Author Topic: Contour... (Read 12909 times)

Stickerman · « **on:** December 09, 2012, 08:34:08 PM »

I recently go a new video camera for my helmet and it's the best I have ever used. I got it from Myers for $240. Its wide angle, Full HD, two hour battery life, rotatable lens, laser level, and easy on and off switch. I have posted a video on Youtube because it was too big to upload on this post. Check out the quality at

http://youtu.be/Mj9dbYT7bAI

I added the sound effects so don't think I have a siren on my white st x p it's a great device.

Skip · « **Reply #1 on:** December 09, 2012, 08:45:54 PM »

Thanks for posting STickerman. I'm staggered at the response from motorists. You never follow anyone for very long. They pull over quickly don't they. A white 1300 is on my Christmas list just for that reaction alone.
Back to the camera. That is very good footage. What is the lense angle? I tried out a mates original Go Pro but wasn't impressed but I believe they are much better now.
Cheers .
Skip.

Brock · « **Reply #2 on:** December 09, 2012, 08:47:30 PM »

Nice quality, but you should keep off those roads, too many Cops. The reason I dont use mine on the helmet, is that you can see the Speedo, dont want to post incriminating evidence.

Skip · « **Reply #3 on:** December 09, 2012, 08:55:18 PM »

The other question I had, was does it come with only 1 mounting bracket, and if so, are multiple mounts available? I would actually like to set up a 'forward and rearward looking' mount on the bike as well as a helmet mount. I would like to be able to 'snap' the camera out of 1 mount and slot it into another just to get some variety of shots to edit.

Stickerman · « **Reply #4 on:** December 09, 2012, 09:04:27 PM »

It's a Contour Roam modle 1600. 1080P HD. 170o Wide. The quality on the video is not the full quality, I had to reduce it so the file wasn't so big for uploading. The original quality is much better. The sound picked up the wind noise but it picks conversation clearly. The benefits of the white x police bike is great unless your on a single lane, they slow down below the speed limit. As far as the camera picking up the speedo, I don't mind that because I don't speed (much) and I can turn it off easily.
It came with two mounts. One that I used and one that rotates if 365o I'm sure you could get more mounts from the website.

Diesel · « **Reply #5 on:** January 04, 2013, 10:42:39 PM »

I have been doing a series of test vids with my Contour Roam HD Cam (thanks Tony - Stickerman) mounted at various points on my ST13 and my helmet.

Here is the first vid with the mount on the middle cowl just below the mirror housing on a tethered suction cup type mount.....

There are 7 different vids in all. Click the "YouTube" logo under the image to watch a larger version of it in YouTube itself.

All my vids are shot in 720p High Def, so you can up the quality setting for a better pic if your download speeds are good.


Contour Roam Suction Cup Mount Under Mirror of ST1300

Here is the next angle - rearwards facing from suction cup mount....


Contour Roam Suction Cup Mount Facing Rearwards

Helmet view on 360* swivel mount...


Helmet mount on ST1300

Handlebar mount - rearward view to rider...


Handlebar Mount of Contour Roam on Honda ST1300 view of rider

Lower Cowl Profile Mount - forward view...


Lower Cowl Forward View

Handlebar Mount looking forwards... (I worked out a better, more stable one than this today - will post when I can...)


Handlebar mount looking forwards

And finally.... Suction Cup Mount under mirror, facing rearwards with view of rider...


Suction Cup Mount under mirror, facing rearwards with view of rider

Now can I have my life back pls?

Cheers, Diesel

tj189 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 05, 2013, 06:46:54 AM »

definitely comes up well

Brock · « **Reply #7 on:** January 05, 2013, 10:20:00 AM »

Not bad

Sabie · « **Reply #8 on:** January 05, 2013, 02:53:06 PM »

Very Cool Deisel.............

Diesel · « **Reply #9 on:** January 05, 2013, 03:35:51 PM »

I'll just keep adding to my first post as I get the clips published.

Cheers, Diesel

tj189 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 05, 2013, 10:25:34 PM »

that last one on the lower cowl is pretty good to check out your line through the corners, if you are into self evaluation

Sabie · « **Reply #11 on:** January 05, 2013, 11:06:42 PM »

What Helmet are you running Deisel?

Diesel · « **Reply #12 on:** January 05, 2013, 11:38:43 PM »

Quote from: Sabie on January 05, 2013, 11:06:42 PM

What Helmet are you running Deisel?

Hi Sab - a relatively cheap one. It is the R-Jays TSS Tourtech Modular with built-in aviator shade screen.

Sabie · « **Reply #13 on:** January 06, 2013, 01:29:30 AM »

Thanks Deisel, Just it looks good......

Tipsy · « **Reply #14 on:** January 06, 2013, 08:36:50 AM »

Quote from: Sabie on January 05, 2013, 11:06:42 PM

What Helmet are you running Deisel?

I havn't found the start button on my Shark helmet yet so I just wear it.

Tipsy

STeveo · « **Reply #15 on:** January 06, 2013, 09:50:50 AM »

Good pics there Diesel.

I wonder if it is a good idea having the camera showing the speedo?

Whizz · « **Reply #16 on:** January 06, 2013, 10:23:48 AM »

I suppose that that really depends on how fast you're going and where you intend to publish these vids...OK, so maybe not such a good idea Diesel

Seriously, I liked the look of the helmet mounted version as I think it gives a far more realistic view of what it's like to ride a monSTer, and it's far more stable than the ones you did on the RTE recently.

Just my 5c worth!

Brian · « **Reply #17 on:** January 06, 2013, 05:32:56 PM »

Hey Diesel,
Looks like you've got ya lap times down on that bit of road ...pays to have a nice loop in ya own back yard... Cheers Brian

Diesel · « **Reply #18 on:** January 06, 2013, 08:30:58 PM »

Lol - cost me a lot of $$$ to SCAMS Corp to close the deregulated highways and hire stunt drivers for the open test day!

Diesel · « **Reply #19 on:** January 16, 2013, 07:49:20 AM »

Here are a couple of pics of my cam mount on the middle cowl position.

You can see that it is heavily tethered too....

I'll get around to snapping the other mount possies.

Cheers, Diesel

EDIT: - I used it to take this video.... ST1300 on dirt road

Diesel · « **Reply #20 on:** February 13, 2013, 07:36:14 PM »

Discuss all Contour Roam, Roam 2, Roam +, Roam 1080 stuff here.

Diesel · « **Reply #21 on:** February 13, 2013, 07:51:52 PM »

I have just added a new Contour cam mount on my bike...

Now I can film the people following me as well..

Here are some pics...

So, now all you have to do is keep up!

I have to say (and give a plug to one of our preferred suppliers), that Paul from Ram Mount - Southern Insight was very helpful, and lightning quick with his email response, and only too happy to give me the OzSTOC Member discount.

The parcel arrived 1 working day later - well packaged. As you can see, today it sits on my bike. Thanks Paul for making that real easy.

Cheers, Diesel

ST2UP · « **Reply #22 on:** February 13, 2013, 09:11:32 PM »

Thanks for starting this thread Diesel......just bought a Contour Roam2 as you know.....be following and contributing if I can, with great interest.

Brock · « **Reply #23 on:** February 14, 2013, 08:35:54 AM »

Bit of a stretch to turn it on tho...

If only they had a remote.

Diesel · « **Reply #24 on:** February 14, 2013, 09:44:05 AM »

Quote from: Brock on February 14, 2013, 08:35:54 AM

Bit of a stretch to turn it on tho...

If only they had a remote.

Yeah - the more expensive Roams have GPS and bluetooth built in, where you can use your smart phone as a monitor and remote. just need more $$$$$$.

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Author Topic: Contour... (Read 12909 times)

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