Sony Malaysia launches 2 new action cams
At a glance both these new action cams from Sony look alike. But in fact you get 2 flavours of video resolution, the 4K capable FDR-X3000R and the Full HD HDR-AS300R. But what is really cool is other features are shared across the 2 cameras like Sony's patented Balanced OpticalSteadyShot™ (B.O.SS) image stabilisation which has been rolled out across Sony’s premium Handycam® range. What does this acronym mean for you and me? Well, say goodbye to jerky or jumpy video across a wide range of outdoor activities be it mounted on a vehicle or handheld by the user and is available in 4K and high speed recording modes. Both cameras are splashproof as is, but if you want a waterproof housing, Sony has their MPK-UWH1 housing that makes the cameras waterproof up to 60m. So you can take it on your next dive, snorkelling outing or other water related activities you care to indulge in. MPK-UWH1 Waterproof Housing
The other awesome new tech is a new 1/2.5 type 8.2-megapixel Exmor R™ CMOS sensor designed for video with 16:9 aspect ratio and BIONZ X™ processor (which can be found inside Sony’s flagship ɑ7 cameras) enabling full pixel readout without pixel binning for truer colours and reduced jaggie effects. On the light capturing front, ZEISS® wide-angle lens deliver the optical goods to please even the most demanding action cam aficionado. Both the FDR-X3000R and HDR-AS300R also offer the option to capture approx. 8.3-megapixel interval recording shots for stunning 4K time-lapse videos. You can capture high-bitrate recordings in 4K at 100Mbps and Full HD at 50Mbps in theXAVC S™ format. The FDR-X3000R can also shoot 120p in Full HD while the HDR-AS300R can shoot 120p in HD for impressive slow-motion footage.
Check out what these 2 action cams come with, it's Sony’s latest Live-View Remote which is approximately 30per cent smaller than its predecessor, and can be attached to mount accessories such as the optional Handlebar Mount (VCT-HM2). You can also wear it as a wristband or attached to various optional accessories such as Shooting Grip (VCT-STG1) or the new Finger Grip (AKA-FGP1), with the key advantage being the ability to control shooting settings including power on/off and start/stop recording, without having to touch the camera at all. Users can also control the camera with their smartphones and tablets with the freePlayMemories Mobile™ app. Sony’s latest RM-LVR3 Live-View remote
An in-built tripod socket is provided, giving the flexibility to attach to a variety of accessories without the need for an adaptor or housing and all terminals have been placed on the back of the of camera,making it easier to use HDMI, the Micro USB or the microphone jack even when attaching the camera to various action cam accessories. Sony’s own in-built movie creator, Highlight Movie Maker automatically selects points of footage, action scenes, and now people’s faces, to create a short movie complete with background music. GPS data overlay on video reads your speed data and location information recorded by built-in GPS and generates another video file that displays your route and speed information. Pricing FDR-X3000R RM2,199 (at selected dealers) HDR-AS300R pricing TBA Product video below:
