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ecrabb · Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 7:09 pm Post subject:

**AnalogRocks** · Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 7:17 pm Post subject:

Too bad. It seems a great idea poorly executed.

I'll keep looking. In the mean time I'll nab a used Sony Hi8 with night shot. I miss that feature.

ecrabb · Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 7:54 pm Post subject:

**AnalogRocks** · Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 11:04 pm Post subject:

**AnalogRocks** · Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 11:23 pm Post subject:

Hey guys, I pulled the trigger on the Sanyo Xacti VPC-CA9. 9MP 720p/30 <---this annoyed me It also does 640x480 60fps and 30fps.

Stoopidly small. Only thing is there's no power adaptor in the box ( optional not available anywhere I can find ) and also has component output at 480p and 720p with the optional $25 component cable. Rolling Eyes

Must resit buying every accessory. Laughing

I'll post a sample video just as soon as I hook up the SD card reader and figure out what website host's videos at full resolution.

EDIT: Ok let's try this rainy day video first:

greg_mitch · Joined: 03 May 2006 Posts: 5320

Try Vimeo or even Youtube now has HD videos albeit a bit compressed. There is another one too but I can't remember it.

That looks pretty nice for in car footage. Does it have stabilization?

**AnalogRocks** · Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 2:08 am Post subject:

**AnalogRocks** · Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 2:12 am Post subject:

**AnalogRocks** · Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 2:17 am Post subject:

Here's the sub shop.

EDIT: Damn! They re-compress the video. It doesn't look nearly as good as direct playback.

greg_mitch · Joined: 03 May 2006 Posts: 5320

WanMan · Joined: 19 Mar 2006 Posts: 10270

I'm going to guess that budget was the deciding factor.

nuttall_chris · Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 12:56 pm Post subject:

**AnalogRocks** · Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 1:45 pm Post subject:

**AnalogRocks** · Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 1:48 pm Post subject:

DJlife · Joined: 06 Nov 2009 Posts: 1

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Convert interlaced video to the progressive video in order to optimize the video effect.

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Clip any segment of the video exactly.

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greg_mitch · Joined: 03 May 2006 Posts: 5320

ROFL!!!!!!

**AnalogRocks** · Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 4:05 pm Post subject:

Too f*king much! LOL

Tipard = Retard

You ever see that comedy special where the comedian says " You know how to make people sound less powerful? Put DJ in front of their name" LMASO

So DJLife. Yo yo

'sup boyz?' LMAFASSO

(puts on the sweet puppy/Bambi doe eyes) Is your Tipard software really that good? Will this hellp me make better video. Will it cure world hunger?

OR

Most importantly....WILL IT BLEND?!

bethaniax · Joined: 14 Dec 2009 Posts: 1

What is a good camcorder for recording my bands shows and practices? I've been looking into buying a camcorder to record my bands shows. I need something 125$ or less. I really want something that has good audio (obviously) and can capture a good picture in dark places. The venues I play in tend to be dark. I have been looking at Aiptek camcorders but I'm worried I'm going to buy something that isn't worth the money. Does anyone have any suggestions on camcorders?
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**AnalogRocks** · Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2009 5:27 pm Post subject:

Stay away from Aiptek they are toy junk. I looked at all the $100 camcarders. None were worth buying. That's why I got the Sanyo CA9. Around $300 plus accessories. Keep in mind however the Sanyo's DO NOT come with the AC power adaptor. It's listed as optional in teh owners manual but NOT AVAILABLE from Sanyo in North America! They also do not include the component output cables they want an extra $50 (!) for them.

However it's got great sound. Low light not so much.

If you're on that tight of a budget you may want to look at a standard def DV camera from a few years ago on ebay.

greg_mitch · Joined: 03 May 2006 Posts: 5320

I would like to add a recommendation for the Kodak Zi8.

Shoots 1080p at 30FPS or 720p at 60FPS. Has mic input. Takes SD cards. Includes software with the camera so any computer you plug the thing into will have the software. Integrate USB plug. Has electronic image stabilization.

The only drawback I have so far is that they went away from the AA batteries and went with a LI battery instead. Not that big of a deal but still annoying.