VholdR have recently launched their ContourHD camera which is both the world’s first, but it is also the lightest HD Helmet mountable action camera available. The ContourHD is an improvement on the original VholdR helmet camera.
Firstly the ContourHD turns on and boots up much quicker than the previous model. Along with this it has a better microphone which an improved sensitivity and dynamic range. This helps reduces wind and ambient noise allowing for the camera to pick up more important sounds, such as talking.
The new camera now allows you to record up to 8 hours of footage onto a 16GB micro SD card, compared to a previous 2GB card. The two final improvements include being able to quickly download video files of the camera and being able to play them in Quicktime. Finally, the ContourHD action camera comes with a larger assortment of mounts and an improved, more compact helmet mount. You get mounts so that you could fit the camera to your helmet, equipment, goggles or vehicle.
The ContourHD camera doesn’t require any wires, as it is a ’self contained unit’. This is great as it means you just need to attach your camera, turn it on and go! No need to faff around plugging cables in and making sure they don’t come loose! The ContourHD only weights a bit of 100 grams, so it is nice and light!
The camera comes with two modes. You can choose HD mode, which gives you 30fps and a resolution of 1280×720 or you can opt for the standard definition, which is 848×480 with a frame rate of 60 fps. When using the camera in HD mode you should be able to record 30 min of footage for every GB of memory you have. On standard definition this doubles to 60 min per GB.
The ContourHD has a strong aluminium body and to make aligning it easy it has two lasers. These can be turned on, so you can see where the camera is pointing when you’ve got it on. It makes it really easy to check that your camera is pointing the correct way before you start filming. The lasers should help stop you getting footage that is just pointing up at the floor, or down at the ground.
2 Video Settings
High Definition: Fill your screen with vivid, widescreen (16:9) action video. With a full 1280×720 (pixels) window and 30 frames per second, your videos will be just how you remember them, big and awesome!
High Action: Ideal for making the fastest adventure sports appear as smooth as butter. Recording standard definition video at 60 frames per second (twice as many frames as TV quality video), you won’t miss any of the action.
Record HD Video With No Wires
ContourHD records up to 8 hours of HD quality video or 16 hours of SD quality video to an internal microSD memory card (that means no wires or a separate recorder). Powered by a removable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, this robust camera recharges through a USB cable connected directly to your computer. Now you can leave your tapes, wires, and AA batteries at home.
Wide Angle Lens
At 135 degrees, the new ContourHD lens strikes the perfect balance in capturing the entire scene without over-distorting the video.
Wearable Anywhere
Patent-pending TRailTM Mounts “slide and lock” ContourHD onto a series of different mounts for your goggle, helmet, handlebar, vehicle, or anywhere else you want to mount it. Wear HD video on more than just your head.
One Button Simplicity
ContourHD’s operation couldn’t be simpler with a single oversized record switch (it can be operated even with a pair of gloves on) and click to share software.
Laser Alignment
Two lasers and a 192o rotating lens ensure you line up the shot every time. Turn on the lasers and rotate the front lens until the two laser points are horizontally aligned.
Armoured Body
A water-resistant camera for all seasons, its light (4 ounces/116 grams) anodized aluminium body withstands dust, dirt, mud, and snow.
Easy Edit Mac and PC Software
Easy Edit™ software (Mac and PC compatible) makes it automatic to import your videos from the camera, clip out the best parts, and share them online.
Video
- Resolution Settings HD (1280×720) 30 fps SD (848×480) 60 fps
- 5 Mega-pixel CMOS Image Sensor
- Codec: H.264
- File Type: .mov
Audio
- Internal Microphone
- AAC Audio Compression
Lens
- 135 degrees (HD)
- 90 degrees (SD)
- Fixed Focus
- Zoom: None
Memory
- Type: Removable MicroSD (SDHC compatible)
- Capacity: 16GB (2GB included)
- Average Record Time HD: 30min / GB SD: 60min / GB
Battery & Power
- Removable Lithium-ion Battery
- Record Time: Up to 2 hours (SD setting)
- Charging via USB to Computer or Wall Charger (sold separately)
- Charge Time: 3 hours (average)
Easy Edit™ Software
- Compatible Operating Systems: Mac (10.4 & 10.5) PC (XP & Vista)
- Videos Download via USB 2.0
Size and Weight
- Height: 95mm
- Length: 53mm
- Width: 34mm
- Weight: 4.2 ounces (116 grams)
Body
- Water Resistant
- Aluminum and Fiberglass Body
- Compatible with VholdR TRail™ Mount System
- ContourHD Camera
- MicroSD Card (2GB)
- Goggle Mount
- Flat Surface Mount
- Rechargeable Battery (average 2 hours)
- USB Cable
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