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Garmin VIRB Ultra 30 action camera hands-on: in pictures

Garmin thought of everything when it created the VIRB Ultra 30, including the ability to start and stop recording without having to take your hands off the handles, poles, rods, and more.
By Matthew Miller, Contributing Writer
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Garmin VIRB Ultra 30 retail package

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Ultra 30 and included waterproof case

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Front of the Ultra 30 in the waterproof case

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Waterproof case locking mechanism

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Inside view of the waterproof case

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VIRB Ultra 30 top buttons

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VIRB Ultra 30 front

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VIRB Ultra 30 left side

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VIRB Ultra 30 battery and microSD card slot

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VIRB Ultra 30 in a head mount

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Using the VIRB Ultra 30 while fly fishing

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Using a GoPro bike mount

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Front view of the bike mount

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Desktop editing software

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Desktop software map view

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Quick video creation mode

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Image captured by the VIRB Ultra 30

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Smartphone software control

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Viewing content on a smartphone

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Customizing video settings

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Customizing photo settings

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Status of the camera

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