VIRB XE has the capability of capturing colorful and bright videos in low light with impressive video grain. If you do not like the camera sticking out on top, you can hang VIRB XE beneath, and record the video upside down, with amazing quality. The VIRB XE offers positive effects while jerking the video, though it is not as effective as an optical system, though it is better than most action cameras. However, unlike the other action cameras, VIRB XE offers image stabilization that is primarily electronic by using gyro-detection to ensure that the images are stable. The XE has the same underlying sensor of 1/2.3 inches as the Elite, but it comes with a reduced resolution of 12.4 megapixels. You can save the sensors on the camera even those of the same type, allowing you to switch bikes. All these sensors are available on the ANT+ menu, but you will have to search the sensor types individually. You also get Running dynamics support using Garmin straps. The VIRB XE connects to various ANT+ sensors types mostly associated with cycling and running such as ANT+ cycling power sensors, Tempe temperature sensors, heart rate straps, cycling speed-only, cadence-only sensors as well as speed and cadence combination sensors. The screen shows the current configuration settings on the top and the current video and image mode on the bottom as well as remaining battery power and the available SD storage. The camera lacks a color LCD touch screen such as the one on the GoPro cameras, but that would have made the camera larger. There is also a shutter button encircled in the dial you can use to take a snap still image without changing the shooting mode. VIRB XE does not have a recording button, rather than you flick a dial forward to start recording and it is hard to eliminate the uncertainty when you do not see the camera. You get a logical menu tree you can navigate using two buttons on the right side of the camera controls on the monochrome LCD screen. However, you do not get any control over the iris and shutter though you will love the exposure bias with 13 steps between -2 and +2. You can also balance the brightness of the image by choosing 400, 1600, or 6400 ISO auto-exposure settings. You get flat color and vivid curves, three levels of video sharpening as well as white balance presets ranging from 2,800K to 7,500K. If you are an experienced videographer, you will love the pro features that come with the VIRB XE action camera. For better video quality, you can use the lens distortion correction. You can configure the field view using two levels of electronic zoom. The inbuilt LCD screen offers a range of settings. Compared to the alternatives in the industry, the two hours is not enough, but it is better than most. The VIRB XE action camera uses a 980mAh removable battery that gives you two hours of shooting time. The VIRB XE has expandable memory, of up to a 128 GB. The camera weighs 154 grams without the mounting hardware. The camera operates optimally at extreme temperatures ranging from -20 to 45 degrees celsius. This makes it the best camera to take on your next scuba diving trip. VIRB XE is a waterproof action camera without the need to attach an extra case allowing you to capture amazing footage up to 50 meters or 164 feet under water, and this is one of the areas that it beats the GoPro cameras. The VIRB XE lacks a USB port, but Garmin utilizes gold-plated contacts on the left side of the camera and a USB cable with a special attachment. The battery, microSD card slot, and the lens are on the front of the camera secured by a latch on the side. The camera makes exceptional videos however limited to 60fps but it offers Full HD quality at 720 at 120 fps, and the GPS and motion sensors add an extra level to video capturing. Read on to the end of this article for my unbiased Garmin VIRB XE action camera review.
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