No offense to GoPro, but one of the features we enjoyed most while testing the Virb XE was that when we pressed the power button the camera turned on. It may look more like a GoPro, but it marches to the beat of its own drum. At that point we all want a camera that just works. And the chances of them capturing images of mountain bike runs down a rocky Utah cliff are also pretty slim. Performance and useĪt a certain point all action camera owners realize that they’ll never slip into a wingsuit and base jump off the sheer granite face of a Norwegian fjord. The Virb XE we tested arrived with the camera, a battery, one USB charging cable, five mounts, two extension arms, three screws for attaching the camera to the mounts, a hex key (Allen wrench), and a get-started manual. This allows quick photo and video uploads to a smartphone, which can then be shared with any social media app. The Virb XE can communicate with the Virb smartphone app via a Wi-Fi connection making the phone both a live viewfinder and remote control. GARMIN VIRB EDIT STOPPED WORKING FREEThese data will automatically appear in a wide variety of data overlays on the video when it is edited in Garmin’s free Virb Edit (for Windows and Mac). Garmin calls these features “G-Metrix.” When connected to Garmin’s long list of compatible ANT+ sensors it can track and record heart rate, cycling cadence, temperature, water depth, wind direction and speed, engine RPM, torque, and many other metrics associated with action. The onboard GPS means the Virb itself knows how fast it is moving, which direction, the incline, decline, altitude, and how many Gs are being pulled. Along with image capturing, the camera also features GPS, an accelerometer, and the ability to communicate with other cameras, smartphones, and sensors via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or ANT+. And for getting those classic change-of-weather time lapses the Virb XE can be set to snap at intervals of up to two minutes apart.įor such a small box (it weighs approximately 5 ounces) the Virb XE packs in a load of tech. In photo burst mode the camera can fire off 12 megapixel images at 30 frames per second. GARMIN VIRB EDIT STOPPED WORKING 480PThe bottom has a mount that is compatible with most GoPro accessories.įor capturing images the Virb XE has a 12.4-megapixel, 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor that shoots still photos at 12 and 7 megapixels, and can record video at 1440p up to 30 frames per second, 1080p at 60 fps, 720p at 120 fps, and at 480p in 240-fps super slow motion. On the left-end of the camera is a latch that allows the front of the camera to open revealing the battery and a slot for a MicroSD card. On the right side are the shutter button (for still images and menu selections) and a switch to control video recording. The Virb XE is a small, compact, matte black box (3 x 1.6 x 1.4 inches) with a lens on the front, and a 1-inch square LCD screen on the top-left with two small buttons to the right (menu and power). Inside, Garmin did what it know best: it added GPS so the camera knows where it’s going and how fast, and included ANT+ technology so it can communicate with a host of wireless sensors to record performance metrics along with the video. That’s only outside of the camera, however. Rather than stay different and fight it out, Garmin completely redesigned the new Virb XE with a classic camera shape – a small rectangular box that, not so surprisingly, looks a lot like a GoPro. While this form-factor worked well for mounting the camera on helmets and handlebars, it wasn’t well suited with chest straps or under bike seats. During its first year in market Garmin appeared to follow its own path in camera design: The original is lipstick-shaped camera with an LCD screen on the top. One of the newer entries is the Virb from Garmin, better known for their GPS navigation and fitness devices. Having sold millions, it ignited a new industry that has attracted a lot of “me too” companies, yet, GoPro has continued to dominate. It’s difficult to discuss action cameras without mentioning GoPro, the company that practically invented the category.
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