Garmin introduces Varia Vue, a cycling headlight with a built-in 4K Camera

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Varia Vue with the Garmin 1050

“Garmin’s Varia™ Vue headlight camera, the latest addition to its lineup of accessories designed to help increase safety and visibility for cyclists riding on roadways. Complete with a 4K front-facing camera (requires memory card; not included) that saves video automatically if an incident is detected, plus a 600-lumen headlight, Varia Vue boasts a range of premium features to provide cyclists with greater peace of mind – all while maintaining impressive battery life. Users can also sync with the Varia RCT715 radar taillight camera(sold separately) to capture their ride from both angles.” – Garmin

Garmin Varia View First Look Video

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In this video, JOM of the Gravel Cyclist crew presents a detailed first look at the new Garmin Varia Vue, a perfect compliment to Garmin’s RCT 715 taillight camera. The video above includes day and nighttime riding footage.

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Varia Vue works in concert with RTL 715 Radar Taillight Camera

With Varia Vue, cyclists can embark on rides knowing they’re more likely to be seen on the road when using the headlight and are equipped with a high-resolution camera that can capture it all. We’re thrilled to add another tool to Garmin’s unparalleled cycling lineup, giving riders the confidence they need to pursue their passion with greater peace of mind than ever before.” – Susan Lyman, Garmin Vice President of Consumer Sales and Marketing.

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Garmin Varia Vue

You Ride, It Records

No matter the road or route, Varia Vue’s built-in camera records sharp, 4K video while Electronic Image Stabilization keeps the footage steady. If the device detects an incident along the way, the camera automatically saves and stores video from before, during and after the event. Plus, when Varia Vue is connected via Wi-Fi®, any saved footage can be automatically uploaded to Garmin Vault for secure storage with an active subscription. At the end of a ride, cyclists can also use the Varia app to review and edit video clips.

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Weights & More in the Video Above

A Smarter and Brighter Headlight

Day and night, Varia Vue’s smart headlight illuminates the way, offering five light modes of up to 600lumens that automatically adjust to fit a rider’s speed and surroundings when riding with a compatible Edge® cycling computer. The headlight’s smart design also includes a cutoff beam, reducing the light intensity above the cutoff line to help preserve the vision of oncoming traffic.

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Garmin Varia Vue with Bike Mount

Other Features to Love

  • Exceptional battery life: Take the long way with up to 7 hours of battery life in day flash mode with the camera recording, and up to 9 hours when the headlight is off. And for the longest of rides, the headlight camera can be used while charging.
  • Adjust from anywhere: For on-the-go convenience, camera and headlight settings can be changed any time from a compatible Edge cycling computer or the Varia app.
  • Clear audio: The concealed microphone captures clean audio during every ride.
  • Simple setup: Easily add to existing setups using Edge out-front bike mounts.

Varia Vue Snapshots (or see video above)

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Daytime
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Riding into the Sun
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550 Lumens
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550 Lumens
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300 Lumens

Additional Photos

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Two ports, Micro USB C and MicroSD Card Slot
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Red Button turns the camera on / off / Camera Modes
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Looking good with the Garmin 1050 & Garmin Bike / Out Front Mount
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Many light modes available including Daylight Flash (600 lumen)
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Pictured with the Garmin Bike Mount
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Pictured with the Garmin Bike Mount
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Pictured with the Garmin Bike Mount
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From above with the Garmin Bike Mount
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Varia Vue from the Bottom

Priced at $US 549.99, learn more at the Garmin Website

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