GoPro vs Contour - Snowboarding Forum

boston · 10-24-2011, 06:22 PM

Which is better

GoPro or Contour camera. In the market to buy one and want to know which is the better action camera.

GreatScott · 10-24-2011, 06:25 PM

Add this one to your list to check out.

Replay XD

I'm still doing some research on it. I can't find any real info on if it is waterproof or not. They just say weatherproof.

boston · 10-24-2011, 06:48 PM

Will check it out - let me know what you find.

mtmgiants · 10-24-2011, 07:52 PM

really interested in this as well if anyone knows anything

pontiuspylate · 10-24-2011, 08:24 PM

I am a solid GoPro fan. I have owned and used both their SD and HD models. They just came out with thir 2nd generation HD model. Most versitile POV on the market!!! Do the research and you will see. Actually, just watch TV. You will see them used all over action sports TV shows.

**Donutz** · 10-24-2011, 09:13 PM

I just bought a contour, mostly because the price was unbeatable. However, I've never really been tempted to buy a Gopro. I know that dollar for dollar they have better features (I've done the comparisons) but I just can't get past that thing jutting up out of your helmet.

aplummer · 10-24-2011, 09:23 PM

all the comparisons I've seen show the contour+ to have far better movie quality then go pro. not talking the normal contour though or even the contour gps. i think go pro wins on quality of mounts and accessories.

Nivek · 10-24-2011, 09:49 PM

Contour 1080p GPS. Bluetooth to your phone as a viewfinder and settings changer. You KNOW you are shooting what you want to shoot, and you can change setting if you're alone without taking off your kit. Easier record on/off as well. Giant slide button. The GPS also tracks your location and elevation too I believe, allows for a map of your day if I remember right.

Rufus · 10-24-2011, 09:51 PM

I have the Contour GPS. I think the GoPro has a slight edge as far as picture quality but I like the ergonomics better with the Contour. I also like being able to use my iPhone as a wireless viewfinder to preview and set up shots with the Contour.

Snownad · 10-24-2011, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donutz

I just bought a contour, mostly because the price was unbeatable. However, I've never really been tempted to buy a Gopro. I know that dollar for dollar they have better features (I've done the comparisons) but I just can't get past that thing jutting up out of your helmet.

Side mount? Looking at the quality of all the video out there. Id def go go-pro if I was to buy one. The HERO2 just came out so Im thinking about it.

10-24-2011, 06:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
boston Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 95	GoPro vs Contour Which is better GoPro or Contour camera. In the market to buy one and want to know which is the better action camera.

10-24-2011, 09:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
Donutz Drunk with power...er beer. Join Date: May 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 3,662 Blog Entries: 176	I just bought a contour, mostly because the price was unbeatable. However, I've never really been tempted to buy a Gopro. I know that dollar for dollar they have better features (I've done the comparisons) but I just can't get past that thing jutting up out of your helmet. __________________ Illegitimi non carborundum Mountain Days: 30

10-24-2011, 09:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
Nivek Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mountains of Mordor Posts: 5,367	Contour 1080p GPS. Bluetooth to your phone as a viewfinder and settings changer. You KNOW you are shooting what you want to shoot, and you can change setting if you're alone without taking off your kit. Easier record on/off as well. Giant slide button. The GPS also tracks your location and elevation too I believe, allows for a map of your day if I remember right. __________________ Snowboarding Sucks.

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10-24-2011, 06:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
GreatScott Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 190	Add this one to your list to check out. Replay XD I'm still doing some research on it. I can't find any real info on if it is waterproof or not. They just say weatherproof.

10-24-2011, 06:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
boston Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 95	Will check it out - let me know what you find.

10-24-2011, 07:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
mtmgiants Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 197	really interested in this as well if anyone knows anything

10-24-2011, 08:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
pontiuspylate Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 153	I am a solid GoPro fan. I have owned and used both their SD and HD models. They just came out with thir 2nd generation HD model. Most versitile POV on the market!!! Do the research and you will see. Actually, just watch TV. You will see them used all over action sports TV shows.

10-24-2011, 09:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
aplummer Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 58	all the comparisons I've seen show the contour+ to have far better movie quality then go pro. not talking the normal contour though or even the contour gps. i think go pro wins on quality of mounts and accessories.

10-24-2011, 09:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
Rufus Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: California Posts: 418	I have the Contour GPS. I think the GoPro has a slight edge as far as picture quality but I like the ergonomics better with the Contour. I also like being able to use my iPhone as a wireless viewfinder to preview and set up shots with the Contour.