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ContourRoam waterproof camera takes hands-free filmmaking underwater

Contour has already produced a handful of imagers for football players and cyclists , however the company has now pop out with an answer for underwater explorers, to boot, with its first waterproof camera — the ContourRoam. This hands-free device boasts a perfect wide-angle, 170-degree rotating lens, able to capturing HD video in three different resolutions (1080p, 960p, and 720p) at 30fps. Its lens may also rotate as much as 270 degrees, and projects a horizontal laser that will help you align your shots. The camera’s instant on-record option, meanwhile, enables you to start recording once you switch it on, while its waterproof aluminum body helps you to shoot video at underwater depths of as much as one meter for as much as half-hour at a time — meaning you may leave that old ContourHD case at home. Aspiring Steve Zissous can purchase one now for $200, on the source link below. Otherwise, just wade past the break for additional information, within the full presser.
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Ready, Set, Record with ContourROAM: The World’s Easiest Hands-Free Video Camera

Contour’s Latest Camera Incorporates a Waterproof, Versatile Design at a reasonable Price

– Available Today to Record All Life’s Action

SEATTLE, Wash. – September 8, 2011 – Contour, Inc. (http://www.contour.com), a market leader in hands-free video cameras and social video tools, today announced ContourROAM, (http://contour.com/products/contour-roam) the best, most versatile video camera available on the market. The company’s first waterproof camera also incorporates a super wide-angle 170-degree rotating lens to let explorers record their adventures effortlessly. The recent design includes an Instant On-Record Switch enabling users to right away record so there is no question whether the camera is on/recording or not. ContourROAM is now available at Contour.com and retail partners for $199.

“ContourROAM is all about capturing action video easily while having versatility of use across all sports and environments. We created this new hands-free video camera to take the guesswork out of whether the camera is recording or not and to capture and share video with the best of ease,” said Marc Barros, CEO of Contour. “ContourROAM is so lightweight and compact you do not even notice it’s there. It goes wherever the action is, from action sports to team sports to weekend adventures. Just slide the record switch forward and go big.”

Contour’s latest camera couples its signature hands-free design and technical features with increased simplicity to deliver a fun and straightforward technique to capture action video. Its new Instant On-Record power and record switch enables people to grasp that the camera is on and recording with a single push of a switch. Being waterproof with a built-in battery allows explorers of a wide variety to focus their attention on what’s principal: the journey.

How ContourROAM Delivers

The recent action video camera lets people:

· Easily Record On-the-Go: The moment On-Record Switch powers the camera and starts recording with one touch, so there is no question on whether it’s recording or not.

· Withstand Any Environment: With a water-resistant aluminum body, the camera records under as much as one meter of water for half-hour and might sustain the foremost rugged conditions.

· Capture all of it in HD: The camera records crisp high-definition video with three resolutions (1080p, 960p, and 720p at 30fps each) and in addition has a 5-megapixel still photo mode. a large-angle 170-degree lens captures the peripherals and backdrops to boost the viewpoint experience.

· Line up the correct Shot: The lens rotates as much as 270 degrees and will project a horizontal Laser Line to make certain the shot is level, even if the camera is mounted on its side or the wrong way up.

· Capture Video Anywhere: Its compact, low-profile, hands-free design makes the 5.1 ounce camera easy to wear without entering into the best way. ContourROAM incorporates a new tripod screw mount and the Contour TRail™ mounting system, built-in to mount virtually anywhere.

Shipping today from Contour.com, ContourROAM can be available from here retail partners: Amazon.com; Best Buy; B&H Photo; Video and Pro-Audio; CCS; Eastern Mountain Sports; Gear Co-Op; and Perspective Cameras.

Contour’s latest camera joins its line of award-winning action video cameras, including Contour+ and ContourGPS. The corporate creates a considerable number of solutions to suit every explorer’s needs, and makes capturing and sharing action video seamlessly with its comprehensive suite of mounts and accessories, free apps, software and online community.

Additional information on Contour is offered at www.contour.com.

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