It took me a while to get it installed, because I had a baby at home and my family often went on business trips for a few days before they came back

I really like this camera overall.Originally I bought a Hero 5 Session from a box store as we were going on vacation (cruise) and I wanted a camera to take some video and to use while snorkeling and time lapse videos. While it worked well but the more I thought about it I was concerned about long term use as it doesn't have a replaceable battery. I took it back and debated between the Hero 5 Black and Virb Ultra 30. I ended up getting the Virb because they support 3rd party products. I ride motorcycles and have a Sena 20S Bluetooth headset which will pair to this and not the GoPros. Also support for OBD-2 dongles.The first thing I tested was OBD-2 in my car. While this camera does have GPS and can calculate speed based on this, it is nice to be able to compare the two. I couldn't find any information on what OBD-2 adapters were compatible with this camera though. Garmin's website and manual really didn't say anything. I happened to own one already that I use with Torque Pro so I thought I would just test it out and it paired right up and logged data.Here is the one I am using:

ScanTool 426101 OBDLink MX Bluetooth: Professional OBD-II Scan Tool for Android & Windows









I went into Bluetooth selected Add New then pressed the pair button on the OBD2 tool and it immediately connected and I was off driving. When I imported the video into the Virb Edit software I went into G-Matrix and it dropped in several gauges but you can add/remove/relocate them as you want. There were a couple gauges that didn't display data like fuel consumption and torque but those don't display anything in Torque Pro either. Keep in mind not every car will display every field. So I wasn't shocked about this. With my 2015 Subaru WRX, it displayed quite a few of the gauges that I was looking for like Tach, Speed and Engine Load. In the attached photo I used the Virb Edit software to drop a few of the various gauges available and used it to export a still image to show what it looks like.I still need to test it out with the Sena 20S Bluetooth Headset but it is a nice to have feature not really something that I won't use a lot. There is too much snow to take a motorcycle out right now to give it a good test. It is nice to have the option.Overall video quality and ease of use are along the lines of others. I have had no issues. It seems in line to anything I got from the Hero 5 Session. While it is a much larger camera the specs in terms of video are the same as Hero 5 Black.I have a coworker who built an experimental airplane with a Garmin panel. He is going to test my camera out with the Bluetooth in his plane and I will post a review of that once we get results.If there is anything negative to say it is that it is Mini USB. I haven't had a cell phone or tablet that uses this connector for many years so now I have to carry a cable just for this camera. It takes a really long time to charge but the battery is also bigger than the Hero 5 Session. I bought a couple generic batteries for this so I can swap them out. I really liked the USB-C port on the Hero 5 cameras as you can plug them in either way. You don't have to look which way they are keyed. Also my wife's and I have Nexus 6p phones which also use USB-C so if traveling and we want to carry a battery pack we only need one cable. This won't apply to everyone out there but it was a feature I miss. I also liked the remote that GoPro has which has a display to actually get feedback on what the camera is doing.

So easy to put together. Easy to hang with the siding clip. Such a quality product, I purchased another blink product. I love blink

This is a good hobbie qualitycamera. It is not exactly a real time image. But it works for lower security type applications just fine. I use this camera to monitor my 3d printer with my cell phone. I can see if something goes wrong remotely. I would purchase this again.

This hard drive fit perfectly into my camera system. It works like a dream and stores multiple days of video at a time. I like that it was so easy to install as well.

Works great out the box. The instructions were clear and the quality was good.

I am overall very satisfied with my new baby monitor. I do not always use a baby monitor anymore, but I like to be able to see my toddler son in his room if needed. My other monitor stopped charging, so I needed a replacement system but didn’t want to spend a lot of money, knowing I wouldn’t need to use it too much longer. This fit the bill perfectly! I am pleasantly surprised with the size of the monitor screen, and the image quality is adequate for my needs. I included 3 photos with my review; I used a toy doll and teddy bear for the photos. One shows the view on night vision (black and white), and the other (colored photo) is during daytime/with the light on. I wanted to share photos with my son in his crib, but I can never remember to get the pics when he is asleep! I think the image quality is more than adequate to be able to check on my son. The sound is also nice and clear for me to be able to hear what he is saying. The third photo I included is of the monitor screen - it is confusing at first bc it appears as a touch screen (but isn’t), but I adjusted to this quickly and the settings are easy to navigate. The one thing that I wish was different is that the camera already is quite zoomed in; I would have preferred it more zoomed out so I can have a better view of his room. I can fix this by mounting it higher, so I’m not worried about it being a problem. Overall, I would definitely recommend this camera system!

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 I am a actual person who purchased the product. I know it is a surprise among the sea of thinly veiled reviewers that have to have the disclaimer: "I received the product for a fair and quality review...meaning it is bribed review." Sigh...I hate thoseI actually bought the Virb ultra with my hard earned cash working. I am taking flying lessons. I purchased it so I could record my lessons and thought about getting dual use as a light camera and go any where action camera for fun. I am not extreme so have not tested this while jumping off a mountain into snow or swimming with sharks. I am a garmin fan but their products tend be released at almost beta stage software then mature into a excellent product. Which is not so here. I think they are quickly updating and fixing any issues (I had no issues myself). The metric data aspect really attracted me.Good:The metrics match pretty well. Although the altitude does not match the planes altitude after taking off and flying for a bit but it is close at times (off by 100 - 300 feet at times).*Update: Contacted garmin support. The elevation variation is actually within tolerance. According to Garmin support the elevation variation is plus + or - 400 feet. SO now that I know that the virb ultra 30 i actually a lot closer to the right altitude. Just a small thing to keep mind but its actually a very minor issues as the accuracy in my experience has been between 40-300 ft. So all in all its pretty close.The speed matches well and the tracking function is really helpful. I will try to dig into why the altitude doesn't match closer after take off (maybe the refresh rate on the altimeter? it is hilly area also)The image quality turned out really well. I don't know how the new gopro could markedly beat it.Metrics on board is nice and the Garmin edit software is great and easy to use.Camera controls are easy, well thought out and simple.Blinking lights on camera make it easy to tell if it is recording or on standby.Quick software updatesSound quality...excellent.Size is small and button layout is very straight forward is easy.Touch screen is great! No weird funky missed touches and is responsive, simple and layout well. (good job garmin!)Bad:Not many accessories yet...I am sure they are coming and they are responsive to suggestions so it is shaping up to be a good product all around.It is pricey though, especially compared to my Yi 4K I had but you are getting a ton of capabilities that no other camera on the market can provide.Going to need extra batteries or way to connect to battery pack for long recording or especially 4k.I was able to get about 1 hour 20 minutes on a full battery at 1080p 30 fps ( maybe if I turned off wifi and few others I can increase that). overall good considering all this little thing is doing.Final thoughts:Even with the gopro new release coming up I am happy with the Ultra 30 and will be keeping it because the metric data capabilities are amazing. I hope Garmin continues to invest in the Ultra 30 software development and accessories. I think they have a real winner here.In the photo you can see I have the Garmin cage with protective lens (only available through Garmin as of this moment). It is a great accessory if you do not need the hard plastic protective casing during filming. It is easy to get the camera in and out and quickly mounted. I also have the virb remote which is easy to use and simple. I highly recommend it if you would like a hands free operation without using voice commands (which work really well)Disclaimer: I bought the product and liked it. Garmin didn't give me anything!I will try to update the review as I continue to use it and learn.I wish there was battery pack I could plug into it to keep it running longer. maybe one that would allow me to use inline audio recording from the headsets at same time.Update: I attached 3 photos I took to show the basic picture quality.Price just dropped to match the GoPro 399 price I presume. Shame I purchased it few days too soon at 499. It is a great price at 399. Still having issues with altimeter though. FYI Amazon doesn't protect against price drops. So I lost 100 bucks. Boo Amazon your customer service used to be good.Action camera 5 starsAmazon 2.5 stars (customer service isn't what it used to be at amazon)Good competitive move Garmin to match GoPro price.Update 11-4-16: I am still using the virb ultra 30 weekly. I really have grown to love this thing. It easy to use. I have no run into any overheating issues or write errors. It performs every time. I hope Garmin continue to develop and improve the android app as well as desktop software editing software. I would purchase again.Update 12-1-16 (elevation issue resolved, you can enter a reference elevation in virb editing software): It is still performing great. I am not sure if garmin updated the virb edit software or I was not aware before but you now can enter post recording reference elevation. So if you reference elevation while on the ground at 0 or so the elevation in the video will be correct in relation to the set point.Still recommend. I do wish garmin had put USB C connection on the virb ultra 30 but it still love my virb ultra 30.