Your choice in Video Recorders?

[ben916]

Since video record devices are now tailored to high speed sports for the consumer and relatively inexpensive, let's compare them:

1. Go Pro (there are so many flavors now, I can't keep track)
2. ContourHD
3. V.I.O (camera is separate from recording device connected via cable, SD card, 4 AA batteries)

For the record, I am borrowing a V.I.O. for the Audi Exclusive Event on Sunday Dec 11, 2011 in Laguna Hills.

I really want a Go Pro2 HD...

Pros/cons?

[bmlee007]

I have been using a Panasonic camcorder that I bought 3 years ago for $299. 40 GB internal hard drive and supports SD cards as well for ease of transfer. It isn't HD, but I don't make Tribeca films either. On the higher end, my Nikon D7000 makes some pretty nice HD video, but I only use that as a secondary function of the SLR camera.

[Ruergard]

For me who works with selling this kind of equipment. My choice would be the GoPro 2 or a Contour +. Both are really, really good.

[MaxRS6]

GoPro is what I chose. I like the various options and their evolving products.

[MaxRS6]

The below is a deal I stumbled upon on a Contour vid ($119 normally $199). However; short lived deal and only about 1 hour left..

http://www.amazon.com/gp/goldbox/ref=cs_top_nav_gb27

[ben916]

well the V.I.O. unit is not able to connect via cable to the lens/camera...
Not sure if it is something I am doing/not doing properly... = fail

[JSRS6]

well the V.I.O. unit is not able to connect via cable to the lens/camera...
Not sure if it is something I am doing/not doing properly... = fail

Did you read the manual?

[JSRS6]

Oh wait, I'm sorry. Your in Cali: did you have Manuel read the manual?

[ben916]

Oh wait, I'm sorry. Your in Cali: did you have Manuel read the manual?

Where is Dave Hall when you need him???!?!?!

[JSRS6]

If Dave were here, we would already be on page 2...

[MaxRS6]

I miss Dave...

However; I still pester him via other methodologies...00

http://www.sofreshandsogreen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/crying-indian.jpg

[AUDI5000CSTQ]

Don't worry Ben, on Sunday
I will have my Kodac Play Sport HD
one of the best cameras out there.
You just get to my house by 8:00 am:incar:

[ben916]

Don't worry Ben, on Sunday
I will have my Kodac Play Sport HD
one of the best cameras out there.
You just get to my house by 8:00 am:incar:

Oh, I will be there with a SLAB of King Salmon from the 28lb-er monster caught on the Queets River!

[MaxRS6]

Oh, I will be there with a SLAB of King Salmon from the 28lb-er monster caught on the Queets River!

Holy smackeral batman! Enjoy the day and l look forward to the vids with sh*t eating grins...;0

[Erik]

Where is Dave Hall when you need him???!?!?!


If he's changed his mind about being a member here he's welcome. :)