To a novice these cameras seem one in the same. They are both used to film your gnarliest moments on the slopes, the park, the street, or really anything else such as throwing a can of spray paint into a bonfire! (don’t try that at home) But in reality, there isn’t one option that is necessarily better than the other – it’s really up to you to decide which suits your lifestyle better. Let’s start with the basics.
The GoPro Hero HD is the go anywhere do anything action sports HD camcorder as well as 5 megapixel digital camera. It shoots pro quality 720p to 1080p HD resolutions and records at 30 or 60 frames per second! This is awesome for slow motion video editing with each frame being crystal clear. The GoPro Hero HD battery will last up to 2.5 hours on a single charge and can hold up to 9 hours total video on a 32GB SD card. The Go Pro line of cameras also offer an impressive and diverse array of accessories to adapt to the sport or lifestyle of your choice. The only downside is the boxy design, which makes it pretty obvious you are filming your trip to McDonalds on your helmet, however once you drop in off those Golden Arches people will know why you chose to rock a camera on your helmet in the first place! If it sounds like the GoPro Hero HD is for you, hurry up and grab one now while we have them on SALE.
The ContourGPS HD is one powerful yet slim camera. It features built in GPS & Bluetooth as well as a mobile app which means a few things.
#1 This camera can track your location, speed & altitude which makes it awesome for just about any action sport – especially aerial sports – but it’s also amazing knowing that you really are going 45mph downhill on your board!
#2 You can run the Contour GPS HD as simply or as complex as you want to. It features an oversized switch that can be turned on even with thick gloves on and for those of you who want to get more creative it features a mobile app that transforms your phone into a bluetooth powered mobile viewfinder! It’s also simple to line up your shot with the wide-screen rotating lens and dual laser sights.
Finally the ContourGPS HD has a slimmer, low profile look that can be strapped on your helmet or under your skateboard or many other places. At the end of the day you need to decide which one is right for your sports and activities. For reviews and more technical information head over to Saltypeaks.com while these and many more items are on sale.
