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Immortalize your exploits by sharing your experiences with the online community at VholdR.
- Mount this sweetness on your goggles, handle bars, helmet, vehicle or anywhere else you can fit it using the goggle and flat surface mounts included with your ContourHD 1080p
- At 4.3 ounces this is the smallest wearable HD camcorder in the world
- Slide a switch forward to record and back to stop-Finally, one touch recording and no more fumbling
- Use the easy edit software to configure your ContourHD 1080p- Choose from high, medium, or low contrast; adjust your exposure from -4 to +4; select spot, center, or average metering; and adjust the gain of the microphone
- Easy Edit Software is compatible with MAC (10.4, 10.5, 10.6) and Windows (XP, Vista, Windows 7)-Video is transferred to computer via USB
- Use the 180 degree rotating lens equipped with a dual laser alignment system to line up your shots
- Uses a removable lithium-ion battery with a record time of up to 3 hours that can be recharged via USB to computer charger included in 4 hours- Wall chargers sold separately
- Included in the box are your ContourHD 1080p camcorder, a 2GB MicroSD memory card, goggle mount, flat surface mount, rechargeable battery, and USB cable
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Did Not Work Out Of The Box
pet2849300
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Very disappointed. Did not work from the start. Very disappointed since we were hoping to use on our ski vacation.
I'm thinking of buying this for my 13 yo...
Lauri
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I'm thinking of buying this for my 13 yo for christmas. I also need some editing software (inexpensive!) Recommendations? I don't want to get the wrong kind (pretty ignorant about this sort of thing...
Corinth Trail of TX
mrfva
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Quick ride on the Corinth Trail with ContourHD, multiple angle views (top, fork, rear) using the Contour Flex Strap. 1280x720 (60fps) exported at 30fps using iMovie x624 codec.
Erwin Park, ContourHD 1080p
mrfva
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1280x720 60fps, exported from iMovie 30fps using x624 codec.
Contour hd 1080
sta3466857
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I was disappointed in this camera particularly because there is no way to review what has been shot without taking it home and hooking up to a computer. Too late to re-do then.
Also almost nothing for instructions in box.
Does this come with any mounts or do I...
Robb Barta
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Does this come with any mounts or do I have to buy them separately?
mrfva
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It comes with a flat surface mount and a goggle strap mount.
Great camera...great price!
Jeff Bowermon
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Crystal clear video...no motion sickness watching it! 2GB card is a bit small for my taste, but for the price offered here, no biggie at all. Very easy to use as well. Buy it!
Great Camera
mike chudzik
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I bought this on sale. It was a great way to get a camera without spending a lot. I was impressed with how well it works, mounts great on the side of my full face helmet and you do not even know its there. The video comes out great and the software with it is so easy to use.
if you can afford it get a GoPro
Joel Mariner
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You get what you paid for. This camera is cheap at 137 and this camera is cheap in quality. the camera does not work well at night. the image was very fisheyed and tunneled. the resolution was not very good for "HD" the mounting system is a joke with no support to hold the camera from shaking, making your shots useless. it is light wt. and compact but thats the only thing going for it.
with two modes of shooting hi and low i didn't see a large difference, not enough to write home about.
My camera was returned because it was not recording after only two days of use. i used it to test it out around the house and the second time i did a helmet run and when i got home all my shots were not saved on my card. nothing would show up when just the day before my videos were on the 2Gb Card that it comes with.
i would not buy this camera again.
i say spend the money if you're going for action shot camera and get a go pro camera better mounting system, better resolution, and play back feature on camera.
For the $, you WON'T beat it!
Mark Merrill
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Let the GoPro v. Contour debate rage. Each has there own particular set of positives, and negatives. I will say, with some degree of certainty, that the Contour HD is pretty much all you'll ever need.
It's slimmer, lower profile, and much easier to use than the GoPro family.
I bought the XL handlebar mount and the vented helmet mount. Both work perfectly.
On the helmet, it's hardly noticeable. The weight of the unit is minimal. The beauty of the Contour paired with the vented helmet mount is the fact that, because of the adjustable lens on the camera, you can use almost any of the vents to mount the unit. I ran it on top the first time, then mounted it lower on the side vents after that. Worked perfectly.
As shown in the pic I posted, The XL handlebar mounts works great as well. I ran it yesterday, expecting the video to be a bit shaky...it wasn't. The image is 'stabilized' per se, but it was still pretty damn smooth, even though I was banging down a dirt road on my CX bike.
I did have a slight technical glitch that was ZERO fault of the camera. My el cheapo, 3 year old laptop didn't seem to have enough cajones to process the video.
I posted on the Contour message board and had an answer with hours. I followed the directions, and downloaded the suggested software. Perfetto!
I also came to the realization that running the playback through Quicktime eats processing power. A quick switch to WMP and the video ran smooth like butter on a bald monkey.
For $140-ish bucks, it's really hard to go wrong here. Even with the 16gb SDHC card, and the extra mounts, I still dropped less than $200. Beat that GoPro...
Mark Merrill
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That's all fine and well, but as I mentioned in my review, at $140, plus the mounts ($25 for the XL bar mount and $20 for the vented helmet mount), and even the 16gb card ($20), I still came out spending less money than the basic GoPro. If I buy the h2o-proof case, I'm still at less than $250.
If you want to spend upwards of $300+ for a GoPro, and the mounts needed, then by all means, buy the GoPro.
Money was a consideration, as it is for most folks.
I will also say that we played with both cameras at the bike shop, and the majority decision was that the Contour was a better deal as a bicycle specific camera. It's less bulky, and mounts cleaner to both a helmet, and the bars.
Contour HD on XL bar mount
Mark Merrill
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ContourHD..its just ok
zmo4448205
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Price is good but it comes with a 2Gig micro SD card which is only good for about 30 mins of video. The other issue I noticed when I got the camera was that the video is slow on the "hi" setting. The audio is normal but since the video is slow they are not synced and it looks like you are just going super slow. Even after upgrading to the 16gig card with a "10" rating its still slow however, on the "Lo" setting it works like a charm. Super clear video without any blurr, its easy to operate with gloves on, the laser beams are actually quite helpfull when making sure its aimed properly, and the rotating lens is a nice touch. If the video worked on the "hi" setting I'd have given it a 4 star rating and if it had better low-light video quality I'd have given it 5.
mrfva
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RTFM
The default settings are:
HI: 1920 x 1080 @ 30 fps
LO: 1280 x 960 @ 30 fp
Hook your camera to a PC/Mac and adjust it accordingly. Btw, it sounds like you're viewing the raw video file and your computer can't handle it, that's why it's playing back so slow. You need to edit and export it using an app like iMovie (or something similar).
What a bargain!!
bro100374879
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I don't know what Andrew Mclean there is thinking (no offense man), it is NOT the HD wearable camera of choice (but that's just my opinion I guess), that title goes to GoPro (more user friendly, more rugged, better video quality), but for under 150 bucks!?!? Hell yeah! I have a lot of experience with both (contour/ GoPro) in many different arenas, but primarily skiing and snowboarding. The contour is manageable once you figure it out, it's rugged enough for most uses (don't ski in the rain with it folks. You know what, just don't ski in the rain period, it blows), and the video quality is pretty darn good (audio sucks). You can't even get this for 150 bucks at an R.E.I used gear sale, much less $137.99. Get it if you don't have one so you can document your gnarlyness and impress the ladies (or dudes) with your epic adventures. Hell, buy two!!
Awesome cam!
Ryan Zeman
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Was debating between the Contour and the GoPro. Between the better mounts and price I chose the Contour and couldn't be happier. Haven't had a chance to use it in the snow but used it on a backpacking trip and took some great video. Get a bigger memory card and you are set!
Most pleased!
tloflin12324499
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Bought it for my husband. He is very happy with it. Easy to set up and use. Makes crystal clear video. Only draw back is lack of view finder but the laser dots worked well enough for set up.
Great deal!
G
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At this sub-$150 price this is a great deal. I purchased one for mountain biking & skiing. The video looks great & smooth if you have the unit mounted to a decent hardpoint. One of the tests I use for determining video quality is how well the cam adjusts back & forth from light to dark conditions while going fast such as riding downhill in wooded/ridge sections where you are in the dark of the trees one second & then the next you are exposed in direct sunlight. I think the Countour 1080P handles this situation very well. The colors look great too. My opinion is that the colors on the gopro are never saturated enough with a washed out look. The Contour colors are vibrant & pop. Plenty of mounting options. Since there is no viewscreen it took two rides to get the level thing worked out so my POV is where I want it, but the dual laserbeams on the Contour make finding the sweetspot pretty easy. 135 degree POV is nice, better than I was expecting.
Hope yours works better than mine.
prg101043708
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My problem is due to a number of factors.
1. Camera I purchased was not working properly.
USB connection to several computers not possible, I could not get to settings in camera that required it.
2. Expensive RMA process due to paperwork charges, I live in Canada.
I should have bought it where I lived, even it it cost $100.00 more.
Thanks
A lot of first time posts
Boston Biosafety
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After reviewing the feedback, I could not help but wonder the majority of the positive feedback was from people with (0) next to their name. The ratio for first time posts for one product is uncommon which makes me think they are fake. Can BC confirm any of the names associated with the product actually bought the product?
Rob Wykoff
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Yes, all of these reviews are real and unique to Backcountry.com. I think the ratio of first time posts is due to the fact that a number of these reviewers were drawn in by this great deal on the Contour 1080p. We've sold a large number of these cameras in the last two months.
Good Camera Quality, but Lacks Ability to do Stills
Chad Brackelsberg
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This camera shoots very good quality video. For my uses, I decided that I needed a camera that also shoots still images so that I do not have to always carry 2 cameras. I was able to capture still images from the video I took that were good enough for screen or web display, but this was a hassle. I also found the record slider to be a little cumbersome and I would get a lot of camera movement while turning on and off. I also had trouble working the slider with gloves on.
This camera is for you if you want a simple, light weight camera.
This camera is not for you if you want to be able to capture still images and video from the same device.
Can you use this camera underwater?
Loo2872766
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Can you use this camera underwater?
Ryan Hamilton
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There is a waterproof housing you can buy for underwater usage.
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A2thaK
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There is a new version of the Contour that can be used underwater. This version you have to buy a housing for, however.
View all contributions... Be patient, it might take a while.

ajaxkizer
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