Best Action Camera

[Phillipp]

I was wondering if those that have used action cameras during kiteboarding could comment on the pros and cons of the various models (GoPro HD, Contour, Drift, etc.).

Does anyone have experience with the line mount? The mounting up in the kite is a bit too far and gets quite boring after a while? What are the best mounts for interesting footage or is it better just to pass the cam to a friend for filming?

Thanks

[eldadgold]

I think that the drift is only water resist and not water proof.

Has anyone used this one:

http://www.tachyoninc.com/microhd.php

?

[ryanroberts1983]

I was wondering if those that have used action cameras during kiteboarding could comment on the pros and cons of the various models (GoPro HD, Contour, Drift, etc.).

Does anyone have experience with the line mount? The mounting up in the kite is a bit too far and gets quite boring after a while? What are the best mounts for interesting footage or is it better just to pass the cam to a friend for filming?

Thanks

Contour GPS by far. kitehero dot com / contour

LOCATION BASED!!!!!!!!! Record your speed, distance, jump height and everything else in 135* 1080p video. Flat out unbeatable.

[Kamikuza]

GoPro - in my experience ...
+ massive array of mounts, good IQ and response to conditions, NTSC/PAL framerates 25/30 and high speed 50/60fps, good frame size options, widest (?) FOV, charges from any USB - get a 2A charger for your car and it'll be charged by the time you get to the beach
- no remote, bulky, mounts can break at the case, LCD screen is separate (but big) and adds bulk, fogging issues, jelly-fishing at full HD and low framerate

Drift is not waterproof - I emailed the company, they said they're working on a case but in the mean time, use a ziplock bag type solution - which is no real solution that's a camera I'd like to try though ...

Oregon Scientific ATC9K has the edge over Contour IMHO cos of the LCD screen ... but GPS - great toy ATC9K has a G-meter and laser for sighting, and a remote ...

[Phillipp]

Ryan,

what mount do you recommend for the Contour? I thought of using the kiteline mount that works with the GoPro HD (presume it would also work with th e Contour?)

There are 3 models in the Countour range.... Countour + (which has the GPS), Contour GPS and Contour HD.

I'm wondering if this is a gadget that is best used when others are filming you instead of having it mounted on the tip of the board or in the kite lines or up in the kite?

What's your experience?

I was wondering if those that have used action cameras during kiteboarding could comment on the pros and cons of the various models (GoPro HD, Contour, Drift, etc.).

Does anyone have experience with the line mount? The mounting up in the kite is a bit too far and gets quite boring after a while? What are the best mounts for interesting footage or is it better just to pass the cam to a friend for filming?

Thanks

Contour GPS by far. kitehero dot com / contour

LOCATION BASED!!!!!!!!! Record your speed, distance, jump height and everything else in 135* 1080p video. Flat out unbeatable.

[Phillipp]

How have you used the GoPro? What's the best mount? If i go with it, I would buy the LCD display and the line mount for the kite lines... Have you used it?

GoPro - in my experience ...
+ massive array of mounts, good IQ and response to conditions, NTSC/PAL framerates 25/30 and high speed 50/60fps, good frame size options, widest (?) FOV, charges from any USB - get a 2A charger for your car and it'll be charged by the time you get to the beach
- no remote, bulky, mounts can break at the case, LCD screen is separate (but big) and adds bulk, fogging issues, jelly-fishing at full HD and low framerate

Drift is not waterproof - I emailed the company, they said they're working on a case but in the mean time, use a ziplock bag type solution - which is no real solution that's a camera I'd like to try though ...

Oregon Scientific ATC9K has the edge over Contour IMHO cos of the LCD screen ... but GPS - great toy ATC9K has a G-meter and laser for sighting, and a remote ...

[tracstarr]

I have used the contour hd for several months now. it's a really great camera and there are lots of new mounting options. I have also converted to go pro line mount to use the contour. There is a new camera on the market that looks promising. http://replayxd.com/replay-xd1080-camera/

[eldadgold]

I have used the contour hd for several months now. it's a really great camera and there are lots of new mounting options. I have also converted to go pro line mount to use the contour. There is a new camera on the market that looks promising. http://replayxd.com/replay-xd1080-camera/

Not water proof....

[juaorpo]

How have you used the GoPro? What's the best mount? If i go with it, I would buy the LCD display and the line mount for the kite lines... Have you used it?

GoPro - in my experience ...
+ massive array of mounts, good IQ and response to conditions, NTSC/PAL framerates 25/30 and high speed 50/60fps, good frame size options, widest (?) FOV, charges from any USB - get a 2A charger for your car and it'll be charged by the time you get to the beach
- no remote, bulky, mounts can break at the case, LCD screen is separate (but big) and adds bulk, fogging issues, jelly-fishing at full HD and low framerate

Drift is not waterproof - I emailed the company, they said they're working on a case but in the mean time, use a ziplock bag type solution - which is no real solution that's a camera I'd like to try though ...

Oregon Scientific ATC9K has the edge over Contour IMHO cos of the LCD screen ... but GPS - great toy ATC9K has a G-meter and laser for sighting, and a remote ...

Framerate of gopro is 60fps in 720p....

Anyway, regarding mounts. I have tested kitehero linemount and is the best mount for kite lines in my opinion (actually I think is the only one commercially available). It is quite good. Anyway consider always leashing your camera to your lines/bar/something (that depends on your kite) in case it falls or any unlucky event.

Also having something in your lines has always a potential risk of a line getting tangled, or depending on your kite model it can eventually affect your safety system. Take that into account. I have used it 6-7 times and had no problem so far....

I don´t use the lcd backpack by the way. take into account that any camera that goes into a waterproof housing should not be opened in the beach because it can get humidity inside the housing and then cause condesation/fogging.

[Kamikuza]

Used the GoPro on the board, on the lines, on my helmet ... on the bike ... on a pole in the snow
Best mount is the right one for the job
IIRC LCD comes with its own waterproof door and can be turned on and off - no need to open the case.

Having had the GoPro ... I'd go with another camera simply to try something else. It's pretty good value for money though!