Clear & Smooth 4K Videos with Hands-Free Shooting

Capture exactly what you see with the world’s first 4K/30p* Wearable Camera comfortably mounted at face level. Lightweight and hands-free allows you to preserve the beauty and emotion of the moment. From dramatic action to the delicate beauty of a nature, sharing to social media sites is easy.

Features

Small and Lightweight

The lens unit weighs in at just 31 grams. This A500 wearable camera lets you record whatever is in your line of sight, whenever, wherever. Wearing the lightweight lens unit on the Head Mount, you can record scenes that put viewers right there in the midst of the action. Providing 4K capability, the camera can capture four times more detail than Full HD. Creating memories of exquisite beauty, naturally, you can capture the fleeting moments of everyday life.

High Quality 4K Recording

With image quality four times better than Full HD resolution, you can shoot crisper and more beautiful movies. Excellence of the picture quality is delivered by Crystal Engine Pro+, which provides outstanding image processing.

Easy to Use

HX-A500 comes with an LCD on the main unit. As well as enabling you to check your movies on location, it also makes it easy to change various settings. Operations are performed using the Joystick beneath the LCD. With visual feedback from the LCD, control soon becomes intuitive and fumble-free.

Easy Share

Without bothersome initial settings, NFC lets you connect a smartphone or tablet to the camcorder in one touch. In addition, using Wi-Fi you can use a smartphone or tablet to remotely control recording, and manage easy share to Social Media.

Waterproof and Dustproof

The A500 is designed to enable underwater recording for 30 minutes at 3 meters. Dustproofing also allows you to actively use the camera at the beach and other places.

Crystal Engine Pro+

In the A500, Crystal Engine Pro+ is capable of processing 4K ultra HD video that has four times more data than full HD. This powerful imaging engine records 25 fps (frames per second) ultra HD video 1.5 times faster than in previous products*. This means you can capture fast-moving sports or activities and promptly enjoy a beautiful action replay.

*Compared to the HX-A100

BSI Sensor

The effective area is increased* to archive the high quality of 9.03M effective pixels. This gives you bright, beautiful shots even in dark places.

* Compared to the HX-A100

Level Shot and Image Stabilizer

Tilted shots are automatically leveled and fine blurring is suppressed. Images are always easy to see.

Slow Motion Video

Impressive slow-motion videos are easily recorded in HD quality.

One touch Connection

If you have a smartphone or tablet with NFC (near field communication) capabilities, just install and run our app. Without bothersome initial settings, you can connect your smart device to A500 in one-touch.

Wi-Fi Features

Create Highlights and Easy Share with Image App

Only the highlighted scenes can be easily edited in one clip with automatic selection.

Real-time Broadcasting

Memorable scenes are distributed as videos on the Internet while recording.
Live relays can be seen anywhere in the world.

Multi Mount

You will find it useful in all kinds of outdoor situations. For example, you can mount the lens unit on goggles or a backpack strap.

Tripod Mount

The tripod mount will hold the lens unit on screw mounting platforms, such as tripods. Ideal for fixed-point shooting.

Clip Mount

The lens unit can be easily mounted to a cap or other object.

Wind Jammer

By shielding the mic, you can get a clear sound track when shooting on a bicycle, motorbike, or in windy conditions.

Multi Case

The case lets you keep the camera, cable, and main unit all together.

*Accommodates either HX-A500 or HX-A100.

Multi Belt

Neatly holds the main unit and cable. In different situations, you can wear it around the waist, across your body from the shoulder, or any way you like.

Video Camera Mount
(For Handlebar)

Mounting the lens unit on your handlebars is a great way to capture cycle rides.

*Used together with Tripod Mount VW-CTA100, which holds the lens unit.

Suction Cup Mount

Helps when you want to fix the lens unit to a boat or other flat surface.

*Used together with Tripod Mount VW-CTA100, which holds the lens unit.

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