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Contour +2 Wearable Camcorder

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The Contour+2 wearable camcorder combines the best features of the ContourROAM and Contour+, creating a camera that is easy to use while bringing your stories to life like never before.

Capture beautiful 1080p HD video, speed, distance and elevation data with the built-in GPS and easily share footage on the social networks you use most
Out-of-the-box mobile connectivity turns an iPhone® or Android phone into a wireless viewfinder while recording
Add the Contour mobile app to turn your phone into a remote control; affix Contour+2 to a branch, tripod or ramp, hit "record" on the app screen and pull off your stunt!
With a stronger wireless connection than previous models, changing your camera settings and checking your memory/battery status with your phone is more effective than ever
Contour+2 features an instant-on record switch, improved video quality and a submersible case that is waterproof to 60m (195 ft.)
Instant-on record switch couldn't be easier—with no power button to hassle with, simply push the slider switch forward to its locking position and you're recording!
Finely tuned sensor improves overall sharpness, underwater video quality and the speed at which the camera adjusts to changing light
HD modes include 1080p at 30 frames per second, 720p at 30 or 60 frames per second and 480p at 120 frames per second; you can also take 5-megapixel still photos
Lens ring rotates 270° to so you can mount the camera on its side or upside down and still get the shot you want
Use the laser line beam to make sure the rotating lens ring is aligned with the horizon so your footage comes out looking great
Microphone jack lets you add an external mic (not included) to capture crisp, clear audio; HDMI-out port facilitates live streaming with an internet connection
Accepts microSD cards up to 32GB (not included); record up to 8 hrs. of footage when shooting in full 1080p mode
Rechargeable lithium battery allows up to 3.5 hrs. of recording time at 720p; battery will reach 80% charge in about 1 hr. and a full charge in 3 - 4 hrs. via USB port
Low-profile design balances form and function; light and small form factor is perfect for mounting on a helmet or in tricky places without weighing you down
Bring the camera on a dive with the submersible case, or leave the case at home for your land adventures—the camera is made to withstand impacts, snow and splashes
The Contour+2 wearable camcorder includes a built-in tripod screw mount; tripod thread mount is a 1/4-20 thread, the standard on most consumer cameras

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Contour +2 Wearable Camcorder Customer Reviews

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Contour +2 Wearable Camcorder

3.3

(based on 3 reviews)

67%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Reviewed by 3 customers

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Apr

2013

5.0

Incredible video, elegant design.

By kvharker

from Portland, OR

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Contour +2 Wearable Camcorder:

This is my second Contour camera (the first fell out of my pocket while climbing). In between my two Contours I used a GoPro. I liked the GoPro's video quality and availability of mounts and accessories, but the Contour's ease of use, form factor, and built-in GPS functionality give it the edge.

There are some nice features on this model of the Contour that my previous model lacked: locking switch to prevent the camera from accidentally recording and built-in wifi connectivity.

The battery life is good, however, if you're in a cold environment the battery life seems to shorten substantially. I carry two extra batteries if I'm going to be out for more than a couple of hours. Recording video is as simple is moving the large sliding switch forward. A laser shows you immediately where the camera is pointed.

The video quality is excellent. If there isn't much natural light, the video quality degrades, as with every other video camera I've used.

One tip: before adhering mounts to helmets or other gear, check to make sure that the camera isn't capturing your helmet in the video. The lens is very wide angle, and if the mounts aren't placed just right, you'll end up with your helmet in the corner of all of your video footage.

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Dec

2012

(0 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Very finicky, only works 1/4 of the time

By Twick

from Seattle, WA

About Me Casual User

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Pros

Easy to Use
Great Picture Quality

Cons

Can~~~apos~~~t Diagnose Problems
Fails To Record

Best Uses

HD Shooting

Comments about Contour +2 Wearable Camcorder:

I bought this camera so I could document "incidents" with traffic on my bicycle commutes. I bought a 32GB card to go with it.

When it works, it's great. But it only works about one time out of five. When it doesn't work (or decides to stop working during a recording) it just does so without much warning. You really need to be paying attention to it during a recording to notice that things have gone sour. There's not much UI (as you'd expect) but you can't even diagnose the problem once you get back to a PC. You just plug it in to download your videos and you get a bunch of unreadable .mov files.

I tried with this camera for quite a while, but never could find out the problem(s). If the camera worked 90% of the time maybe I would've kept it. But 20% of the time is worthless to me, and I finally decided it wasn't worth the effort. Thankfully, I was able to return it. I will be looking for something else.

The camera is also pretty big, especially with the waterproof case.

Don't waste your time with this camera.

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Oct

2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

GPS Geotag makes this better than gopro

By mprancher

from san jose, ca

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Pros

Geotagging Of Photos

Cons

Wireless Download

Best Uses

Aviation

Comments about Contour +2 Wearable Camcorder:

Use the camera in cockpit to take photos during low level flights.
Geotagging of location makes sorting the photos simple in picassa and google earth.
Bluetooth for preview and configuration is OK but you still have to connect to a PC to download and send photos to others. Really needs to be able to download the captured photos to your iphone/ipad while travelling.
Needs sync tool on iphone to upload photos to facebook/google+ without PC.
Great quality photos especially for 5MP sensor.
Great wide angle picks up most of cockpit.
Will be buying a second one for different angles during flight.
Highly recommend.