Sony HDR-AS50 Review: All Questions Answered

Our review if Sony's HDR-AS50. We cover just about every topic there is. From the standards on image quality of videos and photos to battery life, audio, accessories, micro sd cards and more.

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Firmware Version installed during the creation of this video:

"info version":"1.00,
"camera type":"camera a",

"info version":"1.00",
"camera type":"camera b",

**Date**
June 2015

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[cidalberto]

I Have bought the HDR- AS50. and I have solved the sound problem, there is a foam in the divecase that covers the microphones, it is not for the impermeability, it is made to avoid the camera movement inside the case, but if you cut a part in one of the places where the microphones goes, it still doesn't move, but now you hear when you film with the case, and of course it is still impermeable. I did it and it really works

[GoldPanDann]

Thank you for the BEST review of this camera!
You have the most in depth, feature filled, review.
It sure helped me decide that I did want it! :D

[jerryroethler]

This camera takes great videos! I use SideSync with my laptop and android to screen share. I then use OBS studio to go Facebook live. It captures the Playmemories window in game mode. This solves the problem of it only connecting to Ustream. Also can use it as a webcam like this...

[GoGeog]

Thanks for these reviews man! I'm sure you would get more views and subs if you made shorter videos, but that is precisely the reason why some of us come to your channel. I love seeing extensive reviews!

[Piaspeedy]

I have a hdr as50 for 6 years now. Better then a gopro. I just found out about this app. Now i can make some very nice montages. I prefer this more then a gopro

[JulyLocaProductions]

Great review! Thanks so much for including the information about the AS100/200 fiting into the AS50 dive case. Just saved me some coin!!!

Was on MP4 mode and the footage we captured here looked grainy on my 1080p laptop screen... switched it to the other mode for microSDXC, we'll see if it improves the image quality... (maybe poor lighting was part of the issue, we filmed indoors).

[sotirisziogas]

You did great job Mark! This review really covered all my questions, keep up your work!

[BAdventures]

Great detailed review. The AS50 package with remote and tripod is not even released in Australia yet. So I got the AS200. Had the AS50 kit been available in AU I would have got it. The flat lens underwater case, standard tripod mount threads, and new LRV3 remote finally address the past frustrations (fails).

[MarkHawkCam]

+Milton S. Kendall (M. Stuart) I think the AS200 provided a firmware update for zooming sometime ago. The LVR3 can hook up to other Sony cameras with limited functions but can actually unlock more functions then the LVR2-1 offered.

[dennisolof]

Great review, the only drawback is the missing microphone jack. This is a action camera so having that option is important.

[EliAviator]

I have just purchased it for aircraft cockpit video. Nice choice! Good quality!

[pauladams]

thanks so much, you showed me how to take the casing off without breaking it!

[yudinemesis]

Thank you very much for your review now I do not have the slightest hesitation to buy Sony HDR-AS50R and Sony Shooting Grip.

[dvdprodave]

At 12:20 and 12:30 you mention "natural light." I think you meant to say "artificial light" or "additional light." The camera needs extra lighting when shooting indoors...naturally occurring light from lamps, etc., is not enough to give a good image.

[UKAirscape]

Excellent review; thanks. Especially pleased you bothered to mention the non-US frame rates, many other reviewers don't :-)

[Capt_Billy]

Wish this camera was splash proof without case. The x3000 is splashproof but it overheats outside of the case. I just sent two x3000's back because of overheating issues (causing it to shut down). The AS50 is almost perfect.

[ivanot]

Wanderfull review as usual!
We Sto arrivando! Waiting the FDR-X3000R now :)

[prince_-je]

hey does it have 3.5mm port for inserting 3.5mm boya mic ?

[michaelmartinez]

Loved this Review! Very in-depth. Im going to get this as its perfect for what i need, Thank you