Hey Guys, any comments / advice on bike cameras? Just riding thru the Snowy Mountains recently I really wanted film just how damn good it was. I know there are a bunch of different mounted cams, and not sure which ones to go for. Also, was wondering how effective a good hand held video cam would be with pillion doing the filming? To shaky? Advice appreciated guys

Cheers

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GoPro® HD HERO, thats it right there there isn't a better camera out there, trust me I know, as I have one,

I took this a few weeks back with the Go Pro, it is behind the Softail screen, otherwise the picture is high definition.

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+3 with the GoPro, the case prevents wind noise so allyou hear is your bike engine.  Options for standard def, high def & time lapse.

 how many $ for the go pro

$260-270 if you buy direct from USA on Ebay or $349 buy in Oz

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/GOPRO-MOTORSPORTS-HD-1080-CAMERA-VIDEO-LATEST-VERSION-/160569444794?pt=Apparel_Merchandise&hash=item2562af49ba

I think there are two contenders; though I'm going with the Gopro.
The ContourHD1080p looks better imo, but it doesn't have the same resolution.  A comparision can be found:

www.engadget.com/2009/11/16/gopro-HD-hero-review-and-helmet-cam-face-off/

www.engadget.com/2009/09/29/vholdr-contourhd1080p-helmet-cam-announced-we-go-hands-on/

Split screen video of the two in action:
www.pinkbike.com/video/151302/

Get the Go Pro as you can set it to take stills etc as well, catch some shots on the go you can also get a camera mount to attach it to a tripod or something like that Contour has worse sound I believe, battery life on the Go Pro is awesome,