Sony 12 Days of Christmas Day 7: Sony FDRX1000V 4K Ultra HD Action Cam $399 Free Delivery

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designate on 07/12/2015 - 10:42 sony.com.au (685 clicks)
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Day 7 of the 12 days of Christmas,RRP was $599

Specs

*1 3840 x 2160
*2 SDXC (Micro SDXC) Class 10 or higher is required for XAVC S recording. SDXC (Micro SDXC) UHS-I U3 or higher is required for 4K 100Mbps recording.
*3 Not supported when shooting in 4K
*4 As FDR-X1000V comes with built-in GPS, the LVR2 does not include the GPS Function
*5 Shockproof and Dustproof when used with Waterproof Case SPK-X1

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  gavt on 07/12/2015 - 10:57

  Although $50 more than the offer from JB, this comes with the accessories to attach the cam to a backpack shoulder strap (or similar).

  Tempting…

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    designate on 07/12/2015 - 11:03

    A quick call to the Sony store to price match JB with the adventure bundle could do the trick ;)

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      d1s34s3d on 07/12/2015 - 11:39

      +1

      The $349 price at jb has expired so they won't price match it for me.

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    CVonC on 07/12/2015 - 11:23

    you talking about the clips and mounts on this pic?

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      gavt on 07/12/2015 - 11:31

      +2

      When you add the camera to your cart it adds the Samsonite backpack plus this - https://www.sony.com.au/product/vct-bpm1/sku/vct-bpm1__c+syh

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        CVonC on 07/12/2015 - 11:34

        not really worth it for $50 more than the JB one.. thanks for reminding me to claim the backpack!

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  [Deactivated] on 07/12/2015 - 11:12

  +1

  Not bad deal but i will pass it. Record could be done by phone

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  Aaroninau on 07/12/2015 - 11:16

  GoPro or this?

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    kiLbiL on 07/12/2015 - 11:21

    this one's got better vid quality

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      elektron on 07/12/2015 - 13:24

      Sony's pretty much better at everything, Image Stabilisation at Full HD is the big one, longer battery life, GPS tagging, there are other little things that I'm forgetting. Personally, I also find Sony's form factor a lot practical and better suited for handheld recording or helmet mounting.

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        CVonC on 07/12/2015 - 13:42

        and stereo mics!

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        elektron on 07/12/2015 - 13:43

        @CVonC: And loop recording!

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        CVonC on 07/12/2015 - 13:45

        @elektron:

        My GoPro 3+ Black has that though >_<

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    krisspy on 07/12/2015 - 12:38

    This has image stabilisation but the barrel distortion is a lot more than the 4 black. Image quality is probably about the same if not better. Guess it all goes down to price and form factor.

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      elektron on 07/12/2015 - 13:26

      It's not barrel distortion, it's the fisheye effect (ultra wide-angle), which can be turned off except in 4k. It's also very easily corrected with basic video editing software.

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    riders29 on 07/12/2015 - 13:23

    +1

    I bought this when JB had the deal on. Way better colours than the GoPro range, but I found that it's not that great indoors if you're going to taking a lot of panning shots. The barrel distortion at the edges gets pretty dizzying sometimes. I'm using Adobe Premiere to get rid of the fisheye effect and getting OK results (cuts off the edges of the video though).

    In the end, I think it becomes a question of how much you mind trade-off between great vivid colours vs. spending time in post to get rid of the fisheye effect.

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      elektron on 07/12/2015 - 13:32

      My understanding is that the fisheye mode can be turned off (except in 4k). Have you tried this?

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        riders29 on 07/12/2015 - 13:51

        +1

        There isn't an explicit option to turn off fisheye mode. But one of the by-products of SteadyShot mode is that it takes out most of the warping, but also reduces the FOV from 180 to 120.

        I personally think the fisheye effect is a decent trade-off for the fantastic colours and detail. Depends how much it bothers you

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        elektron on 07/12/2015 - 13:58

        @riders29:

        Apparently, you can change it the FOV to 120 regardless of the IS:
        https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/221184#comment-3233637

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        riders29 on 07/12/2015 - 20:39

        @elektron:

        Yep you're right - just checked. Sorry!

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    elektron on 07/12/2015 - 13:47

    +1

    There's a YouTube comment that I thought was pretty funny but kind of true nonetheless, even though the comparison video itself was very objective and fact-based:

    I think like most reviews of gopro v sony, the presenter here is basically trying to say this….. if your clueless, impressionable, can only operate devices designed for the technically impaired, and have to be like everyone else, to feel comfortable and secure. Buy the gopro like all the other sheep. If your well informed, dont feel the need to run with the rest of the herd, and are capable of spotting the best quality camera despite someone trying to convince you, your eyes are deceiving you. get the sony!

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  d1s34s3d on 07/12/2015 - 11:28

  Can anyone tell me what is included in the adventure pack?

  Edit: my question was answered above. Thank gavt

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  Thrawn on 07/12/2015 - 12:04

  I saw this for $299 at David Jones Bondi Junction last week.. There was only 1. Not sure if its still there

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    designate on 07/12/2015 - 12:34

    not there, I was there yesterday hunting the bose soundsystems

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      smithydll on 07/12/2015 - 15:25

      That would have been the Dick Smith clearance line then.

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  Jetkuma on 07/12/2015 - 15:38

  +1

  Since I missed the JB Hifi deal, I'll bite this!