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Old Oct 5, 2011 | 08:39 AM
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GoPro vs Contour

Christmas comign up and thinking of asking for a cam. Wondering what everyones thoughts are on GoPro vs Contour and the different models.

Whats the best value?

Contour GPS
Contour +
GoPro Hero HD


I like how you can use your phone as a viewfinder on the Contour's and the GPS receiver. Contour + is quite a bit more than the others.

Just curious on peoples opinions on the use of either brand.

Not taking it to the track but I want to capture some roadtripping. I Drove the transcanada through Northern Ontario last summer and its a beatiful drive. Next time around I want to be able to capture parts of it.



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Old Oct 6, 2011 | 03:31 AM
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I had the 1080 GoPro, didn't care for the lack of a viewscreen (I didn't want to pay more for the BacPac) so I dumped it and went with the HD Flip...

Love it!
 
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Old Oct 6, 2011 | 06:05 AM
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What are you using it for? The GoPro 960 is quite a bit cheaper and will be good enough for most...
 
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Old Oct 6, 2011 | 09:47 PM
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You might also consider the Drift HD cameras.

http://driftinnovation.com/
 
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Old Oct 15, 2011 | 11:37 AM
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this is a gopro video (frame by frame)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkA0B...yer_detailpage
i'm in the green cooper, my buddy is in the red cooper
 
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Old Oct 15, 2011 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by cheswick
Christmas comign up and thinking of asking for a cam. Wondering what everyones thoughts are on GoPro vs Contour and the different models.

Whats the best value?

Contour GPS
Contour +
GoPro Hero HD


I like how you can use your phone as a viewfinder on the Contour's and the GPS receiver. Contour + is quite a bit more than the others.

Just curious on peoples opinions on the use of either brand.

Not taking it to the track but I want to capture some roadtripping. I Drove the transcanada through Northern Ontario last summer and its a beatiful drive. Next time around I want to be able to capture parts of it.



Thanks
I searched youtube a while back and there's many side by side videos, and the Contour IMO seemed to be consistently sharper and better saturated. However, I do not know if that was a result of the processing side or if it was truly a difference in the optics. I mainly do roadtrip type stuff when I shoot video and I've got two HD video camcorders one to a Memory Stick the other to a MINI DV tape, and some filmtools mounts that are rock solid. I miss out on being in the comfort zone to put a camera outside the car for much time, but on road trips I've found so far that is something that is quite alright.
 
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