what's better gopro or contour HD

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Permalink Reply by Benny on March 13, 2011 at 14:22

GoProHD is better. Way better.

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Permalink Reply by Thomas on March 13, 2011 at 15:14

while we are talking about cameras, Benny, you guys use the 7D right? What type of lens? a 70-300mm? or a fixed lens. And any thought on the 550D, seems like a good starting point (i already have an old rebel 2000 that i use at school/hiking)

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Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Robert-Da-Bomb on March 13, 2011 at 15:26

Get the new 600D or the 60D if you can afford it. Gumtree has the 60D for $900 whereas jbhifi has the cheapest 60D body for $1200. Dont waste time on kit lenses, go all out and get a 24-105mm L lens and then a 580ex flash and your set forever. Totalling at about 2.6k you have an all round set up

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Permalink Reply by Benny on March 13, 2011 at 18:25

Hey Thomas, Yes I have a 7D with a few lenses. At this stage, I have a couple 50mm primes, an 11-16mm, and a 24-105mm. 550D is a good starting point for sure, I wouldn't recommend throwing down huge amounts of cash on higher-end bodies or lenses until you know it will be worth while. Having an expensive camera and top quality glass won't make you a guru film maker. The video features on the 550D are basically identical to that of the 7D. If you get cheaper gear and out-grow it, then you can always upgrade.

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Permalink Reply by Thomas on March 14, 2011 at 12:04

yeah but the picture quality is worse and it has a lower iso range, exposure ect and a general lower build quality.

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Permalink Reply by alex harmer on March 18, 2011 at 13:55

cant go past a go pro!

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