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Gift Tip 30: VholdR ContourHD Full HD Wearable Camera
Dec 2 2009, 11:00pm CST | by Luigi Lugmayr
The VholdR ContourHD 1080p Wearable Camera is a full 1920 x 1080p camcorder
for recording all your adventures on land, in the air, on the side of a
mountain—pretty much wherever you feel the need to explore. Simply attach the
VholdR ContourHD to the side of your helmet, glasses, or headband and you’re
ready to record all your action feats. Record whatever your heart desires with
this extremely lightweight and easy to use 5MP camcorder.
The VholdR ContourHD 1080p not only records in 1080p, but also offers up 4 other
resolution choices depending on your needs: 1280 x 960p at 30fps, 1280 x 720p at
60fps, 1280 x 720p at 30fps and standard definition 848 x 480 at 60fps. All your
video is captured to microSD memory cards (2GB card included) up to 16GB for
easy flash memory recording and transfer. When using a 16GB card you can record
for up to 8 hours! Considering the built-in lithium-ion battery lasts for 4
hours on a single charge, that's pretty awesome.
The VholdR ContourHD 1080p Wearable Camera allows you to capture all your
adventures with the fixed focus 135° lens that keeps the entire scene in focus
without over-distorting things. A built-in microphone rounds out your video by
capturing the sounds that go along with every adventure. Ease of use is another
hallmark of this wearable camcorder. Even with gloves on you can start and stop
recording with just a touch of the switch. And, because it weighs only 129g and
is mountable to just about anything, thanks to VholdR's patent-pending TRail
Mount system, you'll be able to shoot without being distracted or weighed down.
In addition, dual lasers, along with the 180° rotating lens ensure that your video lines up each and every time.
The VholdR ContourHD 1080p Wearable Camera is equipped with numerous features
and upgrades to ensure that outdoor enthusiasts and adventure-seekers capture
the best footage in HD. However, there are some limitations. As with most
camcorders, battery life is an issue; the ContourHD1080p is no exception. The camcorder features a rechargeable lithium ion battery and testing
revealed that the Contour HD only had approximately two hours of battery life.
To avoid missing any shot, backup batteries are a great idea.
Great Gift For
The VholdR ContourHD 1080p Full HD Wearable Camera is great for extreme
sport enthusiast, rock climbers, trail runners, or just about anyone who wants
to record HD video hands free.
Price and Where to Buy
The VholdR ContourHD 1080p Full HD Wearable Camera is selling for $329.99
on
Amazon.com.
Update:
Enter promotional code CONTOURH at checkout, and Amazon will apply $80 in savings.
This offer is valid through December 19, 2009, or while supplies last.
This gift tip is part of the I4U News Top 100 Holiday Gift Guide. Find many more tech gift recommendations across 10 categories and shopping tips here.
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