you very welcome! :-) Can you tell me if the low light performance is realy that bad as i seen in some of the videos on youtube? The fdr1000x had far better low light quality than this one according to the videos. Can you aprove that?
When I shot the video at night using X3000, I felt the low light performance was not so good. I don't have a FDR-X1000V. This is for the first time for buying an action cam of sony because I used GoPro so far. I tried watching some videos that were shot at a dark place on RUclips. The image of X3000 seemed to be slightly darker than X1000V. In some scenes where an image did not have shaking, I thought that a image of X1000V was clearer than a image of X3000.
Thank you for letting me about the video. As you said, the image quality of the video is better than mine. I must study the night shooting of this camera more, for example, what kind of situation can I shoot at night neatly. When I have time, I intend to try it. Thank you! (^_^)
you welcome! I think the most important thing is to check if the camera has a setting for iso. If yes, then try to keep it as low as possible. That will improve a lot!
Fantastic! It must have been painstaking to shoot, organize, and edit all of this together, so hats off to you for this excellent video. It's the best X3000 demo I've seen, and I've certainly watched many of them.
Thank you for your comment. Because there were few fine days in Japan, it took about one month to shot this video. I am very happy by just being able to have you say something like that. Thank you! (^-^ )
Wonderful video. You covered every aspect of the cameras functions flawlessly all without having to say a word. Great Job. Thanks I am pretty sure I'll be purchasing the Sony.
Exceptional video comparing features...and allows the viewer to make their own conclusions in regards to the results you provide! Excellent way of doing this (if not expensive!). May I ask what SDXC card you use in case I purchase the FDR-X3000V?
Thank you for your comment. I bought sony's action cam for the first time, so I made this video in order to know the detailed features. I am really happy that you would say that for me. I bought “SanDisk Extreme 64GB microSDXC UHS-I/U3 Card” to shoot movies at 100 Mbps. I put a link to the FDR-X3000’s help page written about the SD card. Sony's English Help Guide (The memory cards that can be used with the camera) helpguide.sony.net/cam/1640/v1/en/contents/TP0000912398.html Thank you!
Thank you for your comment. I thought that it would be fun if there was a simple animation like this, so I made that. I am glad to have you like it.(^-^)
Fantastic video. I liked the stabiliser comparison in particular. I'm doing motovlogs and stabilisation "active" just seems to be too much. Looks more like being on a boat than on a bike.
Thank you for your comment. I like this video's stabilizer comparison part as well. I am very happy that you like it.(^_^) I shot videos with a motorbike, but surely the image seems to be on a boat.
Very nice review thank you. Two questions . 1: Did you post process the night shots ? Mine are very noisy on the FDR X3000 and i'm wondering how you got those to look so clean and noise free. 2: What did you use for mounting the FDR X3000 in a car ? Ive tried a variety of sony and third party suction mounts and extenders mounts but because of the shape and weight of the camera cant find anything that either doesnt bounce around on the dash or has such a long extensions arm it flexes or sits so far back from the windscreen the the camera picks up reflections.
Thank you for your comment. Sorry for late reply. 1,The shots at night just adjusted the brightness darkly at the time of editing. I think that the noise is small in this image because the condition of the light of this place was good. 2,I attached a 3 point suction mount to the top of the front glass and shot. (The mount I used is the same as the link below) www.amazon.com/Delkin-DDMNT-TRIPLE-Gecko-Three-Arm-Suction/dp/B00A86MMY8 At this time, in order to reduce the reflection, bring the lens of x3000 closer to the front glass as much as possible. Thank you!
helloo Snow Renkon , fantastic review !!! What will you rather go with, gopro hero 5 (*digital stabilisation) or sony fdr-x3000(*optical stabilisation), can you make video *when official gopro 5 came out, to compare each other tnxx
Hello! Nikola Brankovic. Thank you for your comment. I am interested in GoPro hero 5 which would have digital stabilization. If I buy it, I want to make comparison videos.(I don't know when it will be yet.(^_^)) Thank you!!
Sorry for late reply. I made a simple handmade bracket to mount two cameras. How to make that bracket is on the following page.(English page) Please have a look if you are interested. snow-renkon.info/dual-mount-for-sony-actioncam/ Thank you!
Thank you for your comment. At 1920 × 1080, even if you change the FOV setting to NARROW, the quality of the video will not change. 3840 × 2160 can not set FOV to NARROW.
Renkon Snow, I will be reviewing this camera soon on my channel. Would you mind if I link your video in my discription for a detailed look at it's different modes and fts?
Best review i have found. so does this mean the boss steady shot also reduces the frame a little bit? i was under the impression that it didn't effect the image at all at least it lets you do 4k with the image stabilization.
Thank you for your comment. I attempted shooting under various situations, but there was no frame reduction in either situation. I like it very much because I can do stable shooting using any mode. (Sorry for late reply.)
Thank you for your comment. I made this video because I thought it might be an enjoyable review if there is such video. (Actually,I am not good at speaking English.(^_^; )
Great new camera on the market but still not available outside Japan! Digital zoom bit unsharp like in every other cameras but all other functions are great,reckon.Thanks for this review!
Thanks one of the most helpful reviews in assisting my potential purchase of this camera. Any chance of shooting some underwater snorkel footage. Any comments on remote control’s use underwater? Or a suitable grip. Thanks again and keep these videos coming
Thank you for your comment. The remote control could not be used underwater. I do not use grips, because I took a camera at the end of a long stick when shooting underwater.
Fantastic upload. The fact that your English is poor (so you didn't speak) is not important. Seeing two cams simultaneously in different modes was inspirational - congratulations on a very easy to understand video, without all the 'showing off' budding RUclipsrs do who desperately seek stardom. I've seen a few Hero 5 vs Sony 3000 videos and the Sony mechanical OIS is far superior to anything digital software stabilisation can achieve. Vivid colour is great too - as you would expect from a Zeiss lens! Thank you your efforts. It was time well spent as I (like so many others) found your video very helpful in making a buying decision. (Sony 3000 beats Hero 5 in all but the most extreme conditions). Keep up the excellent work. :)
I am sorry for the late reply. I noticed that I have not responded since I changed to the new RUclipsStudio. I'm glad that my video helps. I will do my best to make videos in the future, thank you in advance.
That was excellent! Like Gabriel, I also have the Panasonic Lumix LX100. I like the video just as much from your X3000, though the LX100 performs better at night, which of course it should with bigger lens, sensor, etc. Looking forward to getting the X3000, probably today!
Thank you for your comment. Several months have passed since I purchased x3000, but I think it is a very well-balanced video camera. I'm sure you will like it!!
You are welcome sir! Still working fine? I want to use it on a long selfie stick or some sort of extension to film some friends in concert, and various other interesting things.
Excellent work!! Just a little question: On NARROW (FHD), steam locomotive.... I wish you've had back up and compose the whole machine, so we could see if the wide angle distortion is completely corrected. That's my major pet peeve with this action cams: When taking wide or panoramic shots everything is distorted, from the horizon to the light poles. Your video is very informative and a rich audio visual experience. Congratulations!!!
Thank you for your comment. I’m happy to hear that. That encourages me a lot. It is certainly agree about the scene of a steam locomotive. When I shot a movie on the next time, I intend to be careful about such a point. I think the distortion of FDR-X3000 became better than the previous model. Thank you(^-^)
Thanks for your kind attention, and speed, to answer my comment. Yes, I'll be expecting your new educational, not just informative, video. Yes, wide takes using the NARROW setting. By the way, someone said that at the WIDE setting the image gets a shows a better resolution. It must be the 4K, uh? Keep on sharing. Have a great day!!
Hi, do you know how to play 4K content from the camera on a 4K tv? I have the special hdmi cable (for high speed 4K signal) but the display on the Sony gives me a simbal that the camera isnt connected, and i dont get anything on my tv. Btw, great video!
Thank you for your comment. Since I am not familiar with it, I posted the URL of the relevant manual about your question. I am sorry I can not help you.(._.) helpguide.sony.net/cam/1640/v1/en/contents/TP0000912357.html?search=hdmi
Thank you for your comment. The main difference from HDR-AS 300 is that it can shoot 4K. I am making a comparison video, so please refer to it if you like. ruclips.net/video/uJGavduHDgA/видео.html
Hey, what's the difference between standard and active stabi? Does the active loose a little bit of 4K quality and it's upscaling a 1080p to 4K or it's a true 4K and there is no quality loss between NORMAL and ACTIVE? Cheers.
You can see at 2:47 of the video. Looks like you lose about 8% of the 8.2 megapixels in active mode. 2% loss in standard mode. So not quite 4k. According to Sony you only get the full 8.2 with stabilization off and view set to wide. www.sony.com/electronics/actioncam/fdr-x3000-body-kit/specifications
Hi, I recently bought my first action cam (sony FDR-X3000R) after the excellent reviews and Sony's known quality. This camera is advertised with Optical Stabilization, but when I have to choose on the menu, there are 2 option: - (Uses all-encompassing SteadyShot function when shooting movies) - (Uses SteadyShot function when shooting movies) What is the difference between both functions? They are not explained in the catalog.
Thank you for your comment. What I found out using it is as follows. [SteadyShot Active] - Optical Stabilization + Electronic Stabilization - about 8% crop [SteadyShot Standard] - Electronic Stabilization only - about 5% crop I do not really know whether this is correct, so please consider it for reference level(^-^)
Then considering the active image stabilization would sacrifice some field of view, which setting do you usually use for Image Stabilization? Active or Standard? Especially for 4K video
I usually use the active setting. When shooting a scene with motion with a wider angle of view, turn steadyshot off and use 3-axis handheld gimbal. I made a video shot with steadyshot active and 3 axis handheld gimbals, so please watch it if you want. ruclips.net/video/qGnWQqfq9jY/видео.html
Certainly the gimbals for SONY action cam have few options. I use Zhiyun Z1-Smooth-C. I made a page on how to make brackets. Please refer to the link below if you like. snow-renkon.info/handmade-bracket/ ↑(English page) Thank you!
Very well crafted review and nice video. Thank you. Can you comment on the LVR3 vs Android/Iphone app? From what I can tell the app has all the same functionality even turn on via Bluetooth.
Thank you for your comment. The Android / Iphone app is larger than the LVR 3 because the screen is large, so it's easy to use. However, connecting Android / Iphone app with Bluetooth may take time. Besides, I have to use both hands so I am in trouble(lol
This cams stabilize is amazing!! My question is does it take images while recording with no pressing any buttons? (like go pro) It s not a deal breaker if not but i really like this option...
Thank you for your comment. Unfortunately, this camera doesn't have the function that you said. (Also I confirmed the manual of the product, but did not appear.) I think this cams stabilize is really nice. I like it very much to use it. (^_^)
Renkon Snow I just asked him, since if he wants this function (which the camera does not have) - he can always film in 4K and then use still frames of the video (which are 8 megapixel images).
Sorry for late reply. Thank you for your comment. It was listed in the manual of this product(RM-LVR3) about waterproofing performance as follows. - Depth of water 3m(10feet),30 minutes continuously. (^_^)/
Thank you. Sony’s balanced optical SteadyShot is really good(of course when shooting at 4K) and I am very satisfied with this camera.The frame rate for shooting movies of this camera can be chosen 60 frames at Full-HD and can be chosen 30 frames at 4K.I think that SteadyShot is more effective when shooting at lower frames.
The thing is, that right now I use the Gopro 4 with 2.7k 60fps and the Feiyu WG Gimbal. I like that 2.7k because I do Paragliding and I need 60 fps for these faster movments. The Sony has either 4k 30fps (and this is not good for such movements) or FHD 60fps, but FHD ist not the quality I want anymore (while flying, because from the height I more pixels). So I will wait what Gopro 5 will offer. I had the Sonx FDR-X1000, but the fisheye-effect was too much, the FDR-3000 is much better. And now I saw the new Garmin with stabilization, but the Videos I saw were horror.
I think the combination of the GoPro and the 3axis Gimbal is a very good choice.There is a rumor that GoPro5 will be able to be used image stabilization feature, so I'm looking forward to it.I think that the image quality of GoPro is very good compared with other action cameras.
Thank you for your comment. I shot this video on the following settings. - Color mode : Vivid - AE shift +/- 0.0 When editing this video, I adjusted the brightness a little. I am looking for LUT, too.
@@SnowRenkon I think it would be best to do this at 5 meters and 20 meters. This would better correspond to depths for snorkeling and scuba diving. Thanks for your quick reply.
Thank you for your comment. There seems to be a problem of loosing focus on the X3000. I had that problem with one of the X3000s I had, so I asked the shop to exchange it.
Thank you for your comment. This camera is full auto so I am shooting it as it is. I changed the exposure slightly when editing. (Sorry for late reply.)
The best X3000 review ever. Thank you
Thank you for watching. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
This is one hell of a review, leaving me no doubt as to how the camera behaves. Excellent job.
Thank you for your comment.
That means a lot to me.
best and most quality review ive ever seen!
Thank you for your comment.
I am happy to have you say that.(^-^)
you very welcome! :-) Can you tell me if the low light performance is realy that bad as i seen in some of the videos on youtube? The fdr1000x had far better low light quality than this one according to the videos. Can you aprove that?
When I shot the video at night using X3000, I felt the low light performance was not so good.
I don't have a FDR-X1000V.
This is for the first time for buying an action cam of sony because I used GoPro so far.
I tried watching some videos that were shot at a dark place on RUclips.
The image of X3000 seemed to be slightly darker than X1000V.
In some scenes where an image did not have shaking, I thought that a image of X1000V was clearer than a image of X3000.
Thank you for letting me about the video.
As you said, the image quality of the video is better than mine.
I must study the night shooting of this camera more, for example, what kind of situation can I shoot at night neatly.
When I have time, I intend to try it.
Thank you! (^_^)
you welcome! I think the most important thing is to check if the camera has a setting for iso. If yes, then try to keep it as low as possible. That will improve a lot!
Every review of a camera should be done that!!!
I am really happy that you said that for me.
Thank you.
Fantastic! It must have been painstaking to shoot, organize, and edit all of this together, so hats off to you for this excellent video. It's the best X3000 demo I've seen, and I've certainly watched many of them.
Sorry for late reply.
I got a word of compliment, so my tiredness blew away.
Thank you very much(^-^)
Great video! This helped me alot to make an informed decision on my Camera settings, without having to check each setting individually! Thank you :)
Thank you for watching.
I'm glad this video was helpful to you.😊
At first I thought this video must have been done by Sony, then I saw your name. This is really well done and a lot of effort put into it. thanks
Thank you for your comment.
I'm really happy to have you say that.
Thank you very much!!
Still using mine in 2024/ What beast of a camera and this video is also its equivalent in the quality ;p
Thank you for watching.
I guess Sony couldn't make a better action camera than the X3000.
I also think it's a very well-made camera.😊
So far I see none of many RUclipsrs like you had done this kind of awesome review! Subscribed!
Thank you for your comment.
I'm really happy to have you say that.
Thank you very much!!
As others have said, this is a really useful video. Thanks for taking the time to make and post it. Big thumbs up from me.
Thank you for your comment.
Because there were few fine days in Japan, it took about one month to shot this video.
I am very happy by just being able to have you say something like that.
Thank you! (^-^ )
Very helpful comparison of modes. The difference is visible to the naked eye. Thank you.
Thank you for your comment.
I'm really happy to have you say that.
Thank you!
Seriously all reviews should be like this!!! I bought the FDRX3000 because of this review
Sorry for late reply.
I'm really happy to have you say that.
Thank you(^_^)
Wow - a lot of effort was put into this - much appreciated - thank you!
Thank you for your comment.
I'm really happy to have you say that.
Thank you very much.(^^)/
Best video out there, hands down. Every one should learn from you. Happy new year!
Happy new year!
Sorry for late reply.
Thank you very much. I’m very glad!
What settings were used for the night time scenes?
Thank you for your comment.
The setting of the night scene is automatic
Best review an action cam I've EVER scene! Owner of 3 GoPros 2, 3+ and 4 and there won't be a 4th! Buying the Sony FDRX3000R today.
Thanks!
Sorry for late reply.
I'm grateful you told me that.
Thank you!
best video on youtube . realy man. amazing work
Thank you very much(^-^)
Wow, this is how a camera test video is done to perfection
Thank you for your comment.
I'm glad to hear that.
Which memory card do you use? And what video setting was the 4k 60m 29?
I use “SanDisk Extreme 64GB microSDXC UHS-I/U3 Card” to shoot movies at 100 Mbps.
All the 4K images of this video are shooting at 100 Mbps / 30p.
Super cool testing footage. You solve all my questions in your video and I bought it. Thanks!
Thank you for your comment.
I am glad that I can help you.
Wonderful video. You covered every aspect of the cameras functions flawlessly all without having to say a word. Great Job. Thanks I am pretty sure I'll be purchasing the Sony.
If my video was able to help you, I am happy.
Thank you!
This is how you review products! BRAVO.
Sorry for late reply.
I'm very happy to be told that.
Thank you!
I am a newbie of FDR-X3000. Great review Thanks!
I'm really happy to have you say that.
Thank you!
WOW This IS a review !
Fact, no words !
Thank u mate !
Sorry for late reply.
I'm really happy to have you say that.
Thank you very much!!
Exceptional video comparing features...and allows the viewer to make their own conclusions in regards to the results you provide! Excellent way of doing this (if not expensive!). May I ask what SDXC card you use in case I purchase the FDR-X3000V?
Thank you for your comment.
I bought sony's action cam for the first time, so I made this video in order to know the detailed features.
I am really happy that you would say that for me.
I bought “SanDisk Extreme 64GB microSDXC UHS-I/U3 Card” to shoot movies at 100 Mbps.
I put a link to the FDR-X3000’s help page written about the SD card.
Sony's English Help Guide (The memory cards that can be used with the camera)
helpguide.sony.net/cam/1640/v1/en/contents/TP0000912398.html
Thank you!
Extremely well done! I also liked your animations.
Thank you for your comment.
I thought that it would be fun if there was a simple animation like this, so I made that.
I am glad to have you like it.(^-^)
Fantastic video. I liked the stabiliser comparison in particular. I'm doing motovlogs and stabilisation "active" just seems to be too much. Looks more like being on a boat than on a bike.
Thank you for your comment.
I like this video's stabilizer comparison part as well.
I am very happy that you like it.(^_^)
I shot videos with a motorbike, but surely the image seems to be on a boat.
Very nice review thank you. Two questions .
1: Did you post process the night shots ?
Mine are very noisy on the FDR X3000 and i'm wondering how you got those to look so clean and noise free.
2: What did you use for mounting the FDR X3000 in a car ? Ive tried a variety of sony and third party suction mounts and extenders mounts but because of the shape and weight of the camera cant find anything that either doesnt bounce around on the dash or has such a long extensions arm it flexes or sits so far back from the windscreen the the camera picks up reflections.
Thank you for your comment.
Sorry for late reply.
1,The shots at night just adjusted the brightness darkly at the time of editing.
I think that the noise is small in this image because the condition of the light of this place was good.
2,I attached a 3 point suction mount to the top of the front glass and shot. (The mount I used is the same as the link below)
www.amazon.com/Delkin-DDMNT-TRIPLE-Gecko-Three-Arm-Suction/dp/B00A86MMY8
At this time, in order to reduce the reflection, bring the lens of x3000 closer to the front glass as much as possible.
Thank you!
the most useful action cam video ever, many thanks.
Thank you for your comment.
I am happy to have you say that.
Thank you very much!
helloo Snow Renkon , fantastic review !!! What will you rather go with, gopro hero 5 (*digital stabilisation) or sony fdr-x3000(*optical stabilisation), can you make video *when official gopro 5 came out, to compare each other
tnxx
Hello! Nikola Brankovic.
Thank you for your comment.
I am interested in GoPro hero 5 which would have digital stabilization.
If I buy it, I want to make comparison videos.(I don't know when it will be yet.(^_^))
Thank you!!
Holy moly what a great editing!
Thank you.
I'm happy!!(^_^)
Did you do any post processing/editing on the video or is this a raw footage? Great review! Thanks a ton!
Thank you for your comment.
When editing this video, I adjusted the brightness a little, and I use the sharpness.
Thank you!
Nice comparisons, nice video, nice music. AWESOME!!!
I am very happy to have you say that.
Thank you!(^_^)
I got all informations I needed. Awesome Review....... Excellent Job !
Thank you for your comment.
I am happy to have you say that.
Thank you!(^-^)
A great review of this camera ... thank you. I've just bought one, but I've not managed to get the great results you have. Until now. Hopefully.
Thank you for your comment.
I'm sure you can shoot nice video !
Thank you a lot for this video ! I'm going to Japan with my X3000 and now I'm sure to have good shots ! Arigato!
I'm very happy to be of use to you.
Have a nice trip!
Arigato(^-^)
Great comparison, where did you get the dual mount for the 2 x X3000's?
Sorry for late reply.
I made a simple handmade bracket to mount two cameras.
How to make that bracket is on the following page.(English page)
Please have a look if you are interested.
snow-renkon.info/dual-mount-for-sony-actioncam/
Thank you!
awesome review..
btw does changing the FOV setting to NARROW will change the video quality ?
Thank you for your comment.
At 1920 × 1080, even if you change the FOV setting to NARROW, the quality of the video will not change.
3840 × 2160 can not set FOV to NARROW.
I own 2 Sony FDR-X3000 cameras and loved your review. Awesome job!
Thank you for your comment.
I'm really happy to have you say that.
Thank you very much.(^^)/
Renkon Snow, I will be reviewing this camera soon on my channel. Would you mind if I link your video in my discription for a detailed look at it's different modes and fts?
It is OK
Please use it.
Renkon Snow, Thank you!
Best review i have found.
so does this mean the boss steady shot also reduces the frame a little bit?
i was under the impression that it didn't effect the image at all
at least it lets you do 4k with the image stabilization.
Thank you for your comment.
I attempted shooting under various situations, but there was no frame reduction in either situation.
I like it very much because I can do stable shooting using any mode.
(Sorry for late reply.)
amazing freaking review and you didn't say one word lol
Thank you for your comment.
I made this video because I thought it might be an enjoyable review if there is such video.
(Actually,I am not good at speaking English.(^_^; )
This must have taken a long time to edit. Thank you!
Thank you for your comment.
(Sorry for late reply.)
It took about 1 month for this video.
I am really happy to be told that.
Thank you! very much!
I just bought this camera! Thank you for the review, it was really helpful~~ありがとうございます～～
Sorry for late reply.
I'm very happy to be of use to you.
こちらこそありがとうございます~(^-^)
Great new camera on the market but still not available outside Japan! Digital zoom bit unsharp like in every other cameras but all other functions are great,reckon.Thanks for this review!
Thank you for your comment.
I think FDR-X3000 is a very highly functional camera, too.
I like it very much and use it.
Wow, now that is a fantastic review !!!!
I'm happy you told me that.
Thank you! (^-^)
Great Job! Thank you for the video!
Likewise, thank you for watching my video.(^-^)
Just got the FDR X3000 a few weeks ago and I'm wondering how you get such smooth shots while walking. Would love to see a video on that subject.
Thank you for your comment.
Since I took a hand grip on the X3000, I was able to take a more stable image.
Thank you(^-^)
This was excellent and the most informative. I appreciated the lack of spoken rhetoric.
Thank you for your comment.
I'm very happy to be told that.
Thank you!
Sony自身がこういう動画を作って購入検討者に提供するべき、と思うくらいわかりやすい比較動画ですね。素晴らしい
コメントありがとうございます。
そう言っていただけるとうれしいです♪
Thanks one of the most helpful reviews in assisting my potential purchase of this camera.
Any chance of shooting some underwater snorkel footage.
Any comments on remote control’s use underwater? Or a suitable grip.
Thanks again and keep these videos coming
Thank you for your comment.
The remote control could not be used underwater.
I do not use grips, because I took a camera at the end of a long stick when shooting underwater.
Thanks a lot for creating useful vid like this.Respect!
I am very happy to have you say that.
Thank you very much!
What fps do you use on your 1080 shots, also what mbps? Great review by the way!
1080 shots used XAVCS100M for 30fps.
Fantastic upload. The fact that your English is poor (so you didn't speak) is not important. Seeing two cams simultaneously in different modes was inspirational - congratulations on a very easy to understand video, without all the 'showing off' budding RUclipsrs do who desperately seek stardom. I've seen a few Hero 5 vs Sony 3000 videos and the Sony mechanical OIS is far superior to anything digital software stabilisation can achieve. Vivid colour is great too - as you would expect from a Zeiss lens!
Thank you your efforts. It was time well spent as I (like so many others) found your video very helpful in making a buying decision. (Sony 3000 beats Hero 5 in all but the most extreme conditions). Keep up the excellent work. :)
I am sorry for the late reply.
I noticed that I have not responded since I changed to the new RUclipsStudio.
I'm glad that my video helps.
I will do my best to make videos in the future, thank you in advance.
That was excellent! Like Gabriel, I also have the Panasonic Lumix LX100. I like the video just as much from your X3000, though the LX100 performs better at night, which of course it should with bigger lens, sensor, etc. Looking forward to getting the X3000, probably today!
Thank you for your comment.
Several months have passed since I purchased x3000, but I think it is a very well-balanced video camera.
I'm sure you will like it!!
You are welcome sir! Still working fine? I want to use it on a long selfie stick or some sort of extension to film some friends in concert, and various other interesting things.
Excellent work!!
Just a little question:
On NARROW (FHD), steam locomotive....
I wish you've had back up and compose the whole machine, so we could see if the wide angle distortion is completely corrected.
That's my major pet peeve with this action cams: When taking wide or panoramic shots everything is distorted, from the horizon to the light poles.
Your video is very informative and a rich audio visual experience.
Congratulations!!!
Thank you for your comment.
I’m happy to hear that.
That encourages me a lot.
It is certainly agree about the scene of a steam locomotive.
When I shot a movie on the next time, I intend to be careful about such a point.
I think the distortion of FDR-X3000 became better than the previous model.
Thank you(^-^)
Thanks for your kind attention, and speed, to answer my comment.
Yes, I'll be expecting your new educational, not just informative, video.
Yes, wide takes using the NARROW setting.
By the way, someone said that at the WIDE setting the image gets a shows a better resolution. It must be the 4K, uh?
Keep on sharing.
Have a great day!!
Yes, I used 4K image, because 4K and FHD is the same A.O.V. at the wide setting.> Have a great day!!Thank you. You, too!(^o^)
Hi, do you know how to play 4K content from the camera on a 4K tv? I have the special hdmi cable (for high speed 4K signal) but the display on the Sony gives me a simbal that the camera isnt connected, and i dont get anything on my tv. Btw, great video!
Thank you for your comment.
Since I am not familiar with it, I posted the URL of the relevant manual about your question.
I am sorry I can not help you.(._.)
helpguide.sony.net/cam/1640/v1/en/contents/TP0000912357.html?search=hdmi
Thank you for clear tests! Any major differences from the HDR-AS300???
Thank you for your comment. The main difference from HDR-AS 300 is that it can shoot 4K. I am making a comparison video, so please refer to it if you like.
ruclips.net/video/uJGavduHDgA/видео.html
Hey, what's the difference between standard and active stabi? Does the active loose a little bit of 4K quality and it's upscaling a 1080p to 4K or it's a true 4K and there is no quality loss between NORMAL and ACTIVE?
Cheers.
You can see at 2:47 of the video. Looks like you lose about 8% of the 8.2 megapixels in active mode. 2% loss in standard mode. So not quite 4k. According to Sony you only get the full 8.2 with stabilization off and view set to wide.
www.sony.com/electronics/actioncam/fdr-x3000-body-kit/specifications
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This video is amazing! and the music too!
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Great Job ,thanks for the review..!!
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Great video! Thank you so much for this. :-)
I am glad to say so to you.
Hi, I recently bought my first action cam (sony FDR-X3000R) after the excellent reviews and Sony's known quality.
This camera is advertised with Optical Stabilization, but when I have to choose on the menu, there are 2 option:
- (Uses all-encompassing SteadyShot function when shooting movies)
- (Uses SteadyShot function when shooting movies)
What is the difference between both functions?
They are not explained in the catalog.
Thank you for your comment.
What I found out using it is as follows.
[SteadyShot Active]
- Optical Stabilization + Electronic Stabilization
- about 8% crop
[SteadyShot Standard]
- Electronic Stabilization only
- about 5% crop
I do not really know whether this is correct, so please consider it for reference level(^-^)
Great review. Well done.
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I am very happy to have you say that.
悩んでいたことがいくつか解決しました。大変助かりました。ありがとうございます。（前回旅行前に検索しておけばよかったと後悔してます。。今度の旅行に生かします！）
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自分が知りたいと思って色々試してみました。
お役に立てて良かったです(*^^*)
Excellent work!!!!!
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Thank you very much!!
Bloody hell~!! that's thorough~!! Thank you a lot from Poland/.
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I'm glad I could help you.
BEST review! Thank you!
Thank you very much(^-^)
Then considering the active image stabilization would sacrifice some field of view, which setting do you usually use for Image Stabilization? Active or Standard? Especially for 4K video
I usually use the active setting.
When shooting a scene with motion with a wider angle of view, turn steadyshot off and use 3-axis handheld gimbal.
I made a video shot with steadyshot active and 3 axis handheld gimbals, so please watch it if you want.
ruclips.net/video/qGnWQqfq9jY/видео.html
Renkon Snow Thanks for the tips. You use Zhiyun gimbal, right? I am just thingking about grab a gimbal, but not so many choices for sony action cam.
Certainly the gimbals for SONY action cam have few options.
I use Zhiyun Z1-Smooth-C.
I made a page on how to make brackets. Please refer to the link below if you like.
snow-renkon.info/handmade-bracket/
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Thank you!
Renkon Snow brilliant job! I then could just get something like Feiyu spg or osmo mobile and copy your work.
Sorry for late reply.I did not notice the comment.
It was good that I could help it(^_^)
I stickied your video on the SonyActionCam subreddit ;)
I was interested in reddit from before.
I was very happy to see my videos in the site.
Thank you. I really appreciate it.(^-^)/
Renkon Snow I have to thank you - the video has a high quality, content wise and production wise.
Thank you, this is the best review!!!
Thank you!
I'm happy(^_^)
Very well crafted review and nice video. Thank you. Can you comment on the LVR3 vs Android/Iphone app? From what I can tell the app has all the same functionality even turn on via Bluetooth.
Thank you for your comment.
The Android / Iphone app is larger than the LVR 3 because the screen is large, so it's easy to use.
However, connecting Android / Iphone app with Bluetooth may take time.
Besides, I have to use both hands so I am in trouble(lol
Awesome job on this video. So Well done. "subbed". How can anyone thumb this down.
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I am very happy to say so.
Thank you.
Excellent test. Bravo. Thank you
Thank you!
Perfect review, thank you very much!
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Thank you!
" Thank You for Sharing ; GREAT JOB ! "
Thank you for watching.
Excellent review!
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BEST REVIEW OF THIS COMERA!!! THANKS!!!!!
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very well made
Thank you !
This cams stabilize is amazing!! My question is does it take images while recording with no pressing any buttons? (like go pro)
It s not a deal breaker if not but i really like this option...
You are asking, if you can take images while filming? Do I understand you right?
Thank you for your comment.
Unfortunately, this camera doesn't have the function that you said.
(Also I confirmed the manual of the product, but did not appear.)
I think this cams stabilize is really nice.
I like it very much to use it. (^_^)
+NicMediaDesign Thank you!
Renkon Snow I just asked him, since if he wants this function (which the camera does not have) - he can always film in 4K and then use still frames of the video (which are 8 megapixel images).
Yep this was what i was curious about, thanks both for the answers
Do you know if the Live-View Remote is waterproof and you can swim with it underwater? :)
Sorry for late reply.
Thank you for your comment.
It was listed in the manual of this product(RM-LVR3) about waterproofing performance as follows.
- Depth of water 3m(10feet),30 minutes continuously.
(^_^)/
Renkon Snow No problem, nice to here that! :)
3d underwater! that looks great.
Thank you very much(^-^)
Great review thanks for posting
I'm happy you told me that.
Thank you!
amazing review !
I'm happy you told me that.
Thank you! (^-^)
Well done - very interesting
Thank you for your comment.
I am happy to have you say that.
Oh yes, really good, Video and Cam. How is the stabilization at 4k? Best regards - Gunter.
Thank you. Sony’s balanced optical SteadyShot is really good(of course when shooting at 4K) and I am very satisfied with this camera.The frame rate for shooting movies of this camera can be chosen 60 frames at Full-HD and can be chosen 30 frames at 4K.I think that SteadyShot is more effective when shooting at lower frames.
The thing is, that right now I use the Gopro 4 with 2.7k 60fps and the Feiyu WG Gimbal. I like that 2.7k because I do Paragliding and I need 60 fps for these faster movments. The Sony has either 4k 30fps (and this is not good for such movements) or FHD 60fps, but FHD ist not the quality I want anymore (while flying, because from the height I more pixels). So I will wait what Gopro 5 will offer. I had the Sonx FDR-X1000, but the fisheye-effect was too much, the FDR-3000 is much better. And now I saw the new Garmin with stabilization, but the Videos I saw were horror.
I think the combination of the GoPro and the 3axis Gimbal is a very good choice.There is a rumor that GoPro5 will be able to be used image stabilization feature, so I'm looking forward to it.I think that the image quality of GoPro is very good compared with other action cameras.
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je m'en acheter une
très bon test
bravo
Philippe
Sorry for late reply.
I'm really happy to have you say that.
Thank you!
Je vous remercie beaucoup.
Has anyone had any experience with colour grading the footage out of this camera yet? Also if you did, what camera profile did you shoot it? Thanks
Thank you for your comment.
I shot this video on the following settings.
- Color mode : Vivid
- AE shift +/- 0.0
When editing this video, I adjusted the brightness a little.
I am looking for LUT, too.
What depth did you shoot the underwater video at?
Thank you for your comment.
I shoot the underwater video at about 1 m deep.
@@SnowRenkon I think it would be best to do this at 5 meters and 20 meters. This would better correspond to depths for snorkeling and scuba diving. Thanks for your quick reply.
Спасибо! Обзор просто супер! А можно где-то посмотреть/скачать оригиналы 4k видео, хотя бы короткие отрезки?
Thank you for your comment
I will think about how to realize your request.
Thank you.
the best video for x3000
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I'm glad to say so.
Very helpful. Thanks!
You're welcome.
Thank you!
what about loosing focus .. i heard its a common problem with some of even new x3000?
Thank you for your comment.
There seems to be a problem of loosing focus on the X3000.
I had that problem with one of the X3000s I had, so I asked the shop to exchange it.
perfect review, thanks!
Thank you very much(^-^)
Great video!......with the exception of the music lol but great video.
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Ah? Is music useless? (lol
awsome test!
Thank you for watching this video!
Excellent test . Thxx you .
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great job mate cheers
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Sorry for late reply.
I'm glad you told me that.
What's the best settings for night on this camera? :)
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This camera is full auto so I am shooting it as it is.
I changed the exposure slightly when editing.
(Sorry for late reply.)
Very Nice , Good job .
It makes me glad whenever I can have you say such a thing to me.
Thank you!(^-^)
Excellent job.!!!!!
I'm happy you told me that.
Thank you! (^-^)
very useful thank you!!
You're welcome.
Thank you!