Garmin Springs Into The Action Camera Market With Sensor-Packed VIRB & VIRB Elite


Garmin1With more than enough action cameras on the market to date, could Garmin be getting up in GoPro or Contour's territory by announcing these compact, easy-to-use, waterproof HD cameras? Doubtful. Looks as if competition has by no means stopped the global leader in satellite navigation from leaping right into this saturated industry! After announcing their first true HD 1080p action camera series this week, Garmin has created something where the user can be far from a professional cinematographer to capture fantastic action footage.

Garmin2It is no wonder Garmin couldn't hesitate to introduce the VIRB and VIRB Elite HD Camera, as it has some true game-changing features that sets it apart from others out there. It's rugged, waterproof, and loaded with HD sports camera attributes you might have heard of before, yet Garmin brings other features to the table. From family vacations to sports and recreation, these ruggedized camcorders makes it easier than ever to capture great memories! Both the $299 VIRB and $399 VIRB Elite do more than snap footage, as both models can shoot 16mp still photos, 1080p HD clips at 30fps and record video (while able to snap full-res still photos) for up to three hours! The 9-element lens has an ultra wide field of view for capturing beautiful footage. A low-power 1.4 inch Chroma LCD display allows for framing, setup, playback and previewing to be a breeze.

Garmin3Competitors cannot match this. What makes these cams perfect for action is VIRB digital image stabilization, which smooths things out if shooting something shaky. That, with a lens distortion correction feature to avoid fisheye makes VIRB an auto-corrector, even before the editing process begins. The pricier VIRB Elite has all the mentioned features, but also adds an accelerometer, altimeter, built-in Wi-Fi, and highly sensitive GPS. With both models, communication with other Garmin apps and accessories is possible through the ANT+ chip. The chip's connectivity also allows the camera to communicate with heart rate monitors, temperature sensors and even cadence sensors for cycling! Finally, for easy video playback, there is HDMI output as well as a microSD slot to hold up to a 64GB card for over seven hours of video. Both impressive models will be widely available September of this year, and whether it is golfing, swimming or traveling, it is no wonder the Garmin outdoor devices are becoming essential tools for outdoor lovers. Capturing those active moments you never had a chance to is now possible.

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