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Race finish camcorders

  • 23-04-2010 8:59am
    #1
    LeoD
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 750 ✭✭✭


    Hi there,

    Could anyone recommend a setup (camcorder, tripod, playback software?) for capturing league race finishing positions? No real budget in mind for camcorder but probably don't want to go too much above €250. This is one of the options we're looking at - Panasonic SDR-S50. Any advice from people with hands on experience would be greatly appreciated.

    Cheers


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  • #2
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,222 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    Sorry no experience, but I was curious and found the Casio EX-F1 (£768.50 from amazon.co.uk) which is an interesting alternative to a camcorder, if a little pricey. It does very high speed recording, up to 1200fps.


  • #3
    Raam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,318 ✭✭✭✭Raam


    At some of our league races, people use the video on their phones. Seems to do the job.


  • #4
    ED E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,170 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    THE GOOD: Very good image stabilization; well-designed; manual controls.

    CNET: THE BAD: Low-resolution LCD; dated user interface; poor low-light video; no external mic, headphone jacks.

    THE BOTTOM LINE: The Panasonic SDR-S50 standard-definition camcorder is worth considering for its manual controls and powerful zoom lens in a very compact body--not video
    quality.



    IMO: check out the crative vado HD. AFAIK theres no tripod mount but you could easily find a suitable 3rd party one.


  • #5
    ED E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,170 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    Has a tripod mount according to google:)


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