Contour ROAM3

207 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 207 reviews of Contour ROAM3. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Views about the size and image quality are generally positive. The price and portability also get good comments, but some have doubts about the viewfinder.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Contour ROAM3 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 37 user reviews of Contour ROAM3 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the reliability and durability. The portability and image quality also get good feedback.

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86% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Contour ROAM3

alaTest has collected and analyzed 140 user reviews of Contour ROAM3 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. People really like the size and image quality. The price and portability are also mentioned favorably, whereas some have doubts about the viewfinder.

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86% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.co.uk)

Contour Roam3 review

A little more than a year ago, action-cam maker Contour closed its doors. Though it had a couple of the best cameras around in the Roam2 and Contour+2 , it couldn't keep up with the marketing muscle of GoPro or the onslaught of less-expensive competitors.

The Contour Roam3 is waterproof down to 30 feet (10m) without a housing; it has a rotating lens with laser alignment so your video is straight; it has Contour's Trail mount as well as a standard tripod mount; and the big slider gets you recording...

Though its battery can last up to 3.5 hours, it's not removable and a full charge takes about 3 hours. It has no screen or option for a screen, and without Wi-Fi or Bluetooth you can't wirelessly preview or view video on a mobile device.

All the features that make Contour's action cams excellent are here in its entry-level Roam3. While it's not loaded with extras, it's one of the best you'll find for its price.

Sep, 2014

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The cheaper of the two cameras in Contour's current line-up, the Contour ROAM3 has a similar cylindrical body to the Contour +2 but not all of the features. Contour calls it the world's easiest to use action camera, with simple controls, easy switching...

Sep, 2015

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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Contour's excellent entry-level action cam gets better with the Roam3

With some slight design tweaks and improved waterproofing, this POV camera is ready for action in and out of the water.

All the features that make Contour's action cams excellent are here in its entry-level Roam3. While it's not loaded with extras, it's one of the best you'll find for its price.

Sep, 2014

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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com.au)

Contour's excellent entry-level action cam gets better with the Roam3

A little more than a year ago, action-cam maker Contour closed its doors. Though it had a couple of the best cameras around in the Roam2 and Contour+2, it couldn't keep up with the marketing muscle of GoPro or the onslaught of less-expensive competitors.

All the features that make Contour's action cams excellent are here in its entry-level Roam3. While it's not loaded with extras, it's one of the best you'll find for its price.

Sep, 2014

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Consumer review (cnet.com)

Don't expect any support from Contour if you have a problem

Despite an all-singing and all-dancing website, don't expect a response from this company if you have a query or problem. I was not able to register my device online and also had a problem downloading the software you need to make the camera work. No...

Camera appears good and well made

No response from Contour if you develop a problem

Mar, 2016

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Consumer review (bhphotovideo.com)

Great product!

This a great product and the features can't be beat, especially at this price.

Dec, 2015

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Consumer review (bhphotovideo.com)

Good Action Cam for the Price

Able to use the accessories from the Contour ROAM2. Had to replace the old one I had and the quality is a step up. Good to see Contour back. It's good that it can now go a bit deeper than the ROAM2 underwater. Image quality is a tad bit better than the...

Dec, 2014

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Consumer review (amazon.in)

Great Action Camera

This is a neat little camera to record action shots, if you don't mind the absence of wireless connections and a display screen, there are 2 modes available which have to be programmed in a PC, but given this little hassle, the camera is fairly easy to...