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Contour ContourRoam 3

Metascore

Pros & Cons

Reviews

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Pros:

  • Sli, rugge, waterproof design, Rotating lens and laser guide help you shoot level video, Clever mounting system, Low price
  • The Contour Roam3 is waterproof down to 30 feet (10m) without a housing; it has a rotating lens with laser alignment so your video is straight; it has Contour's Trail mount as well as a standard tripod mount; and the big slider gets you recording without...

Cons:

  • Blurry video obscures detail, especially when in motion, No LCD on device and no Wi-Fi for smartphone control
  • Though its battery can last up to 3.5 hours, it's not removable and a full charge takes about 3 hours. It has no screen or option for a screen, and without WiFi or Bluetooth you can't wirelessly preview or view video on a mobile device
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Last revision on July 8, 2016

Editors Liked

  • Sli, rugge, waterproof design, Rotating lens and laser guide help you shoot level video, Clever mounting system, Low price
  • The Contour Roam3 is waterproof down to 30 feet (10m) without a housing; it has a rotating lens with laser alignment so your video is straight; it has Contour's Trail mount as well as a standard tripod mount; and the big slider gets you recording without

Editors Didn't Like

  • Blurry video obscures detail, especially when in motion, No LCD on device and no Wi-Fi for smartphone control
  • Though its battery can last up to 3.5 hours, it's not removable and a full charge takes about 3 hours. It has no screen or option for a screen, and without WiFi or Bluetooth you can't wirelessly preview or view video on a mobile device

Expert reviews and ratings

By Tom's Guide on September 10, 2015 50

The Roam3 has a great design and an attractive price, but the video looks too muddy, especially when the camera is in...

By cnet on September 23, 2014 70

All the features that make Contour's action cams excellent are here in its entry-level Roam3. While it's not loaded with extras, it's one of the best you'll find for its...

By gizmodo.com.au on July 25, 2014

The last time we saw an action camera come out of Contour, it was for the Contour+2. Image quality was pretty good, but the mounts were way too fragile. And, under the shadow of GoPro's colossal market-share, Contour shuttered its doors. But now it's...

International Review By CNET France on November 12, 2014 78

La Contour Roam3 réunit toutes les spécifications et caractéristiques indispensables à une bonne Action Cam d'entrée de gamme. Petit prix et qualité vidéo sont au rendez-vous, mais elle possède aussi les défauts de son...

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