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Thinking of getting a camera -- which is best??
GO PRO or Contour
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GoPro is the best for me. I originally leaned toward the contour but after much research ended up with the helmet hero. Love it.
That's like a Nikon vs Canon or a Chevy vs Ford (keep quiet fordtuff) type question. There's a bunch of other threads on this same question. In reality they are both great cameras and have endless capabilities. I personally have gone the GoPro route and have been totally thrilled with it. The new GoPro hero 2 is awesome. They've really listened to consumers and improved the camera a ton. It's got better white balance, and shoots a lot better in low light, 10pfs burst mode etc.
I had a warranty issue lately with the lcd backpack screen. They had great customer service and fixed me up - no questions asked.
So, I'd say go with the GoPro, but there are plenty of other dudes that will say go with the contour... Good luck
I had a warranty issue lately with the lcd backpack screen. They had great customer service and fixed me up - no questions asked.
So, I'd say go with the GoPro, but there are plenty of other dudes that will say go with the contour... Good luck
Yep, you could read for 40 hrs on this topic but it boils down to what works best for your needs. They are both great camera's.
If you do go Contour here is a great deal with Free shipping. We bought an extra from this site just to have for hood mounts and such.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/653981-REG/VholdR_1300_ContourHD_1080p_Full_HD.html
If you do go Contour here is a great deal with Free shipping. We bought an extra from this site just to have for hood mounts and such.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/653981-REG/VholdR_1300_ContourHD_1080p_Full_HD.html
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FYI, B&H is a very reputable company. It's where I buy 90% of my gear.
My vote is for Contour but I have never had the GO Pro. I have loved my Contours and its hard to change a brand once you have a different one.
For ease of use go with the contour. No guessing, just point, aim and shoot.
And you'll save yourself from the sometimes embarrassing "Go Pro Face" :face-icon-small-win
And you'll save yourself from the sometimes embarrassing "Go Pro Face" :face-icon-small-win
Those days are over boss. Now available with LCD screen and 4 led rec lights so you know it's recording. Also available very soon is Wi-fi remote option - can't wait!
http://gopro.com/product-comparison-hd-hero2-hd-hero-cameras/
Nice. Nothing but respect for a company that listens to it's customer.
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i went with the gopro simply because the pov is better. up to 170 degrees whereas the countour is 130 i think.
however, contour just released their new model and i believe it is 170deg.
the hero 2 looks nice as well.
however, contour just released their new model and i believe it is 170deg.
the hero 2 looks nice as well.
The new contours are 170 degree with a flush face too so the snow doesnt get stuck on the lens. Its too bad I allready have 4 of the older cameras cause I realy want the new ones. Also the bluetooth connect card and being able to adjust the settings on the mountain would be sweet. I think the Contour plus has all those options.
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if you decide to go with the old contour-they are being sold for cheap almost anywhere. hero 1 is down 70 dollars too, i believe.
but if it were me, i would spend a little more and get the better models.
but if it were me, i would spend a little more and get the better models.
The Drift HD 170, I just ordered one! It has a wireless remote so that you can pause the recording if you riding down the trails and then start it again when you get into the trees!! Sounds pretty legit to me!!
Its a 169 dollars right now!!!
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?sku=751813&Q=&O=&is=REG&A=details
Its a 169 dollars right now!!!
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?sku=751813&Q=&O=&is=REG&A=details
Go Pro 2 options?
I see the go pro 2 has a few different versions,...motorsports, outdoor, surf, etc....what's the difference, besides price? Are there more accessories that you are using, other than what's included? What acc's do you recommend?
I see the go pro 2 has a few different versions,...motorsports, outdoor, surf, etc....what's the difference, besides price? Are there more accessories that you are using, other than what's included? What acc's do you recommend?
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The different versions just changes the mounts that it comes with. The camera is the exact same for all.
You would want the outdoor version. Used to be called the helmet version. It will come with the right mounts you want.
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The best camera I would say is the GO PRO. It has sturdier mounts that make the video capture clearer than the others. The Countour's and HD170's seem to have a little jello effect to them because of the mounts not being as well built. There is also a lot of MIC noise that comes with the contour and hd170. But again, this is because of the GO PRO's accessories. They are all great camera's. But if you want the most absolute clearest recording in not only video but sound. GO PRO is going to be your best choice.
