VholdR ContourHD review
in Camcorders
Verdict
The best actioncam around, bar none. A little expensive, but the footage it produces is simply stunning
Review Date: 2 Oct 2009
Reviewed By: Jonathan Bray
Price when reviewed: £261 (£300 inc VAT)
Overall Rating
Features & Design
Value for Money
Performance
| Details | |
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| Part Code | ContourHD |
| Review Date | 2 Oct 2009 |
| Price ex VAT | £261 |
| Price inc VAT | £300 |
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| Specifications | |
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| Camcorder HD standard | 720p |
| Camcorder maximum video resolution | 1280 x 720 |
| Camera megapixel rating | N/A |
| Camcorder recording format | H.264 (MOV) |
| Accessory shoe? |
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| Camera optical zoom range | N/A |
| Camera optical image stabilisation |
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| Electronic image stabilisation? |
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| Screen size | N/A |
| Viewfinder? |
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| Built-in flash? |
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| Light? |
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| Number of sensors | 1 |
| Audio | |
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| Internal mic type | Mono |
| External mic socket? |
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| Dimensions | |
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| Dimensions width | 56 |
| Dimensions depth | 96 |
| Dimensions height | 56 |
| Dimensions | 55.5 x 96 x 55.5mm (WDH) |
| Weight | 116.000kg |
| Storage | |
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| Integrated memory | 2.0GB |
| Camcorder internal storage type | Flash memory |
| Memory card support | Micro SD |
| Outputs | |
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| Data connection | USB |
| Composite video output? |
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| Component video output? |
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| Accessories | |
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| Remote control? |
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| Dock? |
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From around the web
I hope those lasers can be turned off before any cyclists take them out, otherwise they will become even more of a hazard on the road than they are at present.
By Shuflie on 5 Oct 2009 
This could be just what I'm looking for, PLEASE can you post some sample footage? does it have any image stabilisation?
By stokegabriel on 5 Oct 2009
Just do a search for ContourHD on youTube. Quite a lot of footage on there. Don't think there is any image stabilisation though. http://www.actioncameras.co.uk/ContourHD_VholdR
By Grunthos on 5 Oct 2009
Shuflie, these comments are for the product and not for you to vent your dislike for cyclists...we don't mean any harm to you poor car drives!
I have been searching for a lightweight, helmet attachable camera with decent resolution and this may be the solution albeit a little bit pricey. I will check a few more reviews and may buy it for Mountain biking and road biking useage!
By Lovebadger on 5 Oct 2009
There's a Youtube HD clip showing some north shore trails here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umAPn88sLUc
Looks like the chap could have angled the camera upwards a little, but gives a good idea of the image quality. :)
By SashaMuller on 6 Oct 2009
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