garmin's action camera virb ultra 30 introduces voice control to 4k video

garmin have announced the ‘virb ultra 30’–a waterproof action camera with the power to shoot ultra HD footage at 4k. conveniently small and lightweight, it is rugged and ready for adventure with purpose-built features for users to tailor and relive their action-packed footage. with the aid of high precision sensors and GPS, the action camera automatically gathers meaningful ‘g-metrix’ data to show how far, how high, and how fast users live their adventures. the versatile camera introduces a suite of exclusive features including: voice control; an intuitive LCD color touchscreen; one-touch live streaming3; 3-axis image stabilization; to name but a few. the action camera’s simplicity allows thrill-seekers to focus on their favorite sport or activity without complicated camera operations.

LCD touch screen can be controlled through protective case

shooting rich ultra HD video at 4k or securing slow motion video 720p, is complimented by the action camera’s ability to capture crisp still photos at 12 megapixels. in addition, smooth 3-axis image stabilization maintains steady footage regardless of the terrain. the ‘virb ultra 30’ accepts one microSD card and includes a high-sensitivity microphone that records every breathtaking moment –- even at times when the action camera is secured in the included waterproof case. the easy-to-use LCD color touchscreen was also designed to work in and out of the waterproof case to let users customize their settings and easily view what is being recorded. furthermore, the complimentary waterproof case features a water-repellant, anti-glare coated lens to capture crystal clear video in water environments and more.

dimensions: 43.1 x 57.5 x 20.4 mm and 88 grams

the smart camera embodies power made simple like no other action camera with sensory ‘trulyhandsfree’ voice control. users can now speak several straightforward commands to the action camera, such as ‘ok, start recording’, or ‘ok, remember that’, to tag specific moments from recordings that can be effortlessly reviewed later on. the accompanying ‘virb’ app allows users to easily share their high-definition videos in real-time by streaming live to youtube, and upload video adventures on social media sites. additionally, the app transforms smartphones or tablets into wi-fi remote controls for the action camera. the feature-rich garmin ‘virb edit’ is a desktop editing software that can auto-create videos automatically highlighting the best moments captured by the ‘virb ultra 30’.