Contour Brings the Color with Contour ROAM2
It's a good day in the Contour world! We're bringing you an updated version of our best selling camera: The Contour ROAM2! We're pretty pumped on the updates and think you'll like them too.
![ContourROAM2 Red]()
We've retained features that made it a crowd favorite like the stylish form factor, super simple-to-operate Instant On-Record switch, waterproof without a case, laser alignment, 270° rotating lens, and super lightweight design. We've added a few customer-requested updates that make the camera better thane ever before:
+Now shooting in 720 @60fps and 30fps, as well as 1080p @30fps
+Four bright anodized colors to choose from: red, blue, black, and green (green via Amazon only)
+A lock to the Instant On-Record switch to keep it on or off - your choice
+Improved video tuning, giving you an even better picture
![ContourROAM2 Blue]()
We've done extensive testing in our local proving grounds of the Pacific Northwest and the Whistler bike park, to make sure this camera is ready for any trail you can throw at it (as well as beach, ski/snowboard hill, waterslide, etc). We're stoked to have a camera that is really, genuinely easy to use and that shoots such good quality video.
Check out the launch video. Warning: if you're offended by a little skin this may not be for you.
Pricing will vary by country, but will retail in the US for $199. The ContourROAM2 hits Best Buy stores on 10/21 and Contour.com and other select retailers on 10/24. Find out more information on our site. Images by Blake Jorgenson.
We've retained features that made it a crowd favorite like the stylish form factor, super simple-to-operate Instant On-Record switch, waterproof without a case, laser alignment, 270° rotating lens, and super lightweight design. We've added a few customer-requested updates that make the camera better thane ever before:
+Now shooting in 720 @60fps and 30fps, as well as 1080p @30fps
+Four bright anodized colors to choose from: red, blue, black, and green (green via Amazon only)
+A lock to the Instant On-Record switch to keep it on or off - your choice
+Improved video tuning, giving you an even better picture
We've done extensive testing in our local proving grounds of the Pacific Northwest and the Whistler bike park, to make sure this camera is ready for any trail you can throw at it (as well as beach, ski/snowboard hill, waterslide, etc). We're stoked to have a camera that is really, genuinely easy to use and that shoots such good quality video.
Check out the launch video. Warning: if you're offended by a little skin this may not be for you.
Pricing will vary by country, but will retail in the US for $199. The ContourROAM2 hits Best Buy stores on 10/21 and Contour.com and other select retailers on 10/24. Find out more information on our site. Images by Blake Jorgenson.
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i took a full day to verify quality, pro's and cons over the gopro, contour and drift HD..
i chose the drift HD.. easy batt access, lcd screen. close mounting to the helmet. long life. and awesome dark footage.. rotating camera lens and was allready sold last year with the 720@60fps option../.
donno about the rest.. but a gopro is more a hype as it stands above the rest of the competition..
You could be riding through the largest rock garden or hit the largest drop of your life an it looks like you could of ditched your 8 inches of travel for a beach cruiser.
This is the "econobox" from Contour. While I agree that the new HD3 has much better specs than the Roam2, you'd have to compare the HD3 against the Countour+2.
The +2 has WiFi, GPS, shooting modes are almost equal to HD2, etc. While the HD3 may still come on top (duh! it's one year newer), the Contour+2 is a much more comparable product.
For the record, this is the first time I see a product coming in colors to be negatively criticized on Pinkbike. I'm positive colors make more of a difference on a handlebar than a camera.
GoPro HD Hero 3 Black Edition
This is where things get really interesting. The Black Edition uses brand new technology and boasts some incredible settings, including 60 frames per second at 1080p and a 4K resolution timelapse mode. Available mid to late November.
$399 MSRP
4K/15, 2.7K/30, 1440p/48fps, 1080p/60fps, 960p/100fps, 720p/120fps
12MP photos
New photo burst modes with up to 30 shots per second
WiFi built in
Remote Control Included ($79.95 otherwise)
Protune, White Balance, Continuous Photo, and Picture in Video capabilities
Improved Housing (Locking Latch / Dive Lens)
it will be interesting to see what Contour does in reply to GoPro beyond just new colors.
For 99% of us who wish to use a headcam that is relatively simple to use that produces great results.
I personally wouldn't fork out 400 plus for just a headcam (GoPro), 200 (Contour Roam2) on the other hand is much more realistic.
Looking to buy my first headcam, Roam2 has me convinced
or the new sony cam
While I find the image quality to be a little better on the GoPro, I prefer the form factor of the Contour and that's why I stick with them. Lower profile helmet and handlebar mounting options, plus the flex-strap mount can mount to almost anything. I've even used that to mount one to my fork slider for some low-down angle shots right at hub level.
Both comanies have their pros and cons; for me the balance tips to Contour.