Garmin GPSmap 62SC

Reviews about Garmin GPSmap 62SC

Garmin GPSmap 62SC:

The GPSMAP 62sc handheld navigator features a 3-axis tilt-compensated compass, a barometric altimeter, a 5 megapixel autofocus camera with photo navigation, and support for Custom Maps and BirdsEye™ Satellite imagery (subscription required).

Rugged and waterproof, GPSMAP 62sc employs a quad helix antenna for unparalleled reception, has a high-speed USB connection and connects wirelessly to compatible Garmin handhelds.

Get Your Bearings:

GPSMAP 62sc has a built-in 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic compass, which shows your heading even when you’re standing still, without holding it level. Its barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude, and you can even use it to plot barometric pressure over time, which can help you keep an eye on changing weather conditions.

Share Wirelessly:

With GPSMAP 62sc, you can share your waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches wirelessly with other compatible Garmin device users. So now your friends can also enjoy your favorite hike or cache — simply press “send” to transfer your information to similar units, and let the games begin.

Document Your Journey:

With the GPSMAP 62scs built-in 5 megapixel autofocus camera, youll be able to capture the highlights of your outings. Each photo is automatically geotagged with the location of where it was taken, allowing you – or those you share your photos with – to easily navigate back to that spot in the future.

Keep Your Fix

With its quad helix antenna and high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver and HotFix® satellite prediction, GPSMAP 62sc locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons. The advantage is clear — whether you’re in deep woods or just near tall buildings and trees, you can count on GPSMAP 62sc to help you find your way when you need it the most.


Add Maps:

A worldwide basemap with shaded relief comes installed, but adding even more maps is easy thanks to Garmins wide array of detailed topographic, marine and road options. With 3.5 GB of onboard memory, you can conveniently download 24K and 100K TOPO maps and hit the trail, plug in BlueChart® g2 preloaded cards for a great day on the water or City Navigator NT® map data for turn-by-turn routing on roads (see maps tab for compatible maps).

GPSMAP 62sc also supports BirdsEye™ Satellite Imagery (subscription required), that lets you download satellite images to your device and integrate them with your maps. In addition, the 62sc is compatible with Custom Maps, free software that transforms paper and electronic maps into downloadable maps for your device.

Get Connected:

Youve been busy exploring and now you want to store and analyze your activities. With a simple connection to your computer and to the Internet, you can get a detailed analysis of your activities and send tracks to your outdoor device using Garmin Connect™. This one-stop site offers an activity table and allows you to view your activities on a map using Google™ Earth. Explore other routes uploaded by millions of Garmin Connect users and share your experiences on Twitter® and Facebook®. Getting started is easy, so get out there, explore, and share.

Find Fun:

GPSMAP 62sc supports geocaching GPX files for downloading geocaches and details straight to your unit. The device stores and displays key information, including location, terrain, difficulty, hints and descriptions, which means no more manually entering coordinates and paper print outs! Simply upload the GPX file to your unit and start hunting for caches. Slim and lightweight, 62sc is the perfect companion for all your outdoor pursuits. Visit OpenCaching.com to start your geocaching adventure.


Features:


Physical & Performance:

- Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 2.4" x 6.3" x 1.4" (6.1 x 16.0 x 3.6 cm)

- Display size, WxH: 1.43" x 2.15" (3.6 x 5.5 cm); 2.6" diag (6.6 cm)

- Display resolution, WxH: 160 x 240 pixels

- Display type: transflective, 65-K color TFT

- Weight: 9.3 oz (262.1 g) with batteries

- Battery: 2 AA NiMH batteries (included)

- Battery life: 16 hours (2 AA batteries)

- Waterproof: yes (IPX7)

- Floats: no

- High-sensitivity receiver: yes

- Interface: high-speed USB and NMEA 0183 compatible


Maps & Memory:

- Basemap: yes

- Preloaded maps: no

- Ability to add maps: yes

- Built-in memory: 3.5 GB

- Accepts data cards: microSD™ card (not included)

- Waypoints/favorites/locations: 2000

- Routes: 200

- Track log: 10,000 points, 200 saved tracks


Features & Benefits:

- Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads): yes (with optional mapping for detailed roads)

- Electronic compass: yes (tilt-compensated, 3-axis)

- Touchscreen: no

- Barometric altimeter: yes

- Camera: yes (5 megapixel with autofocus; automatic geo-tagging)

- Geocaching-friendly: yes (paperless)

- Custom maps compatible: yes

- Photo navigation (navigate to geotagged photos): yes

- Outdoor GPS games: no

- Hunt/fish calendar: yes

- Sun and moon information: yes

- Tide tables: yes

- Area calculation: yes

- Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): yes

- Unit-to-unit transfer (shares data wirelessly with similar units): yes

- Picture viewer: yes

- Garmin Connect™ compatible (online community where you analyze, categorize and share data): yes


Whats in the Box:

- GPSMAP 62sc

- Carabiner clip

- 2 AA NiMH batteries

- Battery charger EU/UK/US/AUS

- USB cable

- Manual