Tw1tch Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Hi guys. I managed to grab a decent deal on a Contour HD package (I know its an old model but it has removable batteries which is important to me, and much cheaper than the current models with this feature. Now I need to find a way to protect the lens from bb strikes. I've come across Speed Airsofts shield which looks quite handy but my camera isn't going to be helmet mounted for a while. Anyone have experience with protectors that fit over the lens? I've had a quick google search but only have phone internet access for the next two-three weeks which complicates things a bit more (trust me, searching with this ancient bit of kit is torture) Cheers guys. Link to post Share on other sites
Im going space Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 geta piece of perspex cut to size and heatshrink it over the lens, saying that, ive run mine for 2 years (same model) and the lens is still intact. i have it on video taking hits. (from a distance though) word of warning, the HD only supports up to 16GB cards. and one battery will fill an 8GB card on 720p/30fpsthe batteries are Nokia BL-5c, which can be had for pennies on ebay over the contour branded batts. Link to post Share on other sites
RSM Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 There is a US based company on Ebay that does a heat shrink and lexan 'ghetto' kit (tad harsh I know, I only say that because it was a step up from something I put together myself from a piece of packaging, o-rings, silicone cover and gaffer tape) as well as a more durable delrin and lexan protector kit that clamps onto the front of the camera, will post links and pics when I get home. Link to post Share on other sites
Tw1tch Posted September 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Well, looks like I've got more pressing matters to attend to. It just doesn't seem to be working at the minute. I'm following the Contour Guide. http://vholdr-support.s3.amazonaws.com/manuals/CHD1080p_Man_ENGLISH_5-11-10.pdf When I press the power button the first time after the battery is inserted the orange light on the bottom of the camera turns on for a second or so, there is no beep. Then when I press the power button (to check battery/memory status) again nothing happens. When I plug in the USB cable the charging light turns on (for about ten minutes or so, trying again though, there is also no beep, the light just turned off) and autoplay on my PC pops up (I quick formatted my memory card, which is a Samsung MicroSDHC, could this be the issue?) and I've got DCIM and MISC as empty folders, .vholdr-media as a file and FW_RTC as a text file. Camera also shows up in the easy editing software as a ContourHD 1080P. Link to post Share on other sites
heroshark Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Made with an old flip up cover and some scrap polycarbonate, Easy . https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.378708775562187.1073741852.288942481205484&type=3 How many gig is the card? Link to post Share on other sites
Im going space Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Made with an old flip up cover and some scrap polycarbonate, Easy . https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.378708775562187.1073741852.288942481205484&type=3 How many gig is the card? showoff Link to post Share on other sites
Tw1tch Posted September 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Its an 8GB card. Once again, charge light turned off and doesn't seem functional. I get two beeps for removing the SD card with battery in and what I guess is on mode. Then get three beeps with no card present if I press the power button. Link to post Share on other sites
heroshark Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 sorry cant help you there ,I've had an intermittent thing similar to your issue never worked it out though. Link to post Share on other sites
Tw1tch Posted September 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Curious as to whether my memory cards are just unsuitable. What cards do you guys use? Really hope I've not bought a duff camera. Link to post Share on other sites
heroshark Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Standard mini sd 2 & a 4 Link to post Share on other sites
lightemup99 Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 Could it be your battery is shot? That would be my guess over the SD card. Link to post Share on other sites
Tw1tch Posted October 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 Could it be your battery is shot? That would be my guess over the SD card. I don't know. Returned it and bought another one which seems fine, except the audio seems awful quiet. Not tested it properly though. Link to post Share on other sites
lightemup99 Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 I don't know. Returned it and bought another one which seems fine, except the audio seems awful quiet. Not tested it properly though. You can change the camera settings including the audio sensitivity and video resolution modes thought the Contour Storyteller program on your computer. Link to post Share on other sites
Im going space Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 Yeah the default is like 30 (out of 100), its actually a very very good mic! Link to post Share on other sites
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