任我游公司的Virb运动摄像机重装上市 价格不菲[2013-08-22]

新华网8月22日电 据GIZMODO网站报道，Garmin（任我游 ）公司的新Virb运动摄像机挤进了竞争激烈的市场，从高端产品（GoPro Hero3黑色版）到低端产品（Monoprice MHD）全线覆盖了。这些产品推出得有点晚，不过它们有着足够多的新功能把客户从别的产品那吸引过来。

新的Virb摄像机比竞争对手的产品重，为6.26盎司（0.18千克）。它有常规和增强版两款，不过后者更具吸引力，因为它配备了GPS导航以及Wi-Fi无线功能，用户可以远程操纵。两种型号都有一个内置的太阳能发光1.4英寸显示屏（非常聪明的设计！）。这两款运动摄像机带有防水功能的，可以在1米深的水底坚持30分钟。任我游公司表示，该产品之所以比别的产品大是因为他们承诺要提供工业级别的电池续航能力即3小时，而其它品牌产品则是2到2.5小时。

在参数上， Virb摄像机可以录制标准的1920 x 1080分辨率30fps的影片。如果要录制慢动作影片，你需要把分辨率下调到 1280 x 720以及友好的60 fps帧速。这款产品可以拍摄1600万像素的静态照片。

Virb摄像机的可选底座有：肩部、头部、手腕、自行车（2处）、三脚架以及一个帆布头带。产品还提供一个适配器用于连接其它厂商生产的底座。Virb摄像机还自带一个适配器，可以连接其他厂商生产的底座。

新Virb摄像机的价格为300美元， Virb Elite版是400美元。在这个价位上你完全可以购买一台顶级的运动摄像机了，因此大块头的Virb摄像机要想吸引人们的注意就必须在画质上更出色。新品将于九月上市。

译者：余南

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Garmin's Virb Action Camera Is Loaded--For a Price

Garmin's new Virb action camera enters a crowded market with good options at the top (GoPro Hero3 Black Edition) and bottom (Monoprice MHD) of the price range. It's a little late to the game, but it's got enough features that you might consider it against the alternatives.

The Virb is a chunky 6.26 ounce camera that's heavier than its competitors. It comes in regular and elite varieties, but really, only the latter makes sense because it comes loaded with GPS as well as Wi-Fi so you can control it remotely. Both cameras come with a built-in 1.4-inch display that uses the sun's light for their own radiance to conserve energy (smart!). The cameras are waterproof down to one meter for up to 30 minutes. Garmin says the products are larger than others because they promise industry-leading battery life: Three hours versus 2-2.5 hours on other action cameras.

As for its shooting specs, the Virb shoots the standard 1920 x 1080 footage 30 fps. You'll have to scale down to 1280 x 720 to record slow-mo friendly 60 fps footage. The cameras shoot 16-megapixel stills.

Here's a listing of available mounts: Shoulder, head, wrist, bike (2), tripod, and a fabric head strap. There's also an adapter for use with mounts from other manufacturers.

The Virb will cost $300 and the Virb Elite will cost $400. At those prices, you can get a top GoPro, so the beefy Virb is going to have to deliver on image quality if anyone is going to pay attention to it. Available September.

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