HD Video from a Shoot and Share Camcorder Small Enough to Fit on Your Goggles

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) April 27, 2009 -- VholdR, the market leader for shoot and share wearable video cameras, is introducing ContourHD: The World's First (and lightest) HD Wearable Camcorder. The ideal video camera to shoot and share your active lifestyle, ContourHD combines amazing video quality (choose between crisp High Definition or smooth High Action SD), hands-free wearability (attach ContourHD to your goggles, helmet, equipment, or vehicle), and one button simplicity (single button to shoot and share online). Light enough (4 ounces) to fit on your goggles, this compact and rugged video camera makes HD quality video affordable ($299.99 MSRP) to capture and publish online for the estimated 75 million adventure sports enthusiasts around the world.

"ContourHD is the perfect camcorder for the weekend warrior in your life who is skiing, boarding, mountain biking, or even riding a motorcycle," says Marc Barros, VholdR's CEO. "ContourHD and our Easy Edit software are making HD action video easy to shoot and share online in seconds."

VholdR Contour HD wearable camcorder, shown helmet-mounted. Photo provided by Twenty20 LLC

ContourHD is the perfect camcorder for the weekend warrior in your life who is skiing, boarding, mountain biking, or even riding a motorcycle Perfected for outdoor use, ContourHD can switch between crisp HD quality video captured at 30 frames per second or butter smooth SD quality video captured at 60 frames per second. Its all-in-one design means ContourHD has no wires or a separate recorder, but instead captures up to 8 hours of HD video to its own internal microSD memory card (compatible with up to a 16GB card). Armored with an aluminum body and two lasers for quick alignment, ContourHD is ready for any weather or adventure sport.

The launch of ContourHD also includes an HD upgrade to the company's Easy Edit software (VholdR Desktop) and online adventure sports community (VholdR.com). Plug ContourHD into the computer with the included USB cable and quickly import, clip, and share your videos to the growing international community on www.VholdR.com. Syndicate your adventures to Facebook, Twitter or MySpace and publish your trip to friends or total strangers.

ContourHD Features

• VholdR Contour HD camcorder. Photo provided by Twenty20 LLC

  2 Video Settings

  • High Definition: Fill your screen with vivid, widescreen (16:9) action video. With a full 1280x720 (pixels) window and 30 frames per second, your videos will be just how you remember them, big and awesome!

  • High Action: Ideal for making the fastest adventure sports appear as smooth as butter. Recording standard definition video at 60 frames per second (twice as many frames as TV quality video) you won't miss any of the action.

• Record over 8 Hours of HD Video
  ContourHD can record up to 8 hours of HD quality video or 16 hours of SD quality video to an internal microSD memory card (compatible up to a 16GB memory card). Powered by a removable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, this robust camera recharges through a USB cable connected directly to your computer.

• Wide Angle Lens:
  At 135 degrees, the new ContourHD lens strikes the perfect balance in capturing the entire scene without over-distorting the video.

• Wearable Anywhere
  Patent-pending TRailTM Mounts "slide and lock" ContourHD onto a series of different mounts for your goggle, helmet, handlebar, vehicle, or anywhere else you want to mount it. Wear HD video on more than just your head.

• One Button Simplicity
  ContourHD's operation couldn't be simpler with a single oversized record switch (to be operated even with a pair of gloves on) and click to share software.

• Laser Alignment
  Two lasers and a 192o rotating lens ensure you line up the shot every time. Turn on the lasers and rotate the front lens until the two laser points are horizontally aligned.

• Armored Body
  A water-resistant camera for all seasons its light (4 ounces/116 grams) anodized aluminum body withstands dust, dirt, mud, and snow.

• Easy Edit Mac and PC Software
  Easy Edit™ software (Mac and PC compatible) makes it automatic to import your videos from the camera, clip out the best parts, and share them to VholdR.com.

Availability and Price
ContourHD will be available in May 2009 for $299.99 with Abt Electronics, Amazon.com, B&H Photo and HelmetCameraCentral.com. Or visit www.vholdr.com to find a complete list of retailers.

To learn more about ContourHD visit www.vholdr.com

VholdR Contour HD wearable camcorder, ready for action. Photo provided by Twenty20 LLC

About VholdR
VholdR is a Seattle based start-up helping adventure sports enthusiasts tell their stories of action, adventure, and travel through video. Leading the way in making action video easy to shoot and share, VholdR is dedicated to creating simple tools that enable hands-free capture and effortless sharing of video online with others. For more information about VholdR please visit www.vholdr.com.

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