Contour, Inc. - the company that makes it easy to capture and share action moments with hands-free HD video cameras, apps and accessories, today announces the next evolution in action video: the Contour+2. Available later this month, the new camera will enable users to shoot 1080p HD video; track speed, distance, and elevation; then easily share data-rich content across YouTube, Vimeo, and for the very first time, on Facebook.
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| Our focus at Contour has always been on innovation and the best customer experience. We're right at the crossroad of social media, big data and rich video, bringing a whole new perspective to people's actions and the way they share them. - Marc Barros, CEO, Contour |
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The new design combines users’ favorite features from both the ContourROAM and the original Contour+ to create an affordable camera that is easier to use and allows Contour users to share an entirely new perspective. The new model has also been real-world tested and proven by Contour’s roster of professional athletes and film partners in the world’s most diverse conditions, ultimately fine-tuning its sensor to improve the overall sharpness of the image, the speed at which the camera adjusts for fast lighting changes, and the underwater video quality.
The Contour+2 also features the highest quality action video, faster frame rates and one-button recording. Additional features include:
• Rich data - Unique to Contour, a GPS receiver allows users to capture and share a different perspective, providing beautiful HD video with overlays for speed, elevation, and distance. The end result? Video shared to Facebook, YouTube, and Vimeo tells a much more interesting story.
• Mobile connectivity right out of the box – Users can turn their smartphone into a remote control and viewfinder by pairing the Contour+2 with their mobile device. Contour’s built-in Bluetooth technology enables users to line up and preview shots before recording or press record from their phone while the camera is already mounted.
• Locking Instant On-Record switch – No power button? No problem. Users can simply slide the Instant On-Record switch into its locked position to immediately start capturing video.
• 120 frames per second - In addition to shooting in four different HD modes including 1080p, the Contour+2 also shoots 120fps in 480p. That puts super slow motion video at the users’ fingertips.
• Waterproof case included – The waterproof case included will bring those aqua adventures to life. The Contour+2 waterproof case is rated to 60 meters.
• Live Streaming – Contour+2’s HDMI out port lets users live-stream events, meetings, and more.
Pricing and Retail Availability: Available later in September, the Contour+2 will be sold on www.contour.com and at select specialty and national retailers for $399.99. For more information, please visit www.contour.com.
About Contour Seattle-based Contour Inc. makes it easy to capture and share life’s moments through its rich ecosystem of hands-free cameras, data, mobile apps and accessories. Contour products are available at Amazon.com; major sports retailers, including REI and Zumiez; photo specialty stores like B&H Photo, Video and Pro-Audio; and thousands of specialty retail stores in more than 40 countries.
The Sony is the same shape as the Contour so it will have the same mounting issues but it comes standard with a water housing.
Just so long as its a quality build (which Sony is renowned for, for the most part). I'm quietly confident that it will deliver the goods, if not at least they gave it a shot.
Regarding dominancy in any market, if the product is the best of what's available, cheaper and more bells and whistle's etc.. there will be no brand loyality within the MTB community to GoPro. And that goes both ways for both brands.
*Random question: I've made a couple of small designs that the camera mounts to and therefore adsorbs most vertical shock via magnetic plates or slider spring plates (floating). For a pricepoint around $30, WOULD anyone theoretically buy it if it took off about 50% of Rough Shake through Minor bumps?
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The only difference with the Contour+2 (and the Contour ROAM) is you don't need the Contour Universal Mount adapter because the newer cameras already have a 1/4" female thread built in to them. The demo vid at the end is shot on the older Contour GPS which had a narrower lens. The videos from Contour+2 and ContourROAM will look a lot smoother and have a much bigger field of view.
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www.petapixel.com/2012/04/02/how-carl-zeiss-lenses-are-stress-tested
I'm speaking ONLY on lens quality and no other feature.
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www.petapixel.com/2012/04/02/how-carl-zeiss-lenses-are-stress-tested
I'm only arguing about the lens quality and not any other features.
www.bikerumor.com/2012/09/05/more-details-revealed-about-exciting-new-sony-video-camera
GP is not more waterproof. The cases are rated to the same depth. And to each their own on what is ugly. I'm sure lots of people think running around with a box stuck on your head looks pretty... special.
The audio started crackling after 2 years and now is useless cause of the crackling/distortion combo.
Adding an external mic is a bandaid and not what the idea of a SMALL camera is all about. More wires and now a valuable mic to get trashed by weather and impacts is not on my menu
bring on the contour
Nearly every brand has low and high quality products.
A lens review on one of Carl Zeiss's most popular lens
www.ephotozine.com/article/carl-zeiss-zf-distagon-t--15mm-f-2-8-lens-review-19210
Pretty sure I can buy, MANY Action Cam's with the price of that lens by itself.
The lens in the Action Cam is NOT a "Top of the line" lens, period.
If you wanted to make the Action Cam sound better, you would have mentioned the "Steady Shot" feature, which is absolutely awesome, and could very well be considered a "Top of the line feature"... I can hold my HX9V at 16x zoom above my head, in low light, and get a clear photo.
Don't get too bent out of shape and call people stupid over something you clearly don't understand.
If you want me to put it bluntly.. Trek makes some of the best bikes in the world, therefore a Trek 820 is top of the line.