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CJBaum
04-27-2009, 12:08 PM
Just released to the public this morning, the Contour HD Wearable Camcorder. This is a *Pre-Order* program, the units will be shipped out May15th. Available through our website,
www.performance-source.com (http://www.performance-source.com)

ContourHD is the world’s first High Definition Wearable Camcorder that combines amazing video clarity (choose between High Definition or High Action), a wide angle lens (135 degrees), single button simplicity, and a click to share online experience.

Perfected for outdoor use, ContourHD can switch between crisp HD quality video (captured at 30 frames per second) or SD quality video (captured at 60 frames per second). This camera is the ideal complement to your outdoor gear with its all-in-one design ContourHD has no wires or separate recorder. Instead it records up to 8 hours of HD video to its own internal memory card (compatible with up to a 16GB microSD card). Its light (4 ounces) but armored aluminum body enables you to capture video in any weather conditions. ContourHD’s TRailTM Mounts seamlessly attach the camera to your body, helmet, goggles, or vehicle for hands-free recording.

Put HD Video On Your Head and share it online in seconds!




Key Features



Amazing Video Clarity
2 Video Settings

High Definition: Fill your screen with vivid, widescreen (16;9) action video. With a full 1280x720 (pixels) window and 30 frames per second, your videos will be just how you remember them, big and awesome!

High Action: Ideal for making the fastest adventure sports appear as smooth as butter. Recording standard definition video at 60 frames per second (twice as many frames as TV quality video) you won’t miss any of the action.

Beautiful Outdoor Colors

The image sensor and video processor in this tiny camera were fine-tuned for the changing colors and lighting conditions you’ll experience when recording outdoors. The snow will have definition, the lighting will transition when you go through the trees, and the color clarity has been adjusted so that colors will appear as rich as you remember them.

Capture the Whole Scene

The wider the angle of your lens the more of the scene you capture. At 135 degrees, the new ContourHD lens strikes the perfect balance in capturing the entire scene without over-distorting the video.

Record over 8 Hours of Action Video

As an all-in-one wearable camcorder, ContourHD records to an internal MicroSD memory card to capture up to 8 hours of HD quality video (compatible up to a 16GB Memory Card). Powered by a removable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, this robust camera recharges through a USB cable connected directly to your computer. Now you can throw away your camcorder tapes, wires, and AA batteries.


With Full Audio

Capturing the sounds you hear (other than the wind) is a difficult proposition, which is why we upgraded the microphone from the previous VholdR model. We’ve done our best to help you cut out the wind noise and record the sounds of the action.

Easy to Use
One Button Record

ContourHD’s operation couldn’t be simpler, as it features a single oversized record switch that you can use even when you’re wearing a pair of gloves. Slide the switch forward to record and slide it back to stop—congratulations, you just made a video! Now you can capture the best scenes right before they happen.

Easy to Align

Have you ever seen a camera with lasers? ContourHD uses two of them and a 192o rotating lens to ensure you line up the shot every time. Turn on the lasers and rotate the front lens until the two laser points are horizontally aligned. Congratulations, you just lined up your video.

Wearable Anywhere

As the most versatile wearable camcorder we take “wearable” seriously. ContourHD uses our patent-pending TRailTM Mounts to “slide and lock” onto a series of different mounts for your goggles, helmet, handlebars, vehicle, or anywhere else you want to mount it. Wear HD video on more than just your head.

Armored Body

A water-resistant camera for all seasons, its light (4 ounces/116 grams) anodized aluminum body withstands dust, dirt, mud, and snow—elements that destroy most electronic gear. It’s also shock, vibration and impact resistant.
Click to Share Online with a Mac and a PC
As simple as we made recording with ContourHD, we made it even easier to share your HD videos online. Our Easy Edit™ software (Mac and PC compatible) makes it automatic to import your videos from the camera, clip out the best parts, and post them to VholdR.com.



Specs:


Video
• Resolution Settings
HD (1280x720) 30 fps
SD (848x480) 60 fps (not finalized)
• 5 Mega-pixel CMOS Image Sensor
• Codec: H.264
• File Type: .mov

Audio
• Internal Microphone
• AAC Audio Compression

Lens
• 135o (HD)
• 90o (SD)
• Fixed Focus
• Zoom: None

Memory
• Type: Removable MicroSD (SDHC compatible)
• Capacity: 16GB (2GB included)
• Average Record Time
HD: 30min / GB
SD: 60min / GB

Battery & Power
• Removable Lithium-ion Battery
• Record Time: Up to 2 hours (SD setting)
• Charging via USB to Computer or Wall Charger (sold separately)
• Charge Time: 3 hours (average)

Easy Edit™ Software
• Compatible Operating Systems:
Mac (10.4 & 10.5)
PC (XP & Vista)
• Videos Download via USB 2.0

Size and Weight
• Height: 95mm
• Length: 53mm
• Width: 34mm
• Weight: 4.2 ounces (116 grams)

Body
• Water Resistant
• Aluminum and Fiberglass Body
• Compatible with VholdR TRail™ Mount System

What’s in the Box
• ContourHD Camera
• MicroSD Card (2GB)
• Goggle Mount
• Flat Surface Mount
• Rechargeable Battery (average 2 hours)
• USB Cable

speednar
05-21-2009, 09:54 AM
The specs are pretty great. I heard about the camera the other day and though i should check out the video samples. From what i saw i was really impressed by the quality for video. Its far better than a lot of other pov cameras that are on the market right now! Can't wait for it to come out.

CJBaum
06-05-2009, 10:49 AM
These have arrived. I have them in stock and ready to record. Ill be bringing some out to NESBA this weekend to demo. Stop by and check em out ! Bike # 991

Hypnotiq
06-05-2009, 12:12 PM
Discount for NESBA directors! ;)

racefan#21
06-05-2009, 12:43 PM
discount for nesba directors! ;)


bullshit charge them more.....

Mr Sunshine
06-05-2009, 03:03 PM
bullshit charge them more.....

+1 :D

Now...if he took a trip to a WERA round...that'd be a different thing. :banana:

JCoulter
06-09-2009, 08:52 AM
These cameras are awesome.

Here is my ORP video (first video I ever captured with this camera)
http://www.vholdr.com/node/26352

Mr Sunshine
06-09-2009, 09:17 AM
I have to agree. Other than the video quality one of the things I like the most is the update to the microphone which makes the sound quality WAY better than the previous model.