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GoPro vs Contour
Hi All,
I am going to be doing a documentary that will require some POV cams, I have looked at the GoPro HD and the Contour HD cams. I was wondering if anyone has used either of them, has any recommendations and also, if the video from these cams are easy to work with in Vegas 10 Pro. I BELIEVE they both do MP4 which I have used in Vegas before. Any input is much appreciated. ALSO if anyone has any pointers on attaching one of these to a greyhound (animal) let me know…and NO this is not a joke.
THANKS!Scott Francis
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I’ve heard the GoPro is tougher and definitely has a much larger user base. Perhaps there’s a shoot out someplace…
Noah
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Scott, all I can tell you is that there are several GoPro users on the Sony Vegas forum and they love the camera.
As far as mounts go, the GoPro site shows several different models and I’m sure that one of them (the head strap mount?) could be used on a greyhound.
Good luck with it and please let us know how it turns out, preferably with some footage. -
Thanks guys! I have been doing a ton of research and also found the Drift Stealth HD, I think I may go with that due to it coming with a built in LCD screen, price, the ability to adjust exposure, better low light and also component out. The GoPro footage looks a bit washed out on some of the tests of all 3, and also is boxy shaped vs the other two, I think that may be an issue on a dog! But any input from others as well is really appreciated!
Scott Francis
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I am into a similar problem (Dog pov).
Keep in mind positioning could be critical and the gopro shape could be an advantage in term of both positioning and stability….
I am considering other solutions *(but video quality wise should not be acceptable for you), like these…
https://www.techmoan.com/blog/2011/4/16/the-smallest-720p-camcorder-in-the-world.html
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I went with the Drift HD170. It has a small LCD screen, HD output (for other uses) and with the shape, I should be able to mount on the greyhound’s muzzle. The cost was better (got it on closeout at a store going under), and it has low light mode which will help in other shooting situations, and is the only one with a real tripod attachment (1/4″ thread!). Also the lens is movable so even if the unit is at an odd angle, you can adjust it to be level… Here is hoping!
Scott Francis
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I had looking into that issue before as well, and went with the GoPro HD 960 instead.
The GoPro comes with the best selection of mounts. Whether on my roadbike, or my longboard, or helmet … well there is a suitable mount or mount combination out there. Lot’s of things to play with.
For youtube 720p is good enough. So that turns then out to $350 for the HD170 vs $180 for the GoPro 960.
I do like the replaceable housing with the GoPro. If you crash that thing, just get a new housing for $40 and be done with it.
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