Best deal on Contour (video camera) I've seen to date

[Erci]

$212.46

Enter coupon code: CONTOUR15 at checkout

http://www.cambriabike.com/shopexd.asp?id=109657&page=Contour+HD+1080p+Wearable+Camcorder

Additional 15% off also applies to all Contour accessories.

Good through June 19

 

[Toast]

$179.00 through Amazon right now.

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[CrioGeniC]

Guess they are trying to dump as many Contour HDs out of the system before the Contour + hits the shelves.

 

[The Dude]

I've heard the ContourHD isn't great at minimizing wind noise... that the audio is basically useless at speed. Any experience with that? I would think you could maybe cut up a foam earplug and tape it over the mic to insulate it from the wind a bit.

Also, how does it handle bugs? Do you get a lot of impacts with it mounted on the side of the helmet?

 

[Erci]

I've heard the ContourHD isn't great at minimizing wind noise... that the audio is basically useless at speed. Any experience with that? I would think you could maybe cut up a foam earplug and tape it over the mic to insulate it from the wind a bit.

Also, how does it handle bugs? Do you get a lot of impacts with it mounted on the side of the helmet?

Yes, audio is pretty bad at speed if you have it pointing forward. I put a small piece of tape over mine and it helps quite a bit, but it's best to have it sit behind the screen or point it backwards. This is why the next version has external mic jack.
You can also control mic gain via text file settings, but really you have to drop it to the point where there's basically no sound to get rid of wind noise.

Have not had any issues with bugs :don'tknow:

 

[CrioGeniC]

There is also a mod that can be done so an external mic can be connected to the camera.

 

[Erci]

There is also a mod that can be done so an external mic can be connected to the camera.

Yup.. quite involved though.

 

[ssmotorcycle]

I still highly recommend the GoPro Motorsport HD. It has fantastic image stablization, changable audio settings on internal menu. Comes in water proof casing and a number of differnt mounting options. Not to mention the fact that it is about a 170 degree wide angle. I have been shooting and ediing commercial content as well as other features for TV for 16 years, and I have used the GoPro for a couple of my "professional" projects.

Good Luck....it is really awesome to see these cameras available at a consumer level.