Forum menu
GoPro HD HERO 960 o...
 

[Closed] GoPro HD HERO 960 or Contour Roam?

Posts: 0
Free Member
Topic starter
 
[#4041921]

I'm not bothered about 1080 video.

[url= http://www.amazon.co.uk/GoPro-CHD960-001-HD-HERO-960/dp/B003YMN3O6/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1338979539&sr=1-1 ]GoPro HD Hero 960[/url] or [url= http://www.amazon.co.uk/Contour-ROAM-Handsfree-Video-Camera/dp/B005GLFSYQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1338979722&sr=1-1 ]Contour Roam[/url]

I like the simplicity and waterproofness of the Roam, but the GoPro seems to be more popular and comes with a proper waterproof housing.

I'll be using it for biking and kayaking.

Whaddya think? Owt else to consider?


 
Posted : 06/06/2012 11:50 am
Posts: 9139
Full Member
 

I have the Contour and use it for all manner of stuff, but I have to say that it is better for situations where it can be mounted on the side of things, like helmets, cars, etc. Mounting it to my kayak is a non-trivial exercise and my last attempt failed a bit.

I would honestly suggest going for the 1080p version of the GoPro and having done with it. Use one camera for everything, including kayaking and diving.


 
Posted : 06/06/2012 12:07 pm
Posts: 0
Free Member
Topic starter
 

Cheers willard

I've just thrown caution to the wind and ordered the [url= http://gopro.com/cameras/hd-hero2-outdoor-edition/ ]HD Hero 2 Outdoor Edition[/url]

Not bad for £210 from [url= http://www.amazon.co.uk/GoPro-Camera-Hero2-Outdoor-Edition/dp/B005WY3TI4/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top ]Amazon[/url] 🙂


 
Posted : 07/06/2012 1:49 pm
Posts: 9139
Full Member
 

Not bad indeed! A shame I have no spare cash, otherwise I would shopping for the same thing.


 
Posted : 07/06/2012 2:42 pm
Posts: 1651
Full Member
 

I went with a GoPro Hero2 because now I don't have to worry about whether it's waterproof enough, it's always going to be fine. A friend of mine got a Contour initially, but swapped it for a GoPro when he saw mine. We use them at 720p/50fps mode. Here's something we made with them last weekend...


 
Posted : 07/06/2012 2:46 pm