Lee 2002 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2013/08/garmin-virb-action-cameras/ Garmin to enter the HD action camera market in September. Integral GPS, altimeter, and accelerometer. https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/on-the-trail/action-cameras/virb-/prod119592.html https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/on-the-trail/action-cameras/virb-elite/prod119594.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer gll429 Posted August 21, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted August 21, 2013 awesome.. everything i never wanted in a cam... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR4Lee Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I gotta catch to the new old tech first. For example, VIRB Edit can automatically match video and your Edge bicycle computer data to add speed and cadence to your cycling video or add heart rate to your sky dive. I bet they just put in a drum roll for your heart rate on a sky dive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer FJ12Ryder Posted August 21, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted August 21, 2013 Ooooh, I do need a new gadget, I mean a new GPS/camera/accelerometer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer pluseb0 Posted August 21, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted August 21, 2013 Yeah read about that today, not sure they can catch Gopro, they are announcing their new models in the fall. Contour just closed their doors in Seattle like a week ago. +eb0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I would love a little heart rate infographic in the corner of one of my Deals Gap videos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer luvtoleanit Posted August 21, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted August 21, 2013 Don't get me wrong, I have always thought this stuff was cool but for me there isn't much allure. When I ride, I'm there to ride not to worry so much about pics or video. Besides, I'd have to then make the time to edit the footage, upload, etc. Maybe some day. I think it would be cool for an out of the country excursion. I'm more concerned with my radar system being operational I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer YoshiHNS Posted August 21, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted August 21, 2013 Edit video? Why would you have to edit every bit of video you record? Not as appealing as the Contour stuff, and just as expensive as everything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Burns Posted August 21, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted August 21, 2013 and then there's the JVC Adixxium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Contour is Gone. GoPro marketing killed them. All employees were laid off. I wonder if Garmin grabbed their technology? It is very similar. Contour was so much better than GoPro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CornerCarver Posted August 21, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted August 21, 2013 I love my contour camera, prolly try to grab a couple more when the price cuts come to the discontinued stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer YoshiHNS Posted August 21, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted August 21, 2013 I think they already hit. Should grab one before they are all gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CornerCarver Posted August 21, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted August 21, 2013 link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer YoshiHNS Posted August 21, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted August 21, 2013 I just searched amazon. You can still get the waterproof kit one for $100. How much cheaper are you thinking they will go? http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&index=blended&keywords=contour&link_code=qs&tag=opera-20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CornerCarver Posted August 21, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted August 21, 2013 I've got the +2 with the waterproof thingy and paid $300 for it (reg price $350). I see them listed at $298 so that is the one I would snag if they drop to sub $200 They may all sell before hitting that floor and if so then I will just buy something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer YoshiHNS Posted August 22, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted August 22, 2013 Yeah. The +2 hasn't dropped in price very much. The other ones are still pretty cheap. $100 to get in the door, $180 for the newer version. Not bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 2thdr Posted August 22, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted August 22, 2013 I've got the +2 with the waterproof thingy and paid $300 for it (reg price $350). I see them listed at $298 so that is the one I would snag if they drop to sub $200 They may all sell before hitting that floor and if so then I will just buy something else. Carver, how long does the battery last per charge on constant recording? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchybro Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Pal o' mine did a review: http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2013/08/20/verbing-action-cam-garmin-debut-impressive-virb-camera-line-unique-features Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CornerCarver Posted August 22, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted August 22, 2013 I've got the +2 with the waterproof thingy and paid $300 for it (reg price $350). I see them listed at $298 so that is the one I would snag if they drop to sub $200 They may all sell before hitting that floor and if so then I will just buy something else. Carver, how long does the battery last per charge on constant recording? It seems like about 5 hrs on 1080p and around 8 hrs on lower video settings....a skinnier carver (aren't they all) swiped it and has been plying with it more lately... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 2thdr Posted August 22, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted August 22, 2013 Wow. I thought the battery would only last two hours max. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I never ran out of battery or memory on my Roam. Sad that I ran it through my back wheel at TMac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 2thdr Posted August 22, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted August 22, 2013 Trying to decide on Roam or Roam2. Roam is $100 with waterproof case, 30 fps in Action720p mode. Roam2 is $150, is water resistant on its own without case (to one meter), and does 60 fps (probably interpolated) in Action 720p mode. I think you a cannot switch camera between modes without hooking it up a computer and using the desktop software. Can someone verify that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 correct. The only outside control is ON/OFF - START/STOP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 2thdr Posted August 22, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted August 22, 2013 I wonder if there is any noticeable difference between the 30 fps vs. 60 fps @ 720p unless you are doing slow motion playback? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer NorthernVFRDave Posted September 11, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted September 11, 2013 I wonder if there is any noticeable difference between the 30 fps vs. 60 fps @ 720p unless you are doing slow motion playback? Only 2 weeks late LOL, but yes.... I ran 60fps by mistake once on my GoPro, really don't see much of an imporvement other than it fills your card twice as fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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