Sony launched wearable Action Cam HDR-AS100V (Video)

I missed out this piece of news but since there is a revision on the Press Release today, I might as well post it. Check out Sony’s HDR-AS100V, a wearable video camera that is capable of full HD recording at 60fps. Moreover, with its companion, wearable wristwatch-style RM-LVR1, you can control up to 5 of them.

Here is the introductory video.

Press Release

Test Your Limits with the New Splash Proof Sony Action Cam

New splash-proof wearable video camera now records high-quality Full HD pictures with XAVC S at 60 Mbps

• BIONZ X processor delivers Full HD image quality in XAVC S at 60Mbps
• Live-View Remote[1] controls up to five cameras remotely
• Splash proof with no need for a separate housing, reducing overall size[2]
• Advanced SteadyShot smooths camera wobbles and vibration with 2.5x performance improvement over existing models[3]
• Create Map Views with GPS Data Overlay, or merge shots from multiple cameras with PlayMemories Home™ editing software

(SINGAPORE, 07 January 2014) – From biking… to speedway… to mud-spattered treks: the all-new splash proof Action Cam HDR-AS100V satisfies your taste for the extreme.

Action Cam delivers picture quality that’s better than ever. Footage is crisper and clearer thanks to the camera’s uprated new ZEISS Tessar® 170-degree wide angle lens, 13.5 megapixel Exmor R™ CMOS sensor and powerful new BIONZ X image processor.

For the first time, Action Cam can now capture Full HD footage with high bit-rate recording at up to 60 Mbps, using the efficient new XAVC S video format. You’ll see the difference with fabulous picture quality in every frame – even with fast scene pans that look blurred or jittery on other cameras.

In another first, up to five Action Cam AS100V units can now be controlled wirelessly with the wearable wristwatch-style RM-LVR1[4] Live-View Remote which is supplied in the box. Start and stop recordings, view shots or adjust settings at the press of a button. Everything’s in easy fingertip reach, even if you’re wearing chunky ski gloves.

Sony’s latest wearable Full HD video camera is made for adrenalin-soaked fun on road, hill, snow or water. Its slim design carves through air and water with less resistance, and the splash-proof body means you don’t need a waterproof case to tackle rain-drenched bike trails. And with a cool new white finish, Action Cam reflects the sun’s rays when you’re sand boarding down arid dunes in scorching heat.

If you’re hurtling down a ski slope or negotiating potholes on your bike, Advanced SteadyShot keeps footage more stable and blur-free with 2.5x improved performance compared to its predecessor[5]. It’s more effective than ever, especially with mechanical vibration from a motorcycle or quad bike.

As an added extra, Action Cam can shoot high-quality video at high-speed 120 fps or 240 fps with sound. After shooting, replay your footage at normal speed for a silky slo-mo view of BMX bike flips and skateboard stunts.

New Interval Still Recording adds even more creative options. The camera automatically shoots a sequence of still photos at selectable intervals between 1 and 60 seconds. Then replay them in sequence for a time lapse-style document of lengthy journeys. There’s also a handy ‘flip’ function that inverts footage if the camera’s mounted sideways or upside down on a helmet or the faring of your microlight.

The addition of a second tally light on top of Action Cam gives instant visual assurance of recording start-stop status, whether the camera’s above or below you. Easy mounting options are also increased with the addition of a new tripod adaptor for simple fixing without the need to add a skeleton frame.

New Action Cam offers plenty more features to suit serious video makers. A choice of colour settings gives extra creative flexibility when you’re editing your footage. Grab video with ‘Neutral’ image quality, or spice up footage with ‘Vivid’ that accentuates rich, powerful colours for extra impact. And for pro-focused film directors, Action Cam now records video with time code[6], helping synchronise shots when you’re editing scenes from multiple cameras.

User bit is also a new function that can record information (8-digit hexadecimal numbers) such as date/time/scene number which is extremely useful for editing movies created using two or more cameras.

NFC allows fuss-free hook-ups with Xperia and other compatible smartphones and tablets at a single touch. Transfer footage wirelessly to your mobile device for easy sharing, with no need to worry about fiddly memory cards or connecting cables. One-touch connection also launches the PlayMemories Mobile™ app on your smartphone (if installed), allowing quick checking of camera angles directly from your mobile’s screen.

Scheduled as an user update for Q3 2014, live video streaming will allow Action Cam users to share their experiences in real time. The camera relays live video wirelessly to your smartphone that transfers footage to the web. Now everyone can share the moment while it’s actually happening.

After shooting, editing your action movies is fun and easy with PlayMemories Home™ software for Windows or Mac that’s available for download. You can even chart your adventures with Map Views that plots your route and PlayMemories Home™ lets you merge up to four videos and edit footage captured in high-speed recording to create one split video with GPS overlay data that has tremendous impact.

A choice of style-matching accessories gives even more options for enjoying Action Cam – wherever you are and whatever you’re doing.

The new Action Cam HDR-AS100V wearable video camera by Sony will be available at Sony Store and Sony Centre outlets and Selected Authorised Dealers from March 2014.

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Specifications Sheet