Different "GoPro" type camera.

[CYCLE_MONKEY]

For those that want a HD "GoPro" type camera that's different:
http://www.vio-pov.com/

I'd like one, and I like the fact that the lens and CCD are separate from the CPU and memory device.

[Ghost]

You could do your own endoscopy!

[CYCLE_MONKEY]

You could do your own endoscopy!
:jawdrop::puke:

[Snowman]

Don't give him any ideas...

[Ghost]

:jawdrop::puke:


Don't give him any ideas...

Cheap healthcare!

[tecknojoe]

I had a VIO POV before gopro and contour came out with the HD versions.

It's excellent for rugged, crazy abuse. I could throw it in the snow and not give a damn.

The annoyance is that It has a 6 ft long cable that i always had to run from my had to my pocket. The lens itself is very discreet and doesnt stick out like the stupid gopros, but it's too much of a hassle IMO. I like the contour because I can just flick it on and go without ever having to look at it. both go pro and VIO are more work

[mdub]

I must seek this contour you speak of.

[Ghost]

I must seek this contour you speak of.

http://contour.com/products/contour-roam?gclid=CNzMr-DKsasCFWYbQgod3F93dw

[mdub]

thanks my man

[Ghost]

thanks my man

Anytime. ;)

Though, from some comparisons on YouTube, the GoPro seems to have the better overall image quality in most situations...and the Drift is the other camera

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5v36v2zpqQ

^Note how much the Contour image wavers...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rZbiZdiZio

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAQ10RamNOg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9x1MWNDFjeE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGXPKHbOm7o

[blaircsf]

The SmartyCam has some nice features also:
http://www.smartycam.com/on-board-camera.htm
The downside? $1000...

[mdub]

and until now i thought gopro was the only way to go.....

[Ghost]

and until now i thought gopro was the only way to go.....

They definitely have the name recognition, that's for sure...

There's always:

http://panasonic.net/history/corporate/products/img/inp1985.jpg

[mdub]

oh yeah.....that is sweet....

i'm searching one now on my smart phone

http://www.mobileshop.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Motorola-DynaTAC-8000X.jpg

[tecknojoe]

gopro is very good at marketing

I think for what it is, contour squeezes out a good enough picture to justify owning it. The non hassle recording alone is worth it.

they all have advantages and disadvantages

[bodhizafa]

Contour HD is on sale for about $120, seems like a real good deal. It doesn't come with mounts for that price though.

[tecknojoe]

Where? I got mine for 120 on chain love. I think by default the box comes with the camera + sticky surface mount + goggle mount + extra piece of sticky stuff

[salsashark]

Where? I got mine for 120 on chain love. I think by default the box comes with the camera + sticky surface mount + goggle mount + extra piece of sticky stuff

I was eying one up this morning as well...

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=924951&srkey=C256-0002

[tecknojoe]

call and check on what it comes with. I'd be surprised if it doesnt come int he normal box with those things i mentioned.

but, if it doesnt, look up the accessories you want. they can be expensive. I'm about to drop $40 on the waterproof case this afternoon.

[CYCLE_MONKEY]

They definitely have the name recognition, that's for sure...

There's always:

http://panasonic.net/history/corporate/products/img/inp1985.jpg
I gotta GIT me onna dose!

[CYCLE_MONKEY]

I like that this one, you have a LOT more mounting options, as you're only mounting the lens out on your bike somewhere, with the CPU mounted somewhere else out of harms way.

[CYCLE_MONKEY]

Cheap healthcare!
With ObaMao's healthcare bill, you'll HAVE to do your own colonoscopys that way. And remember, I didn't vote for the clown!:D