Sony HD Action camcorder -- viable (and cheaper) alternative to GoProand Reflex?

Lots of fans on RAS for GoPro and Reflex, but Sony has a similar offering that's cheaper:

http://tinyurl.com/c6wygv5

Anybody use this for soaring?

On Mar 20, 7:34*pm, son_of_flubber wrote:
Lots of fans on RAS for GoPro and Reflex, but Sony has a similar offering that's cheaper:

http://tinyurl.com/c6wygv5

Anybody use this for soaring?

If you want cheap, Big Lots sells an Emerson ActionCamcorder for $40.
There are at least 10 makes of these
cameras out there. Search Action Cam on Amazon.

On 3/21/2013 9:41 AM, soartech wrote:
On Mar 20, 7:34 pm, son_of_flubber wrote:
Lots of fans on RAS for GoPro and Reflex, but Sony has a similar offering that's cheaper:

http://tinyurl.com/c6wygv5

Anybody use this for soaring?

If you want cheap, Big Lots sells an Emerson ActionCamcorder for $40.
There are at least 10 makes of these
cameras out there. Search Action Cam on Amazon.

Here's another that looks even more interesting than the Sony:

http://camcorder.jvc.com/product.jsp...Id=141&page=11

$199 from Costco and Amazon. "Supplies may be limited"

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Eric Greenwell - Washington State, USA (change ".netto" to ".us" to
email me)

These action/bullet/POV cameras are all over the place now.

Here is the Contour, a high end unit I just saw at Best Buy. $200-
$400.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Contour+...mera&cp=2&lp=8

That being said, the GoPro Hero seems to have the most accessories,
models and following.

- John

On Thursday, March 21, 2013 3:24:29 PM UTC-7, JohnDeRosa wrote:
These action/bullet/POV cameras are all over the place now.



Here is the Contour, a high end unit I just saw at Best Buy. $200-

$400.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Contour+...mera&cp=2&lp=8



That being said, the GoPro Hero seems to have the most accessories,

models and following.



- John

The main thing that differentiate GoPro from the rest is the wide angle it provides, nearly 180 degrees. This is what contributes to the signature look of gopro pics and videos. Otherwise your iphone 5 camera will provide excellent results as well.

Ramy

On 3/21/2013 3:53 PM, Ramy wrote:

- John

The main thing that differentiate GoPro from the rest is the wide
angle it provides, nearly 180 degrees. This is what contributes to
the signature look of gopro pics and videos. Otherwise your iphone 5
camera will provide excellent results as well.

170 degrees is common on this type of camera, such as the JVC unit I
linked to.

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Eric Greenwell - Washington State, USA (change ".netto" to ".us" to
email me)

You want cheap? Here is a cheap POV camera at http://woot.com. This
is available TODAY ONLY, March 26 (as are all Woot sales).

This is meant to be mounted to a firearm or paintball gun. I don't
know how wide of an angle image it will take but I assume fairly
narrow. I can't find a sample video on the web.

Center Point CPAC2X Universal Video Camera - $49.99 (regularly $125)
http://centerpoint.crosman.com/cameras/CPAC2X
http://www.crosman.com/pdf/manuals/CPAC2X-515.pdf

Record your shooting adventures in full-color video and digital audio
to share with your friends, family and the world. Fits most airsoft
and paintball guns and it's PC and Mac compatible with no special
software required.

Universal JMPEG 720x480 30 fps video with digital sound
User friendly controls and LED indicators
Mounts on most airsoft and paintball guns:
- Standard weaver-style rails
- Standard picatinny rail
- 5/16 threaded bow mounts
Lightweight, durable metal casing
Built-in microphone
2x zoom
Ability to record to micro SD card, up to 32GB (NOT included)
Can use any standard 30mm optics and accessory mounts (NOT
included)
Compatible with optional remote (NOT included)
Rechargeable lithium polymer battery
Records 3+ hours on a single charge
Charge battery and transfer data with included mini-USB cable
Lens protector film is also included

Woot has a GoPro Hero knock off for sale today only (Sunday, March 31)
for $99.

http://www.woot.com/offers/swann-fre...=email#tracked

On Mar 31, 1:44*pm, JohnDeRosa wrote:
Woot has a GoPro Hero knock off for sale today only (Sunday, March 31)
for $99.

http://www.woot.com/offers/swann-fre...-cam-29?utm_so...

And here is a video comparing the Swann Freestyle to the GoPro Hero
and Hero 2.

On Sunday, March 31, 2013 11:44:02 AM UTC-7, JohnDeRosa wrote:
Woot has a GoPro Hero knock off for sale today only (Sunday, March 31)

for $99.



http://www.woot.com/offers/swann-fre...=email#tracked

This is not a GoPro from what I can see in this link, only similar waterproof case.

Ramy