On Mar 23, 7:34*pm, Bastoune wrote:
Bruno,

Great video!

I understand that you have used both the Contour+ HD and now the GoPro Hero2 to make your videos. Let's say you had to pick one for a glider filming going forward. Which one would you use?

Thanks!

Bastoune

Again, thanks everyone for all the kind words and encouragement. I
received the Contour+ HD as a gift from one of the owners of Contour
because of my past soaring videos to try out so when I make this next
statement you know it is unbiased. I was not terribly pleased with
the overall performance of this newest of the Contour HD lineup!
Sorry to say because the gift was very generous. The quality of the
video is adequate but it is not quite wide angle enough for a good
cockpit cam and I am very displeased with the battery life. It seemed
to last less than an hour in the hot environment that we use it in.
That is pretty poor performance. I have only played with the GoPro
Hero2's a few times but so far am very pleasantly surprised and
relieved since I purchased two off the bat. If you want a really
good comparison of the Hero2 vs the Contour+ then take a look at my
video over Kolob Canyon that I will be releasing tomorrow shot with
the Hero2 vs a video I released last Fall shot with the Contour+ seen
here ridge soaring the amazing Mount Timpanogos: http://youtu.be/X-uXgr4ibbA?hd=1
Both of them have backward facing shots of my fat face with 16 chins
so you can compare the quality and angle width of each. Again, the
Contour+ does not take bad video but I would end up going with the
Hero2.

One note about the Hero2 that I don't like. It does not allow for
adjustments when mounted at an angle. None of the mounts that comes
with it allows for a side tilt to compensate for a tilted base. To
overcome this you will have to purchase the tripod mount and then go
with a RAM mount arm to get the correct adjustments. I will be
installing a few of these in the cockpit and will share details once
installed.

Looking forward to sharing the Kolob Canyon video with everyone
tomorrow. Fly safe,

Bruno - B4