Sony FDR review and setup 

This is actually one of the better videos I've seen for going through the settings, setup. Thanks.

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.

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.

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🌵🦂👏

Hey mate I just bought this type of camera but I don't know when it's recoding and when it's not recording

Yeah but how does it work? how do you actually view anything your shooting?

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.

i dont have back hole for charger

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

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I am looking how to turn the beeb off and your video helped. thanks

great video.

Does it have a noise cancelling in its mic? Thanx

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?

What is the suggested set up / setting for normal blogging through out the day?

is that live view remote is also water proof? How it be used under water when wifi connectivity dsnt work there?

The B.O.S.S. is the bomb!!!!

It is still good couple (x3000+Rode) in 2023

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!

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.

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.

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!

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 :)

How do you delete files on the memory card? Do you have to re-format the SanDisk?

I also have a Sony Fdr-x3000, its an awesome camera! I made a few videos to test it, check them out!

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.

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 🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️😆😆

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

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?

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?

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

Whats a buddon?

The menu is such a hassle, talk about first world problems

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.

Can you post some links to where you got the holder that you have the mic and camera on?

Do you still want to leave Active Steady Shot on if you use a Gimbal ?????????????????

I think the menu system is better than go pros menu

Great vid and valid issues addressed

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.

what's the size of the thread that goes into the rode mic?

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!

Thanks for the video.

Man this thing does amazing video.

Just contacted Sony...duh, sound doesn’t work played back on the app, only if plugged into your computer or TV. That sucks😕

Good job 👍

This was an excellent video, thank you!

I happy that you done the video, just one part I think you forgot to delete as is double the info.

andddd you forgot to explain why you put camera in airplane mode..? It's because WIFI mode + rode videomicro, you get weird tapping noise.

can you provide link the handle bar ?

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.

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 :(

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 :)

Roger Miller 1 second ago 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".

thx ver much.

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

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 :)

I bought this after my Hero 5, which is a total piece of shit. never buying a go pro again.