Contour 2 Camera Review
Capturing those fun and action-packed moments of life like your first time to ski are truly priceless, and they give you a satisfaction that is unmatched with a mere photograph.While there are thousands of camcorders that literally flock the tech shops, the Contour 2 camera stands out as a slim, simple, and powerful action camera that is bound to give you many reasons to smile.
This compact camera can simply attach to anything anywhere all while shooting straight and maintaining a near perfect picture. Continue to read this Contour 2 camera review to find out more.
The Lenses
Nothing defines a camcorder more than its lenses. Quality cameras and camcorders are equipped with high-end lenses which give the most stunning results regardless of the weather conditions. With that said, the Contour 2 boasts a 270° rotating lens and a 170° wide angle lens. Basically, this means you have a lot of flexibility when it comes to mounting the action camera, and its wide angle view also allows you to capture a wide field of view so that no action goes uncaught.
Video Quality
The Contour +2 also keeps in mind the importance of video quality, and that is why it has up to four different HD shooting modes of which a resolution of 1920 X 1080 is among them. An equally useful feature of these different shooting modes is that it allows video capturing at 120 Frames per Second for the 480P resolution. This allows users to capture those action-filled moments and replay them in slow-motion without missing a single detail.
The battery life is excellent. It allows you to video for approx. 2 1/2 hours. This of course depends on the video quality you have it set on as well as the temperature.
Features
The GPS mapping feature of the Contour plus 2 is perhaps one of the most interesting features since it shots your traveled path, distance covered, and speed. Apart from that, its mobile connectivity makes it equally useful in cases where you’ve mounted your camera in a fixed position but still want to have a sneak peek of what you’re shooting.
This allows you to use your smartphone as a remote control for your camcorder. An instant on-record button is also made available on the Contour 2 to reduce the burden of having to turn on many buttons and switches before you can begin capturing your favorite moments.
Download the app on your phone and you can use your smart phone as a remote to change camera settings or preview video on-the-fly. Gain extra-clear audio and adjust your microphone, as well as white balance, contrast, sharpness, exposure, and exposure metering via the Contour mobile app all on the go. The Bluetooth to the mobile app is especially nice to set the camera up on the helmet, to ensure that it is pointed in the right direction.
Design
Measuring at 3.86 inches by 2.36 inches by 1.34 inches, the Contour 2 is among one of the most compact camcorders in the market. Its sleek design makes it lightweight and truly helpful for people who are always on the go such as bike riders. The small sleek design is one of the favorite things consumers mention about why they buy this over other wearable cameras.
The camcorder features a status button that indicates battery levels, amount of memory, and GPS lock by illuminating different color codes. It also has rubber flap protectors on the rear that act as entry points for HDMI and mini-USB cables. Beneath this door, you’ll locate where the removable battery is, the microSD card slot, and a format button that clears your SD card.