Contour+2 vs GoPro Hero 3 Black

[RoadTrekker]

Sorry to say that Contour cameras have gone into liquidation and have closed their offices. So it will be impossible to get future support or spares.
If you are prepared to take the risk then you should be able to pick up a bargain as the retailers try to unload their stock.
Shame I had one for 3 years never had a problem, now ended up buying a GoPro 3 Black which is a great improvement I ate to admit.

[iainnic]

Have a look at the new Garmin Virb. I've an Elite model on test and it looks super. Nice big on / off / record switch, and it uses the same batteries as the Montana etc GPS units, so easy to re charge

Only had it a few days but it is looking good in comparison to some others
Virb Action Camera | Garmin

Iain

[maria41]

Originally Posted by iainnic

Have a look at the new Garmin Virb. I've an Elite model on test and it looks super. Nice big on / off / record switch, and it uses the same batteries as the Montana etc GPS units, so easy to re charge

Only had it a few days but it is looking good in comparison to some others
Virb Action Camera | Garmin

Iain

Hi Iain,
I am interested in the Virb. Is it comfortable to fix in the helmet or too heavy for long rides?
Does it make nice photos? I am more interested in taking pictures on the go (riding) rather than filming... So not keen on spending a lot on a gopro or ghost.....
Is the remote button easy enough to use (and easy to fix on the handlebars) so that it would be possible to take pictures without faffing around with the controls and having to remove gloves etc..?
Thaks for your feedback and advice.

Cheers,

[RoadTrekker]

Originally Posted by RoadTrekker

Sorry to say that Contour cameras have gone into liquidation and have closed their offices. So it will be impossible to get future support or spares.
If you are prepared to take the risk then you should be able to pick up a bargain as the retailers try to unload their stock.
Shame I had one for 3 years never had a problem, now ended up buying a GoPro 3 Black which is a great improvement I ate to admit.

Go Pro Update

Very simply after 3 years with a Contour (now gone bust) and now using a GoPro Black 3 the Go pro wins by far. The only downside is the stupid side mount for mounting onto the side of a helmet it sticks out into the wind and makes your helmet drop down on one side where as the contour used to hug the side of my helmet. There are other cheaper alternatives like the little AEE Magi-cam and Drift HD and Sony Adventure etc they will all provide good quality video its all down to how serious your are and how much you want to spend. The worlds best camera does not make you the best video photographer.
What it will do is give you more options and greater creativity.