Garmin metrics could appear on DJI videos with upcoming Osmo Action 6
The upcoming DJI Osmo Action 6 may allow Garmin watch users to embed live training metrics into their videos. A leaked image shows smartwatch pairing support, suggesting action footage could soon include overlays of heart rate, GPS and altitude data in real time.
Garmin data overlays could be coming to DJI footage
The smartwatch pairing feature appears to work over Bluetooth 5.1, and support is expected for both Garmin and Apple Watch. Users could start or stop recordings and switch shooting modes from the wrist. But more interesting is the ability to embed data directly into video.
For Garmin users, that could mean overlaying live stats such as heart rate, cadence, altitude or GPS position while filming. If implemented cleanly, this feature may appeal to runners, cyclists, divers, and anyone else who likes to track performance while recording. It turns the camera into more than just a visual capture tool. It becomes part of a larger training ecosystem.
Building on existing features
Until recently, Garmin and DJI devices existed in separate ecosystems with little direct interaction. You could record workouts on a Garmin watch and shoot video on an Osmo Action camera, but syncing the two required extra steps. If you wanted to overlay stats like heart rate or GPS onto footage, you had to export your Garmin activity data manually and use third-party software to line it up with the video. Tools like Telemetry Overlay made this possible, but they added cost and complexity to the process.
That started to shift with recent firmware updates and improvements in the DJI Mimo app. DJI has added the ability to pull activity data from Garmin Connect and apply it to your clips. It is not a deep, real-time integration, but it does allow for overlays showing speed, altitude, heart rate and other training metrics. The data comes from completed activities rather than a live feed, and syncing relied on timestamps.
Pro-level imaging specs round out the camera
The Osmo Action 6 is tipped to feature a 1-inch CMOS sensor, a step up from the 1/1.3-inch sensor in the Action 5 Pro. This should improve low-light handling and general image quality. On the video side, leaks suggest it can handle 8K at 30 frames per second, 5.3K at 60, and 4K at 120. For slow motion, it can reportedly do 1080p at 240fps. The inclusion of 10-bit D-Log M gives room for editing flexibility in post.
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Battery life is rated at over four hours of 4K recording, powered by a 1,950mAh unit. Internal storage will range from 47 to 64GB, and microSD expansion is supported. USB-C is included, and there is a strong hint of DisplayPort output. The camera is also said to be waterproof to 20 metres without the need for a case.
DJI may be positioning this as a GoPro rival for athletes
Pricing for the Standard Combo is expected between 329 and 429 dollars, while an Adventure Combo with extra mounts and batteries could push up to 579. A mid-October launch is likely, with pre-orders shortly after and deliveries before November.
DJI has always chased GoPro on hardware, but this type of smartwatch pairing adds a different layer. If it works well with Garmin, the Action 6 could appeal to a fitness-focused segment who want to merge performance tracking with high-end video. That could give DJI an edge among active users who already rely on wearables for training, and now want richer footage to go with it.
Source: Thenewcamera
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