more difficult (although not impossible).
On the other hand the Contour has taken great videos, decent enough sound and it looks much cooler than the go-pro when strapped to your helmet or car. The Contour GPS is what I really wish I had though.
The "channels" on the contour make home-made mounting options a little more difficult (although not impossible).
On the other hand the Contour has taken great videos, decent enough sound and it looks much cooler than the go-pro when strapped to your helmet or car. The Contour GPS is what I really wish I had though.
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So here's a couple of in car with the Kodak Playsport @720/60FPS.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tx-Qk2pRT0k
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XW_6XlfK3Qw
As I mentioned in the other thread, I ended up getting the Oregon Scientific ATC9K at Costco for $200. Am actually messing around with it right now as its maiden use will be tomorrow at the National Whitewater Rafting Center in Charlotte. Will report back and post something later this week.
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Well they may have fixed it in new model, but the COntour HD has a losy mic for in car use. It picks up interference from the car electronics in some way that results in unusable sound in a P-car or BMW (my two tests). I worked with customer support for months with replacement units and software patches, but to no avail. Their final solution was to try and sell me an upgrade to the new unit, but with no guarantee that would work either, so I passed.
Having said that, the video is great and the versatility beyond in car use (skiing, biking, etc.) may be a plus.
Having said that, the video is great and the versatility beyond in car use (skiing, biking, etc.) may be a plus.
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I just didn't have the extra funds to get a little camera, but when playing with both, & looking at a ton of video, this is what I found out....
Go-Pro "pro"
Available everywhere
Comes with water proof case
wide angle view
Low aperture lens
Con
water proof case is a PITA, & needed all the time
very poor sound, due to the plastic case
Hard to turn on/off & PITA menus
not the best when going form light to dark, lens is slow to react
It's expensive when you get the "motor sport kit"
Contour
light & small
easy on/off & menu (better software)
very good on light/dark transitions
better white balance
Can mount on a riffle (think it's cool
)Has GPS, external mic, & an iPhone app
cheaper mounts
Con
harder to find
need added stuff for iPhone & mic
need to purchase extra mounts
waterproof case is expensive & an add-on
I feel the Contour is better for my use, but a little more expensive once you get the GPS model, iPhone card, car mount, etc.. It's easier to use, better software, more "cutting edge". It's also much smaller, & easier to mount on the car. It also has better battery life.
What sold me was the iPhone app, light/dark transitions, smaller, lighter & easier to use unit.
