At CES 2016, Sony revealed their latest entry Action Cam, the AS50 and AS50R bundle with Live View Remote. Priced at $199 and $349 respectively, the latest from Sony – while lacking some of the higher-end features of the AS200 – still offers a compelling solution for those who want to record their latest adventures.
Professional snowboarder Jeremy Jones is such a person. His free fall snowboarding video, shot entirely on the Sony Action Cam, can be found after the jump.
Sony has been investing a lot of money in their Action Cam series cameras in order to take on current industry leader, GoPro. Thanks to the rise of the “must record everything lifestyle” and more recently drones, small cameras like the Action Cam are becoming more and more popular. At CES 2016, Sony unveiled their entry model Action Cam AS50 and AS50R bundle with some unique features. Those include SteadyShot, something that its 2015 line carries as well.
Sony hopes that their built-in image stabilization system becomes a big differentiator as its something GoPro units lack.
Later this year, Sony will be releasing the Action Cam AS50 and the Action Cam AS50R bundle which includes their brand new Live Monitor among other things. While the latest entry from Sony isn’t meant to be a flagship product, there is quite a bit to like and several improvements upon its predecessor that are worth noting. Best yet, the new AS50 is priced at $199 and includes an all new underwater housing.
I had the opportunity to talk with Van Nguyen from Sony Electronics about their newest model.
Just last week, we showed off Sony’s SteadyShot image stabilization technology in their Action Cam lineup from the CES 2015 show floor and earlier this week, we gave you an in depth look at the Sony 4K Action Cam FDR-X1000V. While our overview goes into detail about what you can expect the POV camera to over, it doesn’t include some of the finer details like dimensions, video formats, and more. Just as a recap, some features of the 4K Action Cam include:
After the jump, you’ll find the Sony 4K Action Cam specs.
At CES 2015, Sony was showing off their SteadyShot technology which helps reduce shaky videos. Offered in their lineup of Action Cam MP4 cameras, Sony mounted two units side by side on a bike handle with a vibrating plate underneath them to simulate a bike ride. The video above shows SteadyShot on (monitor on the left) and SteadyShot off (monitor on the right) on the Sony Action Cam, which can be utilized even when recording at 1080p 120fps.
As you can see from the video above, the outcome is quite remarkable.
Those of you who follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram already know that we purchased a Sony Action Mini late last week for reviewing purposes. For those unfamiliar, the Sony Action Cam line is Sony’s take on the MP4 camera which is heavily dominated by GoPro. The Action Cam Mini, as the name suggests, is a smaller version of MP4 which still manages to offer 1080p 60fps recording in a form factor that’s 30% smaller. Having had a chance to attend NerfWar, TurfWar here in LA, I figured the opportunity was too good to pass up to turn my Nerf gun into a FPS POV experience with the Action Cam Mini. The above footage is just a small sample I’d posted online which has been compressed. I’ll have more thoughts to share on the Action Cam Mini in the coming days. For the curious, a few more photos await you after the jump.
Without much warning or leaks, Sony has announced a new Action Cam (HDR-AS20) to join the company’s growing line of mountable cameras. The Action Cam AS20 provides many features of its predecessors like 170-degree wide-angle views, SteadyShot image stabilization, Zeiss Tessar lens, and Wi-Fi. The latter feature allows you to connect to Sony’s own Live-View (Remote RM-LVR1), which can be purchased separately, or to the free iOS/Android app. So what’s changed? Let’s talk details.
Last week, Sony announced a host of new features that would be coming to their Action Cam lineup, thanks to a new firmware update. The Sony Action Cam AS30V Firmware Version 3.00 brings with it improvement to the auto exposure function, and the ability to operate multiple cameras using an RM-LVR1 (Live-View Remote). After the jump, the Sony Action Cam AS30V Firmware Version 3.00 upgrade guide awaits you.
A few days ago, we reported that Sony is bringing some new functionalities to the Action Cam AS100V. Most notably of these features is the ability of the GoPro competitor to broadcast live video via Ustream. The new firmware update which must first be downloaded to your computer can be done either on a Mac or PC. After the jump, the Sony Action Cam As100V firmware version 1.00 upgrade guide awaits you.
If you’ve been wanting to live stream your adventures and own a Sony Action Cam then listen up. Sony has released a new firmware update that gives the Action Cam AS100V the ability to broadcast live video through Ustream. Thanks to the Ustream integration, Sony has also incorporated social network alerts which automatically broadcast your live stream to the platforms of your choice. In addition to live streaming, the new Action Cam AS100V firmware 1.00 also brings with it new functions in still image shooting which include:
Unfortunately for owners of the Sony Action Cam AS30V, live streaming is not feature they’ll be getting but the new firmware update does bring with it other changes.
At CES 2014, Sony updated their Action Cam line of MP4 cameras which compete directly with GoPro. This 3rd generation Action Cam (AS100V) contains the same design language as its predecessor but don’t be fooled by that. While it may look unchanged from years before, the HDR-AS100V offers a host of improvements like a new splashproof design which means that you can now record in the rain without worry of frying your unit. It’s worth noting that splashproof and waterproof are two different concepts and for those looking to do underwater recording or water activities, a waterproof case will still be required.
Another improvement this year is in what Sony hasn’t included which is weight. Compared to its predecessor and rival GoPro units, the Action Cam AS100V weighs next to nothing at 2.4oz. Other features include built in Wi-Fi and NFC for easy syncing with computers and mobile devices like iOS and Android via the PlayMemories Mobile app. After the jump, our video preview awaits you.
Software updates can be a magical thing and make it feel like it’s Christmas all over again. Over the past few years, we’ve seen software updates turn the PS3 from a hardcore gaming machine to a rich media hub with a host of new apps. Now, Sony is applying a bit of the same software update magic to Action Cam, their take on the Go Pro. Thanks to the latest update, the Sony Action Cam (HDR-AS15) will be able to record at 1080p 60fps versus the previous 30fps. Those who like to adventure under the sea and own the underwater housing will want to listen up as the new update allows for better white balancing when submerged. But Sony didn’t stop there.
Remember the Action Cam Dog Harness that was shown at CES 2013? Well Sony is finally revealing details about the pet accessory that will surely add many more videos to your YouTube channel, all from the perspective of your dog. Come April 26th, those who reside in Japan will be able to get their hands on one for ￥5,250 (about $53). The Action Cam Dog Harness is designed to fit the Sony HDR-AS15 and weighs only 128g, making it a light commitment for your dog. Cat owners are out of luck though it’s doubtful your feline companion would have any of this anyways. No word yet on a US release date.
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