ContourHD 1080p Bicycle Camera

If you’re looking for the best helmet camera, the ContourHD 1080p Bicycle camera is surely one to consider, but is it the one you need? That’s going to be a tough decision to make considering the number of options at hand.

Rating: 4.5

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ContourHD 1080p Bicycle camera Pros & Cons

Pros

Easy to operate even with gloves.
Light.
Long battery life.
Easy to share videos
Selectable resolution and number of frames per second

Cons

Tweaks such as resolution settings can only be done on a computer
The battery cover tends to become loose after repeated use.
The body of the camera can only withstand light showers.

Tip: Clean your ContourHD camera lens after use.

1080p high-definition video is fantastic - every tiny detail of your cycling adventures, including every bead of sweat on your brow and each spin of your bicycle wheels will be visible in your video recordings. However, HD video tends to expose video flaws as well.

If you've got a grain of sand or a fingerprint on your lens, it will be highlighted in unforgiving clarity by the HD recording. Make sure you clean your lens often. That way, your cycling videos are sure to amaze you.

Video Quality

One size doesn't fit all and that's the reason the manufacturers give you the option to choose your resolution and also the number of frames per second depending on the resolution you choose.

Final verdict: HD video quality and amazing shots (4/5)

Score
4.0

Audio Quality

This helmet camera possesses an internal microphone that uses AAC compression techniques. To further increase the quality of your audio, the microphone is facing the bottom. As not so many helmet cameras come with high audio quality, this camera is one of the best helmet cameras when it comes to sound.

Final verdict: Exceptional Audio Quality (4/5)

Score
4.0

Handling

If you're looking for a helmet camera that is also easy to handle, then this is probably one of the best helmet cameras, because of the following features:

Recording - It doesn't possess an On/Off switch, instead you would need to slide the switch forward to begin recording. This slider is easy to use, and you will be able to operate it while you're on the bike.
Light Weight - This camera weighs just around 5.2 ounces and hence you wouldn't even know it's there. This is the main reason many people opt for it.
Perfect Alignment - If at all you want to record an amazing video, you would need to make sure that the camera is aligned perfectly. To help you out in this aspect you've got two lasers that help in the alignment and the camera lens is also capable of rotating.

Final Verdict: Easy to handle (4/5)

Score
4.0

Software

The manufacturers also provide you with the necessary software to transfer your videos from the camera onto your computer. Once you've done this, you would also be able to modify and highlight certain portions of the video, and if you want to, also add taglines and descriptions.

Final verdict: Quite easy to modify and edit your videos (3/5)

Score
3.0

Battery Life

The ContourHD 1080p Bicycle camera uses Lithium Ion Batteries and they have an overall lifetime of around 4 hours. Of course, life would vary based on the resolution you've selected.

Final verdict: Very long battery life (5/5)

Score
5.0

Use in Extreme Conditions

No matter where you're riding your bike, your camera will be able to go along. It's capable of withstanding shocks due to falls as well as protects itself from elements such as rain, snow, and mud due to the presence of a well-crafted Aluminum and Fiberglass body.

Final verdict: Suitable for almost all conditions (4/5)

Score
4.0

Final Verdict

The ContourHD 1080p Bicycle camera is surely one of the best helmet cameras out there; however, it would be the best for people living in areas where there are chances of light showers or the usual dry weather. Apart from whether it would be ideal for cyclists who need precision and quality in every frame of their video - it's just perfect for professional cyclists. So, on an overall scale, this helmet camera surely deserves a 4.5/5

So, is the ContourHD 1080p Bicycle camera the best helmet camera for your needs? - find out by yourself:


Category	Score
Video Quality	4.0
Audio Quality	4.0
Handling	4.0
Software	3.0
Battery Life	5.0
Use in Extreme Conditions	4.0

Final Score
4.5

Where to Buy The ContourHD 1080p Bicycle camera?

The best place to buy the ContourHD 1080p Bicycle camera, as well as many other cycling helmet cameras is eBay. This reliable, #1 online marketplace usually has USED as well as NEW products in stock.