Latest camera features versatile design at an affordable price 

• Waterproof and tough – Waterproof to one meter and built to withstand any environment.
• Instant On-Record button – Power on and record with just one push of the button.
• HD video – Get the full shot in 1080p HD with a wide-angle lens that is enclosed in a smooth, flush front housing.
• Rotating lens with Laser Line – Once mounted, rotate the lens and level your shot using ContourROAM‘s built in Laser Line, a directive laser for improved aim and leveling.
• Mountable – In addition to Contour’s extensive TRail™ mounts, you can mount ContourROAM using the built-in standard tripod thread.

Sydney, September  9, 2011 – Contour, the world’s leading point-of-view, wearable camera brand, has today announced the release of the ContourROAM, the company’s first waterproof camera. Priced at only $299, ContourROAM is the next step in equipping all Australians with a tool to tell incredibly rich stories through video.

With a robust design waterproof to one meter and a super wide-angle 170-degree rotating lens, the ContourROAM showcases Contour’s commitment to enabling explorers to effortlessly record their adventures.

The camera also features a built-in battery and a new Instant On-Record switch that enables people to turn their camera on and record in just a single push of a switch. 

“We created this new hands-free video camera to take the guesswork out of whether the camera is recording or not and to capture and share video with the greatest of ease,” said Marc Barros, CEO of Contour.

“ContourROAM is so lightweight and compact that you don’t even notice it’s there. It goes wherever the action is, from action sports to team sports to weekend adventures and underwater. Just slide the record switch forward and go big.”

Contour’s latest camera couples its signature hands-free design and technical features with increased simplicity, to deliver a fun and easy way to capture action video.

With its array of features the ContourROAM allows explorers of all kinds to focus their attention on what’s most important: the adventure.

The ContourROAM is available today from WOW Sight & Sound, Ted’s Cameras and Adventure Cams. For a full list of Contour stockists, please visit Contour Australia

Check out this video of the ContourROAM in action.