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Oct 16

Miveu POV Camera System targets iPhone owners

They say that there’s “an app for everything”, but is that really true? I guess for most parts, the answer would be in the affirmative, but when it comes to hardware, the same cannot be said. The thing is, if you are an iPhone 4 or iPhone 4S owner, then you might be interested in picking up the $99.99 Miveu POV Camera System For iPhone. It looks like something from the future, sporting a high impact cover with wide-angle lens as well as an adjustable angle chest clip, accompanied by a flexible chest plate and elastic straps that allows you to capture some of the most daring moments in your life as you climb that mountain, jump out from the plane, or get involved as a professional pugilist.

Basically, any kind of adrenaline pumping activity that requires you to use both hands, and yet you want to record all that is going on in front of you, the Miveu POV Camera System will be able to fit the bill perfectly. The Miveu-X iPhone Case will come in the form of a rugged iPhone case that can clip itself right onto the back of your phone, boasting a replaceable wide-angle lens and a 360º ball joint which enables you to attach it to your chest. There is also an integrated shutter button that allows you to start and stop recording without having to remove the iPhone, now how about that? Too bad it is compatible only with the iPhone 4 or 4S, even the iPhone 5 has been ruled out.

[ Miveu POV Camera System targets iPhone owners copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Sep 05

Contour+2 review: the best consumer helmet camera on the market

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It’s been a little while since the two major players in the helmet cam industry, Contour and GoPro, refreshed their wares. Contour launched its Contour+ and Roam models last summer, while GoPro delivered the HD Hero2 late last year. As our extensive testing can attest, both companies put out great cameras, but with Sony about to get in the game with its $199 Action Cam, the pair need to raise their games — and that’s exactly what Contour is doing with the Contour+2.

This logically named follow-up to the Contour+ is a big step forward on many levels, still delivering 1080p recording while offering many design and software improvements, including the ability to use your smartphone not just as a viewfinder, but to start and stop recording, too. Plus, at $400, it’s $100 cheaper than last year’s offering — and that’s despite coming with a fully waterproof case. Join us as we put it through its paces.

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Sep 05

Contour+2 action camera puts waterproof 1080p recording in your pocket for $400

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Contour2 action camera puts waterproof 1080p recording in your pocket for $400

Just over a year later, Contour has released the Contour+2 camera as the follow up to its Contour+ model. Like its predecessor, the +2 shoots video at up to 1080p and 120fps, though that max frame rate’s only available at 480p resolution. It also sports the same rail mounting design, a sliding power/record switch on top and a 270-degree rotating lens. Naturally, the camera comes with a waterproof case, for filming in hostile environments, and a couple of adhesive mounts, so you can get those super gnarly POV shots. The +2 stores clips on an included 4GB microSD card, but it can also stream live video using the mini-HDMI port round the back. GPS is onboard to track the location and elevation of any epic runs, and you can add a map of your route with speed and distance data and edit your videos using the free Storyteller app for PC and Mac. Once you’ve tweaked things, the app also does simple sharing of the results directly to Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Vimeo. The best part? Contour’s latest will set you back $400, which is $100 less than the original Contour+. Hit the break for a video walkthrough of Contour’s latest action cam courtesy of company CEO Marc Barros, and head on over to our review to see how this thing operates in the field.

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