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Video camera w/tripod controls

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  • 21-12-2010 12:55am
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    kkelly77
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    Mods - if this is in the wrong forum please feel free to move, thanks.

    I am posting this on behalf of a colleague who isn't too internet savvy. He uses an old JVC camera (the type that uses mini casettes) to record local GAA matches. He has a tripod with the controls for the camera on the tripod itself. They plug into camera itself. There is also a mic input for the local commentator who commentates on the local matches.

    Recently his camera stopped working and I advised him it may cost more to repair than replace. The only thing is he is kind of stuck in his ways. If he opted for a new digital camera, he would need one with a tripod with the controls on it and an input for a mic. Can anyone recommend some kit for him that wouldn't break the bank but yet has a similar setup to his old video camera? Thanks for the help.

    K.


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    Tallon
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    What happened to it that made is stop working?

    You will find it hard to get the ones with the controls on the tripod these days.

    Might be best to just get that one fixed


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    kkelly77
    Registered Users Posts: 1,673 ✭✭✭kkelly77


    Tallon wrote: »
    What happened to it that made is stop working?

    You will find it hard to get the ones with the controls on the tripod these days.

    Might be best to just get that one fixed

    Not 100% sure but I was told it's not recording or playing tapes. I thought the controls just have a cable (USB) that plug into the camera? He's still waiting on a price for repair.


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    Tallon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,569 ✭✭✭✭Tallon


    It may not be USB. More than likely a special cable that connects to the camera model.

    I may be wrong


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