The Contour Roam camera is a new and handy compact action camera that shoots great HD video. In this review, I'll explain the specs and all else that you need to know about the Contour Roam.
Contour has come out with a new action camera called the ContourROAM.
Some might say that this new camera is a step backwards in features and technology for Contour. It doesn't have all the bells and whistles that came with the previous releases being the Contour+ and ContourGPS.
It seems this action camera is designed for the average Joe who just wants a handy camera that he can easily shoot HD footage with anywhere and anytime without having to fork out a lot of money for it.
The Contour ROAM does a very good job at being affordable while delivering quality. But with the low price, there have been some features that seem to be left out that may stop this from being the best affordable HD action camera on the market.
The Specs
The Contour ROAM delivers full HD 1080p resolution video. You can choose lower settings as well such as 960p and 720p. All videos are shot at either 25 or 30 frames per second. There is no option for 60fps which other competing cameras support. This is not a big issue unless you want to create videos and watch your videos back in super slow motion.
The lens captures 170 degrees which is standard across the board for more high-end action cameras. This one actually has a rotating nose which lets you spin the lens to get your frame exactly square. Very hand if you are mounting the camera on its side or upside down.
The Design
As with all Contour cameras, it is a sleek and small design. The new ContourROAM seems to have more rounded corners and all over it's a more refined design.
Switching the camera on and off is quick and easy with Contour's signature sliding switch which is positioned at the top of the camera. There is no waiting around for the camera to turn on and record. It goes from off to record in a quick two seconds.
The battery is an internal Lithium-Ion unit capable of recording for a maximum o 3.5 hours. This is quite remarkable because most other cameras' batteries only last 2 to 3 hours.
However, the internet battery is causing a bit of flack in the action camera community because there is no option to replace the battery when it goes flat. If you're in the middle of nowhere when your battery dies, you're out of luck if you want to charge it or replace it with a fresh battery.
Overall, the new Contour ROAM is a great camera for the price. It's significantly less than its competitors and produces equally sufficient high quality HD video quality.
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