Name: VIRB
Brand: Garmin
SKU: 270876
Rating: 4.1 (38 reviews)

Garmin VIRB - Pros & Cons

well-built and waterproof
Dynamic range is on par with other action cameras
Dynamic range is good
colors are pretty accurate
new ways of thinking
new connections
and new industries
Garmin has implemented is voice control
renewable and portable energy
better sound performance and enhancement
the controls are simple and the quality of the images you get out of it are excellent
connectivity
Voice commands are a nice idea
speed and movement as well as readings
simple
clear colourful icons
feels rugged and sturdy
lighter is certainly better
easy
hassle-free time lapses
compact and easy to carry
The camera does a great job joining together the two videos seamlessly
simple to use and highly capable camera
Virb was still easy to use and the voice control and touchscreen functioned perfectly
The switch on top of the case is great for filming quickly
still displays a clear image and has good brightness levels
Ultra 30 also offers image stability
quick to respond to our commands and very good at understanding different phrases
Voice commands are the best way to communicate in such situations
It works flawlessly
even with waterproof housing
easy to use and well-sized
that incorporates smart functions and advanced features
portable
compact and super easy to learn how to use
awesome set of features and high-powered performance
control and navigation system is straightforward and simple enough to understand
Flexibility and usability
Ton of features and functions that gives the user incredible flexibility
the touch screen makes everything accessible even with the housing on
high quality and easy to edit
The camera is waterproof and rated for 10m
s rugged
lightweight
small
and comes with excellent features
it works well hand-held
Backcountry & Competitive Cyclist offer free 2-day shipping
quick and simple time-lapse
loving both units
very happy with them
Garmin has put out a very solid first generation product
tracks perfectly fine for what I was doing
Both cameras take pretty good footage
you nearly unlimited movie angles opening up new and awe-inspiring in-flight views
cameras are pretty easy to use
It feels pretty durable and with the waterproof housing
great quality on its pictures and videos
The protective case is waterproof and impact-resistant
decent amount of contrast with pretty good colors and good sharpness
affordable price and decent video quality
All attachments are sturdy and the waterproof case

but can only output at 4K quality
no GPS or additional connectivity
it takes a few attempts to work
this camera might be a bit heavy for a road race
Virb is heavier and bulkier than its competitors
certainly not dSLR quality
recording button disappeared from the screen after the photo was taken
only shutting off when the battery finally died
video is still compressed
oversaturation of the colors is still there and the sky can become overexposed
the Garmin VIRB is difficult to see and has poor resolution
The photos are rather poor and even less than decent cell phone quality
white banding where the darker tree line meets the bright blue sky
color palette is slightly off and tends towards the cool side
the sharing is not real time
the USB and HDMI ports are exposed with no cover
the Fusion is limited to use in 16 feet of water
stabiliser needs to be turned on in the settings
Live streaming is also not a problem when connected to the app
Internal stitching limited to 4K
camera doesn't have any sort of mounting hardware incorporated into the body
exposure balancing are noticeable
No additional GPS stabilization was applied
the image was quite noisy even at ISO 1600
surrounding noises are too loud
There doesn t appear to be an option to add graphics
windy and noisy
as fast as you claimed down a slope
Garmin can only process half of the frame rate equivalent
Extreme action can cause optical systems to have trouble
the housings could never support the wider lenses
not optical/mechanical
tight on the budget
slightly expensive to purchase
the switch is too stiff
have a Garmin chest strap
Image stabilization feature fails to impress
you re setting up a single 360 degree photo
Too many are simply trying to capitalize on affiliate revenue
a little finicky to start with via WiFi
not cheap
you can have for a lot less
not class-leading
too bumpy
limited by the life of the battery
ambient noise can have a huge impact on the camera s ability
The cord is quite short
straight recording (not connected to your phone via WiFi
they simply not have a need for a 360 camera
both grass and sky appear a bit duller
yet caught up to GoPro on accessories
be able to connect to both at once
s unfair to compare higher resolution footage to lower resolution footage
the heart rate data is missing occasionally
Garmin connectors and the quality is very poor
Camera is pretty useless without the cradle
There is no screen and it has just one button to switch it
Garmin app was very sluggish
the camera is pointing exactly in the right direction in the air
little dusting of dirt actually adds to the appeal of the design
not navigation or route planning
the image stabilisation cannot be used without Lens Correction
there is no need to power up before recording
Live streaming to YouTube (iOS only)
The price is not cheap
battery life will drop dramatically
it s not a touch screen
the video lost some detail with the lower resolution
lack of Bluetooth connectivity means you need another Garmin device
The inability to rotate the lens limits your mounting angles

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Garmin VIRB - Full Specifications

Sensor type	CMOS
Optical sensor size	1.0 in
Effective pixels	16.0 Mpx

Built-in display	yes
Screen size	1.4 in

Maximum resolution	1920 x 1080 px
Video resolutions	848 x 480 1280 x 720 1280 x 960 1920 x 1080
HD type	Full HD
Supported video file formats	MP4
Supported video modes	1080p 720p 960p
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)	120.0 fps

Colour of product	Black
Type of protection	Shock resistant
Waterproof up to	1

Compatible memory cards	microSD
Maximum memory card size	64.0 GB

Micro HDMI ports quantity	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	no

Image stabilizer	yes

Photo mode	yes
Image resolution	4664x3496 4664x2632 3264x2448
Maximum resolution (stills)	4664 x 3496 px

Built-in microphone	yes

Weight	4.8 oz
Width	2.09 in
Height	1.26 in
Depth	4.37 in

Battery life (max)	3.0 h
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity	2000.0 mAh
Video recording time	3.0 h

GPS	no

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Garmin VIRB Garmin - Editorial Reviews (10)

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Published: 15.11.2016

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Get the Virb Ultra 30 if you’re looking for an action camera with fitness and data tracking, but the GoPro Hero5 is the better all-around camera.

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DC Rainmaker

Published: 19.12.2013

Garmin VIRB & VIRB Elite In-Depth Review

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Published: 14.02.2018

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3.0

The Garmin Virb 360 is one of the priciest 360 cameras you can buy. It's well-built and waterproof, but you can get more for your money elsewhere.

Garmin VIRB Garmin VIRB Ultra 30 Action Camera Review

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Published: 24.02.2017

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Published: 02.05.2019

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Published: 09.05.2017

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Published: 10.07.2017

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