Mark Galer

Motorcycle Ride Test Shoot: Sony FDR X3000 Action Cam with Helmet Mount (Patreon)

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2022-07-20 22:34:08

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2026-06

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This is a test shoot for my forthcoming road trip (the one I outlined in the recent vlogging seminar). It was to check camera settings, the wrist mounted remote and the smoothness of using a helmet mounted camera. Unfortunately Sony have discontinued their FDR-X3000 Action camera but you may find it in a store that has old stock. Make sure you also have the waterproof housing and wrist-mounted remote in any kit your purchase. The unit can be adapted to work with GoPro mounting kits for helmets, handlebars etc.

Movie Settings
This test clip was captured in 4K 30fps with Active SteadyShot On. Exposure Compensation set to -0.3 and Creative Look set to Vivid.

Balanced Optical SteadyShot (B.O.S.S)
Sony have stabilised the lens instead of the sensor with what Sony call Balanced Optical SteadyShot - it's like having a Gimbal inside the camera.

Sony Movie showing how BOSS works: https://youtu.be/L_h26V-Ten0

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Motorcycle Ride Test Shoot: Sony FDR X3000 Action Cam with Helmet Mount

Test Shoot for forthcoming road trip to check smoothness of a helmet mounted camera. Test captured in 4K 30fps with Active SteadyShot On. Exposure Compensation set to -0.3 and Creative Look set to Vivid. NOTE - The Sony Action Cam FDR-X3000 is no longer available to purchase. You may find one available as old stock or second-hand. Make sure you also have the waterproof housing and wrist-mounted remote in any kit your purchase. The unit can be adapted to work with GoPro mounting kits for helmets, handlebars etc. Mark Galer is a Sony Alpha Ambassador for Australia. Join Mark Galer on Patreon for the best Alpha Support and Guidance. A single $10 Membership fee includes access to member-only Q&A Forums + Over twenty 1-hour member-only seminars, 'over 15 downloadable' eBooks + cameras settings files (there is no contract or commitment beyond the first month). https://www.patreon.com/markgaler Mark's supporting website: http://www.markgaler.com If you find Mark's work for the Alpha community helpful please consider making a donation to support the creation of new learning resources for Alpha users. Go the Donations link: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/alphacreativeskills #SonyAustralia #SonyAlpha #SonyAmbassador #SonyAlphaANZ #sponsored