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ContourGPS Camera

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  • Built-in GPS functionality to capture your location, speed, and elevation
  • Full HD 1080p (1920 x1080 @ 30 fps) recording
  • 4.3 ounces, the smallest and lightest hands free video camera in the world
  • Interactive map and video player that allows you to see and control the action as it happens
  • Omni-directional microphone using AAC Audio Compression
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Product information

Product Dimensions 3.74 x 1.34 x 2.28 inches
Item Weight 5.3 ounces
ASIN B00426DQ2W
Item model number Contour GPS
Batteries 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)
Customer Reviews
3.6 out of 5 stars 91 ratings

3.6 out of 5 stars
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer No
Date First Available September 13, 2010
Manufacturer Contour

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Video mapping from the world's smallest and lightest gps video camera. The ContourGPS captures beautiful 1080p video. It utilizes a 135° wide-angle rotating lens that delivers a true high quality image that captures all the action with minimal distortion and fish-eye. It records Full HD in all its glory.


ContourGPS Product Features:

LOCATION

Add an entire new layer to your storytelling. The built-in GPS receiver tracks your location, speed, and altitude while also recording in beautiful hands free HD. Using our Storyteller application you can assemble and upload your run to contour.com and watch it via interactive map and video player that allows you to rewind, fast forward or click to the best parts in your run.

HD

The ContourGPS captures beautiful 1080p video. It utilizes a 135° wide-angle lens that delivers a true high quality image that captures all the action with minimal distortion and no fish eye. It records Full HD in all its glory.

We provide several different camera settings so that you can get the shot that best fits your activity. Choose between 3 resolutions and 2 frame rates or a still photo mode.


HANDS FREE

The ContourHD revolutionized the way people shoot and share video by creating the first wearable HD video camera. The Secret? A low profile design mated to the patented TRail™ system that makes it easy to slide and lock to your body, equipment, or vehicle. The camera, at only 5.2 ounces is the smallest and lightest combination of hands-free video and GPS. It's also easy to operate and use. As simple as sliding a single oversized switch forward to start recording, even with a pair of gloves on. In addition we make it simple to line up your shot with a rotating lens and two lasers that assure you get that perfect shot.

MOBILE

The most connected video camera in the world, ContourGPS has built-in Bluetooth and a mobile App to turn your phone into a wireless viewfinder. Available on the Apple iOS platform, ContourGPS enables your iPhone or iPod Touch to line up your shot and change your settings in real-time. Hands-free video just got a lot more hands-free.

*To use Apple iOS products with a ContourGPS you will need to purchase the Connect View accessory.


AUDIO

The built-in omni-directional microphone captures the rich sounds of the ride. Using AAC Audio Compression, the bottom-facing microphone assures you that you see and hear your adventure.



Additional Product Features

STORAGE

The compact and lightweight design principle was carried throughout every detail of the ContourGPS. The internal Micro SD card captures hours of HD content while remaining one of the smallest pieces on the camera. When expanded up to 32 GB, it will record over 8 hours of HD content on one card when in Full HD 1080p mode.

SOFTWARE

We provide the tools for you to download the videos from your camera to your computer in just a few clicks. Editing is as simple as an "Awesome" button to feature the best parts of your story, then you can become the ultimate producer by adding a title, description, and keywords, and epic location of your video.

COMMUNITY

You provide the story, we give you the platform to tell thousands of members just like you. When you want to share it to more than your friends on Contour.com, we make it easy to share to all of your favorite social media sites.

MOUNTS

Dialing in the ideal angle is a critical component to capturing unique footage. ContourGPS makes it easy with custom body, gear or vehicle mounts for the full spectrum of sports from shooting and skiing to high-octane motorized activities.
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Video Formats

Video Format Resolution Frame Rate
Full HD 1080p 1920 x 1080 30 fps To capture those awesome moments in the highest resolution available. Tall HD 960p 1280 x 960 30 fps For those sports like surfing that are better suited to a taller image. Action HD 720p 1280 x 720 60 fps When frame rate is more important than resolution. The perfect setting to capture the fastest action. It reduces blur and rolling shutter effect. Contour 720p 1280 x 720 30 fps When space on your card is at a premium and you need to record that last epic adventure. Still Photo 2592 x 1944 3, 5, 10, 30 or 60 sec When you want to freeze frame the action, the photo mode is your perfect shot. You can pick from 5 rates to best capture that moment.

What's In The Box?

ContourGPS Camera MicroSD Card (2GB) 2 Rotating Surface Mounts Goggle Mount Rechargeable Battery

USB Cable Lens Cap



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 Professional Storytelling Instant On Record Switch


Waterproof to 1 Meter


Built in Battery


Built-in Tripod Mount


Flush Front Lens

Still Photo Mode
Laser Alignment
Low Profile Design 1080p, 960p & 720p HD Video USB Output Internal Mic 2GB Micro SD Memory Card Included
Removable Lithium-Ion Battery
Easy On Record Switch
GPS Video Mapping

iOS/Andriod Support via Bluetooth

Connect View Compatible

Connect View Card Included


Live Streaming via HDMI


External Mic Jack


Wide Angle Lens 135° 170° 135° 170° Lens Type Four Element Glass Custom Six Element Glass Four Element Glass Custom Six Element Glass Lens Rotation 180° 270° 180° 270° Weight 4.3oz 5.1oz 5.2oz 5.3oz Dimensions 95x55x34 mm 100x55x34 mm 95x58x34 mm 98x58x34 mm Included Mounts Goggle Mount,
Flat Surface Mount
Profile Mount,
Rotating Flat Surface Mount Goggle Mount,
Rotating Flat Surface Mount Profile Mount,
Rotating Flat Surface Mount(2) Included Cables USB
USB
USB USB
Mini HDMI Cable
Mic Cable

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Accessories For Every Season

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Customer reviews

3.6 out of 5 stars
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Customers give positive feedback about the camera's sound quality, noting it reduces wind noise considerably and performs well in low noise environments. The camera's build quality receives mixed reviews, with some praising its construction while others report it breaking early on. Moreover, the video quality, functionality, GPS accuracy, and ease of use also receive mixed feedback from customers. Additionally, the battery life is criticized for not being great.

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20 customers mention "Camera quality"20 positive0 negative

Customers find the camera quality positive, with one customer specifically mentioning it as the best HD helmet camera.

"...I may have a few minor gripes, but IMHO, it is currently the best HD Helmet Cam offering in terms of video quality, portability, and features at its..." Read more

"...being a camera that you can use handsfree during activities, it's a great camera with an appealing design...." Read more

"...All in all this is a great camera...." Read more

"...The ContourGPS is serviceable but you need patience with the GPS and plenty of open space. The 'Storyteller" s/w is quite crude. M." Read more

15 customers mention "Sound quality"11 positive4 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the camera, noting that it performs well in low noise environments and reduces wind noise considerably.

"...Mic. The mic captures far better sound quality than I expected...." Read more

"...in the front of the camera, and this reduced the wind noise considerably. The HD output files can be HUGE...." Read more

"...I was quite surprised with how good the quality of the audio was with it being in a really loud car...." Read more

"...Pros: Image quality and sound is excellent...." Read more

43 customers mention "Video quality"26 positive17 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the camera's video quality, with some praising the excellent picture and HD outdoor scenes, while others report poor quality control and horrible results.

"...It's a great little camera for capturing my action footage...." Read more

"...The video quality is nothing short of great. Fantastic clarity, even depth of field is much better than I would expect from this little camera...." Read more

"...IMHO, it is currently the best HD Helmet Cam offering in terms of video quality, portability, and features at its price point." Read more

"...The video is very choppy here. It's not intended to be a live feed. This is only for aligning the camera before recording...." Read more

21 customers mention "Functionality"7 positive14 negative

Customers report mixed experiences with the camera's functionality, with some saying it works great while others mention it stops working after two hours of use.

"...The Epic simply did not work with indoor lighting. This camera picked up video in very low light. It was slightly grainy, but that's to be expected...." Read more

"...The camera has never failed to operate or even hesitated. I once bumped my head against a buddy's helmet and knocked the camera off it's mount...." Read more

"...The first issue while trying to troubleshoot why it wouldn't power up, was the simple procedure of removing the battery...." Read more

"...switch on the back was 90 degrees the wrong way, thus it was impossible to turn on or off the camera.(Product quality contol failure.)..." Read more

19 customers mention "Build quality"10 positive9 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the camera's build quality, with some praising its high construction and hardware while others report it being very brittle and breaking early on.

"...Next season I'm breaking 80mph! I have to comment on the rugged build of this camera. This thing is tough!..." Read more

"...(Product quality contol failure.)..." Read more

"...However i soon found out that while it looks rugged and well built, it is anything but. My unit was DOA...." Read more

"...mount. Pros: Low profile. Sturdy construction. Light weight, I don't even notice I'm wearing it!..." Read more

18 customers mention "Gps accuracy"8 positive10 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the GPS accuracy of the camera, with some praising its tracking capabilities while others express concerns about its performance.

"...I hate quicktime. This software requires you to install quicktime. I DO like the features of the camera that the software lets you access...." Read more

"...Large buttons that can handled with gloves. The GPS tracking of this unit is great...." Read more

"...It's a complicated multistep process that sometimes works, sometimes doesn't...." Read more

"...and GPS tracking. Alas, I wish Contour had done a better job with the ergonomics!..." Read more

17 customers mention "Ease of use"7 positive10 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the camera's ease of use, with some finding it very easy to use while others report frustration with the user interface.

"...The older Contour 1080 works fine, the Contour GPS is a pain to own or operate...." Read more

"...If you are tech savvy this will be a breeze. It's easy to do, but annoying that you have to. Actually using the bluetooth feature is pretty simple...." Read more

"...The software and user interface are an exercise in frustration...." Read more

"...PORTABILITY / EASE OF USE: (5 out of 5)..." Read more

15 customers mention "Battery life"4 positive11 negative

Customers report issues with the camera's battery life, with several mentioning it isn't great, and one customer noting that the battery door was broken.

"...Battery life is short in cold temps but seems fine to me in temps above 25 deg...." Read more

"...C-GPS battery life is significantly less than the C-HD. When recording on a fully-charged battery, the C-HD lasts about twice as long as the C-GPS...." Read more

"...Light weight, I don't even notice I'm wearing it! Relatively long battery life; I have an extra battery, and the two will cover a full day for..." Read more

"...wrapping of the battery, either causing it to get stuck or damaging the battery casing. I could go on...." Read more

BEST COMPACT GPS 4K HD 1080p VIDEO CAMERA
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BEST COMPACT GPS 4K HD 1080p VIDEO CAMERA
Best compact video camera I have ever purchased I love the GPS for it keeps track of where you been for if you get lost you could always review it via your mobile phone and track your way back out or if you recorded a place that you went to and can't remember exactly where that place was at you could review it and have it display the GPS coordinates on Google earth to find the location the seller was also great he gave me a free battery mount SDcard and a GPS card and software 0all in all this is a great camera.
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  • J2
    5.0 out of 5 stars Let the action begin
    Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2011
    Verified Purchase
    I bought this POV camera three weeks ago and have only used it skiing so far. It's a great little camera for capturing my action footage. Must use Contour's Storyteller program at present to utilize the integrated GPS mappping function during play back of video but I understand that will change soon as they get more video editing software makers on board which is great as GPS adds a terriffic overview of my epic adventures. Another soon to be released upgrade is a bluetooth funtion which will allow me to access the camera using my iPhone. This upgrade will only work with the ContourGPS camera and will require downloading the update packet and purchasing a card from Contour (to make it compatible with my iPhone) to install into a card slot in the back of the camera... another thing to buy :( Then I will be able to manipulate all funtions of the camera including the camera settings and using the iPhone as a remote monitor... looking forward to the upgrade. I expanded my memory to 32gb (I mean really guys - a 2gb card standard?!) which helps tremendously when traveling or shooting at the highest video quality setting. I read in another post about trouble with the type of card used... I bought a 32gb Sandisk Class 2 and had no trouble at all. Now I have much more memory capacity but I'm still limited by a relatively short battery life (~2 hours depending upon temperature). So bought another battery and a charging station... more stuff to buy :( I'm starting to feel like I'm getting nickle and dimed to death and I haven't even bought any other mount types yet. For the price I would expect a larger memory card at least. Last thing is I am recording wind noise when skiing - still trying to program the right set point for the mic, which is mounted on the front of the camera. All things considered I am very satisfied with the perfomance of this cool little camera.
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  • Joe Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars 6 months and counting
    Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2011
    Verified Purchase
    After initial problems with the first camera shipped to me, the replacement seems to be doing much better. The first camera had a couple issues: wouldn't power off via the button on the cover; files were not being saved in a usable format. Seems like there was 3rd problem but I can't recall what it was now. I give their customer support on this issue an "A". Contour determined the camera needed to be replaced and did so fairly quickly. It took nearly two weeks to receive the replacement, but at least 4 days of that delay was due to UPS issues.

    The video quality is nothing short of great. Fantastic clarity, even depth of field is much better than I would expect from this little camera. I've used it a lot this past ski season and there's been quite a learning curve for me to get the best quality clips. Something I didn't like early on and still bothers me a bit, is that the software that comes with the camera does nothing but catalogue and play your video clips. Don't buy this (or any) camera thinking you can make movies or add music to the clips. You can't do anyting with them except view them. You will have to purchase video editing SW to do anything fun with your video clips, and to save you the frustration I encountered - make sure your video editing SW supports 60fps and importing songs from iTunes if that is what you use to manage your music files. Finding both capabilities for under $100 still seems to a difficult task. A work around on the iTunes thing is to convert all your music to MP3 files, or have duplicates of any songs you may want to incorporate into your video's. A pain either way.

    The GPS function of this camera is really, really cool and fun! Is it necessary? No, not really. But it sure is fun to see where you tracked all over a ski resort, or where ever you ride etc and the speed display is my favorite function. Some of my friends and family didn't believe how fast I go on skis until I showed them the GPS info from this camera. 76mph was my best this season. Next season I'm breaking 80mph!

    I have to comment on the rugged build of this camera. This thing is tough! I ski the trees in Colorado about 90% of the time and my helmet and this camera take swipes from tree branches constantly. The camera has never failed to operate or even hesitated. I once bumped my head against a buddy's helmet and knocked the camera off it's mount. Fortunately I used the leash included and it saved the camera from falling in 3ft of soft powder. The camera kept working. Another time I turned to close to a tree as I was skiing by and tapped the camera against the tree trunk. Like a Timex, it kept on ticking!

    Accessories: This is one aspect that continues to frustrate me a lot. The cost of simple plastic accessories such as the two stick-on helmet mounts that come with the camera cost $20 each to replace. I'm sure they don't cost more than a dollar or two to make, and the sticky surface doesn't hold up well in the cold temps that we get at Colorado ski resorts. Because my first camera was replaced, I ended up with 4 of these mounts. I literally had to hold off on using the last one, then I've had to be especially careful not to bump it or use it in too cold of temps. 20 deg and below seems to be the tipping point for this adhesive. Considering this camera is heavily advertised for skiing, I'm pretty disappointed in the adhesive of this helmet mount. The goggle mount is too floppy to use unless you have the rare type of helmet that the hard shell covers your ears also. And the strap mount only works on top of a ski helmet or bike helmet. Since I ski in the trees, mounting on top of my helmet (like the GoPro's do) is not a good idea. It's much safer for the camera to be mounted on the side of a ski helmet if you're a tree skier. Plus, it just doesn't look as dumb as those guys with the big a** GoPro sticking up on top of their heads!! This last helmet mount that I have left has also become loose. It's a two-piece design that allows rotation adjustment. The first 3 were solid, but this one is loose. It rattles and I can see the shaking in the video. Since there is little or no vibration correction in the camera, this looks bad on screen and is annoying to view. I spent enough on the camera and accessories already, I'm trying to avoid forking over another $20 for a $2 piece of plastic. I've made a couple of mounts myself that are tolerable though not as asthetically pleasing. I don't know why they haven't made the waterproof case for the GPS version of this camera yet. That I would buy if it's the same price as the one for the non-GPS version. They are nearly identical in shape, but apparently enough of a difference that the current water proof case will not work on the GPS model. You do not want the back cover to come open and snow get inside! All the electronics are accessible to water there. C'mon Contour guys - Get it together and put out the waterproof case for this camera too!

    Battery life is short in cold temps but seems fine to me in temps above 25 deg. At temps below 30 deg, I get about 2 to 2 1/2 hrs of power-on time per battery. That's not record time, that's just powered on. I have 2 batteries and have become proficient in changing the battery without taking the camera or helmet off. Good skill to develop if you want to be skiing and filming and not messing with your gear.

    The microphone is very good though you have to set the sensitivity while it's connected to your computer, not on the fly. It's really bad at wind noise and there is no way that I can see to attach a filter for that. It's also not stereo sound, it's mono which kinda surprised me, but it doesn't bother me.

    I have a 16GB SD card. I typically get 40-54 video clips in a day before my batteries run out and have never filled the video card. Typical length of my clips are 1:30 to 3:30. With that many clips per day and skiing every weekend, I've collected a lot of video clips to build movies with. Now I just need affordable editing SW that can handle 60fps and import songs from my iTunes library.

    June 1, 2011 addendum: Just read some other reviews that reminded me of a couple issues I didn't list and thought I should so that any potential buyers are aware. Battery design: Ditto to those who mentioned the plastic, glued-on end pieces that pull up when trying to replace batteries. I haven't had one come off yet, but both batteries that I have experience this issue. The red tab that locks the battery in is also abrasive to the battery itself. It's wrapped in a plastic sheeting that easily wears a line down it and the method in which this forces you to remove a battery causes the user to pull on the end of the battery with finger nails and thus, causes the end caps to peel up. I've commented on this to Contour and they assure me it won't be a problem. That's fine...until the warranty expires.

    Hidden button: As has been commented on this site, that plastic is not durable enough for the intended use. I don't have the iPhone card (I'm waiting for the Android app which doesn't require additional hardware) but have had to use this "hidden button" per Contour Tech Spt a couple times and already it is cracking.

    My overall impression is that this company is "young" or new and probably understaffed for the popularity of this product. That's a good problem to have as they say in business. I think once they can work out these bugs in the design, this will be the best POV on the market for the price. That's assuming they can maintain the current price level while improving these design issues. I'd prefer they fix the problems with the current products rather than putting their limited resources into a new camera product (Contour +), but they've already released another new camera. This will probably be a very successful company if they don't wait any longer to address the hardware design issues. Software? While it aggravated me, I think most other people go and buy real editing SW anyway.

    Back door: I found this door to be easily broken off and broke one off early on. Contour sent me a new one pretty quickly and at no charge which impressed me greatly, but the new door didn't have the locking mechanism installed in it, just an open hole. I felt guilty asking but I did ask about it. Got no response. Now, I just try to be very, very careful that I don't accidentaly open it while skiing which completely exposes the electronics to moisture. Very, very bad thing to risk with a $350 camera.
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  • David C
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on August 12, 2016
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    Was very good until I used it on my Seadoo.not water proof
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