GC-XA1 ADIXXION by JVC

It seems that the ever popular GoPro HD sports action camera will soon have some new competition.

JVC, after years of manufacturing quality video camera equipment, has now decided to step into the sports camera market with their GC-XA1 Sports Action Camera, given the name "ADIXXION", which is due for release in Australia around mid August.

The JVC camera, which is both waterproof and dust proof, weighs in at only 126g. Actually, they refer to it as "Quad-proof" - that is, waterproof (to 5 metres or 16.4 feet), dustproof, shockproof (from a fall of about 2 metres), and freeze proof (-10°c). So, out of the box, you get four levels of protection which should satisfy most users.

The unit itself looks remarkably like the DriftHD camera, but easier to use. I've never liked my Drift HD much because the video quality was rubbish, although they have improved it lately with some firmware updates.

Hopefully the ADIXXION brings to the table all the years of experience JVC has in providing users with quality HD video and audio.

The thing I liked about the Drift HD, is what I like (so far) with the GC-XA1 - that is, out of the box, it has a protective casing with a 1.5" LCD screen, and is low profile.

Looking at the specs though, I see it has a 5x digital zoom. Unless they've worked some magic, that may well end up being a total waste of time. Digital zooms are nigh on useless!

Recording modes are stated at:

• [Mode FHD] HD960, HD60, HD30, WVGA;
• [Resolution/fps] 1920×1080/30p, 1280×960/30p, 1280×720/60p, 1280×720/30p, 848×480/30p; and
• [Bit rate] 15Mbps VBR ,8.9Mbps VBR, 13Mbps VBR, 6.7Mbps VBR, and 3.0Mbps VBR.

There are a couple of features I like about the new ADIXXION. It comes with not one, but two standard 1/4" mounting holes so it will fit any tripod or universal mount. It also comes with Wi-Fi, so the video signal can be transmitted wirelessly to your smartphone to allow you to frame your shot perfectly. Great if you want to mount it to (eg) the bumper of your car, your helmet, or whatever. You can also control the camera using Wi-Fi.

In summary, the camera looks great, comes from a really good pedigree (JVC), and has a lot of fantastic features.

Will it be a GoPro "killer"? Only time will tell. It should retail in Australia for about $429.00. Stay tuned for more news, and some example video footage.

Specs and Features - GC-XA1 ADIXXION

• Quad-Proof Design: 5m Waterproof / 2m Shockproof / Dustproof / Freeze proof
• Built-in Wi-Fi (smartphone linking, streaming and remote control functions)
• 5M CMOS Sensor
• Super Wide Lens
• 1.5-inch LCD Monitor
• 5x Digital Zoom
• Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS)
• Full HD 1920×1080 30p Recording
• 5 Megapixel Stills
• SD/SDHC/SDXC Card Slot
• Time-Lapse REC
• White Balance (Auto & Manual) / Exposure (Auto)
• Self-timer
• HDMI® Terminal (mini)
• USB Cable provided
• Wi-Video PC Software provided

What comes in the box?

• Goggle Mount: Attaches to goggle strap with supplied screws
• Flexible Mount: Adheres to flat or curved surface with supplied 3M double-sided tape
• Lens Protector x 2
• LCD Protection Film
• USB Cable
• Rechargeable Battery

Optional extras

• Roll Bar Mount MT-RB001: Fits pipes from 21mm to 40mm (7/8″ – 1-5/8″) in diameter
• Handle Bar Mount MT-HB001: Fits pipes from 21mm to 30mm (7/8″ – 1-3/16″) in diameter
• AC Adapter AC-V17UL / AC-V10L: Charges ADIXXION battery from outlet
• Float Strap WA-FL001: To help the camera float while in water
• Goggle Mount MT-GM001 (same as supplied with camera)
• Flexible Mount MT-FM001 (same as supplied with camera)
• Lens Protector GL-LP001 (same as supplied with camera)
• Battery BN-VH105 (same as supplied with camera)

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