Garmin Virb Elite

[Moda]

At 12fps?

 

[BSRU]

At 12fps?

4k at 30fps.

 

[Deleted member 20519]

I would hold off until some people actually get their hands on them and give reviews. And i'm talking about real riders, not review sites.
Garmin are known for not having products ironed out when they release them.

I was thinking that, wait until people have used it and Garmin have ironed out the bugs with a firmware update.

 

[Moda]

Is that from an unreleased version as all I can see is 4k at max 15fps

 

[BSRU]

Is that from an unreleased version as all I can see is 4k at max 15fps

Oops, yes the 30fps is the Hero 4 due out soon.

 

[Moda]

FINALLY at last there's some footage on YouTube from a Virb.

I'm not technically minded but like for like seems to be as good as anything GoPro have up there. The GPS overlay stuff, integration with maps and remote control via say my Edge 810 make it a sure fire purchase over a (possible) 4k GoPro.

Waiting for a DCR review and the Elite to be released but I'm sure the Virb is a done deal for me. Was surprised to see that Amazon are already doing a 15% discount on the base model.

 

[BSRU]

FINALLY at last there's some footage on YouTube from a Virb.

I'm not technically minded but like for like seems to be as good as anything GoPro have up there. The GPS overlay stuff, integration with maps and remote control via say my Edge 810 make it a sure fire purchase over a (possible) 4k GoPro.

Waiting for a DCR review and the Elite to be released but I'm sure the Virb is a done deal for me. Was surprised to see that Amazon are already doing a 15% discount on the base model.

Will be interesting to see how it copes in low light.

 

[Deleted member 20519]

Linky to the footage?

 

[Moda]

Not sure how to do a link from my phone but if you do a YouTube search for virb garmin and refine it to search for this week there are 3 clips cattle park loop is 1.

 

[Moda]

Looks like GoPro have responded to the Garmin Virb with the release of a Hero black 3+ from what I've read so far underwhelming seems to some it up. Still on track to get an Elite.

 

[BSRU]

Looks like GoPro have responded to the Garmin Virb with the release of a Hero black 3+ from what I've read so far underwhelming seems to some it up. Still on track to get an Elite.

I think the 3+ release is so that GoPro just to have something new for Christmas, although as you say a very underwhelming release.

 

[Moda]

Apologies didn't mean 'underwhelming' to be construed as a criticism as the Hero range is still a fine action camera but feel that Garmin has definately caught GoPro on the hop with Ant+ and GPS integration. Even if absolute resolution isn't quite a match for GP.

It also appears that rumours are saying 4k won't happen at 24p+ till at least next year.

 

[BSRU]

Apologies didn't mean 'underwhelming' to be construed as a criticism as the Hero range is still a fine action camera but feel that Garmin has definately caught GoPro on the hop with Ant+ and GPS integration. Even if absolute resolution isn't quite a match for GP.

It also appears that rumours are saying 4k won't happen at 24p+ till at least next year.

GoPro seem to like releasing new camera's just before Thanksgiving and Christmas, so probably this time next year the Hero 4 will be released.

 

[Norry1]

Anyone get a Virb? I'm thinking of getting one now.

 

[ColinJ]

Anyone get a Virb? I'm thinking of getting one now.

I have entered competitions with Virb and GoPro Hero prizes and would be chuffed to win either.

I saw a GoPro Hero in a store in Birmingham on Monday and was surprised how small it was, even with its waterproof case. Demo HD footage on large TVs was impressive.