Contour Roam Mounted on an XLR Evolution

[LoneWolfUSMC]

Shot some quick video at the local match this weekend with our Contour Roam camera attached to the side of the XLR Industries Evolution Chassis.

For once you don't have to look at my ugly mug!
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[1kHIT]

Re: Contour Roam Mounted on an XLR Evolution

Nice video! Looks like a nice set-up on the XLR. They seem like very nice stocks, but can't get past their wait-times for delivery. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Black-X]

Re: Contour Roam Mounted on an XLR Evolution

Very nice. I have a lotta love for the Contour Roam camera. My only complaint is the lack of 60fps for slow motion.

Here's a vid I took with my Contour this weekend at PMG.

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[LoneWolfUSMC]

Re: Contour Roam Mounted on an XLR Evolution

The picture quality on the Hero2 is slightly better, but the form factor of the Contour cameras is perfect for rifle mounting.

I have a new Strikemark Mount sitting here that I am itching to try out. It showed up right before the match and I didn't have time to play with it before we rolled out.

http://strikemark.com/products/contour-picatinny-rail-mount-strikemark/

 

[Black-X]

Re: Contour Roam Mounted on an XLR Evolution

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LoneWolfUSMC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have a new Strikemark Mount sitting here that I am itching to try out. It showed up right before the match and I didn't have time to play with it before we rolled out.

http://strikemark.com/products/contour-picatinny-rail-mount-strikemark/ </div></div>

PLEASE post a review on that when you test it. I have the Contour picatinny mount and it wobbles between the camera and mount a little bit more than I like.

 

[Alaskaman11]

Re: Contour Roam Mounted on an XLR Evolution

What does that camera set you back?

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

Re: Contour Roam Mounted on an XLR Evolution

You can pick them up on Amazon for $179

ContourROAM on Amazon

 

[JC Steel]

Re: Contour Roam Mounted on an XLR Evolution

Thats a sweet video, I am looking to pick an HD camera up myself.

Should I pretty much be looking at the Hero2 and the contour roam???

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

Re: Contour Roam Mounted on an XLR Evolution

I will be doing a in-depth review of them both, but what I am seeing now is that the GoPro is the way to go if you are going to use your clips in a full-production (ProTune is coming) or you are going to be in a relatively static position. The GoPro is easy to configure without a PC so you can set it for the situation relatively fast. The ContourROAM is more streamlined and the start/stop slider is huge and easy to use. It's my choice for "running and gunning" type stuff.

I have several more test runs to do before my final verdict. I am also planning on some side by side image quality comparisons.

 

[InfiniteGrim]

Re: Contour Roam Mounted on an XLR Evolution

LoneWolf what cameras do you have?

Last December Amazon had the ROAM for $89. ($100 off) Me and my friend both got one. There was an issue with mine long story short I ended up getting $100 off the GPS since the ROAM was out of stock.

The GPS is a $300+ model and honestly my friends ROAM takes better video. The Roam focuses on a larger wider area compared to the GPS. The only issue with the ROAM is the audio is absolute crab because the microphone is behind waterproofing.

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

Re: Contour Roam Mounted on an XLR Evolution

The POV Cameras are the GoPro Hero2 and ContourROAM. I have several other HD video cameras and several lenses, but they really aren't weapon or helmet mountable.

I just ordered up a PT Helmet with rails on it so it should be fun to mount one camera on either side for the next test.

 

[bribri]

Re: Contour Roam Mounted on an XLR Evolution

Great post lonewolf, I'm in the market for a camera. I too am interested in future reviews....