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Go Pro VS Contour HD

Anyone have some video editing software that they like besides movie maker?

I've heard that some will autocorrect for optimum color/saturation such as Nero 9.
 
correct me if i'm wrong, but gopro is waterproof so u can go into the ocean with it?
 
crick said:
correct me if i'm wrong, but gopro is waterproof so u can go into the ocean with it?
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up to 180 feet if I remember correctly

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Waterproof to 180’ / 60m and protected from rocks and other hazards thanks to its removable polycarbonate housing.
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crick said:
correct me if i'm wrong, but gopro is waterproof so u can go into the ocean with it?
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I present to you our very own barfer Volc ripping it up with a goproHD

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ContourHD
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/662518-REG/VholdR_3300_Waterproof_Case.html
 
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tlsmikey said:
Anyone have some video editing software that they like besides movie maker?

I've heard that some will autocorrect for optimum color/saturation such as Nero 9.
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For PC, I've also used Adobe Premiere Elements, especially since WMM can't open .mp4 files. For PC, I've been using IMovie, but just got Final Cut Expres.

RE: Waterproofing. Vholdr also sells a waterproof case for their ContourHD units, which just like the cases for GoPro's, can also work as a protective shell overall. It even includes a standard 1/4"-20 mount for tripod/clamp mounts.
 
sinncere said:
RE: Waterproofing. Vholdr also sells a waterproof case for their ContourHD units, which just like the cases for GoPro's, can also work as a protective shell overall. It even includes a standard 1/4"-20 mount for tripod/clamp mounts.
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the GoPro includes the case and several mounts in the package.
 
GoPro HD is freaking awesome. I ran R5 and man, it killed the memory faster than fast.
 
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RE: the colors, I've heard that the primary video pros/cons is the GoPro handles vibration better but the Vholdr has better colors.

As for waterproof, the Vholdr is not from the factory. A case is available as was mentioned, good to 30 feet. However, there is a 3rd party case available that is good to 300 feet so if you plan on doing any deep diving (as I do) that's somewhat of a win for the Vholdr. On the flip side, the GoPro can go deeper, cheaper- the 300foot case is $300, so if you only need the 180foot depth of the GoPro, that'll get you underwater for less.
 
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sliverstorm said:
RE: the colors, I've heard that the primary video pros/cons is the GoPro handles vibration better but the Vholdr has better colors.

As for waterproof, the Vholdr is not from the factory. A case is available as was mentioned, good to 30 feet. However, there is a 3rd party case available that is good to 300 feet so if you plan on doing any deep diving (as I do) that's somewhat of a win for the Vholdr. On the flip side, the GoPro can go deeper, cheaper- the 300foot case is $300, so if you only need the 180foot depth of the GoPro, that'll get you underwater for less.
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I'll a couple of things-

first, yes the GoPro is waterproof but because the lens and the housing are both domed this creates a very soft image, as if it's out of focus. Several of my friends have tested the camera underwater, and we've exchanged e-mail with GoPro about the issue. They acknlowledge the problem but have no plans to come up with a different housing or lens port to correct it. So, while the camera may not leak underwater, you likely won't be satisfied with any video you'll get from it underwater.

Second- it seems to me that GoPro promise a lot of stuff but chronically underdeliver. The instructions that come with the HD mention a firmware upgrade to allow upside-down recording, so when I bought the camera I went to the website to download the firmware upgrade... nada. I e-mailed GoPro, who assured me that the firmware upgrade was coming "shortly". This was over 6 months ago. They've also been touting add-on backs with LCD screens and the ability to hardwire power to the camera for a long time- this is all still vaporware at this point also.

So, as great as the camera is, I wish they'd actually follow through on some of the stuff they say they're going to do.
 
JPK said:
I'll a couple of things-

first, yes the GoPro is waterproof but because the lens and the housing are both domed this creates a very soft image, as if it's out of focus. Several of my friends have tested the camera underwater, and we've exchanged e-mail with GoPro about the issue. They acknlowledge the problem but have no plans to come up with a different housing or lens port to correct it. So, while the camera may not leak underwater, you likely won't be satisfied with any video you'll get from it underwater.

Second- it seems to me that GoPro promise a lot of stuff but chronically underdeliver. The instructions that come with the HD mention a firmware upgrade to allow upside-down recording, so when I bought the camera I went to the website to download the firmware upgrade... nada. I e-mailed GoPro, who assured me that the firmware upgrade was coming "shortly". This was over 6 months ago. They've also been touting add-on backs with LCD screens and the ability to hardwire power to the camera for a long time- this is all still vaporware at this point also.

So, as great as the camera is, I wish they'd actually follow through on some of the stuff they say they're going to do.
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you can hardwire power to the contourHD.
 
JPK said:
Second- it seems to me that GoPro promise a lot of stuff but chronically underdeliver. The instructions that come with the HD mention a firmware upgrade to allow upside-down recording, so when I bought the camera I went to the website to download the firmware upgrade... nada. I e-mailed GoPro, who assured me that the firmware upgrade was coming "shortly". This was over 6 months ago. They've also been touting add-on backs with LCD screens and the ability to hardwire power to the camera for a long time- this is all still vaporware at this point also.

So, as great as the camera is, I wish they'd actually follow through on some of the stuff they say they're going to do.
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I've noticed that too :dunno

It does take some pretty gnarly fisheye photos.. :banana
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I asked for a GoPro HD for my b-day but my GF said she couldnt afford it...I guess I'll have to keep checking this thread to see who the winner is and buy one myself.

I actually have a question...I have a honda 599...a naked bike. Where would I mount the camera if I wanted to get the road in front of me, the speedometer, and tach all in one shot? For sportbikes you can put it under the windscreen but I dont have that luxory...
 
Tossing my vote in for the ContourHD. I've got one, love it. Only downside so far is that when I crash it seems to knock the battery loose, but I haven't bothered taping it down. I also need to tape over the mic.
 
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