Editor’s Note: The following #RADGEAR is sponsored by Sony Action Cam.
Have you ever used an action camcorder and realized that it didn’t capture exactly what you thought it would? Was your face cut out off in that awesome barrel you got, making friends think you poached it from someone else? Were voices, music, and natural noise inaudible and overpowered by irritating clanking sounds? If so, you might want to consider dumping your old camera for one of Sony’s compact HD Action Cams to capture every thrilling detail of life’s incredible moments – face in the picture and all.
So…let’s get to the specs. Sony’s newest model, the FDR-X1000V, allows adventurers to capture their awesome moments in crystal clear 4K (3840×2160@30p 100Mbps/60Mpbs) with ease. It features enhanced HD video performance with an upgraded stabilization setting (GoPro is not equipped with this function). The 170° ultra-wide angle lens, opposed to GoPro’s 145° lens, is designed to capture everything around you, so the next time you snag that awesome barrel, you’ll have your face in the picture to prove it.
Tired of those awful clanking sounds? The Sony Action Cam’s stereo mic captures high quality sound with a wind noise reduction feature. This is also a feature that GoPro’s mono mic lacks. The in-camera highlight movie maker allows you to produce a highlight movie with background music immediately at the shooting venue so you can post your video on Instagram and get those followers up faster than you can say, “Insta-famous.”
Check out more information on the Sony Action cam, available for $499 right here.
