[Closed] Contour Roam vs GoPro

I think the Contour (1 not 2) video quality is better than the GoPro HD1 but not as good as the HD2/3.

The Contour takes a standard nokia battery so they are very cheap.

The best mount for MTB footage is a chest mount, there isn't a chest mount for the Contour.

The GoPro Hero 3 Black, blows the Contour out of the water!

I'm still hoping that someone takes a punt on one of [url= http://www.7dayshop.com/7dayshop-action-cam-extreme-hd-1080p-waterproof-digital-video-camera-with-colour-screen-accessory-kit?backUrl=L2NhdGFsb2dzZWFyY2gvcmVzdWx0Lz9xPWFjdGlvbitjYW1lcmE= ]these [/url] and can tell me what it's like.

For £100 I'm not expecting Go Pro quality, but wondering if it's good enough for messing around with.

what about one of these [url= http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/accessories/gadgets/product/review-nilox--foolish-action-camera-47010 ]foolish[/url] things

The best mount for MTB footage is a chest mount, there isn't a chest mount for the Contour.

GoPro Chesty and the drift adapter

Contour ? No chest mount you say?

Contour cameras are very good quality in my opinion, however being bullet shaped does present a few mounting problems. Contours mounts are also expensive for what they are.

Have you looked at the MuviHD?

I only film @ 720p and the sd card is not great but the picture quality is good, lcd screen is very handy and there are loads of mounting options included.

This video shows a MuviHd chest mounted and a ContourHD mounted to the seat post.

I should've said - the Contour is only £130 at that site so it's a question of whether it's worth paying more for a Muvi or GoPro.

MuviHD are selling for £110inc p&p new on ebay

Contour cameras are very good quality in my opinion, however being bullet shaped does present a few mounting problems.

Such as?

Drift mount seems to work well...I've used it with my Drift HD - [url] http://www.actioncameras.co.uk/gopro-mount-adapter [/url] ('scuse the poor model in the shot!) -

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Scotrotes
I saw that deal on sport pursuit to and was tempted as I already have the old VHolr cam so have a load of compatible mounts
However you might like to check out Wiggle, same kit is only £119.50 with free delivery that makes it about £15 cheaper than SP
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/contour-roam-watersports-kit/?dest=1&curr=gbp&lang=en&utm_source=free&utm_medium=base&utm_campaign=uk&utm_content=Contour-Contour_ROAM_Watersports_Kit-Black

Drac - Moderator
Such as?

Cost of making that chest mount will require purchasing 3 parts.

Wanting to mount the camera to a seat tube or such, the camera ends up off set, or the mount has to bend in such a way it is cumbersome and gets in the way.

Removal from the bike to use as a fixed point camera requires more balancing and setting up of picture orientation.

Removal from the bike to use as a fixed point camera requires more balancing and setting up of picture orientation.

Those contours look afful big. I wouldn't want to land on my chest with that sticking out! Hero 3 is an amazing camera, battery life is my only gripe, crashing was annoying but the new firmware seems to have solved that.

Cost of making that chest mount will require purchasing 3 parts.

That's true yes but the parts are then interchangeable to other mounts.

Wanting to mount the camera to a seat tube or such, the camera ends up off set, or the mount has to bend in such a way it is cumbersome and gets in the way.

Not a problem I've had.

Removal from the bike to use as a fixed point camera requires more balancing and setting up of picture orientation.

Rewski's method or the free iphone app as a view finder and for setting exposure.

[b]PSA: Wiggle's Contour Roams are now on their Price Drop.
Currently £114.72 and dropping by 1% every Midnight till they are gone.
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http://www.wiggle.co.uk/contour-roam-watersports-kit/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=wiggle-social-media&utm_campaign=contourPD