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  Tactical Helmet and Helmet Cam Package - paintball equipment

  Sports (RAP4)
  

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  Action Sports Helmet Camera (30FPS)

  Photography (oem)
  

  Rating (12 reviews):

  (3.2/5)

  

  DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA!!!!

  My review title says it all, but I will explain why you should not buy it.This camera is advertized as an "action sports" camera. I bought it to use on patrol in my deployment (Army). I was very disappointed. All I wanted was a camera that could get decent video to show the folks back home what this country is like. This camera could not even handle walking around, much less "sports" or "action." The attachment for the camera to the strap is easily bumped up and down, and even when "clicked into" a certain level, it has a lot of give, meaning that unless you wrap it in duct tape or something, it will never stay steadily in the direction you want it. 2 out of 3 videos I took were either too high or too low even though I carefully adjusted it with the aiming red light before setting out (remember, I just used it for walking around - no crazy stuff). The cap on the back of the camera that holds the batteries and memory card in comes loose from as simple a jolt as... 1/5 Rather upset - See all my reviews This review is from: Action Sports Helmet Camera (30FPS) (Electronics) My review title says it all, but I will explain why you should not buy it.This camera is advertized as an "action sports" camera. I bought it to use on patrol in my deployment (Army). I was very disappointed. All I wanted was a camera that could get decent video to show the folks back home what this country is like. This camera could not even handle walking around, much less "sports" or "action." The attachment for the camera to the strap is easily bumped up and down, and even when "clicked into" a certain level, it has a lot of give, meaning that unless you wrap it in duct tape or something, it will never stay steadily in the direction you want it. 2 out of 3 videos I took were either too high or too low even though I carefully adjusted it with the aiming red light before setting out (remember, I just used it for walking around - no crazy stuff). The cap on the back of the camera that holds the batteries and memory card in comes loose from as simple a jolt as... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , July 28, 2011

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  Batteries Run Out Quickly

  I mounted this camera on my helmet while flying an ultralight. First recording was 27 minutes. I thought this was because of the 1GB SD card I used. I replaced this with an 8GB; same recording duration. It seems that the batteries (alkaline) cannot go beyond 30 minutes at most. The rear cover which holds the batteries and the SD card is fragile. Not a very robust product. 2/5 Ricardo C. Morales (Makati City, Metr-Manila Philippines) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Action Sports Helmet Camera (30FPS) (Electronics) I mounted this camera on my helmet while flying an ultralight. First recording was 27 minutes. I thought this was because of the 1GB SD card I used. I replaced this with an 8GB; same recording duration. It seems that the batteries (alkaline) cannot go beyond 30 minutes at most. The rear cover which holds the batteries and the SD card is fragile. Not a very robust product. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , August 7, 2011

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  Video comes out good...when it works

  (I in no way blame the seller). This camera was simple to use and operate. Just a couple problems:1. Seems to take a while once turned on to realize its on, so once you load the batteries and SD Card, give it 3-5 min to let the camera realize it has a card inside it.2. Sometimes it doesnt work properly, and the only way to fix it is to open the back and pull the batteries out(while on). This is the only solution because once it turns on and gliches, it doesnt acknowledge that a SD card is loaded and wont allow you to turn it offGood news:1. When it does work, video and audio come out great, especially considering how low the megapixels are2. Easy to operate (when functioning properly)3. Head strap adjusts very easily and was able to adjust into the most ackward of positionsI would give it 5 stars since it was cheap and vid quality is great, but since it seems to gliches off and on, i have to kep a star for myself. But i will be... 4/5 B. Thomas "USAFTIGER16" (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews, September 24, 2011

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  List Price: $145.99
  Price: $28.00
  You Save: $117.99 (81%)

  Records at 640 x 480 resolution

  Action Sports Helmet Camera

  Captures the outdoors action at 30 frames per second

  Great for outdoor sports and activities such as two or four wheel vehicle racing, skiing, biking, rockclimbing, paintballing and skydiving.

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  ContourROAM Hands-free HD Camcorder

  Photography (Contour)
  

  Rating (223 reviews):

  (4.1/5)

  

  BEST FOR MILITARY/TACTICAL USE

  I want to first start by saying I have them all, the GoPro the Contour HD and the Contour Roam. I am stationed in remote Afghanistan and go out on foot patrols frequently. The other cameras require FAR too much prep time to be tactically practical. This one is amazing because it is one switch and done (ON)!! I keep it mounted with the adhesive mount to my Kevlar and it is always ready to go. The others require you to turn them on and have them on standby this is not preactical when the action starts. The image quality is as good as you want, except at night, but that is just a sacrifice you have to make on all cameras of this type. If you are a soldier you want THIS CAMERA!! Dont waste your money on the GoPro, it doesn't fit a soldier's style. Combine the images with iMovie and you can churn out very nice AAR's for your soldiers to learn from. 5/5 Rob M.D. (Texas) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: ContourROAM Hands-free HD Camcorder (Camera) I want to first start by saying I have them all, the GoPro the Contour HD and the Contour Roam. I am stationed in remote Afghanistan and go out on foot patrols frequently. The other cameras require FAR too much prep time to be tactically practical. This one is amazing because it is one switch and done (ON)!! I keep it mounted with the adhesive mount to my Kevlar and it is always ready to go. The others require you to turn them on and have them on standby this is not preactical when the action starts. The image quality is as good as you want, except at night, but that is just a sacrifice you have to make on all cameras of this type. If you are a soldier you want THIS CAMERA!! Dont waste your money on the GoPro, it doesn't fit a soldier's style. Combine the images with iMovie and you can churn out very nice AAR's for your soldiers to learn from. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , December 11, 2011

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  Great HD camcorder for the range

  Well, I've taken the Contour Roam out to a few range trips now and I can give a much better review at this point.Build Quality: 10/10As soon as you pick up the Contour Roam, you will definitely notice the build quality of the device. It feels very solid with an aluminum tube body. The lower half where the mounting options would go is made of plastic but is securely attached to the main body. The camera angel can be adjusted by turning the front end of the device; it turns with a fluid motion and distinct notch at the -90, 0, 90, and 180 positions.Clarity: 9/10I was really impressed with the clarity of the lens - particularly at longer distances of about 15-20 yards. If your expectations for a device like this are reasonable, you'll be happy with the image quality. In the video that I made, I used a Canon S100 and the Contour Roam. You can definitely tell a difference in the image quality if you compare the two. That being said, the Contour... 5/5 J. Dang - See all my reviews, December 13, 2011

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  Don't believe the marketing hype...

  I've only used the camera a couple of times so far... the first of which was during a consistent light rain while mountain biking out on the trails here in the Pacific Northwest. In the product description you'll find a whole paragraph describing how this unit is "super tough" and how the "ContourROAM is made to withstand encounters with everything from eating mud puddles", etc. After one outing in not super tough conditions I wound up with the front glass (or plastic, not sure what it's made of) having scratches in it from me wiping it clear while riding down the trail so that I could film.This is not a huge deal for me as most surfaces will scratch when rubbed with wet dirt, fine, I get that. So, I contacted Contour describing what happened and asked if I could order some replacement glass for the front or if the existing lens refresh kits would work. Here's the reply from Contour:There are currently no replacement lenses available. I'm told that opening the... 3/5 Daniel A Lorek (San Diego, CA United States) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: ContourROAM Hands-free HD Camcorder (Camera) I've only used the camera a couple of times so far... the first of which was during a consistent light rain while mountain biking out on the trails here in the Pacific Northwest. In the product description you'll find a whole paragraph describing how this unit is "super tough" and how the "ContourROAM is made to withstand encounters with everything from eating mud puddles", etc. After one outing in not super tough conditions I wound up with the front glass (or plastic, not sure what it's made of) having scratches in it from me wiping it clear while riding down the trail so that I could film.This is not a huge deal for me as most surfaces will scratch when rubbed with wet dirt, fine, I get that. So, I contacted Contour describing what happened and asked if I could order some replacement glass for the front or if the existing lens refresh kits would work. Here's the reply from Contour:There are currently no replacement lenses available. I'm told that opening the... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , September 21, 2011

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  List Price: $199.99
  

  Full HD video with 8hrs record time at 1080p with 32gb Micro SD card (sold seperately)

  Aluminum body is designed to take abuse and keep on filming

  Completely waterproof to one meter

  170 degree super wide angle lens with auto adjust for exposure and white balance

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  ContourHD 1080p Helmet Camera

  Photography (Contour)
  

  Rating (183 reviews):

  (4.0/5)

  

  Dirty Jobs uses this where big cams dont go /great 2nd angle cam

  Update 9-16-2010 This is no longer their top of the line cam - the new one is based on this camera but includes a GPS and tags your images with location. You'll need their viewer to see the map movement as the video plays.Update: 7-2010Tonights episode of Dirty Jobs showed this camera strapped to a head strap for the host, Mike Rowe, who was 408 feet above the cement floor decending & window cleaning in Hawaii. Troy chickened out on the first 100 feet so alot of the contour HD footage made it into the show. By the 300 foot balcony they got troy on the ropes but his hair got snagged in the safely line and had to get his second "shearing" on Dirty Jobs - it was also filmed on contour HD cams 300' above hawaii. The quality was as good as the cable company could deliver in their 6:1 re-compression of HD. A full HD viewfinderless camera has value when you must get the shot.using a sandisk 16GB microSD card and the maximum detail [1080P] + best quality I... 4/5 HMMWV "God, Country, Corps" (santa clara, CA USA) - See all my reviews, December 11, 2009

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  Great point of view camera

  I bought this camera primarily to be used for motorsports (autocross, track days, time attack, etc.) but took it on my recent ski trip to Breckenridge, Colorado. I'll update the review once motorsport season comes around.With the GoPro HD and ContourHD 1080p coming out around he same time for the same price point I did a lot of research on both. I was already biased against the GoPro having owned the original Hero Cam Wide.Mounting--------The quick sliding of the GoPro is pretty simple, but the parts that you have to screw and unscrew are difficult. The screws were hard to tighten and it's too easy to lose the screw and/or nut. I also managed to break one of the mounts by dropping it - a bit too easy to break in my opinion. Getting the correct angle by stringing the screw mounts together was a challenge as well.I like the ContourHD mount a lot more. It just slides on and off and locks into place. While skiing, I was able to slide it off and... 4/5 PR (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews This review is from: ContourHD 1080p Helmet Camera (Camera) I bought this camera primarily to be used for motorsports (autocross, track days, time attack, etc.) but took it on my recent ski trip to Breckenridge, Colorado. I'll update the review once motorsport season comes around.With the GoPro HD and ContourHD 1080p coming out around he same time for the same price point I did a lot of research on both. I was already biased against the GoPro having owned the original Hero Cam Wide.Mounting--------The quick sliding of the GoPro is pretty simple, but the parts that you have to screw and unscrew are difficult. The screws were hard to tighten and it's too easy to lose the screw and/or nut. I also managed to break one of the mounts by dropping it - a bit too easy to break in my opinion. Getting the correct angle by stringing the screw mounts together was a challenge as well.I like the ContourHD mount a lot more. It just slides on and off and locks into place. While skiing, I was able to slide it off and... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , February 2, 2010

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  Great Camera for night skating

  Customer Video Review Length:: 1:44 MinsThis is a video of a couple of laps around the John Rose Oval shot at 10 PM under artificial lighting. I thought that the images were good with expected wide angle distortion.I purchased this camera to record my speed skating at the John Rose Oval in Roseville, Minnesota. Most of my skating sessions are from 9:20 to 10:25 PM. The lighting is similar to a baseball or football field. I had some concerns about reviews that said that this camera was not that good in low light conditions but the images looked good to me.In terms of ease of use, I don't think you can really beat this camera. The instruction manual is microscopic and you are up to speed on the available controls within a very short period of time. One of the frequent criticisms of the camera is wind noise coming through in the video. It turns out that you can preset the sound level with the software that comes with the camera as a download off the MicroSD card... 5/5 George Dawson (St. Paul, MN USA) - See all my reviews, December 5, 2009

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  List Price: $249.99
  

  5 Megapixel Sensor

  Full HD Recording (1080p) - 1920x1080 pixels - 30fps

  Removable Lithium-Ion Battery; records up to 4 hours

  Aluminum and Fiberglass Water Resistant Body

  Internal Microphone

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  ContourHD 720p HD Helmet Camera

  Photography (Contour)
  

  Rating (42 reviews):

  (4.0/5)

  

  Great camera, great price, near HD video.

  Pros:Comes with mounting options that can be customized to work for just about any applicationComes with 2 GB SD cardVery well build, doesn't feel cheap at allRotating lens to accommodated angles when mountedNo external recording device neededCons:Near HD video, I wouldn't call it HD quality even though the video dimensions are HD, but outstanding for a small wearable camera*Update: The sound is pretty bad if you are going very fast. The mic location could be better because there is an electronic sounds that dominates the audio at high speeds.Review:I bought this camera to help make videos of my dad's Camero and Ducati for his father's day present, mostly just to get another angle. The price was great on Amazon! With all the discounts I got it for $230 which is seventy dollars cheaper than anywhere else. The shipping was great, I ordered it on a Thursday and I arrived on a Monday day.I just took the... 5/5 Skyler M. Kincaid (Billings, MT USA) - See all my reviews, June 23, 2009

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  Nice with limitations...

  I own both the VIO POV.1 and the ContourHD. I must preface this by saying I use these cameras in a unique application, that being on a military helicopter. Both have their pro's and con's but since we are talking about the ContourHD, I will offer this:Pro's:Resolution, it is HD of course. It does fish eye a bit more than I would like.All-in-one: No separate components..everything is literally right in your hand. (can be a draw back) No wires....Laser for making sure the camera is mounted properly.USB Chargeable battery with decent life.30 minutes of HD per gig..comes with a 2 gig card. A larger card really is needed.PRICE!! Excellent.Cons:Not anything close to Mil-Spec like the POV.1 (That thing was built for the military)On/Off switch can slide back and you would never know it. Fixed in later serial numbers.Mounting options are minimal.No... 3/5 T. Gagnon "TG" (Tucson AZ) - See all my reviews, July 21, 2009

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  Contour HD

  I finally received the camera from VholdR. So far it's lived up to my expectations. The video that I saw coming from it was super clear and the color looks amazing. It came with its own software that also made everything easier. The 135 degree field of view is better than the fish eye look that you get with some other cameras. Good price for a compact HD camera. 5/5 J. Z. Clark (Las Colinas, CA) - See all my reviews, April 27, 2009

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  List Price: $249.99
  

  Operating temperature of -15C to +40C

  Armored body is wearable anywhere

  Easy Edit software (Mac and PC compatible) makes it automatic to import your videos from the camera

  Record over 8 hours of action video; one-button record function

  The world's first wearable HD camcorder

  Choose from two video settings: High Definition or High Action

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  Contour ROAM2 Waterproof Video Camera (Black)

  Photography (Contour)
  

  Rating (76 reviews):

  (4.5/5)

  

  Great POV and Action Camera

  This is my first Contour camera, and I was lucky that just at the time I decided to get one, the new ROAM 2 came out. The reason I like the ROAM2 over the original ROAM (which can now be had much cheaper) is for the 60 fps filming in 720p. This will produce smoother video, especially if you like to use slow motion effects now and then.The ROAM 2 comes in attractive packaging and includes: 1 profile mount; 1 rotating flat surface mount; lanyard tether; USB cable; lens cap; 4GB MicroSD card; storage pouch and lens cloth.Initial tests of the ROAM 2 in 720p @ 60fps and full HD 1080p @ 30fps are very impressive. At 720p you will have a view angle of 170 degrees, which gives you a wide panorama but some fisheye effect (to be expected at that width). In 1080p the view angle is reduced to 125 degrees, which still gives a nice wide view, but much less fisheye. The quality of the video image is very good. In full 1080p it is ultra-sharp and the colors are very good. The... 5/5 Justin Opinion (USA) - See all my reviews, November 2, 2012

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  Have used and loved Contour for years, but this camera is incredibly disappointing

  I've owned Contour 720HD for several years and it's been a great camera. The one feature I really wanted to gain was the still photo mode.Enter the new ROAM2.. perfect on paper! It has everything I want with many improvements over my current one.Here's the MAJOR reason why I will be returning this camera (and frankly I doubt too many would buy it if they understood this *feature*... which is not explained at all if you just look at specs:YOU CANNOT CHANGE MODE without connecting the camera to a computer!You must install Contour software to edit settings including mode (1080, 720, still photo, etc).So.. if you set your camera to shoot 1 picture per minute and go for a ride, that's the ONLY mode you can use until you connect it to a computer!That, in my opinion, is absolutely ridiculous!!I got this camera partially to be loyal to Contour and of course because I already have quite a few mounts for it. The... 4/5 Erci - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Contour ROAM2 Waterproof Video Camera (Black) (Electronics) I've owned Contour 720HD for several years and it's been a great camera. The one feature I really wanted to gain was the still photo mode.Enter the new ROAM2.. perfect on paper! It has everything I want with many improvements over my current one.Here's the MAJOR reason why I will be returning this camera (and frankly I doubt too many would buy it if they understood this *feature*... which is not explained at all if you just look at specs:YOU CANNOT CHANGE MODE without connecting the camera to a computer!You must install Contour software to edit settings including mode (1080, 720, still photo, etc).So.. if you set your camera to shoot 1 picture per minute and go for a ride, that's the ONLY mode you can use until you connect it to a computer!That, in my opinion, is absolutely ridiculous!!I got this camera partially to be loyal to Contour and of course because I already have quite a few mounts for it. The... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , November 21, 2012

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  A nice improvement over the original CotourRoam

  I had purchased the original ContourRoam camera about a week before they announced this one. Luckily I had saved my packaging so I returned it and bought the ContourRoam2. There are some small but very worthwhile changes to this camera that make it a better choice. First, of course, is the 60 fps video option. I haven't had a chance to test that yet but it's a nice addition and the main reason I went with the 2. Next, there is a locking button on the recording slider. This is useful to avoid either accidental starts or stops, as it locks in both positions. The printed numbers on the lens barrel are clearer, brighter, and far easier to see. The card formatting is now done by pushing and holding a small button. In the previous model you had to use the supplied tool or a paper clip and stick it into a hole to format the card. The new ContourRoam 2 also came with a nifty little cloth bag that has an attached lens cloth and a small pocket to hold the included memory micro SD card and micro... 5/5 Sky King (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Contour ROAM2 Waterproof Video Camera (Black) (Electronics) I had purchased the original ContourRoam camera about a week before they announced this one. Luckily I had saved my packaging so I returned it and bought the ContourRoam2. There are some small but very worthwhile changes to this camera that make it a better choice. First, of course, is the 60 fps video option. I haven't had a chance to test that yet but it's a nice addition and the main reason I went with the 2. Next, there is a locking button on the recording slider. This is useful to avoid either accidental starts or stops, as it locks in both positions. The printed numbers on the lens barrel are clearer, brighter, and far easier to see. The card formatting is now done by pushing and holding a small button. In the previous model you had to use the supplied tool or a paper clip and stick it into a hole to format the card. The new ContourRoam 2 also came with a nifty little cloth bag that has an attached lens cloth and a small pocket to hold the included memory micro SD card and micro... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , October 30, 2012

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  List Price: $199.99
  

  Locking Instant On-Record Switch No power button, no problem. Simply slide the Instant On-Record switch into its locking position to ensure you shoot exactly when you're ready.

  Waterproof without a case Good things come in small packages. The ContourROAM2 sheds bulk by working underwater without an extra case.

  60fps As requested by our users, we've bumped up the frames per second to 60, meaning you can now get that smooth video quality you've come to expect from Contour cameras.

  Vibrant color options We understand that style matters and color can make or break a look. Match your kit, or bring in a little contrast by adding a ContourROAM2 in one of four colors: Contour green, red, blue or traditional black.

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  Yellow HD 720P DVR Waterproof Helmet Camera Motorcycle Bike Cam DV

  Photography (bravolink)
  

  Especially suitable for swimming, surfing, or underwater photography

  Outdoor sports waterproof camera

  The camera can easily be worn on the helmet

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  Hawkeye Goggle and Helmet Cam Package - paintball equipment

  Sports (RAP4)
  

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  Helmet CAM Airsoft AEG SportCam Action Video Camcorder

  Photography (ElectroFlip)
  List Price: $99.99
  Price: $69.99
  You Save: $30.00 (30%)

  Web Cam Feature - The SportCam also pulls double duty as a portable Web Cam. Simply connect the provided USB cable to your PC or laptop and you can video chat with friends and family.

  Durability - The polycarbonate case was designed with adventurers in mind. The water and heat resistant housing will ensure the survival of the video - if nothing else.

  Plug & Play - The SportCam was designed with ease-of-use in mind - in all respects. Records using .AVI format so you can view your videos using QuickTime and Windows Media Player.

  One Hand Operation - The oversized button was designed with ease-of-use in mind for those wearing gloves and for pressing without looking. Videos are automatically recorded in 15 minute segments.

  Crisp and Clear Video & Audio - The SportCam records high-quality video in 640 x 480 and records audio with amazing clarity, even from a distance. You'll have proof of all your exploits, including a running narrative - you'll be surprised at some of the things you say and do! Use 32GB Mini SD Cards for hours of recording time.

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  US Army Training Helmet and Helmet Cam Package - paintball equipment

  Sports (RAP4)
  

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