High-definition cameras built for Garmin
chartplotters can provide distance markers and guidance
lines to enhance situational awareness when docking in tight
quarters
OLATHE,
Kan., Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin
(NYSE: GRMN), the world's most innovative and recognized marine
electronics manufacturer, today announced
the GC™ 245 and GC 255 marine
cameras that are purpose-built to enhance proximity
awareness and confidence at the dock. Featuring on-screen distance
markers1 and guidance lines, these cameras can help
provide peace of mind during low-speed maneuvers, such as docking
in close quarters, with enhanced visibility from the helm. Both
1080p (full HD)2 cameras deliver multiple views directly
to a compatible Garmin chartplotter, including standard, wide-angle
FishEye and overhead Bird's Eye view1.
"Garmin's new GC 245 and GC 255 cameras bring many of the
innovative video guidance capabilities found in our Surround View
Camera System to smaller vessels so even more boaters can benefit
from increased visibility at the helm. Much like a backup camera in
your car or truck, on-screen prompts can give you confidence while
docking or navigating your boat through narrow marina waterways to
help protect your passengers and property."
–Dan Bartel,
Garmin Vice President of Global
Consumer Sales
Enhanced visibility on the water
Utilizing cutting-edge camera technology, the GC 245 and GC 255
provide several enhanced video features for increased situational
awareness and collision avoidance, including:
- Multiple views: See what's around the boat from
different perspectives, including Standard View, wide-angle FishEye
View, or Bird's Eye View1 which gives a projected
overhead view of the boat, similar to Surround View. All views work
in normal and low light conditions.
- On-screen guidance: Distance markers and guidance
lines can be helpful visual references for boaters to understand
the proximity of surrounding objects. These markers can be shown in
Standard or Bird's Eye view.
- Multi-camera streaming: See up to four camera feeds
simultaneously on a compatible chartplotter or share the video
across networked chartplotters for better viewing throughout the
vessel.
- Digital zoom and pan: Utilize digital zoom to take a
closer look at a specific area of interest or pan around the field
of view to focus on anything within sight.
Mounting and aesthetic options
Engineered for a wide range of boats, the GC 255 has a stainless
steel thru-hull design that can be flush-mounted for a sleek and
modern aesthetic. The GC 245 features a surface-mount design with
black or white options to complement the boat's color scheme. It
can be mounted with the dome up or down and does not require
cutting into the vessel's hull for simple installation. Both camera
models also offer easy setup and full integration on the Garmin
Marine Network or the Garmin BlueNet™ network.
Rugged and weatherproof, these cameras have an IPX7 rating to
withstand typical marine environments, including water and
dust.
Available now, the GC 245 surface mount camera has a suggested
retail price of $699.99, while the
flush mount GC 255 camera has a suggested retail price of
$999.99. They are compatible
with a wide range of Garmin chartplotters and multifunction
displays, including the GPSMAP® x2, GPSMAP x3, GPSMAP
8400/8600 and GPSMAP 9000 series, along with the GPSMAP 8700 Black
Box and the new GPSMAP 9500 Black Box. To learn more, visit
garmin.com/marine.
Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin
products have revolutionized life for anglers, sailors, mariners
and boat enthusiasts everywhere. Committed to developing the most
innovative, highest quality, and easiest to use marine electronics
the industry has ever known, Garmin believes every day is an
opportunity to innovate and a chance to beat yesterday. For the
ninth consecutive year, Garmin was named the Manufacturer of the
Year by the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA). Other
Garmin marine brands include Navionics® and JL Audio.
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1Professional calibration required.
2Full HD resolution (1080p) is available on the Garmin
BlueNet network only; up to 720p (HD) resolution is available on
the Garmin Marine Network.
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