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Same deal as last week ($278), as pointed out it's been cheaper than that before. Now $238.80.
Sony Action Cam Mini + Live View Remote $238.80 + $9.95 Postage (RRP: $499) @ COTD
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cala90 on 01/06/2016 - 11:32 catchoftheday.com.au (176 clicks)
Last edited 01/06/2016 - 13:49 by 1 other user
Last edited 01/06/2016 - 13:49 by 1 other user
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Theres a bad review on this product
How about posting this review. I know most of these cams have pretty average battery life. How bad is this one?
I'm not reading reviews on it as I don't need anything like this but the battery capacity is rather small, I think like most cameras like this you would need spares.
There's a good review on this product. Somewhere.
It is expected to be below $200 in next few months…
Where did you hear/see that?
THE GOOD The Sony Action Cam Mini HDR-AZ1 is smaller and lighter than many competitors; it has excellent video quality with solid electronic image stabilization; the live-view remote lets you wirelessly preview, review and change settings, and has GPS; it has a splashproof body and a removable, rechargeable battery; the included tripod mount gives you plenty of accessory choice.
THE BAD Recording at its highest bitrate requires a microSDXC card; changing settings requires a wireless connection to a mobile device or the remote; battery life can be brief; its curved lens isn't great for underwater use; Wi-Fi connection to the live-view remote is temperamental; using image stabilization reduces its angle of view; the dual-format card slot can be a pain.
THE BOTTOM LINE A leaner, lighter version of its top POV camera, the Sony Action Cam Mini HDR-AZ1 puts big performance in a little package.
http://www.cnet.com/au/products/sony-action-cam-mini/
We can't stress enough how poor battery life is while using the WiFi. If you don't have to use it, don't.
For streaming junkies, like myself, Sony has also partnered up with UStream, which is one of the more popular streaming services online (even NASA uses it for the ISS). This offers a bit more reach for getting your live footage to a larger online viewer base than GoPro, who partners with the less popular Livestream.Conclusion
Overall we like the smaller design of the AZ1 over many action cams, but the downgrade in performance that comes with it isn't worth the cut in size. Even simply as an action cam, the fact that it only goes 16 feet underwater—compared to 131 feet with any GoPro—is off-putting. We hope this is remedied in future case designs, as divers are a significant part of the action cam market.http://camcorders.reviewed.com/content/sony-hdr-az1-action-c…
Theres a bad review on this product. Carefully read the review before purchase.
Horrible battery life