#Garmin virb edit setup full#

Garmin designed G-Metrix(tm) to cover a wide spectrum of sports and activities, although some accessories will need to be purchased (usually sold as bundles) in order to unlock the full power of this device.

Data–Ultimately this camera is for people who like to incorporate data into their video footage.

Unfortunately, I lost the small nut (far left) that keeps it snug, so I stopped using it early in the testing period Pros The basic mount is one of the coolest POV mounts I’ve ever seen. Below is a comprehensive list of what I liked, and didn’t like, about the VIRB XE. The camera was tested for a period of approximately 3 months over hundreds of miles of trail use, including at gravity bike parks involving jumps and high speed.

I used this to film and shoot still photos at elevations ranging from approximately 6,000 feet to 12,500 feet with temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to 10 degrees Fahrenheit. Garmin sent me the VIRB XE along with a 16GB card and a variety of mounts, including a separate combo mount, reviewed separately. The battery and micro SD card are contained in a waterproof housing Testing

#Garmin virb edit setup 1080p#

Though not the highest resolution action cam on the market, the VIRB X and XE shoot a clear 1080p at 60fps with the capability of capturing 12MP stills at 30fps, and the ability to hit a button to take a photo while actively shooting video at the same resolution the video is set at. Just flick a switch on the top, and the video will start recording automatically.

#Garmin virb edit setup plus#

The Garmin VIRB XE is considerably smaller than the GoPro Hero 3+ Video and Picture ModeĮnabling Video Mode is super easy, which is a plus when you are trying to keep your eyes on the trail. For biking, you can record distance, speed, heart rate, cadence, and hang time–then view that data, along with a map, using the free Garmin software. The heart of the video data is captured by G Metrix(tm), a state-of-the-art GPS and accelerometer system designed to capture a plethora of data that spans multiple sports. The housing is rugged and the matte black makes for a svelte package Features For more information on the VIRB X and XE, click here.

Instead, this review focuses on the principal features common to mountain biking specifically, and the pros and cons of the VIRB devices. This device is complex, and I could spend most of my article discussing all the nuances of the features for each discipline (you can get an idea in the promo video above). Targeting action sports enthusiasts who thrive on knowing every piece of data about their sport, they have developed a high resolution compact video camera that also captures a variety of metric data that can be viewed and published in real time as the video progresses. The Virb X and XE were first announced in April 2015, after Garmin recognized that “without data, it’s just video,” which has become the springboard phrase to market their latest contribution to the action cam market.