What do you use to record?

[liamthom]

I've been thinking about getting a "action cam" and just want to know what every one uses. it would be great if you could leave some video from it and some opinions!

Thanks
Liam

 

[jaysktms]

Contour I like the smaller size. Easy to use.

 

[shang]

Contour I like the smaller size. Easy to use.

Ditto. I have an older Contour HD. I love it. I'm probably going to spring on a new one sometime soon.

 

[pscook]

Ditto. I have an older Contour HD. I love it. I'm probably going to spring on a new one sometime soon.

Same here. It's either on or off, no menu to scroll or anything else. Slide it on, listen for the beep, slide it off, listen for the beep. I'll probably pick up another as well, for $99 the Roam2 is a heck of a deal.

 

[shang]

Same here. It's either on or off, no menu to scroll or anything else. Slide it on, listen for the beep, slide it off, listen for the beep. I'll probably pick up another as well, for $99 the Roam2 is a heck of a deal.

Water resistant without being in a big clear housing too.

 

[djroggen]

I picked up a Hero they are now $130 and seem to be overqualified for my riding and recording.

 

[JP4]

I have an older GoPro Hero (720p HD). The GoPros aren't as compact as the Contours, but when the open back is used, I think they record better sound.

 

[shang]

I have an older GoPro Hero (720p HD). The GoPros aren't as compact as the Contours, but when the open back is used, I think they record better sound.

This is probably true. I had really bad wind noise until I put a small piece of tape over the mic hole. Now it sounds great.

 

[memphis2857]

I use an older Hero2 and it has been rock solid. I am still on the original case even though I have had it strapped to just about everything from my Dog to RC Cars and thousands of miles on my helmet. If you use the vented back on the case the sound is pretty good. All of the following videos were filmed on my GoPro. Keep in mind that the speed of your memory card is the most important thing. Also YouTube kills the quality of your videos if you're not careful when editing. You have to use a format that YouTube agrees with or it will get a little grainy on you when you upload.
https://youtu.be/zPMt6UlLy6c
https://youtu.be/8ZnbX39p0us
https://youtu.be/mt0sHVkTYZk
https://youtu.be/_u2Jxk6cSuo
https://youtu.be/YwSxQptDUtg


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[pscook]

There is a heck of a deal on the Roam and Roam2 bundle: http://store.contour.com/products/contour-roam

$114 for both the original Roam and the Roam2. You can upgrade the software on the Roam to Roam2 and have two great cameras for cheap.

 

[liamthom]

There is a heck of a deal on the Roam and Roam2 bundle: http://store.contour.com/products/contour-roam

$114 for both the original Roam and the Roam2. You can upgrade the software on the Roam to Roam2 and have two great cameras for cheap.

looks vary appealing, do you know how long it goes for?

 

[shang]

looks vary appealing, do you know how long it goes for?

That is a great deal! I just bought a refurbished Roam for $49.

 

[MNKeith]

Contour here too. Love the ease of use. Have knocked it hard off my helmet against trees several times, no damage.

Biggest complaint on it is the quiet recording sound but all the pros outweigh that.

 

[shang]

Contour here too. Love the ease of use. Have knocked it hard off my helmet against trees several times, no damage.

Biggest complaint on it is the quiet recording sound but all the pros outweigh that.

I vaguely remember that you can use the utility on your computer to turn up the mic sensitivity.

 

[swazi_matt]

many good camera options out there, my biggest issue is not having the time to go through the footage and edit it, so have giggggs of unedited footage that is waiting for my retirement (about 20 years away!)

 

[pscook]

looks vary appealing, do you know how long it goes for?

No idea, but I just bought mine. Probably will last until they burn through the old stock of either camera. Even just $99 for a Roam2 is a good deal.

many good camera options out there, my biggest issue is not having the time to go through the footage and edit it, so have giggggs of unedited footage that is waiting for my retirement (about 20 years away!)

I am right there with you. With the Contour, I simply cycle the power switch at the trail head, so I can get a section on film and not have to wade through miles of boring transfer sections to get to a particular moment. I just need to remember which trail the incident occurred, and find and post that video. Much simpler than the GoPro "leave it on and edit it later."

 

[memphis2857]

No idea, but I just bought mine. Probably will last until they burn through the old stock of either camera. Even just $99 for a Roam2 is a good deal.





I am right there with you. With the Contour, I simply cycle the power switch at the trail head, so I can get a section on film and not have to wade through miles of boring transfer sections to get to a particular moment. I just need to remember which trail the incident occurred, and find and post that video. Much simpler than the GoPro "leave it on and edit it later."

The gopro can be paused just the same as the contours. Just a simple button push and it stops. When you are ready to record again push the same button


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[swazi_matt]

The gopro can be paused just the same as the contours. Just a simple button push and it stops. When you are ready to record again push the same button


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Only problem is that you sometimes forget if it is on or off
Some cameras also have a remote on off switch which is a useful feature to have