Technology & IT | Thursday 12 March, 2015 7:36 am |

Sony has unveiled its smallest ever ActionCam, the HDR-AZ1VR that brings you sensational picture and sound quality in a tiny full HD video camera.

The new ActionCam Mini captures clear point-of-view footage during travels, treks, bike rides, nature trails or dune bashing. Tipping the scales at just 63g, the HDR-AZ1VR is just 2/3 the size of its ActionCam siblings. It incorporates many well-known Sony technologies such as advanced SteadyShot and delivers full HD pictures and crisp stereo sound. With the ability to capture high bit-rate recording at 50mbps in XAVC S and a 170° wide angle lens, the power of the HDR-AZ1VR belies its small size.

ActionCam Mini’s tough, IPX4 equivalent splash-proof design resists environmental and weather changes such as torrential rain or muddy puddles. The model includes a RM-LVR2V Live-View Remote, and a screen for convenient image viewing options. It enables users to control and adjust settings, playback and delete footage whilst the camera is mounted on your head or handlebars. If you’re looking for a dramatic multi POV video, the remote is also able to control up to five cameras to provide you with the fullest effect. The remote also logs GPS data that’s transferred to the camera while you’re on the move. The camera’s back-illuminated Exmor RTM CMOS sensor is teamed with a premium ZEISS lens and Sony’s powerful BIONZ XTM processor for fabulously vivid, detailed images at any time of the day. The product’s upgraded Movie Creator software is designed with intuitive functions such as speed and distance overlays to add extra depth to your videos.

The HDR-AZ1VR can stream your videos live to the world via a live streaming site such as USTREAM™. Users can send a message through social network services when starting the live streaming to alert friends that the action is about to commence, see the number of viewers and record the streaming video to a memory card.

The new HDR-AZ1VR ActionCam Mini from Sony is available across Modern Electronics Company Ltd. showrooms and other leading electronics retailers in KSA.