ContourRoam waterproof camera takes hands-free filmmaking underwater

Contour has already produced a handful of imagers for football players and cyclists , but the company has now come out with a solution for underwater explorers, as well, with its first waterproof camera — the ContourRoam. This hands-free device boasts a super wide-angle, 170-degree rotating lens, capable of capturing HD video in three different resolutions (1080p, 960p, and 720p) at 30fps. Its lens can also rotate up to 270 degrees, and projects a horizontal laser to help you align your shots. The camera’s instant on-record option, meanwhile, allows you to start recording as soon as you turn it on, while its waterproof aluminum body lets you shoot video at underwater depths of up to one meter for up to 30 minutes at a time — meaning you can leave that old ContourHD case at home. Aspiring Steve Zissous can buy one now for $200, at the source link below. Otherwise, just wade past the break for more information, in the full presser. Continue reading ContourRoam waterproof camera takes hands-free filmmaking underwater ContourRoam waterproof camera takes hands-free filmmaking underwater originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Sep 2011 09:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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