![]() The camera performs best in well lit areas or outdoors on a clear day, however it can still handle low light relatively well. The 5.7K mode is capable of creating stunning video that look very close to High Definition, something lacking in 4K 360 cameras. The VIRB 360 shoots the best 360 video out of the 10+ I’ve used or owned. for an example see the low light comparison video I posed earlier. A firmware update has added a low light mode which significantly improves the quality of video shot with little light. The above video was shot before the latest updates and it did not turn out particularly well, although still better than most low light 360 videos. Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: VIRB 360 Low Light Test () Take a look at some examples and comparisons: This is a huge improvement and meant I could finally take advantage of the very high video resolution. Mercifully Garmin eventually released an update to its VIRB Edit desktop software and it can now automatically stitch your 5.7K video into a 360 video without you having to do anything other than connect the device. For me this was too much of a task for what was supposed to be an easy to use action camera, so I set the video mode to 4K and forgot about it. This meant you had to find a program which could stitch your 5.7K video and work out a way to do it successfully. The primary issue with this, and what turned out to be the most frustrating aspect of the device, was that the software provided with the camera could not stitch it together. The Biggest Upgrade: Auto-Stitching 5.7KĪ headline feature of the Garmin VIRB 360 was its ability to shoot 5.7K 360 video this was a very exciting feature to me and meant the VIRB stood out from the many other cheaper 360 cameras that could only shoot 4K or below. Shooting in 5.7K is a fairly recent development however, because when I first got the VIRB 6 months ago using the 5.7K mode was cumbersome and required significant editing time. The mode I now use exclusively is the RAW 360 at 5.7K, this produces by far the highest quality video rendering the other options defunct. It can take photos, but the options are limited, high quality 360 video is what this camera is designed for. The VIRB 360 is first and foremost a video camera, and that’s what I’ve used it as. After 6 months all of the accessories included with the camera work well and are still used regularly, the build quality of both the camera and its accessories is high. I’ve found the GoPro adaptor useful as I still had some accessories, and the tripod adaptor is sturdy. Those two huge lenses are still quite vulnerable and if they took a direct hit I think they would break. I’ve dropped mine a few times with no visible damage, but I think I’ve been lucky. What I will say is that the design is very rugged, clearly designed for use in the field and has at least some protection from bumps and knocks. I’m going to keep this section brief, as obviously nothing has changed in terms of the design and what you get in the box, just take a look at the pictures for a general idea. Stabilization software, data overlay and augmented reality, Gyroscope, Accelrometer, 360 Audio You can find out more details about the new Garmin VIRB 360 over at Garmin at the link below, it will cost $799 when it goes on sale next month.MicroSD up to 128GB (officially, also accepts 258GB) And to make the most of “in-the-moment” experiences, the VIRB 360 features livestream5 capabilities to post to YouTube™ or Facebook Live with a compatible smartphone or tablet Boasting conveniently simple one-touch button controls, the VIRB 360 also incorporates helpful voice control4 options to start and stop recordings, snap photos and more. Garmin offers a free downloadable VIRB Mobile app and desktop software to edit, stabilize, share and add data overlays to any VIRB 360 video content – features that make the VIRB 360 easier to use than most other 360 cameras. The camera’s easy-to-use feature set will make even the most inexperienced users look like experts.” “VIRB 360 owners will no longer need to worry about trying to capture the perfect angle or setting up the perfect shot. “The VIRB 360 lets you relive personal experiences and share them with your friends – from a different point of view, every single time,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of global consumer sales.
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