Sony Action Cam

Discussion in 'All Discussions' started by Swellinfo, Dec 3, 2013.

  1. Swellinfo

    Swellinfo Administrator

    May 19, 2006
    Has anyone tried the Sony Action Cam as an alternative to the GoPro?
    I just got one, and from what I see the video clarity is actually better then the GoPro.
    I haven't had a chance to take it out in the water yet.
     
  2. hinmo24t

    hinmo24t Well-Known Member

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    Jan 16, 2012
    im not sure. but i just ordered the little black sony action cam for my father for xmas. he is a dirtbiker/atv. the reviews seemed pretty good for it, and i saw some ski video of a guy wearing it and it was cool footage. did you get a headband with the camera?
     

  3. MFitz73

    MFitz73 Well-Known Member

    Aug 21, 2010
    I have that camera. The video is super clear and it has some good video options.
    As far as the cons.... the video compressor it uses is not as good as the gopro. while overall its just fine,
    it does have frames that show up pixelated everyone once in a while. Also its color chip really accentuates the color blue. Other than that its a top notch camera in my opinion.

    oh one more thing worth noting.... it fogs up a lot worse than the gopro's do. But the best trick I discovered for handling that with the gopro and the action cam is to use dishwashing soap. put a little on the inside lense cover and gently wipe it till its invisible. keeps the fog off better than anything I've used.
     
    Last edited: Dec 3, 2013
  4. hinmo24t

    hinmo24t Well-Known Member

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    Jan 16, 2012
    good to know. thanks.
     
  5. S2Kreative

    S2Kreative Well-Known Member

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    May 27, 2006
    Use cat crap anti-fog.

    www.amazon.com/EK-USA-Cat-Crap-Trea...=UTF8&qid=1386087052&sr=1-1&keywords=cat+crap
     
  6. Swellinfo

    Swellinfo Administrator

    May 19, 2006
    Well, the water in Delaware isn't very blue, so no problem there!
    That stinks about the fogging...