Certain questions about POV cameras come up again and again. This thread is a compilation of links to resources where your question has almost likely been answered and is provided as a public service.
This list is highly GoPro and Contour centric
I'm not putting anything in about the VioSports POV because I know nothing about it. Please feel free to add to the list and add links. Discussion is encouraged
GENERAL LINKS
Definitive article about the GoPro Hero by Brian Mullins
Download K-Lite Codec Pack Full - may have download this if you're having trouble reading some of the video files generated by the GoPro and Vholdr ContourHD. Free and very comprehensive
ContourHD for biking review
Drift HD by Brian Mullins
Drift HD mount options
GoPro rubber doohickey (reduces noise when recording)
GoPro HD vs Contour Roam (ie simpler feature set cams)
Definitive article comparing the GoPro and ContourHD for snowsportsfor snowsports
GoPro HD vs GoPro HD Hero2 for snowsports
GoPro HD vs GoPro HD Hero 2 for biking (POV Helmet Cams and LeeL)
ContourHD firmware upgrade (for the ContourHD 720)
GoPro Hero firmware upgrade
Quick review of the GoPro HD including comparison videos vs Vholdr ContourHD 1080
What SD card to use with the GoPro HD (GoPro HD's have been hit & miss wrt compatibility with SD cards)
DriftHD vs Contour discussion
Youtube or Vimeo discussion
What GoPro mode to record
Maintaining vid quality when uploading
GoPro filters
Contour+ thread by Launch Helmet cams
CAMERA MOUNTS AND INTERESTING CAMERA ANGLE THREADS
Custom GoPro Mounts by anthonyi and forum contributors
Adapting the GoPro chest mount for a point and shoot camera ie any tripod mount by rabidchicken and LeeL's attempt
Better mounting options for the ContourHD then the lazy way of just sticking it on your head by LeeL
Using the VIO double hook and loop mount to make the ContourHD not shake by LeeL
How to make your own chest harness for the GoPro by LeeL with sample videos with a point and shoot chest mounted and home made chest mount by Anthony
Philshep mixing up angles offbike and onbike
GR_Russia night ride
Classic thread containing lots of videos from Whistler bike park by BobRocket - good to assess how a point and shoot mounted on the helmet and chest can handle a variety of trails
Different mounting angles for the GoProHD by PhilShep
Sidehelmet mounting the ContourHD using the helmet mount
GoProHD nightride videos by Bri
Unique GoPro HD mounts by Bri
RAM mounts to use with a tripod adapter - (ie GoPro or ContourHD) by tscheezy
XtremeVU aftermarket adapter for ContourHD by Brian Mullins
GoPro Hero - different mount options for the GoPro (and the GoProHD)
Getting the right angle for the Chest Mount and rigging it for backward looking views by LeeL here
Velcro straps to shake-proof the ContourHD by Pedalphile
The best of camera angle mounts by LeeL here
Contour chest mount by Cult Hero
Radio controlled zipline dolly
Pole mount by rabidchicken
Custom Contour Mounts by bobrocket
EDITING SOFTWARE
Software to edit GoPro HD clips
General discussion re video editing software
Editing programs for under 150
Best video editing software - discussion
GoPro editing software
This list is highly GoPro and Contour centric
I'm not putting anything in about the VioSports POV because I know nothing about it. Please feel free to add to the list and add links. Discussion is encouraged
GENERAL LINKS
Definitive article about the GoPro Hero by Brian Mullins
Download K-Lite Codec Pack Full - may have download this if you're having trouble reading some of the video files generated by the GoPro and Vholdr ContourHD. Free and very comprehensive
ContourHD for biking review
Drift HD by Brian Mullins
Drift HD mount options
GoPro rubber doohickey (reduces noise when recording)
GoPro HD vs Contour Roam (ie simpler feature set cams)
Definitive article comparing the GoPro and ContourHD for snowsportsfor snowsports
GoPro HD vs GoPro HD Hero2 for snowsports
GoPro HD vs GoPro HD Hero 2 for biking (POV Helmet Cams and LeeL)
ContourHD firmware upgrade (for the ContourHD 720)
GoPro Hero firmware upgrade
Quick review of the GoPro HD including comparison videos vs Vholdr ContourHD 1080
What SD card to use with the GoPro HD (GoPro HD's have been hit & miss wrt compatibility with SD cards)
DriftHD vs Contour discussion
Youtube or Vimeo discussion
What GoPro mode to record
Maintaining vid quality when uploading
GoPro filters
Contour+ thread by Launch Helmet cams
CAMERA MOUNTS AND INTERESTING CAMERA ANGLE THREADS
Custom GoPro Mounts by anthonyi and forum contributors
Adapting the GoPro chest mount for a point and shoot camera ie any tripod mount by rabidchicken and LeeL's attempt
Better mounting options for the ContourHD then the lazy way of just sticking it on your head by LeeL
Using the VIO double hook and loop mount to make the ContourHD not shake by LeeL
How to make your own chest harness for the GoPro by LeeL with sample videos with a point and shoot chest mounted and home made chest mount by Anthony
Philshep mixing up angles offbike and onbike
GR_Russia night ride
Classic thread containing lots of videos from Whistler bike park by BobRocket - good to assess how a point and shoot mounted on the helmet and chest can handle a variety of trails
Different mounting angles for the GoProHD by PhilShep
Sidehelmet mounting the ContourHD using the helmet mount
GoProHD nightride videos by Bri
Unique GoPro HD mounts by Bri
RAM mounts to use with a tripod adapter - (ie GoPro or ContourHD) by tscheezy
XtremeVU aftermarket adapter for ContourHD by Brian Mullins
GoPro Hero - different mount options for the GoPro (and the GoProHD)
Getting the right angle for the Chest Mount and rigging it for backward looking views by LeeL here
Velcro straps to shake-proof the ContourHD by Pedalphile
The best of camera angle mounts by LeeL here
Contour chest mount by Cult Hero
Radio controlled zipline dolly
Pole mount by rabidchicken
Custom Contour Mounts by bobrocket
EDITING SOFTWARE
Software to edit GoPro HD clips
General discussion re video editing software
Editing programs for under 150
Best video editing software - discussion
GoPro editing software
