Garmin has launched the Virb 360 and features stabilization, in-camera stitching, and more, exactly as I predicted!
Key features:
– 5.7K video
– 15mp photo –> new info
– waterproof to 10 meters
– 4K video with stabilization
– 4K in-camera stitching
– voice command –> new info
– 360 audio
– live streaming and video sharing
– G-Metrix overlay
– can use Bluetooth microphone as external microphone –> new info
– can record nonstop for an 1 hour –> new info
– replaceable lens
Full specifications here.  In short, the features are as I stated, including the features I predicted! 😀
Strangely, the live streaming only works on iOS products, and only at a paltry 1280 x 720, to either Facebook or YouTube.
The Price: $799. Â Available for preorder here. Â Here are some caveats before you preorder. Â (Yes I am definitely ordering this.)
Here is the promo video:
Here are more product videos:
Here is a 360 video:
Here is the stitch line – ridiculously smooth, if you ask me, which suggests optical flow stitching.
The penguin video also has impressive stitching. Â This is the nadir:
What I haven’t seen are underwater photos. Â I’m curious what the stitch will look like.
Here is an in-depth review by DC Rainmaker, who has apparently had it for about a month (thank you very much to Mark Rodenburg for sharing the link):
Here is a playlist of 360 sample videos (skip the review).
I created a Facebook group for anyone interested in the Virb 360.
Complete specs: http://www8.garmin.com/automotive/pdfs/VIRB360-specs.pdf
Great 🙂
That could be something. I hit the 360 nano and the Gear2017 around. Am not satisfied with both .. the one has something which the other is missing .. and be it only the ergonomic. The picture quality is ok but not always good .. since I promise me more of the virb360 even if this costs more.
impressive! The buitin GPS is very interesting too (see tracksphere.com to unserstand how GPS data could be used)
thanks for all the great new information!!
It seems that the Xiaomi still has the edge on the Virb when it comes to photo resolution. Are there some comparison examples available as resolution doesn’t always have the last word when it comes to quality.
Hi Arlo. You’re right about specs vs. real world. I don’t have any direct sample comparisons. You can see my Xiaomi photo samples here: https://roundme.com/tour/147936/view/374315/ I saw a sample photo from the Virb somewhere but I can’t seem to find it… But I ordered the Virb and when I receive it I will be sure to compare.
Best regards,
Mic