VholdR Contour+

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 8 expert reviews

Excellent:

4
Good:

3
Average:

0
Bad:

1

Pros:

Crystal clear 30fps picture with a 170degree field of vision.
Bluetooth controls and viewfinder are very handy.
Giant sliding button makes it easy to know when you’re recording.

Cons:

Too expensive.
Less-than-stellar video quality.

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Last revision on September 15, 2014

Editors Liked

Crystal clear 30fps picture with a 170degree field of vision
Bluetooth controls and viewfinder are very handy
Giant sliding button makes it easy to know when you’re recording
Microphone input and streaming features turn you into a media mogul
Bluetooth connectivity
Easy to adjust
Protective aluminum carrying case included
HDMI cable included
2GB MicroSD card included
Wide angle lens captures all the action
HD quality
Incredibly sturdy
Rotating wide-angle lens
Excellent GPS function

Editors Didn't Like

Too expensive
Less-than-stellar video quality
Requires an iPhone or iPod Touch to change video settings
Remote viewfinder isn't very useful

Expert reviews and ratings

By Wired on April 13, 2012 80

Half the fun of having an adventure is torturing your friends by forcing them to sit through the hours of video you shot. Here’s a camera that makes the experience less torturous for everyone — for your friends especially, but also for you,...

By PC Pro on February 15, 2012 83

Doesn't have the quality of rivals, but this lightweight camera is a tempting, feature-packed cycle...

By I4U on October 12, 2011 80

The Contour+ makes very nice vide and has nice features. The real downside is the cost difference between the Contour+ and the GoPro. What Others Say about This Samsung HMX-Q10UN camcorder offers ambidextrous operationOnce in a blue moon, there's...

By Good Gear Guide on August 24, 2011 90

If you're an action junkie, keeping track of your exploits -- whether it's for posterity or for bragging purposes -- should be high on your list of priorities. The Contour+ makes that task easy; it's a very convenient, very simple and very...

By PC Mag on July 15, 2011 60

It has a cool GPS feature, but the Contour+'s $500 price is too high for a helmet camera with only decent video quality. You'd be hard-pressed to find a better model among the sparse selection of these specialized cameras, though....

By CNET Australia on July 11, 2011 87

The Contour+ sports camera is simple to use, with pro-level flexibility and quality; however, Contour's lower-priced options may be more appropriate for casual users....

By Steves Digicams on February 04, 2012

Keeping up with the fast-paced world of extreme sports, Contour, a sport and recreational video camera company, has created several Point-of-View (POV) video cameras. One of these models, the Contour+, which we had the pleasure to use, is a full HD...

By Videomaker on August 20, 2011

Tech Specs Video: 5MP Sensor; H.264 Codec; .mov file type; configurable white balance Video Format: Full HD - 1080p/30fps (1920x1080); Tall HD - 960p/30fps (1280x960); Action HD - 720p/60fps (1280x720); Original HD - 720p/30fps (1280x720) Stills: 5MP;...

By CamcorderInfo on June 10, 2011

The Contour+ is such a unique camcorder that you probably already know—without our help—whether its the right model for you. There aren’t many camcorders out there that have an ultra-wide-angle lens, a durable design, and a mountable...

By CamcorderInfo on June 10, 2011

The Contour+ has some strong competition from GoPro in the adventure-cam market. The Contour+ is such a unique camcorder that you probably already know—without our help—whether its the right model for you. There aren't many camcorders...

By SFT - Magazin on August 10, 2011 92

Als einziges Modell im Vergleich filmt das schlicht + genannte Spitzenmodell von Contour in vollem HD-Glanz bei 1.080p. Trotz der höheren Auflösung wirken die Aufnahmen allerdings einen Tick weniger scharf und kontrastreich als bei den...

By CNET.de on July 13, 2011 87

Wer professionelle Actionvideos einfangen möchte, kommt um die Contour+ kaum herum. Der kleine Camcorder bietet einen umfassenden Funktionsumfang und bleibt dennoch einfach zu bedienen. Die Bildqualität überzeugt ebenfalls auf ganzer...

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