HD Helmet Cam

[Hemex]

http://www.vholdr.com/contourhd/features

Came across this video cam which is just flipping awesome!
They are pricey though.... around $600 or so...

[IIIRII]

Ive got one
Apart from the gay mounting system they have, (I made my own) they are a really good unit.
Very clear .movs

[SkAgS]

http://www.vholdr.com/contourhd/features

Came across this video cam which is just flipping awesome!
They are pricey though.... around $600 or so...


have you seen the gopro ones you can get wide angle and normal i kno a couple of people who have them , i have a atck3 but its not as good a picture and the sound is crap i justg watched the videos on youtube to decide, watch a few tho because compretion to youtube sometimes makes it less quality

[barty5]

http://www.vholdr.com/contourhd/features

Came across this video cam which is just flipping awesome!
They are pricey though.... around $600 or so...

ill sell yah one for round $500 ish

[oldskool]

I like my gopro wide because it is so versatile. I can mount it anywhere on the bike or my body. I don't know of any other system that can do that. I've jumped in a swimming pool and recorded underwater action, chucked it on a stuntkite and fought with magpies, taken it to dreamworld and recorded some rides etc etc. It's just so cool. Shockproof outercase and waterproof to 100ft (or maybe it is 30?)

[IIIRII]

Not really the same camera tho

[oldskool]

If video quality is the deciding factor then yes you are correct, but if it isn't then a comparison on other criteria is justified.
example: I have a mate that wants to capture the vortex characteristics of a tailfin and what effects the design of his new offshore racing hull has on it. He has blown 6 new gearboxes on his yami outboard with it and it is thought high freq cavitation is the culprit. The gopro is ideal to capture this data.

[Keithf]

I'll sell you a Tachyon for $330 or VIO POV for $1250

I have a Vio POV myself and though it is not a High Def camera i reckon that it is better than Glens vholder-but it is much more expensive.......

Vio POV
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYlRce87388

Tachyon
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yr7ATTCN9w

[oldskool]

If I had the money spare I would buy what Keith is proposing. Simply for the Digital Video Recording unit which writes to an SD card. Although it comes with a purpose built lens, you are not restricted to this and can use whatever image sensor device you like on it.

#after thought: Not sure if it has image stabilisation algo's built into it like the GoPro tho.

[mud boy]

that mint as!!! i want one haha:eek5::gob:

[Keithf]

It doesn't have an image stabiliser but that doesn't seem to be an issue. There is a firmware download that I haven't got around to that improves the low light quality and enhances the colour which is another advantage with this model

#after thought: Not sure if it has image stabilisation algo's built into it like the GoPro tho.[/QUOTE]

[FlangMasterJ]

The GoPro HD 1080P will be coming out this month. Retailing at $550. I'm gonna splash out and get one. :eek:

Check out the sample video: http://www.goprocamera.com/index.php?area=2&productid=30#

[goldkiwi]

Anyone interested in a good condition second hand VIO-POV.1 -- check this one out:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=256199079

Produces very nice video. Comes with a custom made leather pouch which is ideal for wearing while riding.

[nzrocketman]

http://www.chinavasion.com/product_info.php/pName/action-sports-helmet-camera-30fps/

http://www.chinavasion.com/product_info.php/pName/extreme-sports-camera-all-metal-hercules-edition/


here are two from china, great reliable company, brought alot of stuff through them and it all great quality.


unsure on camera picture quality but i am gettig one this week for my mate.

price from 70 to 100 including shipping

[oldskool]

The GoPro HD 1080P will be coming out this month. Retailing at $550. I'm gonna splash out and get one. :eek:

Check out the sample video: http://www.goprocamera.com/index.php?area=2&productid=30#

That is an awesome piece of kit!
Full HD Video
They've overcome their sound issue.
2.5 hours lithium batteries/ 80% charge in 2hours.
32GB max SD card!
Auto battery warmer.
Chest,handlebar mounts.

US$299

Brilliant!!

[FlangMasterJ]

That is an awesome piece of kit!
Full HD Video
They've overcome their sound issue.
2.5 hours lithium batteries/ 80% charge in 2hours.
32GB max SD card!
Auto battery warmer.
Chest,handlebar mounts.

US$299

Brilliant!!

It's the added motivation I need to get my ass out on my bike more often.

Just picture a great days riding, getting home plugging your HD camera into your LCD HD television with a pack of brews at the ready and watching yourself carving up the track in high def. :lol:

[zeRax]

i have a gopro hd,

was like 445 ? nzd at time i pre ordered.


real good light transition, picks up bike sound pretty good, and my voice apparently O_O.

ez to use and seems strong as a bee,

fucking frustrated at moment thou, seems they have an issue with some brand SD cards, some ppl having probs, some not, im sure its just an ironing issue which i havent done yet,

just fails randomly while copying files from it, maybe i just need to format it using the camera ;o?, they told me to do a bunch of things and get back to em.

anyway it is a good thing ;x

[FlangMasterJ]

There is a good discussian here about the issues people have been having with the SD cards in the GoPro HD.

http://supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?t=90439

[oldskool]

There is a good discussian here about the issues people have been having with the SD cards in the GoPro HD.

http://supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?t=90439

That is a good find! Interesting reading about the difference between an Intel and AMD chip for vid-ed. I've downloaded the HD mp4 sample file from macromedia and will have a look at the transcoding issues. Gone is the day of the dinosaur scanconvertor!

[Keithf]

The dealer I get them from has dropped their pants ...lets say a grand now



If I had the money spare I would buy what Keith is proposing. Simply for the Digital Video Recording unit which writes to an SD card. Although it comes with a purpose built lens, you are not restricted to this and can use whatever image sensor device you like on it.

#after thought: Not sure if it has image stabilisation algo's built into it like the GoPro tho.

[Keithf]

I can do a new one for not much more than this one is on trade me for


Anyone interested in a good condition second hand VIO-POV.1 -- check this one out:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=256199079

Produces very nice video. Comes with a custom made leather pouch which is ideal for wearing while riding.

[robertydog]

The GoPro HD 1080P will be coming out this month. Retailing at $550. I'm gonna splash out and get one. :eek:

Check out the sample video: http://www.goprocamera.com/index.php?area=2&productid=30#

I should have one on my door step in the next few days. $358.00NZD shipped.
looking forward to it.

[cheese]

Try formatting your card and set the space allocation lower.

[Kendog]

I should have one on my door step in the next few days. $358.00NZD shipped.
looking forward to it.

Where did you buy from?

[steve_t]

After reading all of the card dramas and editing issues with the GoPro HD, I'd probably be keen for a VholdR Contour HD. Anyone keen to try and organize a group buy? I'm lazy and fail at organizing :shutup:

[Kendog]

After reading all of the card dramas and editing issues with the GoPro HD, I'd probably be keen for a VholdR Contour HD. Anyone keen to try and organize a group buy? I'm lazy and fail at organizing :shutup:
I am starting to think the same thing, will give the GoPro some more time and read some more reports before deciding.

[noobi]

After reading all of the card dramas and editing issues with the GoPro HD, I'd probably be keen for a VholdR Contour HD. Anyone keen to try and organize a group buy? I'm lazy and fail at organizing :shutup:

what are the editing dramas with the GoPro?
what video format does it create videos in? mpg,wmv,avi etc?

the Contour HD creates files in .mov format, windows media players dont recognise them. only apple products play them.

[Kendog]

what video format does it create videos in? mpg,wmv,avi etc?
MPEG4 only. Good on a Mac, not so good on a PC.

[robertydog]

Where did you buy from?

http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=275209

Exchange rate will have a bit to do with the final price

[Keithf]

I've been playing with a demo version of Adobe Premiere which appears to support the mov format....might be worth a go....Even the trial software download is pretty big though.





what are the editing dramas with the GoPro?
what video format does it create videos in? mpg,wmv,avi etc?

the Contour HD creates files in .mov format, windows media players dont recognise them. only apple products play them.

[steve_t]

what are the editing dramas with the GoPro?


Have a read of the link posted by FlangemasterJ

http://supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?t=90439