Our Favorite Action Cam for Live Streaming: Sony FDR-X3000

[@aeror115]

this cam is old but gold😂 i’m happy with it but i hope sony brings us a new version of it🤙 have a good one

[@BoxCast]

Haha yes, it still very useful! Would be great to see Sony release a version with better stabilization, 4K60, and maybe even an LCD built into it.

[@RatingARKReviews]

A great option for the best action camera for live streaming!

[@kev_narom9978]

You just won the Internet with this vid

[@BoxCast]

thanks Kevin!

[@wallyvu3186]

I'm interested in using this camera to livestream IRL. Do you have any recs to get this camera to stream Twitch off my phone?

[@xmiaq]

Did you find an answer? I would like to know this too!

[@DungarooTV]

Still the best action camera overall to this date.

[@nathancasey7712]

I feel like action cams are behind. Why isnt there a 1" actioncam yet. Besies the rx02 I guess

[@DungarooTV]

@@nathancasey7712 Exactly

[@SimoWill75]

2:04 Compare them again in low-light/Night shoots and I think you'd change your mind.

[@kenmh7357]

Great review! Just bought a Sony on Ebay! Replaced my Niko so that I can Scuba dive. Really like the form factor so I can point and shoot vs something with a screen. with the Gopro, you are paying for the name

[@joshyclem]

awesome! thanks for watching Ken!

[@BinMiller]

Hey @BoxCast has Sony discontinued the FDR-X3000 Action Camera? I can't seem to find one anywhere. If they are no longer available, what's your next favorite action cam for live streaming?

[@BoxCast]

Hey Benjamin! I would look into a GoPro Hero 8 or Sony's newer action cam: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1469682-REG/sony_dsc_rx0ii_cyber_shot_dsc_rx0_ii_digital.html/qa

[@R.sabarinathan]

Hay bro , how are you, i need explanation about timelapes. how to make time lapes. how manage camara battery backup for Full day. And how to converted photo to video .

[@taaknie]

and me :D

[@BobbyAngmalaysia]

What software do you use to stream with the FDR X3000? Because Sony seems to have stopped software support for the FDR X3000 and I can't seem to work around it with my Mac. Appreciate if you can help me on this.

[@BoxCast]

Hey Bobby! Right now there is no software that will connect to the camera wirelessly for live streaming. You will need to use a capture card to plug into your computer or encoder to live stream with this camera!

[@easttnrailray5685]

I desperately need help. How do i transfer video (microSD) from the camera to a android (S23 Ultra).

[@wokeworkholic]

Pls tell me where i can buy this camera

[@dukekraus4362]

I like the idea of this cam for a bonus shot! But how do you turn of sound?

[@BoxCast]

Hey Duke! You can mute the audio directly on the camera's settings, or you could always mute it from a switcher if you're doing multi-cam.

[@Kevin_Daniel]

can you use it with just usb power or it needs the battery to be inserted before using the usb power?

[@RichardSites]

Do you have any comments about using this in the field to live stream to You Tube when not at a computer?

[@BoxCast]

the camera doesn't stream directly so if you had a portable encoder and a battery pack it would work great, but there should also be some sort of reliable hotspot/cellular connection available

[@RobbShow]

Great video. Any remedy for fisheye distortion while live streaming? Thinking of buying three to run into a Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, but before I do, I wanna make sure it looks good for live streaming from home.

[@BoxCast]

Hey there, the image won't look fisheye if you set the camera's field of view to the medium setting like mentioned at 2:39 in the video, you'll lose the fisheye look. You can also look into some simple camcorders for a similar price if you want something with a variable zoom: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1308395-REG/canon_1960c002_vixia_hf_r800_camcorder.html

[@MomentsWithMohanmohan]

Most Helpful 👍

[@BoxCast]

Glad you think so!

[@dugsbugs1]

Hi. At 3.50, you look to be using a Hollyland wireless HDMI system. Do you find the image quality to be crisp through wireless HDMI. I use a gopro 7 in this way through OBS but it always looks a bit ordinary. Also, does the app allow for onboard rtmp streaming. Cheers Doug

[@BoxCast]

Hey there! We've always had pretty good resolution from the MARS 300 and 300 pro, is the image fuzzy in OBS or in the live stream itself? Which app are you referring to?

[@dugsbugs1]

@@BoxCast Thanks for the reply. I use OBS Studio through Elgato camlink or HD60s. The image isn't fuzzy, just not crisp. It may just be a wireless issue. It is good enough for the stream but if I want to use the recording from OBS, it needs a bit of post work. I am just trying to find a camera that looks real, unlike the gopro's.

[@BoxCast]

@@dugsbugs1 I see what you mean! Do the recordings directly from the GoPro look sharper than the OBS recording too?

[@dugsbugs1]

@@BoxCast With that camera I'm not sure because I only take the recording from OBS. It is possibly a bitrate issue because some results are better than others but my wifi isn't always good enough to push the level up but when I'm getting good upload speed, it seems to be better. Most of the later gopro's don't allow hdmi output and record at the same time. I have purchased the Sony FDR-X3000 so I am keen to try it and it records while connected. So far the testing looks promising.

[@BoxCast]

@@dugsbugs1 Bit rate is a huge factor when it comes to streaming clarity! This video breaks it down a little more, but hope you see some good results with the FDR-X3000! kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6WUYYZsYquZgcU&ab_channel=BoxCast

[@dukekraus4362]

Hi Josh - Do you have a link to using the FDR-X3000 wireless to a switch. Transmitter and receiver! Thanks again

[@BoxCast]

Wireless to an ethernet switch? What would you be looking to do with it?

[@kul342666303]

Sir please can you tell me..is it good for live streaming through obs.i.e, making videos for education on interactive flat panel.?

[@kenmh7357]

what a beautiful pet

[@greenhope1234]

hi, really cool video. what wireless hdmi transmitter are you using? thx

[@BoxCast]

Thanks! We're using these: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5mpiKJ4frSYo6M&ab_channel=BoxCast

[@Saleca]

is it possible to use as webcam via usb?

[@BoxCast]

you'd still need a capture card and HDMI for it to work as a webcam

[@DJMademoizelle]

Can you provide the links for the recommended HDMI and Capture Card? 😊

[@grandremnant6901]

What is the lense using in comparison to the other of same model featured on the other FDRX 3000 cameras?

[@BoxCast]

It's a lens hood to protect it from scratching! Check it out: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1280978-REG/sony_aka_mcp1_mc_protector_for_select.html?ap=y&smp=y

[@street1532]

Super vidéo. 🌷🌷🌷🌷👍👍👍👍 super camera action sony

[@minidv7596]

hi can it connect to mobile phone via cable or wifi to stream to youtube or twitch?

[@bashmorshedmohammad]

Would you please compare between gopro9 and Sonny FDR 3000x basing on real experience?

[@vasipro]

GoPro better video, but sony way better quality, more reliable.

[@bashmorshedmohammad]

@@vasipro Please explain, what is the difference between better video and better quality? Thank you.

[@vasipro]

@@bashmorshedmohammad Better build quality. No problem with heat or low temperatures or recording for hours on end.

[@bashmorshedmohammad]

@@vasipro Thank you so much.

[@DanielNuske]

hey there, great video and thanks for sharing. Do you know if it's possible to stream for a couple of hours in 4k without the camera shutting off? that's what I experience with my Fujifilm XT-3 and iphone X, can't have long shoots due to raising heat :(

[@BoxCast]

Hi there! Are you actually streaming in 4k or is that just what is set on the camera locally? We usually recommend video camcorders for longer live streams, or a camera with an AC power adapter.

[@DanielNuske]

@@BoxCast I want to but my cameras shut down due to overheat. Which camcorders would you recommend for a 2-4 hour 4k streaming?

[@BoxCast]

@@DanielNuske do you need the camera to output 4K video as well? how are you streaming?

[@DanielNuske]

@@BoxCast did a test over twitch using OBS. I aim to avoid having to try out expensive hardware that doesn't do the work, if expensive I prefer to buy it just once 😅

[@NeccoWecco]

@@DanielNuske Lower your video quality

[@DungarooTV]

The fact that you're still talking about this action camera in 2020 says a lot, but the iPhone App (Action Cam) doesn't even work anymore!

[@BoxCast]

It still holds it's value really well, but you're also right! We'd love to see Sony come out with an updated version.

[@DungarooTV]

@@BoxCast Honestly, the video quality of this camera is still top notch - for some reason I feel the GoPro videos look a little "artificial" if that makes sense.

[@BoxCast]

@@DungarooTV Yeah for sure! Also, you can manually adjust white balance exposure and image saturation on them as well so they're easier to match up with other cameras

[@DungarooTV]

@@BoxCast Uumm...true, I never thought of this - again, I have bought the new GoPro and it is good but I just keep coming back to this Sony...just feels better and produces more natural looking vibrant video.

[@marlinkhoshababratdeel2250]

What program do you use for live streaming and how are you do it

[@BoxCast]

Hey there! We use our own streaming platform, this video shows how it works: boxcast.tv/view/free-trial-video-m6uaeqdhdcix5k7asyci

[@lijeshkumartk]

Can you please explain about settings of Sony FDR3000 to get the clean HDMI?Because i already tried this.I didn’t received any HDMI feed from this Camera.

[@BoxCast]

Hi there, it should output automatically. What device were you outputting it to? Any idea what type of cable you were using?

[@lijeshkumartk]

BoxCast thanks for the reply. I used a micro to normal HDMI cable into a Black Magic video capture card and tried getting a signal into OBS. Nothing came through, unfortunately. The cable i used was non-branded that i picked from a local store in Chennai. Could that be the reason? Is it as easy as taking the micro hdmi out into a video capture card and the action cam giving an uninterrupted clean HDMI?

[@wausakirk8507]

@@BoxCast however, whenever I poinpoint people, there is AF rectagle box comes. any idea to mitigate this ?

[@BoxCast]

@@lijeshkumartk well, its supposed to be lol, but a couple of things could be happening. Does it work if you output that signal to a tv or monitor of some sort?

[@bbqoutdoor9073]

I had the Sony for a few years been good, but was looking for more stable solution as it can't lock the horizon and lowlight is not very good. Also did Gopro, but it over heats with the media mod after 30 minutes or so. The mirrorless, DSLR all need gimbal and became too heavy. I found a less known cam, Idolcam at the recent Pax West event, it have been working perfectly.

[@seanknight6735]

i would like to use this for a podcast set up but with three cameras into a computer with obs?

[@BoxCast]

look into the atem mini! www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/atemmini

[@babeman92]

Hi all, I'm looking for a cheap action cam with HDMI output and without OSD. It's for a conference streaming, and I need at least 2. I found these two models, but I'm looking for something cheaper: SONY FDR-X3000 : 600 Euros GO Pro Hero7 Black : 279 Euros Any idea? Thanks

[@babeman92]

It seems that akaso v50x offer a clean HDMI for less than 100 Eur

[@southwestadventures5508]

I have used a Samsung galaxy S7 before with Droid Cam app. Its not as bad as you imagine, its cheap, good picture quality but the sound is terrible.

[@non-conform7021]

How did you get such good night footage on this Sony cam without noises? Plz tell me settings for that

[@BoxCast]

There's still going to be some noise no matter what, it's probably hard to tell because that footage had a lot of natural lights in it.

[@Mangold108]

can i use my sony FDR-X3000 as webcam on mac? thanks for the video btw

[@BoxCast]

hey there! you can but because it's not designed as a webcam, you'll still need a capture card to connect it to your computer: www.amazon.com/Capture-Camcorder-Support-Broadcast-Streaming/dp/B0882XY5Q4/ref=pd_sbs_23_11?tag=fosli-20&_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0882XY5Q4&pd_rd_r=9ae8e0c7-eda7-4ad8-8b72-6b413025caaf&pd_rd_w=Gl3Sy&pd_rd_wg=TU1uP&pf_rd_p=665be1f4-8d3b-46dd-91b4-582d3cec8dd6&pf_rd_r=HCZKRT55GKRJW2DHNW68&psc=1&refRID=HCZKRT55GKRJW2DHNW68&geniuslink=true

[@Mangold108]

@@BoxCast aww i wish sony could have made a software for it :( , but thanks for the amswerr!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Mangold108]

@@BoxCast maybe a cheap 4k Video Capture Card is better ? since the camera is 4k capable.?

[@BoxCast]

@@Mangold108 haha agreed! We link the el gato camlink, that's the most 4k capture device I can think of! Although are you streaming/recording in 4K? Because if not 1080 might be just fine!

[@JVJF7]

But how long will the cam stay on when it is connected via hdmi?

[@BoxCast]

as long as the battery lasts or indefinitely if you have the camera plugged into AC power

[@R.sabarinathan]

witch quality is best for youtube upload. because some video i am watching 240p. but that video details pretty good. that type video what quality youtuber upload the video ? can you tell me good video quality for upload youtube info like fps and bit rate and audio and picture quality 1080p or 4k.

[@BoxCast]

I would upload your videos in the highest possible resolution and bitrate that you can export them in. KZbin is going to compress your videos anyway, but the higher bitrate you upload them, the better they'll playback on KZbin, even after they're compressed.

[@djxcel23]

Can this be used as a web cam for using obs by just plugging the cam into your computer.

[@BoxCast]

Hey Edward, it can if you have a capture card like this: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0876VWFH7/ref=as_li_ss_tl?tag=fosli-20&ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkId=169c200dc74c79804f82cae22ea94e49

[@djxcel23]

BoxCast ok thanks ill just keep using my iphone and android phone set up.

[@djxcel23]

BoxCast i dont record i mainly stream when im djing

[@BoxCast]

@@djxcel23 gotcha!

[@pablowasserman]

Does this camera work with en Elgato Camlink?

[@BoxCast]

Yep!

[@pablowasserman]

@@BoxCast nice! mine is arriving today. can't wait to try it out

[@pablowasserman]

How can I use it while powering through USB? when I connect the usb cable it just goes to charging mode and the video signal goes off :(

[@BoxCast]

Pablo Wasserman hmmm I’ve never seen that happen, does it power back on after plugging in USB?

[@pablowasserman]

@@BoxCast Yep. the issue is that the pc recognizes the camera and it goes into usb mode (not charging, sorry). so then the camera stops getting the video signal.

[@christianmotos]

I would like to permanently install this camera on a wall. Does the camera require re-setting process to live stream or does it plug and play. I’m referring to when I unplug it from the power source, and plug it back in, I don’t have to reach up and change settings again.

[@BoxCast]

If you're outputting via HDMI you won't lose the signal if you unplug it from the power source, does that make sense?

[@christianmotos]

@@BoxCast oh I'm not worried about that. I've tried on an a6000 but I know its a different camera altogether but every time I fire it up, it goes to play, not camera that I have to reach out and press a button to enable camera.

[@eddventures]

Really nice video, still think this camera is unbeatable for vloggers!

[@BoxCast]

thanks, agreed!

[@Unkown8879]

Thank you

[@ashtongrist]

No hdr?

[@ditto_koffing]

Crazy how nothing still rivals it

[@BoxCast]

agreed! we still use ours!

[@ProtoMarcus]

For real... SONY really needs to release a new FDR *X4000* - the X3000, while still really good, is 6 years old now. Imagine how good an updated, modern version would perform! WISHLIST - USB-C rather than Micro-USB - 4K60 or 4K120 - Even better stabilization _(perhaps a mix of digital and optical)_ - Better sensor, so better low light performance - Waterproof up to 5m without a diving box, and up to 60m with the diving box - Bigger screen, full colour, for video preview. Bonus if it is actually a swivel screen! - Same or similar form factor and shape - More colours! Not just white, but Black, Blue, Purple, Red, Orange, Green, etc - more variety = more personality Also, as the FDR X3000 is also used extensively as a livestreaming camera, they could create a system similar to Logitech's Mevo Start - Podcast & Livestream-ready devices would be *_GRAND_* on top of being action cameras and tiny camcorders - a 3-in-one combo!

[@BoxCast]

@@ProtoMarcus agreed!!!

[@P.I.G.GAMING]

B.O.S.S Hahaha that pro rigging tho! Thumbs up

[@BoxCast]

lol thanks!!!

[@jameschetwynd]

Yes this is good. But Sony camcorder 30x zoom. See Cx405

[@affandih]

How do you live streaming? Never succeed with the app.

[@RonaldRaiden]

Cap card. Use the HDMI cable

[@MomentsWithMohanmohan]

Thumbs-up

[@luciodeletto4858]

2k 60fps?

[@RonaldRaiden]

Yeah the hero 5 black does that spec, I got one for $250 used. This thing shoyld for 400