taz9420 0 #1 January 20, 2013 My CX 150 finally died Best Buy is willing to replace it with a another CX or another similar model. I understand the 150 is the last of the great ones, but is there anything that come can come reasonably close? Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtiflyer 0 #2 January 20, 2013 lots of people may disagree, but the GoPro3 Black shoots pretty darn good video. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheCaptain 2 #3 January 20, 2013 It is my understanding that the CX210 and later does not have the 30MM threads for external lensKirk He's dead Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taz9420 0 #4 January 20, 2013 I've got the GoPro3 Black Just need a CX or similar replacement. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkeenan 13 #5 January 20, 2013 Plenty of like-new 150s available cheap on eBay._____________________________________ Dude, you are so awesome... Can I be on your ash jump ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superfletch 1 #6 January 21, 2013 Unfortunately I don't think Best Buy will replace his with a like new one from eBay... Gary "Superfletch" Fletcher D-26145; USPA Coach, IAD/I, AFF/I Videographer/Photographer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aerialcameraman 0 #7 January 22, 2013 I was at best buy the other day and was looking at the new sonys. There is one on there new cameras that still accepts a external lens that is like the cx models. But they did do away with it on the others they had there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mircan 0 #8 January 22, 2013 CX730 (some quick search video here)? DZ.COM thread here. It`s a bit more expensive though...dudeist skydiver #42 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #9 January 22, 2013 CX760 would be the US model of the CX730. I bought one but I haven't jumped it yet. It has a 53mm? lens thread, but I think it is going to be wide enough without wide angle lenses. I do need to get a filter for it though."The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mircan 0 #10 January 23, 2013 Judging from the videos, it seems that, without wide lens, it is wide enough for tandems/outside RW. And BOSS looks nice But, it`s pricey... dudeist skydiver #42 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zlew 0 #11 January 25, 2013 Trunk has a page somewhere showing how to add threads to the CX190 series (think it's up to like the 230?). That's my current back up plan if mine die. Off to a meeting, but will try to find the link. No OIS, really small, and like 300 bucks. Seems like a good play if you add the threads (epoxy and step up rings and a little tinkering). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 3 #12 January 25, 2013 This is likely the best route at this point. Sony is slowly killing off the hand-cams in favor of NEX and ActionCamera-type planforms. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zlew 0 #13 January 25, 2013 http://www.gethypoxic.com/reviews-tests-hacks/hacks-and-mods/90-cx200.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zlew 0 #14 January 25, 2013 http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921666517927#features I could just find t hat it had Image Stabilization, but didn't see if it was EIS or OIS. 250 bucks MSRP.... might be a good choice if it is EIS. The CX190's are down to 200 bucks on amazon right now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saxboy 0 #15 January 26, 2013 What about the new cx410..or cx430 for US models I think.? It looks a reasonable choice if you don't want to spend money for the cx 730.! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Basz002 0 #16 April 17, 2013 Does anyone have any experience with the Sony CX410 in skydiving? I've found some reviews which suggest it's an okay camera and a little bit of footage, but none of it is skydiving related and none of it are direct comparisons with other cameras. I'm looking for a camera that offers a step upwards on video quality as compared to the various action cameras available. The CX730 mentioned above looks awesome, but that one is no longer sold and the EUR 1.000 price tag is a bit outside the range I am looking for. I'm also wondering how the video quality of the CX410 compares to the Gopro Hero 3, as they are roughly in a similar price range. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdls 0 #17 April 17, 2013 QuoteDoes anyone have any experience with the Sony CX410 in skydiving? CX410 is OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) camera, so not (most probably) suitable for skydiving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Basz002 0 #18 April 17, 2013 The CX410 has Balanced Optical SteadyShot (BOSS). The DZ.COM thread on the CX730 http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=4300214;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed;;page=unread#unread, which also has the BOSS system, suggests that it works well for skydiving. Has anyone else tested this? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 3 #19 April 17, 2013 Boss in steady mode works well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raceface 0 #20 April 26, 2013 QuoteQuoteDoes anyone have any experience with the Sony CX410 in skydiving? CX410 is OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) camera, so not (most probably) suitable for skydiving. BOSS in action: CX-410/430 vs other cameramy pictures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
