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Q: Questionwaterproof?In description it says it is waterproof and able to take underwater pictures, but in specifications it says it is not waterproof. Which is it?

Asked 10 years ago by mailmanbob01.

• A:Answer It's very waterproof I use it under the water for long time and it makes great under water videos. But you can also take the camera alone and use it without the waterproof box, that is why it saying that it is not waterproof because you can only use it under the water in the waterproof box. Hope it helps.

  Answered 10 years ago by Olga

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Q: QuestionIs the Mac Computers the only pc connectivity?PC connectivity

Asked 9 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Hi, this Action cam can be connected to both Windows and Mac. Dave

  Answered 9 years ago by SonyListens

  
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Q: Questioncan these cameras motion sensitive

Asked 10 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer No, The Sony AS20HD does not have a menu function for motion detection based record triggering. You can remotely Start/Stop recording using WiFi connected smartphone as video monitor with free Sony app.

  Answered 10 years ago by McRoadie

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Q: QuestionWould you please tell me Battery life time with working Wi-Fi?Would you please tell me Sony AS-20 Camera Battery life time with working Wi-Fi?

Asked 10 years ago by Alexey.

• A:Answer About 60 mins +/- using the original Sony NP-BX1 (1240mAh) battery. Larger batteries (1800 mAh) can be found via after-market that will get you 90mins or better.

  Answered 10 years ago by ScoutmasterTech

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Q: QuestionCan you plug in an external microphone?

Asked 10 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer there is no jack for an external mike.

  Answered 10 years ago by RoyBoy

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Q: QuestionAttachment for ski helmetAre there any attachments for ski helmet?

Asked 10 years ago by Skier.

• A:Answer I guess you an just use the sticky one that was in the package. Though during a Go Kart session, I used the suction mount on top of the helmet. Just perfect. Much less vibrations as compared to fixing the cam on the kart itself.

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  Answered 10 years ago by Mobimarko

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Q: QuestionI am looking for a Christmas present for my dad. He has been wanting to video record his life before he passes for a while now, would this be a good camcorder to use? I don't want to spend to much money because its not going to get used much. Thanks

Asked 9 years ago by christmaspresent.

• A:Answer Hi christmaspresent, yes, you can shoot great movies ( Full HD resolution ). Dave

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Q: QuestionIf I start and stop recording, when I play back is there an option to make the recording continuous or will each recording be separate like what I experience with my iphone?

Asked 9 years ago by miya.

• A:Answer Hi miya, the videos will be saved as separate recordings everytime you start/stop recording. Thanks_Mitch

  Answered 9 years ago by SonyListens

  
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Q: QuestionAre the power jack and the external stereo mic jack the same jack? The wording on the unit is confusion, indicating power and a picture of a mic. Please clarify.

Asked 9 years ago by Droidiphile.

• A:Answer Hi. Droidiphile, no, to charge this unit, you need to use the supplied USB cable and should be connected to the Multi/Micro USB Terminal of the Action Cam. For more information about this unit, please check out this manual on page 12: http://di.update.sony.net/HDR/Xv5NN3qTuG/as20_hb_manual_us.pdf. I hope this answers your question. Dave

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Q: QuestionCan you connect to iPhone?

Asked 9 years ago by KK.

• A:Answer Hi KK, yes, you can connect this model to an iPhone. Here's a list of thesmartphone models compatible with the action cam, http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/www/disoft/int/playmemories-mobile/en/connect/index.html. Thanks_Mitch

  Answered 9 years ago by SonyListens

  
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Q: Questionwaterproof up to how many feet deep?

Asked 9 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Hi! The Sony® HDR-AS20 ships with a ruggedized, waterproof housing (SPK-AS2) with universal tripod mount that is built to handle extreme environments, allowing you to concentrate on safety and composition while capturing Full HD videos. Within the housing, the camera is waterproof down to 15-feet and has a shock resistance rating for up to 5 foot drops plus dirt and dust resistant seals that help make it nearly impervious to mud, snow, rain, and grime. -Anthony

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Q: Questionis this camcorder good for low light

Asked 9 years ago by oleblueeyes.

• A:Answer No, this is an action cam designed for extreme weather conditions but not for low light.

  Answered 9 years ago by Jamscali

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Q: QuestionCan this be used as a dashboard camera?Would this be the type of camera to get for use as a dashboard camera? Will it plug into a cigarette lighter?

Asked 10 years ago by CA.

• A:Answer Hi CA, yes the camera can be use as a dashboard camera and the usb will plug into the cigarette lighter / car charger.

  Answered 10 years ago by SonyListens

  
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Q: QuestionContinuios RecordingI understand the battery lasts for roughly four hours. Is it possible to 'plug' the camcorder into an electrical outlet (as if recharging the battery) and allow it to continuous record. Thanks.

Asked 10 years ago by Curious.

• A:Answer According the manual, the battery will not charge without the camera being turned off.

  Answered 10 years ago by RoyBoy

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Q: QuestionDoes this have night vision?

Asked 9 years ago by NightOwl.

• A:Answer No, the camera does not have night vision.

  Answered 9 years ago by CommunityAnswer

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Q: QuestionWill this camera send pics and vids through Wi-Fi directly to my iPhone so I can upload them to Facebook?

Asked 9 years ago by Tim81499.

• A:Answer Hi Tim81499! Yes. You can connect this action cam directly to your smartphone via Wi-Fi. -Anthony

  Answered 9 years ago by SonyListens

  
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Q: QuestionI run a hunting outfitters out of Missouri and wanted to try filming a couple of my buddies to see if I am any good at it befor I spend big dollars on a professional camera for my clients. Would this work to film hunts in the woods how is it in lower ligh

Asked 9 years ago by MoOutfitters.

Q: QuestionWhat's the optic Zoom compared to digital zoom?

Asked 9 years ago by C.

• A:Answer Hi C! An optical zoom is a true zoom lens, like the zoom lens you'd use on a film camera. They produce much better-quality images. Digital zoom: Some cameras offer a digital zoom, which is simply in-camera image processing. -Anthony

  Answered 9 years ago by SonyListens

  
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Q: QuestionDoes it zoom? Would it be good for recording volleyball games at a good distance(30-50ft) on a tripod?

Asked 9 years ago by brook.

• A:Answer Hi Brook, This action cam doesn't have zoom function and is not designed for recording at 30-50 ft distance. -Anthony

  Answered 9 years ago by SonyListens

  
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