After I have read in other reviews that the bike kit is good for nothing, I have refrained from its acquisition once. Since Garmin probably has seemingly ahead. The device turned out to be at the Virb easier because this was done more or less intuitively. When Sony one is forced due to the small displays and partly cryptic abbreviations of menu items to work through point by point in the instructions. But ok, something you do usually only once.
The operation, however, is simple: dial security mode against accidental operation turned to the right, press record button and you start recording. Since the Virb considered only once for several seconds if you want to start or because now that the system has crashed again. From the operating software here has the Sony clearly in the lead.
If you've finally some shots in the chest, you want to look at this on the PC. And here it is downright silly. What is the Sony developers have once again thinking, will remain their secret. I've been my Sony camcorder not a fan of Sony's PlayMemories Home software, but copy my videos like being alone on the PC. Has the PC then find the Cam, you will be amazed again, because the films are not as yet any device in the DCIM folder, but in a subfolder of MP-ROOT. And of course, one finds not only movies, but as usual Sony own THM files for each clip.
That would also have to get over itself when movies in this directory were deleted individually, but you can not. You can delete individual clips only if you remove the SD card and those infected with an adapter directly into the card reader of the PC. Only then obviously the operating system of the camera no longer affect the memory card. And when plugging the card back in the camera, both sides are possible. One sees only after switching on the Cam, if the card is inserted correctly.
But in the end result is what delivers the camera to quality and here the Sony is really good. There are two color modes, for me personally was the mode "of course" but a little pale. But that's a matter of taste. For accessories supplied plastic bag for underwater shooting belongs to 5 meters, but this part protects the sensitive lens even when guided vehicle in a jacket pocket. When shooting then the sound at a distance of more than about 3 meters, but much too quiet. Here you have to know if you need the original or whether one dubbed anyway.
The head mount is OK, but is uncomfortable in the long run. The wrist support is my opinion not to use, because the camera is shaking here like a lamb's tail. Not everyone has forearms like Stallone. The Sony HDR-AS100VW is of the top shots, but its included accessories, the confusing menu, using PlayMemories Home to delete directly from the Cam (for beginners) and the possibility fehelende individual videos murky ultimately the fun. But who can live with that, get great shots for his money.
