Touted as the world’s smallest and lightest gps video camera, this camera also claims to be the world’s most accurate. The Contour GPS is capable of recording video in full 1080p resolution with high definition (HD) quality. using a wide-angle spinning lens with an angle of 135 degrees to provide a high-quality picture that captures all of the action.

Video Format Frame RateResolution
FULL HD – 1080p 30 FPS1920 x 1080 pixels
TALL HD – 960p 30 FPS1280 x 960 pixels
ACTION HD – 720p 60 FPS1280 x 720 pixels
ORIGINAL HD – 720p 30 FPS1280 x 720 pixels
5MP STILL 1 photo per 3, 5,10, 30, 60 seconds2592 x 1944 pixels

Dimensions:

L 95mm H 53mm W 34mm
Weight 5.2oz (147g)

Whats In the Box

* Contour GPS HD Camera
* MicroSDCard (2GB)
* Flat Surface Mount
* Goggle Mount
* Rechargeable Battery
* USB Cable

VIDEO

5 Megapixel Sensor
H.264 Codec
.mov file type

AUDIO

Internal Microphone
AAC Audio Compression

LENS

Wide Angle Lens:
135°: 960p, 720p, Photo
110°: 1080p
Dual alignment lasers

MEMORY

Removable MicroSD
Capacity: 32GB (2GB included)
Average Record Time

HD >> 30 min / GB
SD >> 60 min / GB

STORYTELLER

Compatible with:
Mac (10.5, 10.6)
Windows (XP, Vista, 7)
Videos downloaded via USB 2.0

GPS

Configurable GPS sample rate 1Hz-4Hz (1 to 4 times per second)

BATTERY & POWER

Removable Lithium-Ion Battery
Record Time: Up to 2 hours
Charge via USB to computer or Contour chargers (sold separately)

BODY

Water Resistant Aluminum Shell
TRail™ Mount System

Other Helmet Cameras I am considering include: Contour HD 1080P, GoPro HD Helmet HERO, GoPro HD HERO 960

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