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Sony HDR-AS30 Action Camera for £149.99 at Argos
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Sony HDR-AS30 Action Camera for £149.99 at Argos

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This was previously posted by deanturner12576 but got shouted down by a few and then spammed off the board.

He posted to say that if you order the AS-15 from Argos, they actually give you the much more expensive AS-30.

Well I decided to have a bit of faith and give it a whirl. I went and ordered an AS-15 and they did indeed give me an AS-30.

I asked admin to reserruct his thread hours ago but they haven't so I'm posting to let others have a chance at the deal. Please feel free to delete this and open dean's again.

Model number HDR-AS15
•2 megapixels.
•1.4in LCD screen.
•Face detection up to 60 faces.
•Continuous shooting up to 30 frames per second.
•Accepts memory card formats
•And playback .
•1080p high definition.
•Viewfinder.
•Waterproof up to 60m.

General information:
•USB cable and carry strap.
•Rechargeable battery.
•Weight 65g.
•Size H4.7, W2.5cm.
•Depth of camera when switched off 8.2cm.

- caraid_alba
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  1. hurdy's avatar
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    Yes. And it was spammed. And admin haven't responded to a request to reopen it. Hence my comments.
    Cold already? £149 for a camera that costs between £189 and £199? Really?
  2. rhinopaul's avatar
    What if your receipt states as15 and your as30 becomes faulty ?
  3. ifrazalam's avatar
    Already posted
  4. rhinopaul's avatar
    Did it come with accessories?
  5. hurdy's avatar
    Author
    Definitely came with the waterproof case. The box is twice the size of th camera - the camera sits in a plastic top and the bottom looks like it has some bits in it (presumably battery etc) but I'm not at home to check.
  6. centaurandrew's avatar
    How do people helmet mount these cams? Is it some sort of glue or epoxy resin to affix the mount?
  7. t10343's avatar
    I have got two of these today one from Hemel and one from Gloucester great deal
  8. HunterGatherer's avatar
    So.......
    Let me get this right.

    This is listed on the Argos site as the lower spec AS15, but if I go and buy this, it'll be the AS30 that they give me?
    Even though the AS30 isn't listed at all on the Argos site......
    Great price for the AS30, but not really for the AS15.....
  9. hurdy's avatar
    Author
    Yep...that's right
  10. HunterGatherer's avatar
    hurdy

    Yep...that's right



    Sweet!

    Ta.
  11. Deluxe's avatar
    Sorry to ask, but are we talking in-store collection only or both? Is this confirmed by Argos, or just lucky, isolated cases at certain stores?

    None of my local stores have stock, so my only option is delivery so I have no means of knowing I'll get an AS30.
    (edited)
  12. teh.arn's avatar
    I spammed the last one.
    The op with a brand new account refusing to post proof was suspicious.

    Cheers for verifying.

    Ordered on yesterday on the off chance that he wasn't lying. Might go pick it up today; no idea what I would use it for though, already got a gopro hero3
  13. rhinopaul's avatar
    Deluxe

    Sorry to ask, but are we talking in-store collection only or both? Is … Sorry to ask, but are we talking in-store collection only or both? Is this confirmed by Argos, or just lucky, isolated cases at certain stores?None of my local stores have stock, so my only option is delivery so I have no means of knowing I'll get an AS30.



    You have distance selling regulations if online so you can always return it within 7 days. Nothing to lose
  14. Qman's avatar
    Interestingly the second pic on the middle row can just make out as15
  15. Blasphemous's avatar
    According to the video review below, it seems the new waterproof case is considerably lower rated (in terms of 'waterproof depth'), than the old one.

    Sony Action Cam HDR-AS30 vs HDR-AS15 video comparison review here.

    Not sure about you guys but the AS15 picture looks better to me.
    (edited)
  16. Deluxe's avatar
    teh arn

    Ordered on yesterday on the off chance that he wasn't lying. Might go … Ordered on yesterday on the off chance that he wasn't lying. Might go pick it up today



    So did your e-mail confirmation state AS30?
  17. teh.arn's avatar
    Deluxe

    So did your e-mail confirmation state AS30?



    You won't know until you pick it up.
    The email confirmation only states the product, which is the cheaper model.
  18. bio's avatar
    Quite tempted to try this. Has anyone ended up with an AS15?
    I guess Argos are OK with returning un-opened stuff? Reason I ask is they say its exempt from their 30 day policy, and equally that click and collect is exempt from distance selling.
    (edited)
  19. Deluxe's avatar
    teh arn

    You won't know until you pick it up.The email confirmation only states … You won't know until you pick it up.The email confirmation only states the product, which is the cheaper model.



    Cool, thanks. I've managed to find one in stock and reserve it, but it's a bit of a drive. Will wait see what you get (and if anyone else has any success).
  20. Deluxe's avatar
    rhinopaul

    What if your receipt states as15 and your as30 becomes faulty ?



    Very good point
  21. rhinopaul's avatar
    bio

    Quite tempted to try this. Has anyone ended up with an AS15?I guess Argos … Quite tempted to try this. Has anyone ended up with an AS15?I guess Argos are OK with returning un-opened stuff? Reason I ask is they say its exempt from their 30 day policy, and equally that click and collect is exempt from distance selling.



    Yes, you wont be able to return it if collected from store only if you order online you will have 7 days to return under the distance selling regs but you could ask to see the item first before buying it
    (edited)
  22. deleted1020440's avatar
    Just picked up the HDR-AS30V in the Ayr store. Asked if I could view the item first at the customer services desk to make sure it was not the AS15.
    The receipt says Sony Action Camera only, no model number.
    Thanks to deanturner12576 for yesterdays post.
  23. hurdy's avatar
    Author
    It doesn't say the model number on the receipt, just Sony action camera.

    And it's excluded from their money back guarantee so I guess you should ask to see it first and then pay just in case.

    I got mine in Birmingham so it would appear to be widespread.
  24. Deluxe's avatar
    Taken a punt and collected from Gateshead. Right enough, it's an AS30. Checked before paying. Thanks OP!
  25. imranio's avatar
    youtube.com/wat…inc

    Looks like the newer AS30 doesnt go as deep in water.
  26. Vodka's avatar
    Do you get a 3m mount to stick it on a helmet?
  27. cybortech's avatar
    Yep, got one in Sheffield Kinler, it's coming up on the system as invalid, but they sold it for £149 anyway. This glitch going to be rectified soon IMHO.
  28. timtim86's avatar
    I just picked one up from the Southend store - can too confirm they give you an AS30 instead of an AS15.

    They told me it was exempt from returns - but i asked nicely if they'd take it back provided i didn't break the seals and they agreed. Even wrote on the receipt and signed it!
  29. Blasphemous's avatar
    imranio

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfCIVKHxincLooks like the newer AS30 … http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfCIVKHxincLooks like the newer AS30 doesnt go as deep in water.

    It's the 'case' that has been downgraded...

    Blasphemous

    According to the video review below, it seems the new waterproof case is … According to the video review below, it seems the new waterproof case is considerably lower rated (in terms of 'waterproof depth'), than the old one.Sony Action Cam HDR-AS30 vs HDR-AS15 video comparison review here.

  30. Blasphemous's avatar
    I reserved one in Cramlington but decided against buying one now, I wouldn't use it enough.
  31. mspychala's avatar
    Picked one on Friday and used on my day trip in Russia.
    youtube.com/wat…d=1
    oO
    (edited)
  32. jbrad's avatar
    Thanks deanturner12576 and hurdy. Reserved yesterday and have just collected one HDR-AS30 from the Guiseley store.
  33. peachy44's avatar
    Nice one! Just picked one up from my local store in Buxton, I can confirm that it is an HDR-AS30 and the receipt is marked 'Sony Action Camera'. It's probably worth checking the product before you buy
  34. Bad.Actor's avatar
    mspychala

    Picked one on Friday and used on my day trip in … Picked one on Friday and used on my day trip in Russia.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCSN4jR7a3k&feature=youtu.be&hd=1:D oO



    That's hardcore, I got vertigo just watching it. oO

    Makes Jackass look like a kindergarten.
  35. timtim86's avatar
    Really torn about whether to keep this. I know it's a good deal but i was expecting to be able to scuba with it- now realise i can't with the provided case. And i don't have time to buy another as I'm leaving tomorrow for Indonesia. Are you guys keeping yours?
  36. TelicVet's avatar
    I've reserved one, but the underwater footage I've seen looks poor compared to a gopro. I know they're not comparable on price etc but it's just a consideration.
  37. timtim86's avatar
    TelicVet

    I've reserved one, but the underwater footage I've seen looks poor … I've reserved one, but the underwater footage I've seen looks poor compared to a gopro. I know they're not comparable on price etc but it's just a consideration.



    Yeah I saw that too. Price difference sort of makes up for that though and there might be a better underwater lens at some point.

    Argh!
  38. Besford's avatar
    Blasphemous

    I reserved one in Cramlington but decided against buying one now, I … I reserved one in Cramlington but decided against buying one now, I wouldn't use it enough.



    The nation really needed to know that!
  39. scarl's avatar
    timtim86

    Yeah I saw that too. Price difference sort of makes up for that though … Yeah I saw that too. Price difference sort of makes up for that though and there might be a better underwater lens at some point.Argh!


    For underwater filming you need to change the front cover lens:

    ebay.co.uk/itm…b12
  40. PeterGalbavy's avatar
    I like my AS15, but at this price it's tempting to update and have a spare... Now if only someone, anyone, added wireless charging to waterproof cameras...
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