Monday, December 26, 2016

Garmin VIRB XE HD

My lovely Bride, with the help of Santa, provided a lovely wrapped gift under the Christmas tree. After inspecting Mary's wrap job, perfect of course, I tore it to shreds. Much to my surprise I found a Garmin VIRB XE HD camera. I have been wanting to capture my flights, especially IFR flights for some time and now I'll have the ability in HD, very cool.

Hi-res Features

The VIRB XE records high-contrast, undistorted high-definition video at up to 1440p30 resolution, and it allows you to easily adjust resolution and frame rate right from the viewfinder. It even captures crisp, dramatic slow-motion video, while offering a variety of professional-level image-quality controls and VIRB XE is a high-powered digital photo camera, too; shoot 12 megapixel images at speeds up to 30 frames per second – and capture photos even while recording video. VIRB XE can also be set to automatically capture photos over long periods of time at intervals of up to 120 seconds apart.
with prop filter

G-whiz Sensors

Capture more than just video of the moment with Garmin G-Metrix™. VIRB XE contains built-in Garmin GPS, G-force, orientation sensors and the ability to wirelessly connect to external sensors and Garmin devices to capture even more performance data. Since it’s Connext™ capable, it can receive superior aviation-specific data from yourG3X Touch flight display and Flight Stream 110/210. A lithium-ion battery provides up to 2 hours of recording at 1080p, and with multiple charging options (sold separately) you’ll have plenty of juice. Extend your filming time by carrying an extra battery (sold separately) in your flight bag.

Includes:
  • VIRB XE action camera
  • Rechargeable battery pack
  • Charging/data cable
  • Rugged charging/power cable
  • Standard and vertical mount adapters
  • Flat and curved adhesive mounts
  • Short and long extension arms
  • Short and long screws
  • Wrench
  • 16 GB microSD™ card
  • Dash suction mount
  • Prop filter
  • Headset audio cable kit
  • Garmin Pilot™ (free trial)

I hope to give the camera a trial run this week or next. I'll have to dig out my Ram mount to see if that will work to provide a better angle or mount for capturing flight video. Stay tuned....

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