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Used Sony HDR-AS50 11.1MP 1080p Full HD Action Camcorder
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About Sony HDR-AS50 11.1MP 1080p Full HD Action Camcorder
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Excellent just simply excellent
I bought the HDR50 for skiing. I bought this with the chest mount along with it (which was also excellent). The picture quality was fab and the digital stabilization worked like a dream. The sound was almost entirely shutout in the case but I knew that from reviews before I bought it - no probs as edited film was added with BGM. However when I did take it out of the case to record a pub band in hol the sound quality was very pleasing. I was also very pleasantly surprised with the battery ...
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Excellent Time Lapse Capture and smooth video
The HDR-AS50 I bought has lived up to all the expectations I had after reading many reviews. I was looking for a low cost quality action cam to take video of good quality. Mainly skiing and other cultural events in our locality. I am also very impressed with the quality of time lapse capture in 4k. for a product in this price range Sony I feel have surpassed themselves. Well done!
Go and play!
Shoot anytime and anywhere with Action Cam.
Smart operation with friendly UI
Selecting and changing features has never been easier thanks to the new, intuitive user interface. All menus are easily accessible. Enjoy a seamless camera setting experience and find the perfect setting for your shooting needs. Camera can also be turned on/off via smartphone with PlayMemories Mobile.
Get star performance using super features
Count on SteadyShot for stable movies, shoot in the dark with low-light sensitivity, change area coverage with new adjustable field of view and get peerless high performance with the trio of Exmor R sensor, BIONZ X processor and ZEISS lens.
SteadyShot stabilizes POV movies
SteadyShot suppresses tiny vibrations caused by bike riding and other activities. Now you can take steadier POV movie action, so your fans can relax and really enjoy the show.
Shoot from dawn to dusk and in dim spaces
No more worries about shooting in the dark. You can rely on Exmor R CMOS sensor for stunning videos outdoors from sunup to sundown and even capture natural ambience indoors.
Exmor R CMOS sensor
Shoot in the dark with incident light, using this cutting-edge sensor.
BIONZ X image processor
Record fast moves and smooth action up to 50 Mbps/Full HD.
ZEISS Tessar lens
Capture landscapes and aerial shots with panoramic viewing angles.
Adjustable field of view and zoom freedom
Select "Wide" or "Narrow" angle for your field of view and adjust settings via zoom during shooting. Bring star quality to dramatic footage of athletes and moviemakers.
• Choose "Narrow" field of view or select "Wide" for panorama.
• Zoom changes via smartphone using PlayMemories Mobile app.
Easy features for making thrilling movies
Create your own time-lapse movie visions
Use Time-lapse Capture to take 4K-resolution still images. Then let Action Cam Movie Creator (v. 5.1 for Windows, v. 3.1 for Mac) or Action Cam App (v. 2.0) produce a moving vision of rare artistry.
Play hard with Action Cam and gear
Get playful with sturdy new Action Cam. Dive deep to 197ft/60 m. using supplied Underwater Housing with easy access to camera buttons. Explore far and wide with shielding from shocks, damp, rust, dust, sand. Shoot anywhere anytime. Just for fun!
SteadyShot beats bumps and blur
From the rockiest trail to the wildest surf, you want to shoot crisp, clear video your audience will actually enjoy watching. SteadyShot normalizes the oscillation the image brings to the sensor. This means motion blur and noise levels are reduced, even in low light.
Exmor R CMOS sensor with enhanced sensitivity
Mountain-biking downhill at breakneck speed at dusk? Kayaking at dawn? Your footage is still going to look great, thanks to the low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain provided by Sony's Exmor R CMOS sensor.
BIONZ X for superior detail and texture
Sony's image processing engine faithfully reproduces textures and details, as seen by the naked eye, via extra high-speed processing. Together with front-end LSI (large scale integration) that accelerates processing, BIONZ X enables more natural details, more realistic images, richer tonal gradations and lower noise whether you're shooting photos or movies.
Sharp, ultra-wide ZEISS Tessar lens
Capture epic wide-angle views with the ZEISS Tessar lens or choose standard but striking views. Either way, you'll always be capturing beautiful shots of the most challenging ski slopes, mountain trails, swirling rapids or pitted asphalt paths.
Angle of view adjustment function
Discover new flexibility to vary your shooting in action for dramatic effects and added excitement. For example, your angle of view can be switched between "Wide" and "Narrow" in two levels. In addition, seamlessly adjustable zoom mode enables you to change zooming while shooting.
Built-in stereo mic captures quality sound
Make a great movie even better with great audio. Built-in stereo microphone allows you to capture sounds of your adventure in two-track stereo, naturally. Clear sound with reduced noise enhances the most sophisticated movie work you can produce.
4K Time-lapse Capture
Time-lapse Capture lets you produce time-lapse movies easily by using high-quality 4K still images shot at designated intervals. Then Action Cam Movie Creator (v. 5.1 for Windows, v. 3.1 for Mac) or Action Cam App (v. 2.0) simply transforms these images into an impressive time-lapse movie.
Highlight Movie Maker with face detection
Discover how easily built-in Highlight Movie Maker works with face detection for in-camera auto editing. Highlight Movie Maker also supports a wider range of scenes - not just sports performance but also daily situations and travel - automatically selecting highlight points of footage to create a highlight movie, complete with background music. You can share your work immediately by using your smartphone.
Manual control for sophisticated movie style
Explore sophisticated shooting features for thrilling action movies you'll be proud to share with family, friends and fans. Use advanced manual settings like white balance and AE shifting and optimize brightness and hue to match images of other camcorders for easier movie editing. Show your skill and style as director and action star.
Live Streaming via Ustream
Share ski runs, killer waves (and wipeouts) in real time. Stream scenes as they happen with high-quality picture and sound.
120 fps at HD resolution for slo-mo video
See every detail of fast-moving action in smooth slow motion, thanks to 120fps high frame rate recording at HD resolution.
Burst Shooting
Catch fast-moving action with burst shooting. This allows you to take a maximum of eight high-quality shots of a trick or transition, making it the perfect feature for those who love go back and analyze their style. Settings are 8 fps/1 sec, 5 fps/2 sec and 2 fps/5 sec.
Motion Shot LE
Capture an entire action sequence in a single frame. This feature creates a composite image of a subject in motion, with variable settings for different burst speeds, which are: 8 fps/1 second, 5 fps/2 seconds and 2 fps/5 seconds.
Multi Camera Control
Use up to five cameras to get exciting ground-up or head-down shots. And control them all effortlessly with Live-View Remote or smartphone with PlayMemories Mobile app.
Action Cam Movie Creator for easy creative editing
Make your movies look even better with Action Cam Movie Creator. Produce and edit videos quickly and easily thanks to a range of features such as 4K Time-lapse Capture and slo-mo video. You can also flip your videos clockwise or counter clockwise by 90deg. with Movie Rotation or use Multi View to combine up to four movie footage segments-captured simultaneously by different cameras-and make a split-screen composite.
Convenient Loop Recording
Don't worry about missing the perfect moment with loop recording. Loop overwrite shooting can be chosen with duration options of 5, 20, 60, 120 minutes or "unlimited." Use it to capture the decisive moment without worrying about running out of capacity.
Action Cam App
Intuitive mobile app lets you "prove yourself" anytime anywhere - via easy video editing with time-lapse, slow motion/speed up and wireless movie file transfer.
Underwater Housing as standard gear
Take Action Cam diving to 197 ft. using supplied Underwater Housing-no need to buy optional gear. Equipped with a flat panel, it lets you control all camera buttons easily through the housing. What's more, it shields this hardy compact camera from shocks, damp, rust, dust and sand. Enjoy carefree aquatic adventures and extend your exploration to tough terrain.
Enhanced convenience
Built-in tripod socket means you can quickly attach your Action Cam to a tripod for rock-steady shots. And, USB connections are now located on the back of the camera for enhanced ease of accessory attachment.
Memory Stick Duo / SD slot
The memory card slot accepts Memory Stick Micro (M2) and Micro SD / SDHC / SDXC Memory Card (class 4 or higher) memory cards. Choose the card best suited to your shooting requirements and compatibility with your PC. (Memory cards not supplied.)
Additional tally lights for easy recognition of camera status
This Action Cam features three tally lights on the front, top and rear of the camera. Now you can easily check the recording status from various directions, as well as hear the sound of the helpful beep reminder.
Works with iMovie and Final Cut Pro X
This product is compatible with Final Cut Pro X and iMovie.
Sony HDR-AS50 11.1MP 1080p Full HD Action Camcorder Features
- Effective Pixels (still Image) Approx. 11.1 Megapixels
- Focal Length (1.38 In) (video) f= 0.72 in (Wide), f= 0.86 in (Narrow)
- Focal length (1.38 in) (still image) f= 0.72 in (Wide), f= 0.86 in (Narrow)
- Recording Format (still Image) DCF Ver.2.0 compatible, Exif Ver. 2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible
- Video Recording Rate (ABR / VBR) MP4 PS: Approx. 28 Mbps/HQ: Approx. 16 Mbps/STD: Approx. 6 Mbps/HS120 (HS100): Approx. 28 Mbps, XAVC S 60p/30p/24p Approx. 50 Mbps 50p/25p Approx. 50 Mbps
What's in the box:
- NP-BX1 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (3.6V
- 1240mAh)
- Micro-USB Cable
- MPK-UWH1 Underwater Housing
- Attachment Buckle