Forum CEO HispanicSlammer Posted August 13, 2013 Forum CEO Share Posted August 13, 2013 http://www.geekwire.com/2013/contour-cofounder-we-showing-world-do/ Seems the news is reporting that Contour the wearable camera company has shuttered its doors. I have an older HD unit, that no longer is supported. I guess I better be careful with it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer YoshiHNS Posted August 14, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted August 14, 2013 A real shame. I thought the contour was a better product than the GoPro. Less distortion, better quality, not a square box in an even bigger square box. Maybe grab a few while the deals are still out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted August 14, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted August 14, 2013 It's like Beta vs. VHS, the better format didn't win, the one with the most adopters did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR4Lee Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 It's like Beta vs. VHS, the better format didn't win, the one with the most adopters did You're dating yourself, LOL. How about 8 track versus cassette? Maybe there will be some aftermarket support? More likely, it's time to buy a new camera when this one dies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I have killed a gopro, a roam and a drift. I liked the Contour Roam the best by far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR4Lee Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I have killed a gopro, a roam and a drift. I liked the Contour Roam the best by far. I assume the statute of limitations has passed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Lorne Posted August 14, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted August 14, 2013 Could be worse - you might have chose a VIO POV.HD instead. The camera head is cabled to a recorder unit/monitor. But it cost more and VIO seem to be on the ropes too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer YoshiHNS Posted September 26, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted September 26, 2013 Just peeked around a little bit. The Contour Roams have dropped in price a bit. Not firesale prices, but lower than they were. If you do want something different than a GoPro, I did come across these other ones. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/860558-REG/Polaroid_XS100HD_Sports_Video_Camera.html http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/917451-REG/replay_xd_01_rpxd1080_cs_replay_xd_1080_video_camera.html http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/910281-REG/panasonic_hx_a100k_hx_a100_full_hd_wearable.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabirk23 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 That's sad. I guess I'll have to take extra good care of mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 That's sad. I guess I'll have to take extra good care of mine. I shot this one so high in the air, Burns had enough time to stop, put down his kickstand and almost field it for the pop up sacrifice. I did like this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer JeffInFranklinTN Posted September 26, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted September 26, 2013 OH SNAP!! See this often these days....companies that design and sell electronic products like this, either go belly up due to competition or another company buys them out. UGHH!! Contour did need to enhance or ad features which I think they were in the process of. I'm stunned that GoPro is king. IMO it's an ugly little box. It does record video well but it doesn't have the vibe and features of being a action camera like Contour. BUMMER!! I just may go el cheapo on a camera next time. Why spend $300.00 on a company that's (in all likely hood) destin to fail? Here's one at monoprice.com http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=117&cp_id=11704&cs_id=1170401&p_id=10159&seq=1&format=2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 2thdr Posted September 26, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted September 26, 2013 Just peeked around a little bit. The Contour Roams have dropped in price a bit. Not firesale prices, but lower than they were. If you do want something different than a GoPro, I did come across these other ones. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/860558-REG/Polaroid_XS100HD_Sports_Video_Camera.html I love the looks and specs on the Replay...it seems like the best one out there, but I am reluctant to spend $270 on something that may die an ugly, untimely death on the asphalt. I saw one of those Polaroids at Walmart the other day for $75 bucks...has anyone used one? Almost bought a Contour Roam when they were $100, but the inability to change from stills to video without hooking up to a computer is crazy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer YoshiHNS Posted September 27, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted September 27, 2013 I found a video clip that has some of the Panasonics 120FPS shot in it. Starts around 0:44. The image actually looks really good, both normal stuff and the slow-mo. Nowhere near the distrortion the GoPros seem to have (at least the original and 2 did). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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