Contour ContourRoam 3

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Based on 7 expert 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

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...

By ljudochbild.se on April 08, 2015 67

Contour är ett av de märken vi hade velat se lansera en ny toppmodell som kunde ta upp kampen mot GoPro Hero4 Black Edition, men tills vidare får vi nöja oss med den nya instegsmodellen Roam3. Formen påminner om hanen på en pistol, och detsamma gör...

By lydogbillede.dk on March 30, 2015 83

Contour er et af de mærker, som vi gerne havde set en ny topmodel fra til at dyste mod GoPro Hero4 Black Edition, men indtil videre må vi nøjes med den nye basismodel Roam3. Formen minder om spidsen af et skydevåben, og det samme gør udførelsen i...

By Lyd og bilde on March 26, 2015 67

Contour er et av merkene vi gjerne skulle sett en ny toppmodell av for å sette opp mot GoPro Hero4 Black Edition, men inntil videre får vi ta til takke med den nye innstegsmodellen Roam3. Formen minner om tuppen av et skytevåpen, og det samme gjør...

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...

By Klikk on September 26, 2014 67

Roam 3 er rimelig og gir god videokvalitet til prisen. Dette er kameraet for deg som skal ha det enklest mulig og som ikke er interessert i avanserte funksjoner. Vi synes likevel at et nybegynnerkamera bør ha WiFi og en tilhørende app i 2014. Det...

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