VIRB is durable enough to capture even the most extreme activities right out of the box.
The 1.4-inch screen uses ambient light (instead of a battery-draining backlight) to illuminate the screen and make it easy to see in bright sunlight. The WideVü lens captures all the action, and the high-resolution Chroma display makes it easy to change menu settings, set-up and playback shots, but has reflective technology so it doesn’t drain the battery. The rechargeable lithium-ion battery can record up to three hours of HD (1080p) video with one charge, and can be easily changed on the go. VIRB has a sleek, aerodynamic design that makes it fun and simple to record HD video- just move the slider forward to record. With GPS and enhanced wireless capabilities in VIRB Elite, users can capture not only what they were doing, but also where they were and how they did it-and then share it with their friends and family.” “Our customers already embrace an active lifestyle, whether they’re hikers, mountain bikers, skiers, trail runners, boaters, or pilots, so a Garmin action camera is a compelling option to them. “Action cameras are growing rapidly in popularity, and VIRB has some game-changing key features-like a color display, extended battery life, optional GPS and compatibility with existing Garmin products-that set it apart from other cameras on the market,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin’s vice president of worldwide sales. Both VIRB and VIRB Elite feature ANT+™ connectivity for remote control functionality with other Garmin products, and for data transfer with other fitness sensors.
VIRB Elite incorporates all these features, plus has built-in WiFi, data sensors and a high-sensitivity GPS. VIRB can capture high quality still photos while the video camera is recording. On-board video enhancement features such as digital image stabilization and lens distortion correction ensure that footage recorded with VIRB will look great, even before editing. The unique 1.4-inch Chroma™ color display makes setup and playback a breeze and uses minimal power so VIRB can record up to three hours of true HD (1080p) video on one charge. VIRB features a rugged and waterproof (IPX-7) housing, so there is no extra case necessary to withstand the elements. From action sports to family vacations, VIRB combines a unique feature set that makes it easier than ever to capture life’s memories.
(NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced VIRB, its first true HD 1080p action camera series. OLATHE, Kan./ August 20, 2013/Business Wire - Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. Garmin VIRB Elite offers built-in Wi-Fi and GPS. Press Release: Garmin® Enters the Action Camera Market with Compact, Waterproof, Easy-to-use HD Cameras, VIRB™ and VIRB Elite™ Both are capable of 16 megapixel still images, as well as time-lapse photography. The VIRB Elite is a step-up model with built-in Wi-Fi and GPS. In a market segment currently dominated by GoPro, the VIRB steps into the ring with a 1.4-inch display, 1080p video capture, integrated weatherproof housing and ANT+ connectivity. Garmin has taken a leap into the rugged action camera market with the Garmin VIRB and VIRB Elite, designed to capture video and stills in extreme conditions.