ContourHD1080

Hi all,
I've just uploaded a new video to Pinkbike which was shot using a ContourHD1080. It was filmed in 720p 60fps rather than 1080p because Pinkbike only supports upto 720p but still allows 60fps.
The camera however is being swapped out for another one as there is a slight defect in the lens which affected a batch of cameras. I also got condensation in there after about 2 hours which is why the video is a bit foggy at the end.
The reason the video is called "Forecast: No Snow" is because there was supposed to be no snow, however, we had 5 inches over night which as you can see from the vid, made some great riding! Still got to fettle with the compression settings from Sony Vegas Pro to make the upload quality a bit better, but I am impressed with the little chap!
Front mounted camera is on the headtube and the rear mount is under the seat.
http://www.pinkbike.com/video/124355/
Enjoy!
I've just uploaded a new video to Pinkbike which was shot using a ContourHD1080. It was filmed in 720p 60fps rather than 1080p because Pinkbike only supports upto 720p but still allows 60fps.
The camera however is being swapped out for another one as there is a slight defect in the lens which affected a batch of cameras. I also got condensation in there after about 2 hours which is why the video is a bit foggy at the end.
The reason the video is called "Forecast: No Snow" is because there was supposed to be no snow, however, we had 5 inches over night which as you can see from the vid, made some great riding! Still got to fettle with the compression settings from Sony Vegas Pro to make the upload quality a bit better, but I am impressed with the little chap!
Front mounted camera is on the headtube and the rear mount is under the seat.
http://www.pinkbike.com/video/124355/
Enjoy!
Craig Rogers
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we were'nt impressed by the 1080p we got both contour hds the 720 and 1080p got them both cheap from the states,,,,
gonna try and give the 1080 p one a few more chances beofre we write it off,, it always seems to get a pinkish oragey tint to the vids,, i hear you have to set them up to the conditions ie light ect. gonna have a play to see if we can sort it.. got a few vids up with side by side compairsons of both cameras..
cool vid by the way
http://www.youtube.com/user/MrDelcol#play/uploads
hd vids
http://www.youtube.com/user/topasassin#play/uploads
http://www.vimeo.com/user2514116/videos
I have to say, I'm impressed with mine, does have this lens issue which is quite a well known problem, apart from that I'm pretty happy with it.
I love it that you can almost hide it anywhere on the bike. The big problem with these HD cameras is the footage looks awesome once you take it off the camera, but by the time it's rendered and then uploaded, the forces of compression add their noise to it.
Can't say i've got any light issues with mine, it's set to the default daylight setting.
Looking forward to some proper riding in the summer to really appreciate it.
Thanks for the comments and good luck with giving it another go!
http://www.youtube.com/user/MrDelcol#play/uploads
hd vids
http://www.youtube.com/user/topasassin#play/uploads
http://www.vimeo.com/user2514116/videos
The rear mount is under the seat, I've taken the clamp off the handlebar mount and cable tied it to the seat frame.
http://www.youtube.com/user/MrDelcol#play/uploads
hd vids
http://www.youtube.com/user/topasassin#play/uploads
http://www.vimeo.com/user2514116/videos
Is the video smooth before conversion?
Specialized Stumpy Evo Carbon
Canyon Aeroad Disc Di2
Specialized FSRxc - XC Race Bike
Smooth as hell!
To be honest, I've not really noticed the jerkyness, but yes, if you are looking to burn to Bluray or just have HD files, then it's a perfect camera for it. The only real difference between the 720 and 1080 (apart from the 1080 bit) is that the 720 doesn't do 60fps in 720 mode.
Really is a great little peice of kit apart from the issue with the lens that this one had that made it a bit out of focus and the condensation.
the raw footage is awesome
http://www.youtube.com/user/MrDelcol#play/uploads
hd vids
http://www.youtube.com/user/topasassin#play/uploads
http://www.vimeo.com/user2514116/videos
It's all about fiddling with the render settings to get it the best you can. Unfortunatly, if there is a lot of dark, that's when the render devils take over and you get pixelation. Same as when you watch SKY (not HD channels) the compression plays hell with dark pictures.
I'm not convinced with the smooth frame rate - your Pink Bike video is very choppy and jerky and other videos from the Contour HD website don't appear to be smooth either.
I currently use a Dogcam sport camera setup which uses a bullet camera, hard drive recorder and separate batteries. When I compare video from this to footage from the ContourHD the Contour video just seems laggy and not smooth.
Reason for the interest is because my current setup is too heavy with far too many cables etc so I want something more compact.
From what I can see the ContourHD's are nearly there but just perfect yet.
Specialized Stumpy Evo Carbon
Canyon Aeroad Disc Di2
Specialized FSRxc - XC Race Bike
Specialized Stumpy Evo Carbon
Canyon Aeroad Disc Di2
Specialized FSRxc - XC Race Bike
The raw footage doesn't compare direct for direct compare, the issue is getting the correct frame rate and settings to allow HD files come from 'tinternet.
I'm sure internet technology will catch up.
But to sum it up, the Contour will blow the DogCam away.
i have to agree with you on the shded areas, i was disapointed with a few of my vids after filming on clear blue days through the trees inand out of the shade,, make the footage look censored .. but viewing beofre it has been compressed or rendered it is fine...
x-isle what software do you use to edit and render your vids...
http://www.youtube.com/user/MrDelcol#play/uploads
hd vids
http://www.youtube.com/user/topasassin#play/uploads
http://www.vimeo.com/user2514116/videos
Thanks
Specialized Stumpy Evo Carbon
Canyon Aeroad Disc Di2
Specialized FSRxc - XC Race Bike