The other day we posted a short review of the VholdR ContourHD Adventure Cam. In that post we included a sample HD video. Besides recording HD video the ContourHD is also capable of recording SD video at an increased frame rate of 60 frames per second. The use of a higher frame rate will allow smoother video recording of fast moving action. The ContourHD records SD video at a resolution of 848 x 480 pixels. All video is compressed using the H.264 codec with audio compressed using AAC. Files are saved in a MOV package.
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I finally have a chance to play around a bit with my new toy the VholdR ContourHD helmet cam. The ContourHD is one of the first HD video adventure cams. It is able to record HD resolution video on a Micro-SD card. The video is 720p at 30 frames per second and the image quality and clarity is simply outstanding on a camera this small. Obviously I cannot wear it as a helmet cam just yet but I do have the bike mount and a few other mounting options. This allows me to mate the camera to various surfaces and still use it without adding any extra pressure as my neck muscles are still healing.
Over the next few months, we will be featuring a series of posts that combine two of our passions, Cycling and Photography. Please note that none of us are professional cyclists or photographers but over the course of many years and attempts at improving our skills in both areas we have managed to occasionally get a few things right and produce and image or two that evokes emotion.
So even though I can’t be on the bike doesn’t mean I can’t purchase anything new to use the moment I can return to cycling. The newest gadget that we received is one of the hottest items in the adventure cam market, the VholdR ContourHD!
For all you fixed gear hipsters, talk to me about the joys of fixed gear riding when you can do this:
This video is a tour of the Crossman Factory, as they make 12 gram CO2 cartridges.
I found this interesting video I though might be informative to all you weight weenies, like myself, that do not carry a pump with them on rides. I usually carry an inflator and two CO2 cartridges in case of a flat.
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Another look at bike fit. As many of my readers and friends know I am a big proponent of bike fit. If it doesn’t fit right you would feel comfortable and you will stop riding. Here is a video that shows some basic bike fitting. The explanations are clear. It also doesn’t hurt that the fit subject is a beautiful woman, always good to see ladies riding!
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