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Contour ROAM Wearable Camcorder

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Shooting video should be simple and fun. With the Contour ROAM wearable camcorder, just slide a switch and you'll capture all the stunning visuals and memorable moments from your epic adventures.

Simple sliding switch powers the camera on and immediately starts recording so you won't miss the shot you want
Capture all the background scenery and action that happens off to the side with the 170° super wide-angle lens
Camera technology automatically adjusts the exposure and white balance to give you crisp, beautiful video
Choose between shooting high-definition video at 1080p, 960p or 720p at 30 frames per second; you can also use the camera to take 5-megapixel still photos at set intervals
Low-profile camera weighs only 5.1 oz.; mounts easily to a helmet or other surface with the included profile mount and rotating flat surface mount
ROAM provides IPX7 waterproof protection so there's no need to worry about the camera if you're caught in the rain; waterproof down to 1m
For full-submersion sports, such as surfing or scuba diving, you'll want to pick up a waterproof case (not included) for protection down to 60m
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
Accepts microSD cards up to 32GB (sold separately); record up to 8 hrs. of footage when shooting in full 1080p mode
Built-in, multidirectional microphone captures the audio that accompanies your adventures
Integrated rechargeable lithium battery allows up to 3.5 hrs. of recording time at 720p
Connect the camera to a computer via a USB port to recharge the battery; battery will reach 80% charge in about 1 hr. and a full charge in 3 - 4 hrs.
Press the status button to check remaining battery power and available memory
Includes a built-in tripod screw mount; tripod thread mount is a 1/4-20 thread, the standard on most consumer cameras
Download free StoryTeller software that helps you import and assemble footage with a PC or Mac computer; once you're done, upload your adventure to contour.com and other sites
Contour ROAM wearable camcorder is compatible with PC and Mac computers
Contour ROAM comes with a profile mount and a rotating flat surface mount; also includes a USB cable for charging the battery and transferring files to your computer

Please Note: This item contains a lithium battery and cannot be shipped to APO, FPO, U.S. Territories, international destinations or Hawaii, and are only available for in-store pickup in Alaska.

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Contour ROAM Wearable Camcorder Customer Reviews

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Contour ROAM Wearable Camcorder

3.8

(based on 6 reviews)

83%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to use (5)
Great picture quality (4)
Great sound (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Home movies (3)
Travel (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual user (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (4)

Reviewed by 6 customers

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Jun

2012

4.0

Contour Roam

By BSA724

from California

About Me Casual User

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Pros

Easy to Use
Good Durability
Good Image Stabilization
Good in Low Light
Great Picture Quality
Great Sound

Cons

Limited Zoom

Best Uses

Documentaries
HD Shooting
Recreation
Sports
Travel

Comments about Contour ROAM Wearable Camcorder:

The ContourRoam is awesome if your choice is between this and the GoPro choose this. I have experience with both items and prefer this.

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May

2012

4.0

Great Camera, Great Price

By Becky

from Napier, New Zealand

About Me Video Enthusiast

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Pros

Easy to Use
Good price value
Great Picture Quality
Great Sound
Wide Angle Lens

Cons

Poor image stabilization

Best Uses

Home Movies
Sports

Comments about Contour ROAM Wearable Camcorder:

Easy to use, great video, great camera, great price

Service and delivery comments:

Product Arrived in good time and undamaged

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May

2012

(0 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Software is a mess.

By MitZ

from Walnut Creek, CA

About Me Casual User

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Pros

Cons

Complicated To Operate

Best Uses

Documentaries

Comments about Contour ROAM Wearable Camcorder:

The User Manual offers no help with understanding how to use the software so you have to use a lot of trial and error to figure things out. And the software seems to treat the camera like any other flash drive for importing recordings. I'd also like to be able to turn GPS off to save battery time.

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May

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

no it is not a go pro.

By thisisjess

from atlanta, ga

About Me Video Enthusiast

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Pros

Easy to Use
Great Picture Quality
Great Sound
Simple interface
Waterproof to 1m

Cons

Best Uses

Motorcycle helmet
Pool fun time

Comments about Contour ROAM Wearable Camcorder:

GoPro really dominates the small HD portable video market. But contour has carved a niche with its simple and quick rail system. the camera slides onto mounts as opposed to having to screw different attachments to the GoPro. Also the GoPro has a cumbersome waterproof case that you have to remove it from to get the card and other features. I love that this thing has an on/off switch and a laser guide button. you can ride around and hit the switch and reliably capture the moment. The GoPro that a friend had this weekend was not recording when we thought it was because it has a button that you can not tell what state it is without reading a display. in the gopro's favor it has a screen attachment and a few high end features if you are shooting a movie. read thoroughly...

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Feb

2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Better than the Drift HD 1080P camera

By LittleKifaru

from Washington, DC

About Me Casual User

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Pros

Easy to Use
Good Image Stabilization

Cons

No screenreview ability
No zoom

Best Uses

Home Movies
Travel

Comments about Contour ROAM Wearable Camcorder:

PROS:
- easy-to-use slider button (since there's no screen, you can't review/edit so there's less buttons). No need to remove gloves to turn on/off.
- better image stabilization (I tested this in a car where road vibration was an issue. I was amazed at how stable the camera was in comparison)
- better color contrast/video quality (still can't read signing/words very clearly, but it's not bad)
- less fisheye distortion
- full, 180 degree, rotating lens for various mounting options

CONS:
- slider button is almost too easy to slide and cannot be locked (potential for accidentally turning it on/off while in pocket/bag). I wish they'd allow you to "lock" it in either position.
- NO zoom capabilities (wide angle may result in getting view of what it's mounted to)
- format button requires a paperclip (wish they'd switch the size to a ballpoint pen...at least people have those lying around more)
- beeps are really loud and get annoying (wish you could turn the beeps off or to vibrate)
- wish they supplied an additional door so that you could use the camera while plugged into a power source (so if using it in a car/not exposed to the elements, it's more versatile)
- wish there was a removable battery (so you can have a spare)

In comparison to my DriftHD I have (that cost more with noticeably worse video quality/performance), I would definitely recommend the Contour Roam over the DriftHD. Between the video quality and camera stabilization, the Contour Roam is impressive.

However, the biggest pro for the DriftHD is it's built-in screen--you can see what it's recording as it records and can also review/delete video without a computer. I'd be willing to sacrifice the size of the Contour if they could put in a screen since it's convenient and I feel better than having to use a laser to see where the camera is aimed at (which doesn't really matter since it's such a wide angle view).

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Nov

2011

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Cool Product

By SkiingFool

from Portland, OR

About Me Casual User

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Pros

Easy to Use
Great Picture Quality

Cons

Poor In Low Light

Best Uses

HD Shooting
Home Movies
Travel

Comments about Contour ROAM Wearable Camcorder:

This camera is easy to use and a great design. I'd prefer to be able to change the settings without having to use a PC, but I rarely want to change them, so it's no big deal.

Overall it's a great camera and is a lot sleeker than the competitor's cam. Super easy to use!