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If I'm reading you right, that's kind of exactly what Garmin's action camera Virb does. I got one for my dad to use mountain biking and it syncs up the video w

by Vraxx 11y ago

If I'm reading you right, that's kind of exactly what Garmin's action camera Virb does. I got one for my dad to use mountain biking and it syncs up the video with the gps location, the speed he's traveling, etc. Those stats can be overlaid onto the video, it's kinda the angle that they're taking while trying to get into the action camera market. Not sure if it's exactly the thing that you were looking for, but it sounded close enough. Full disclosure, I work at Garmin.

therein 11y ago
I used to own a Garmin dashcam and even though I really enjoyed the lat/lng overlay on the screen, I think what would be even better (especially for actioncams) is to have a little map on the right upper corner of the feed like the "picture-in-picture" feature in some TVs. The map would obviously need to be downloaded onto the device beforehand but that really shouldn't be a problem.
- DataJunkie 11y ago
  If you're talking about for video, VIRBedit can sort of do this. I loaded a GPX file into a mountain biking video, with a little red dot showing where I was. I am sure a map is just as easy.
greggman 11y ago
How about orientation data that could be used for VR ?
alexkehr 11y ago
The Virb looks awesome. Is your Dad enjoying it?
- Vraxx 11y ago
  Yeah, I made a full convert with that one! He had a GoPro, but I thought he'd like the data overlay feature and I was right there. He likes to compete with his old rides and this makes it a lot easier to compare the rides as well as add some theatrical effect.
  - monk_e_boy 11y ago
    These little gadgets are like having your own personal coach. They really make you up your game, no matter your age.
mikestew 11y ago
I truly wish I'd bought the Garmin instead of a GoPro (explains why I haven't touched GPRO since it IPO'ed). First, yes, the on-screen telemetry is a great feature, and it differentiates Garmin's product. The Garmin will attached to GoPro mounts. But no, at my wife's recommendation we bought a GoPro. It made sense, buy what's popular not because it's the best but because of the overused word "ecosystem" (see: iPod/iPhone). The usability really needs work. The thing bellies up to the bar and just chews through batteries. On a motorcycle trip to Alaska I would have thrown the thing in a river had it not been for the fact that the fish don't need any more heavy metals to swim. For about the half-dozenth time that trip I missed nice video because it's impossible to know what state the camera is in without getting off the bike and looking at it. Sure, there's a light on the front of the camera, which is great when your subject wants to know that it's recording. However, the mountain goats were not very good at letting me know whether or not it was recording. Most of all, there are no outstanding features that would make me buy a GoPro other than it's popular. Which is why I don't buy their stock (though I set a price alert, and then forgot to short it). As already pointed out elsewhere, there are other cameras that are probably equally good for considerably less money. I'll keep the one I got, it mostly does what I bought it for. But I'd never buy another one, nor recommend it to others. Anyway, it looks like I kind of hijacked your reply; sorry. I'll reiterate: I wish I had purchased your company's product instead. :-)

by Vraxx 11y ago

therein 11y ago

I used to own a Garmin dashcam and even though I really enjoyed the lat/lng overlay on the screen, I think what would be even better (especially for actioncams) is to have a little map on the right upper corner of the feed like the "picture-in-picture" feature in some TVs. The map would obviously need to be downloaded onto the device beforehand but that really shouldn't be a problem.

DataJunkie 11y ago
If you're talking about for video, VIRBedit can sort of do this. I loaded a GPX file into a mountain biking video, with a little red dot showing where I was. I am sure a map is just as easy.

greggman 11y ago

How about orientation data that could be used for VR ?

alexkehr 11y ago

The Virb looks awesome. Is your Dad enjoying it?

Vraxx 11y ago
Yeah, I made a full convert with that one! He had a GoPro, but I thought he'd like the data overlay feature and I was right there. He likes to compete with his old rides and this makes it a lot easier to compare the rides as well as add some theatrical effect.
- monk_e_boy 11y ago
  These little gadgets are like having your own personal coach. They really make you up your game, no matter your age.

mikestew 11y ago

I truly wish I'd bought the Garmin instead of a GoPro (explains why I haven't touched GPRO since it IPO'ed). First, yes, the on-screen telemetry is a great feature, and it differentiates Garmin's product. The Garmin will attached to GoPro mounts. But no, at my wife's recommendation we bought a GoPro. It made sense, buy what's popular not because it's the best but because of the overused word "ecosystem" (see: iPod/iPhone). The usability really needs work. The thing bellies up to the bar and just chews through batteries. On a motorcycle trip to Alaska I would have thrown the thing in a river had it not been for the fact that the fish don't need any more heavy metals to swim. For about the half-dozenth time that trip I missed nice video because it's impossible to know what state the camera is in without getting off the bike and looking at it. Sure, there's a light on the front of the camera, which is great when your subject wants to know that it's recording. However, the mountain goats were not very good at letting me know whether or not it was recording. Most of all, there are no outstanding features that would make me buy a GoPro other than it's popular. Which is why I don't buy their stock (though I set a price alert, and then forgot to short it). As already pointed out elsewhere, there are other cameras that are probably equally good for considerably less money. I'll keep the one I got, it mostly does what I bought it for. But I'd never buy another one, nor recommend it to others. Anyway, it looks like I kind of hijacked your reply; sorry. I'll reiterate: I wish I had purchased your company's product instead. :-)