Buying a digital or video camera

Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks Rick

as u wait for other replies, there is a comprehensive thread over on:

http://www.wishongolf.com/twforum/to...p?TOPIC_ID=969

there is camera stuff buried in there.

main thing is the camera needs to have ability to be able to set shutter speed manually pref sa 1/4000

some kind of image stabilization feature is good too

Chris

How much do you want to spend?

I'll tell you what and where to buy it.

Originally Posted by RickPinewild Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks Rick

Here is something I found out after buying my digital camera.

I just assumed that I could hook my analog VCR to my digital camera and through my computer to my video swing program.

Check to see that the camera you are buying has what is called a
Pass Through.

A lot of Sony cameras have it. My model Panasonic does not.

Originally Posted by brianmanzella How much do you want to spend?

I'll tell you what and where to buy it.

It's just for personal use, so I don't want anything too fancy. Just the basics with fast enough shutter speed.

A shutter speed of 4000 or better is ideal, however you may discover that since you are not in the business, a shutter speed of 2000 would be acceptable.

Cost wise, most of the low end cameras (under $300) the last I look were less than 2000 shutter speed. Cannon has a few models that hover at about $300 which has a shutter speed of 2000.

I was told by someone who works for V! that 1/2000 shutter speed is ok and nothing is gained by going to 1/4000.

ldeit

Those V1 guys are full of it.

Again..I need a price range.

Brian, If you would like to share any camera suggestions, that was my question. If you want to sell me a camera, just say so.

I need to get a camera and computer and software Any suggestions

Im intrigued by the Casio Exilim fx-f1. Super crazy high speed movie function. Not sure how it would work for a teaching professional. I think Luke was considering it at one time.

http://exilim.casio.com/browse_camer...highspeedmovie

Originally Posted by O.B.Left Im intrigued by the Casio Exilim fx-f1. Super crazy high speed movie function. Not sure how it would work for a teaching professional. I think Luke was considering it at one time.

http://exilim.casio.com/browse_camer...highspeedmovie

1200 frames per second... Thats unbelievable for a street price of around $800.

Originally Posted by denny I need to get a camera and computer and software Any suggestions

Software:
I've used Computer Coach for years, but I heard they're no longer in business. We use JC Video at the Barclays, and it's very easy to use. And, lastly there is a very inexpensive but complete software package from Motion Pro: http://www.motionprosoftware.com/index.htm

Cameras:
From personal experience, the best that I've ever owned is the Panasonic PV-GS500. It was the last of the pre-HD models, and it was rated the best in it's class. The picture is superb, because of the 3CCD sensor. It's virtually a news camera, in the size of a small camcorder. It has easy to use aperture and the shutter speed goes to 1/8000.

http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content...der-Review.htm

B & H is selling it for $749.99, and it originally sold for $1000. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...D_Mini_DV.html

Feel free to PM me, and I'll give you any info that I have.

Originally Posted by YodasLuke Software:
I've used Computer Coach for years, but I heard they're no longer in business. We use JC Video at the Barclays, and it's very easy to use. And, lastly there is a very inexpensive but complete software package from Motion Pro: http://www.motionprosoftware.com/index.htm

Cameras:
From personal experience, the best that I've ever owned is the Panasonic PV-GS500. It was the last of the pre-HD models, and it was rated the best in it's class. The picture is superb, because of the 3CCD sensor. It's virtually a news camera, in the size of a small camcorder. It has easy to use aperture and the shutter speed goes to 1/8000.

http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content...der-Review.htm


B is selling it for $749.99, and it originally sold for $1000. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...D_Mini_DV.html

Feel free to PM me, and I'll give you any info that I have.

I use the Panasonic Camcorder as well. It is a great Camcorder and has a zoom and wind filter settings for the mic. as well.

Brian,

$500 with downloading capability to my XP computer.

Brian,

$500 with downloading capability to my XP computer.

I saw a camera once that had a little flip out monitor on the camera. It also had the ability to have plane lines drawn on the screen.

I think it was a Sony of some kind. There are probably several that can do that now.

Here ya go.....

http://www.abesofmaine.com/viewproduct.asp?id=sndcrhc65

Originally Posted by brianmanzella Here ya go.....

http://www.abesofmaine.com/viewproduct.asp?id=sndcrhc65

Brian

what is the feature to draw lines on the camera screen called?

Is it unique to Sony ?

Originally Posted by brianmanzella Here ya go.....

http://www.abesofmaine.com/viewproduct.asp?id=sndcrhc65

Thank You Brian, Rick

The camera by Sony (it was the only one EVER made), that drew lines is not produced anymore but some are on ebay.