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Anyone tried the contour HD?

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ShreddAZ
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anyone knows how it stacks up to the go pro HD? they claim 1080p but alot of people do and suck?? ++k for help
Oct 31 2010 3:28PM
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ShreddAZ
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Please?
Oct 31 2010 3:38PM
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vassilis
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Ive seen some awesome videos on pinkbike and newschoolers that are really crystal clear.If not better than gopro.
Oct 31 2010 3:46PM
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dunny
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check out some of the george porteous videos on vimeo. the helmet cams are with the contour. the only downer with the contour is the lack of mounting options.

Oct 31 2010 3:53PM
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T.DUDE
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the real question is, have you ever tried the searchbar? There's plenty of good threads about it.
Oct 31 2010 3:56PM
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Walkawalka
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I have it and love it. Gopro is also very good though
Oct 31 2010 4:04PM
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ShreddAZ
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Thanks guys ++k all around..except for one...
Oct 31 2010 4:20PM
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ianj
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My friend has one and loves it Uses it all the time But my other friend has a go pro and he used to have a contour and says he likes his go pro more
Oct 31 2010 4:31PM
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ShreddAZ
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Thanks man! Much appreciation! ++k
Oct 31 2010 5:10PM
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McLeod
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contour is far better quality wise
Oct 31 2010 5:16PM
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ShreddAZ
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Is it as stable? Cause to be honest go pro HD wide on a ski pole is pretty stable!
Oct 31 2010 5:34PM
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ShreddAZ
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Thanks man i appreciate your input!
Oct 31 2010 6:36PM
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Ducky.
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^^ Word. Totally worth the money. I got a GoPro HD and it's the best 300 investment I've ever made.
Oct 31 2010 6:56PM
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ShreddAZ
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are they as wide angle as go pro?
Oct 31 2010 9:55PM
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DHogg
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No, go pro is 170 degrees and contour is about 135 i believe.

Still plenty wide though.
Nov 1 2010 3:14AM
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Contour
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Hello!! Contour here.. we're biased but we think our cameras are awesome. It is true 1080HD but we've got other options too. 960 tall, 720 at 60fps and more. Our new camera has GPS built in in case you want to map your speed and runs. If not, the HD is a great option.

Let us know if you've got any other questions!

Nov 1 2010 6:56PM
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ShreddAZ
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Bump
Nov 3 2010 1:12AM
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abek
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main difference you'll be able to see is the wideness of the lense. 135 (contour) vs 170 (gopro). In a nutshell, the gopro is going to look more stable because it has a wider lense, but quality wise, the two are pretty similar. I find watching headcam footage from the gopro easier on the eyes because of this wide view. It mimics what i see out of my eyes, seeing all around rather than closing in on a smaller area

If you aren't solely mounting the camera on your helmet, the gopro will be more versatile and you will find yourself filming more and more with it outside of skiing as well
Nov 3 2010 1:21AM
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dunny
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agreed. anythoughts on the chest mounts for go pros?
Nov 3 2010 1:08PM
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ShreddAZ
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bump
Nov 15 2010 11:16PM
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Legion
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costco has gopro HD's for 240... cant beat that
Nov 15 2010 11:34PM
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abek
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chest mount is where it's at for powpow
Nov 15 2010 11:38PM
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Static
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ok so the gopro is only 127 in 1080p......

anyone know if the 135 on the contour is for 720 or 1080?
Nov 16 2010 2:55AM
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