Contour Camera sale

[backinthesaddle]

I have been thinking about getting a Go Pro but just came accross an ad for
Contour 1300 ContourHD - 1080P for $99 (after $20 rebate) from Tiger direct. I see a few members here have used them, and a few have had them for sale. For a hundred bucks I might take a shot, but wonder if people moved from the Contour to the Go Pro because they didn't like the Contour too much.

[keeena]

The Contour form-factor, mounting flexibility and ease-of-use are better than the GoPro IMO. The audio sucks for motorsports on the Contour vs. the GoPro. I'm comparing the 1080p vs. Hero; both mfr have new, higher-end models.

Its up to you. I'm glad I have my Contour and don't mind tweaking it to get remote mic capability. $99 is an awesome price.

[backinthesaddle]

Thanks Keena, much appreciated.

[Jim]

i'm buying a Contour. thanks for the heads up.

i borrowed a 720p contour last year for some track video. PM me if you want to see how the quality is. i like the size of the contour. i could mount it inside my bodywork under my number plate.

[khuygie88]

Googled videos of it to see what the footage looked like, doesn't seem too bad... even at night:

DirtBike_web.mp4 - YouTube

[backinthesaddle]

Damn, I just swore that the last of my motorcycle spending budget for 2011 was tires and a track day last week, but for a hundred bucks I guess I can dip into the 2012 budget, and the tires really are for 2012, so whats a hundred bucks...

[DuncanMoto]

Newer contours have much better audio.
They also make a GPS HD version now.
I love the mounting options, shape and huge glove friendly record button.

[RandyO]

I'm looking at the new Contour Roam, glass lens, waterproof to 1 meter without an environmental case, laser aiming $199

[MikePan]

i'm buying a Contour. thanks for the heads up.

i borrowed a 720p contour last year for some track video. PM me if you want to see how the quality is. i like the size of the contour. i could mount it inside my bodywork under my number plate.

i have the external mic but the sounds still sucks, what did you use jim for a mic? maybe i just need a better external mic for it

[Kazinator]

These were just on todays Amazons lighting deals and was $85 shipped

[loudog]

These were just on todays Amazons lighting deals and was $85 shipped

Hot damn! I just joined the waiting list. Thanks.

Edit: Got it...booyah!

[backinthesaddle]

damn, been so busy working today i missedit at that price.