JVC ADIXXION GC-XA2 New Action-Cam

17th July 2013 Adam Rayner

I have seen some ropey video clips where they cannot capture the mayhem of a big bass car’s power and also some horribly blurry ones, where the camera is overwhelmed by the shock waves flowing through itbut this latest action camera from JVC is going to be unruffled by that stuff! Talk Audio has the previous XA1 model swagged for Simon King to go motorcycle racing and rollercoaster-nuttering with, so we will get some footage for us to see in due course that will be way cooler than what Rayner could do. But meanwhile, as is the thing with these products, an even cleverer one has just come out to follow on from the one we have here is JVC’s FULL sp on the beast.
Prepare to meet the ADIXXION GC-XA2, the action camera you want for your madder moments:

JVC KENWOOD CORPORATION OFFERS NEW ADIXXION WEARABLE ACTION CAMERA WITH EVERYTHING BUILT IN
The JVC GC-XA2 Action Camera lets anybody ‘Be Action Ready’ since it requires no protective housing and has built-in LCD and Wi-Fi so there’s nothing to add ‘” just grab it and get going at a moment’s notice.

JVC KENWOOD Corporation is introducing the JVC GC-XA2 ADIXXION action camera which offers ‘Born Tough’ Quad-Proof Design so it’s ready for action right out of the box, no external housing necessary. With an LCD screen and Wi-Fi built into the camera, there are no extra modules to add either. Powerful recording functions include 1920 x 1080 60p/50p Full HD video as well as 120fps/100fps 1280 x 720 high-speed recording for excellent slow motion. Wi-Fi enables real-time checking as well as live streaming over the Internet. What’s gearing up to be the most ‘complete’ action camera on the market, the GC-XA2 is not only ‘action ready’, it’s ready right now ‘” so in the time it would take to attach this or that, you could be out the door with ADIXXION to nail your hero shot.
Quad-Proof Design means ADIXXION is Waterproof even submerged to a depth of 5m (16.4 ft), Shockproof to withstand a drop from 2m (6.5ft), Dustproof to keep pesky particles out, and Freeze-proof to keep going in the snow and on the slopes. It can be mounted on a surfboard, snowboard or skateboard and capture amazing videos without a second thought. The secret to this Quad-Proof Design is a combination of shock-absorbent internal construction, water-tight gasket-protected body casing, as well as a durable rubber outer skin that helps guard ADIXXION and your recordings from rough environments. The body (including battery, LCD and Wi-Fi) is a lightweight 135g (0.3lbs), and with mount holes located both on the bottom and side, it’s attachable and wearable in a variety of locations to multiply your chances of a killer video.

JVC delivers again by ramping up various performance factors. Most notable for video quality is that the GC-XA2 ADIXXION offers 1920 x 1080 60p/50p Progressive Full HD recording for excellent footage, as well as 1280 x 720 high-speed recording at 120fps/100fps to enable beautiful 4x slow-motion playback. GC-XA2 upgrades over the previous model include a brighter and wider-angle optical lens, improved image stabilization, a higher-resolution LCD monitor with Auto off and Auto brightness functions, a higher-resolution image sensor, a higher audio bit rate and better noise reduction, plus more. The GC-XA2 also connects to Wi-Fi much quicker, and can use itself as an access point for streaming ‘live’ to a smartphone or to USTREAM, uploading to YouTube, and still image transfer. The Quad View function of ADIXXION sync. app allows the video streams from four separate ADIXXION cameras to be viewed simultaneously on a smartphone screen.

Playfully creative functions include four built-in visual effects to spice up videos and make any situation look more unique and eye-catching. GC-XA2 offers Time-Lapse recording for photos as well as video. Burst mode takes multiple stills at up to 15 frames per second, and Simultaneous REC enables photo and video shooting at the same time. In other words, through a score of new and improved features, JVC has fine-tuned the ADIXXION to become a more powerful presence in the field of action cameras.

ADIXXION GC-XA2 Primary Features
. Quad-Proof Design: 5m Waterproof / 2m Shockproof / Dustproof / Freezeproof
. Built-in WiFi (Streaming to USTREAM, Upload to YouTube, Streaming to PC/Smartphone, Quad View,
photo transfer to smartphone)
. 1.5-inch LCD Monitor (115k)
. Improved Image Stabiliser 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

Optional Accessories
. 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