Garmin announces VIRB, a small, rugged action camera that is already IPX-7 ready out of the box. Apart from the standard features that GoPro has, it has additional features. For example, for its elite version, it has built-in WiFi (that can be paired with an app) and GPS tracking.
Check out this promo video.
From what I see, it is obviously focusing on what GoPro may have missed out. Here is the full specifications.
Dimensions
- Unit size (HxWxD): 32 mm x 53 mm x 111 mm
- Display size: 1.4″ (205 x 148)
- Unit weight:
- Without battery and battery door: 4.40 oz
- Without battery: 4.79 oz
- With battery: 6.26 oz
- With battery and cradle: 7.16 oz
- With battery, cradle and flat mount assembly: 8.31 oz
Video
- Image sensor: 16 MP, 1/2.3″ CMOS
- File Type: .mp4
- 1080p HD video: 1920 × 1080; 30 fps
- 960p HD video: 1280 × 960; 30,60 fps
- 720p HD video: 1280 × 720; 30,60 fps
- WVGA (slow motion): 854 × 480; 120,60 fps
- Still photo resolution: 16 MP (4664*3496); 12 MP (4664*2632); 8 MP (3264*2448)
- Photo burst: 6/s
- Photo time lapse (seconds): 0.5,1,2,5,10,30,60
Audio
- Internal microphone: Yes
- External microphone: Optional USB to 3.5 mm stereo mic adapter
Connectivity
- Bluetooth®: No
- ANT+™ compatible: Yes (remote & sensors)
- Interface: USB 2.0
- HDMI output: micro HDMI
- Wi-Fi: 802.11 bgn
Miscellaneous
- GPS: Yes
- Temperature range: -15° to 60° C
- Memory: microSD™ card (up to 64 GB); card not included
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Altimeter: Yes
- Water resistant: IPX7 (1 m/30 min)
- Image stabilization: Yes (digital)
- Lens distortion correction: Yes
Battery
- Battery type: Removable Li-ion
- Battery capacity: 2000 mAh
- Battery life: 1080p (30 fps); up to 3 hrs
Click Here to Garmin VIRB
From the PR, it will be available in US from September with VIRB MRP at US$299.99, and VIRB Elite MRP at US$399.99.
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