Five Activities to Do with your Action Cam on your Next Vacation

January 5, 2017

Five Activities to Do with your Action Cam on your Next Vacation

Travel has become such a big part of our lives, and we know that a lot of you have a constant urge to run off to the other end of the globe in search of your own personal adventure. But yet during your travels, you more often than not find yourself in a conundrum. Should you fully enjoy yourself and take in all the new sensations, experiences and emotions elicited from being somewhere new, or try to record everything you see, touch and hear on film with a camera, for posterity’s sake?

Well, here’s some good news: The Sony FDR-X3000R Action Cam solves that dilemma for you, and you never have to worry about sacrificing one for the other, ever again!

Snorkeling in clear blue waters
Worried about missing that rare, once in a lifetime moment when you manage to swim alongside schools of radiantly hued multi-colour fishes and explore the most captivating marine life the deep blue has to offer? The Action Cam is the solution – built with a waterproof housing that allows you to reach a depth of 60m, you will be able to record your underwater adventures, and the trusty head mount will make sure it captures everything you see, with its astounding wide-angle lens capabilities. For those keen on diving a little deeper and getting frisky with bigger creatures, the Action Cam also mounts comfortably on your wrist, allowing you to ‘Point and Shoot’ with spectacular ease. This Action Cam plus my professional diving watch are all I need to enjoy a day in the sea.

Screaming your head off on roller coasters
We have all seen that one YouTube video where a mobile phone goes flying off a moving roller coaster – do not be that person. When conquering roller coasters in The Happiest Place on Earth, safely secure your Action Cam with the chest mount, and capture a POV footage on the roller coaster rides. You can relive your fright and excitement riding the ride over and over again, even if your eyes are shut the whole time on Space Mountain!

Trekking in the wilderness
Fancy a peaceful and enriching trek in the wilderness? Let the Action Cam be your trusty sidekick as you explore the beautiful continent on foot. Easily secured via the cap clip, head mount or chest mount, your hands will be free to hold on to your trekking pole, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the experience. You can also purchase the AKA-MCP1 MC Protector that adds an extra layer of protection to the camera’s lens against dust and sand – say goodbye to unclear footage forever!

Braving the local transport
Be wowed by the sights and sounds as you weave your way through Thailand’s busy traffic without having to worry if you will drop your camera when your Tuk Tuk hits a bumps on the road. Using the finger grip, cap clip, or the extended clamp, you can be sure that the Action Cam is safely fastened as you record your meandering journey through the streets of Siam. If you are renting a bike to go on suburban Thailand’s dirt roads, fasten the Action Cam to the bicycle’s handle with the bike mount, let the camera’s Balanced Optical SteadyShot™ function do its job, and voila! No more shaky or jerky footage again!

Exploring Local Markets
To really get a feel for how locals live, the best place would be to visit a local market and be mesmorised by the local culture, dialects and aromas! As you move through the market, you get to enjoy the sight of the local markets and maybe even dabble in some local bargaining instead of struggling with your camera and the haul of goodies you bought along the way. Fret not, Sony has the solution for you – the Action Cam is big on keeping you hands-free, so keep it secured with the nifty backpack mount and capture everything in sight, all in stunning 4k (no less!), while holding on to your purchases. And yes, that makes it so hassle-free too!

With these suggestions on how to best soak in all the sights, sounds and experiences when holidaying, start documenting your travel experiences right away, in the most effortless manner imaginable. Do not forget to share your memories with family and friends on Facebook and Instagram – if it was not recorded and shared, it did not happen.