DUBAI — As part of its commitment to expanding the world of 4K, Sony has unveiled FDR-X1000VR Action Cam and Full HD Action Cam HDR-AS200VR, which allow users to capture first person POV (point-of-view) in 4K footage. A handy device for sport and adventure enthusiasts, the new range of ActionCam provides vivid, ultra-crisp footage with four times the resolution of Full HD. Satoru Arai, Head, Sony Middle East Marketing Company, said: “The availability of the 4K experience across platforms has sparked significant interest among our wide customer base. Our new sleek and compact 4K ActionCam has four times the resolution of Full HD and with the newly-enhanced features such as the Advanced SteadyShot, this model delivers 4K images with exceptional realism setting a new industry benchmark for its counterparts.”
The color and clarity of 4K also brings an immersive new dimension to textures and landscapes. The FDR-X1000VR allows users to record Full HD video at 120p and HD video at 240p, offering features such as cinematic slow-motion through the free ActionCam Movie Creator software.
The FDR-X1000VR can capture high bit-rate recordings at 4K 30p 100/60Mbps using the XAVCS format developed for consumers, based on the XAVC 4K/HD format suited for professional use. Creating broadcast quality, users can clearly capture complex motion as seen in recordings of water sprays or large crowds with stunning resolution.
Both the new FDR-X1000VR and HDR-AS200VR models feature a huge 170° field of view, with an ultra-wide angle ZEISS Tessar® lens giving a panoramic perspective as the action unfolds. Newly-enhanced advanced SteadyShot ensures footage is clear and stable – even during hiking or riding a bike. It is three times more effective than its predecessors in combating the effects of rapid vibration, making it ideal for aerial shots with ActionCam rigged on a drone.
Like many pro-quality broadcast cameras, the camera's Loop Recording ensures continuous recording of video into its memory card buffer. In addition, ActionCam includes high-quality stereo microphone on both the new models enabling Wind Noise Reduction. New In-cam Highlight Movie Maker can sift through the best scenes, assembling a ‘highlights' package. Quick, automatic and convenient users do not need to test software features. Furthermore, it only takes a moment to upload the polished results in MP4 format to sharing sites such as Facebook or YouTube from any smartphone or tablet.
With the free ActionCam Movie Creator application, users can overlay GPS Data to monitor exact routes and use the Video Merge function to simply bring together preferred videos. In addition, users also add favorite music to the edited video and create their own movie style. The new smartphone application for Android and iOS makes editing easy.
Built-in Wi-Fi connects either camera with the new RM-LVR2 Live-View Remote. This waterproofed wrist-mount accessory allows users to check shooting angles, start/stop recording, review recorded footage and delete unnecessary scenes. The RM-LVR2 also enables wireless control and monitoring of up to five connected cameras – including other ActionCam devices or Sony's QX1 and QX30 Lens-style Cameras. Multi Camera Control will be available with PlayMemories Mobile app ver5.2 (set for release later this year).
An extended accessory line-up provides users more convenience when leveraging features of the ActionCam range. The VCT-HSM1 Helmet Side Mount adjusts easily for perfect shooting angles during surfing or biking. The VCT-BDM1 Board Mount adheres safely and securely and is handy in adventure sports such as paragliding or kayaking. Exclusively for the FDR-X1000VR, the SPK-X1 Waterproof Case keeps the ActionCam water-tight to depths of 10m. Replacing the camera's standard case door with the optional AKA-DDX1 Dive Door (for FDR-X1000VR) facilitates ActionCam to focus underwater at depths of up to 60m. — SG
