First introduced in 2012, JVC just announced a newer version of the Adixxion action camera that offers better image quality and more versatility. Like the original, there is still no need for an external housing for the camera to achieve its 5m waterproof, 2m drop proof, dust proof, and freeze proof status. With wi-fi and the LCD screen built into the camera, the new model is capable of recording 1920 x 1080 60p/50p Progressive Full HD recording, and1280 x 720 high-speed recording at 120fps/100fps that allows much better slow-motion playback. The lens gets updated as well, with an F2.4 wide angle lens for brighter and faster shots.
Still photography is offered in both time-lapse, and burst mode with Simultaneous REC offering video and photos at the same time. Built in features like digital image stabilization help the 8mp back lit CMOS sensor take better photos at speed.
The entire package weighs just 135g and offers mounting locations on the bottom and side of the camera.
The JVC GC-XA2 Adixxion will be sold for $299.95 and will include everything shown above, with plenty of additional mounts offered like the chest mount below.
ADIXXION GC-XA2 Primary Features
- Quad-Proof Design: 5m Waterproof / 2m Shockproof / Dustproof / Freeze proof
- Built-in Wi-Fi (Streaming to USTREAM, Upload to YouTube, Streaming to PC/Smartphone, Quad View, photo transfer to smartphone)
- 1.5-inch LCD Monitor (115k)
- Improved Image Stabilizer with Gyro Sensor
- F2.4 / Super Wide Lens
- Full HD 1920×1080 60p/50p Recording
- 1280 x 720 120p/100p High Speed REC
- 8M Back-illuminated CMOS Sensor
- 8M Still Picture / 16M Still Picture by Ultra Resolution
- Simultaneous REC
- Time-Lapse REC (Video: 0.2, 1, 5, 10, 30, 60 sec)
- Time-Lapse REC (Photo: 2, 5, 10, 30, 60 sec)
- Burst Mode (Up to 15fps)
- Video Effect Function
- SD/SDHC/SDXC Card Slot
- Digital 5x Zoom
- White Balance (Auto & Manual) / Brightness Adjustment (Auto & Manual)
- HDMI® Terminal (mini)
- Provided Accessories: Wide Flexible Mount, Battery, USB Cable
- Free app available for Android phone/tablet, iPhone/iPod touch/iPad, Windows PC and Mac
Recording modes and approx. recording times on a 128GB SDXC card (not provided)
| Mode |
Resolution |
Time |
| FHD60 |
1920×1080 |
10hr |
| FHD30 |
1920×1080 |
23hr 40min |
| HD960 |
1280×960 |
22hr 20min |
| HD60 |
1280×720 |
23hr 40min |
| HD30 |
1280×720 |
35hr 30min |
| WVGA |
848×480 |
56hr 30min |
