Sony FDR review and setup
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- čas přidán 28. 03. 2017
- After owning this camera for around 10 weeks (4 of which it has spent getting repaired) I have finally got a setup I'm pretty happy.
Luckily, this last weekends 4x4 was the perfect opportunity to test it.
So here is my first review + setup of the Sony FDR-x3000
Mounting equipment purchased from
www.mrmobile.net.au
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This is actually one of the better videos I've seen for going through the settings, setup. Thanks.
thanks mate, appreciate it
really wish Sony made a next gen of these
great video.
Good job 👍
The up down buttons can be changed to do other things on the on the home screen (like digital zoom) so that's probably why the mode is first in the menu. Also you can go back one menu level quicker by just by selecting the selected item again (using the record button) instead of scrolling down to the back arrow. I also keep aeroplane-mode on to save batteries when it is packed in the bag. I also just found out that I need aeroplane-mode on with my cheap unshielded external mic to stop the clicking interference that is generated in the mic by the wifi and bluetooth. Thanks, good video.
I am looking how to turn the beeb off and your video helped. thanks
Thanks for watching, glad it helped :)
Man this thing does amazing video.
Yeah, still very impressed!
Great vid and valid issues addressed
Thanks for watching :)
Thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching :)
GREAT VID!! Just got ours...could you PLEASE tell me why you have it in airplane mode, and we aren’t getting ANY sound?!! Yes, the front mic is unobstructed and we have it ON, we downloaded the app to use our iPhone as a remote, shot some vid but NO SOUND!! Glad we found you, most helpful set up vid on U Tube. We are hikers and plan on using it to vlog while backpacking here in Arizona, USA. Can’t wait to see how you’ve used your cam! Thnx🌵🦂👏
Thanks for watching. Sorry for the slow reply as I have been away. Any luck with the sound?
I have mine in airplane mode for two reason, 1) to save batteries 2) I use a Rode videomicro for sound and the wife signal interferes with the sound itself, makes some strange noise in the background
This was an excellent video, thank you!
Hey mate I just bought this type of camera but I don't know when it's recoding and when it's not recording
It's 2022 and I just bought a used one. How do you know when it is recording? it seems once I hit the record button it beeps and the red light flashes. I hit the record button again and it beeps and the red light remains flashing. No change and no sign anywhere showing video recording or recorded. Nothing. Then I try the card in my old Mac, nothing there. I open up I-movie and try to download from camera and again there is norhing there. Is the red light supposed to always flash or should it be a solid red when recording? I haven't been able to find anything on line about this. Thanks.
What is the suggested set up / setting for normal blogging through out the day?
The B.O.S.S. is the bomb!!!!
Thanks for the good review. I am also interested in this camera and I know picture quality is very good but I wanted to use it as a motovlogging camera and then I would need an external mic in my helmet. I have heard that the audio would be distorted, because apparently the camera will not equalize for the mouth being so close then. Any similar experience?
I can't say I have experienced any sort of issue like that but thats largely because I don't use the camera in that type of a setup. The Rode mic I have is excellent and the audio comes out great.
I would think it would be more of a mic issue rather then camera issue and a decent mic would solve this problem. Certainly a crappy mic would have such issues
Really good video. Thx. I’m trying to figure out of mine is working 100% properly.
Especially the gyro control.
Seems a bit off. On the side to side axis
It was an open box. Fully returnable.
But maybe my expectations are too high from watching videos here. Lol.
Its a reasonably old camera in the scheme of things but I never seemed to have a problem with the gyro side of things.
What did you decide to do?
Good setup & review, thanks. btw what do you call your twin balls head rig. I tried the Ebay but i couldn't find it. would you mind to put a link here so that we can order it. thanks!
Thanks :)
Its completely custom, I tried for a while to find a pre existing ready to buy rig but couldn't.
I brought all the individual parts from here www.hurtlegear.com.au/categories/RAM-Mounts/Camera-Mounts/
I use the 1 inch balls but you can go the more heavy duty 1.5.
So far I am finding the 1 inch ones to work perfectly though, more then sturdy enough and a great fit in the hand.
Hey, GREAT VIDEO!! THANK YOU!! VERY USEFUL. A few questions: 1. I feel kind of dumb, but how do you charge the battery? I didn't get a battery charger with the package at best buy, if I just plug it into to a cable directly to the wall, will it charge it? 2. I didn't get the remote, and I am trying to download the app, and for some reason it doesn't show me the app on my phone, have you tried viewing while shooting? is it suppose to be like the dji app? thank you :)
Thank you :)
1) I think it is a micro USB in for the charging, and then I just connect that to any USB wall charger, normally I just use my iPhone one.
2) I dont have the remote either, it can take a bit of getting used to and playing around with, can be a bit fussy but keep trying and yes it will be like the dji app, you will have a live view from the camera
It is still good couple (x3000+Rode) in 2023
I just picked this camera up after watching several videos like this one. I traveled the Mediterranean with a traditional Cannon HiDef camcorder two summers ago. When I returned home and put the videos on the 65 inch tv...I was heartbroken to see my walks/tours through the Grand Bazaar, St Marco Square, Athens, etc to be so shaky, despite my best efforts. Hope this camera will be a compact solution.
Thanks for watching. Its no gimbal but it definitely does a good job at helping to cut out the shake, for its size its hard to beat
Good honest review mate, quite fancy one of these myself for my hiking vlogs. Not wholey convinced on the rig with the mic, but it's the best I've seen so far.
Yeah its a bit of improve, just the easiest way I could find to do it.
Thanks for watching :)
thx ver much.
Does the rode mic have a tripod mount sized screw? If not what size is it, I cant seem to find any info on the screw size.
Ryan Ellerbe
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you did a good video and good help! I'm thinking if buy one reflex very expensive or just this cause with her stabilization i don't have to use stabilizer program that downscale resolution...Can i ask what kind of settings you used to do the car's video 1080?
It was 1080 at 60FPS
have made a video using 4k 24fps thats located below
Its an impressive little camera, so portable and great footage. I wish you could buy little monitor separately since I brought it without it.
czcams.com/video/90144K_uFDI/video.html&lc=z23pwdfwksjcwperh04t1aokgxc1zbd3ogl1utruvqpzrk0h00410
Thanks a lot very very useful for us!!!! Any little problem that you realized she has? Like upload videos on youtube for bit rate issues?
I happy that you done the video, just one part I think you forgot to delete as is double the info.
So I just got my camera .. I charged the battery and I keep seeing this blinking red light with the sd card image flashing .. what does that mean and how can I fix it ? Any help would be highly
Appreciated
It means you either got the memory card in backwards, or you put it in incorrectly, and it didn’t go in exactly straight, and it’s not making a good connection. You know you have it in correctly when you turn on the camera and it tells you how much record time you have left on your memory card.
How do you delete files on the memory card? Do you have to re-format the SanDisk?
RoadTrippinNomad that's correct, you can format from the camera menu
Nice video. I have the camera and love it! I just bought that mic, but I am having trouble figuring out what mounts to buy so I can make the same setup as you had in the video. There are so many screws and mounts I am not exactly sure which ones you used. What were the exact parts you purchased for that setup?
Thanks for watching :)
I purchased these two
RAM Mount 1" Ball 1/4"- 20 Male Threaded Post Cameras
RAM Mount 1" Ball 3/8"-16 Threaded Post
The handle I already had but its just a standard one which takes the 1 inch ball heads
Thanks! I am having difficulty finding the handle. Do know what it's called?
I didn't buy my handle from there, already had it, but it would be something like this
www.hurtlegear.com.au/ram-b-201u-ram-double-socket-arm-for-1-ball-bases/
just make sure the size of the balls matches up with the handle, I went for the 1 inch option
Thank you so much! ^^
Yeah but how does it work? how do you actually view anything your shooting?
Hi mate, thanks for the link! We've had a few people ask which RAM Mounts parts you've used there, but it's hard to tell from just watching the video, as there are so many different thread sizes etc. Do you recall which RAM part numbers you've used? If not, PM us your details and we'll be able to find your order and check what they were. Cheers, Graeme
Hey guys, wow awesome!
They are 1inch balls
one has a 1/4 inch mount and the other is 3/8 inch
cheers
Yeh unfortunately with over 5,500 components we still can't identify the parts, even with those descriptions, as they make so many threads of similar size. If you want to drop us a line with your details, we can locate the part numbers from your order (if you want).
It would be very useful if someone would post a SLOW paced step by step video about how to format the card and other basic setup procedures. Just sayin.
i dont have back hole for charger
HELP! just bought sony x3000...recorded video...using mobile action app...after file transfer...unable to locate the video file and unable to create any video...unlike my gopro6 after recorded...it is Easy to create with video files list in quik...but Sonyfdrx3000 does have show the video files in the mobile app to create Any video...have to search the files and unfounded....why so difficult? How do you create video with recorded files? where do you find them? Thanks!
Sorry but I have sold my FDR some time ago.
I always recorded to the memory card and now the app
great video! trying to figure out how to use this thing, i just got one and im not used to go pro style action cams yet. just subbed to your channel, good stuff mate :)
Thanks for watching and the sub.
Unfortunately the menu system is this cameras biggest let down. Even when you memories the jigsaw of what setting is where it's a pain to get to.
If Sony does a 4000 series I hope they address this issue
Can you post some links to where you got the holder that you have the mic and camera on?
Yep sure thing, I just put it in the description but here it is as well.
www.hurtlegear.com.au/categories/RAM-Mounts/Camera-Mounts/
Thanks
Does it have a noise cancelling in its mic? Thanx
Unfortunately not
I agree.The menu system is this cameras biggest let down. Pdf download from Sony is 'All over rthe place' Thank you, Jake Marcin for a Gr8 settings explanation.
Would you please help me... I have the same camera, and I would like a clip on mic that would go great with it. Thank you so much for the vid!
is that live view remote is also water proof? How it be used under water when wifi connectivity dsnt work there?
it can record underwater.. dumbass
GunfightersINC have u read the question moron? Do u really underatand English? Or its only ass that u see everywhere? this world is full of fu**king idiots like u.
would be good to know...did you find it out?
Yes, the live view remote is waterproof. Correct, the live view remote doesn't work underwater because of the Wi-Fi. I guess the remote is sealed so it can be used in places where it might get submerged or splashed.
Whats a buddon?
I have a silly question,I have the FDR as300, I'm really new with this and I'm wondering how do you do the slow motion? Is it in the phone or when your editing your videos?? Pls help me xx
Its a two step process.
Firstly you need to make sure that the right frame rate is selected in the camera so that your slow motion looks good. Usually 60 fps (frames per second) is fine unless you want very slow motion then go 120 fps, although usually the quality of the footage will not look great out of such a small camera.
The next step is all in post processing, when you're editing your video, you just select the % you want to slow it down by.
Generally 50 FPS slowed down to 50% is very common and gives great results
InvictusOutdoors thank you so much!!
I also have a Sony Fdr-x3000, its an awesome camera! I made a few videos to test it, check them out!
WantSumVid ? they are basically the same, only the remote is the difference
I think the menu system is better than go pros menu
what's the size of the thread that goes into the rode mic?
Michael Stafford
agreed I can't find this either?
Michael Stafford
after bout 3hrs I finally freakin found it
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We just purchased this camera and apparently the slow motion is on and we’ve checked and checked to turn it off, but can’t seem to find it on the menu..... HELP..... lol 🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️😆😆
Hello,
It’s been a few years since iv gone through the menu and no longer have the camera but what you will need to change is the frame rate to 30 or 60
Aussie Hiker yes this is what was required.... thanks so much 🙏🙏
Glad it all worked out :)
Do you still want to leave Active Steady Shot on if you use a Gimbal ?????????????????
Hi, thanks for watching, this is not a gamble.
But if you are using one then yes. Gimbles arnt perfect and the Active Steady Shot will help that little bit more with steady footage
Hey I'd love to see more videos on this little baby I'bought one and I agree it a little ht to set menu especially if you only have the use of one hand
Hi mate, thanks for watching
Sadly I sold this camera some time ago
I really hope Sony make a new version, it was a great little camera
@@JakeMarcin That's sad I love my one but it's pain too program if you only have one hand. I love quality it produces for its size
Yeah completely agree with you
Sadly the fiddleyness was one of the reasons for sale.
I do a lot of mix between slow motion and normal in my video and it was a giant pain switching between those two on this camera
Very helpful thank you so much can write your mounting equipment in the video, yeah you've already wrote in description but i couldn't find it , please help :)
Just got my 3000 in and was curious what memory card you recommend? Have you tried out more than one brand? Thanks for info. Nice review and video.
thanks for watching :)
I generally use the SanDisk cards, about usual 64g I think. Got the highest speed I could find
can you provide link the handle bar ?
I got the Ram mount stuff from here
www.hurtlegear.com.au/categories/RAM-Mounts/Camera-Mounts/
Thanks for the tip on the mount! where did you find the long tripod screw that attached to the camera? I didn't see it on that site. Thanks so much!
It was actually one of these
www.hurtlegear.com.au/ram-b-237u-ram-1-ball-with-1-4-20-male-threaded-post-for-cameras/
I wasn't actually expecting the screw to be this long but it worked out well
Wow the 1/4" screw you have is much longer than the photo!
just got Fantaseal handgrip.
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Just contacted Sony...duh, sound doesn’t work played back on the app, only if plugged into your computer or TV. That sucks😕
glad the sound issue is fixed :)
andddd you forgot to explain why you put camera in airplane mode..?
It's because WIFI mode + rode videomicro, you get weird tapping noise.
whops! my bad. Yep thats exactly the main reason. It is also to help conserve the battery a little bit.
However I have since found a video where if you use a straight cord it does not create the same tapping noise.
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Just letting everyone know that I actually got the ball mounts from
www.mrmobile.net.au
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Hey mate, I've done the same thing to my camera and smashed the lens ! Did they cover it under warranty ? Otherwise how much was the repair :(
Nope no cover under under warranty :(
Around the $150-200 Aus mark.
Sucks :(
Roger Miller
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It would be very useful if someone would post video where every button press was explained. If we we didn't need this level of detail, we wouldn't be searching for these "how to videos".
I'm with you. Sony has a bad reputation for unintuitive menus on their still cameras. This is my first Sony and I think the menu system and the puzzling icons which are hard to see on the crappy LCD are a real nightmare.
The menu is such a hassle, talk about first world problems
I bought this after my Hero 5, which is a total piece of shit. never buying a go pro again.
My first GoPro was the Hero 3+ Black. Was also my last, for good reason. Much prefer the Sony.
Hope you get good use out of yours.