Re: [Phys-l] digital video cameras

[Bernard Cleyet <bernardcleyet@redshift.com>]

If you want a remote (from a computer) I don't think a webcam will do.  
I use a Canon (powershoot) S1 IS.  It's discontinued * so discounted 
ones may be available.  I bought one from costco.com.  Less expensive 
cameras are available .  A one meg. card will save about an eight minute 
clip at the highest speed and resolution (30 fps and 640 X 480 fine).  
Output is USB and direct NTSC (unfortunately mono.)

If you can stand 8 mm, they are discounted,  as it's a dead technology.  
Mine, old now, outputs both digitally and S-vid.  Also digitizes NTSC to 
tape and the firewire out, and is a still camera (only about one Mpix.) 
 If you purchase one, I'll give you many 8 mm tapes (one hour) for the 
post.


* The replacement, S2 ?, is stereo, focusses in dim light, and has other 
enhancements, BUT no longer has IR remote operation. 

bc, collector of dead technologies

Thomas McCarthy wrote:

> I would recommend getting the Logitech webcam.  They work beyond expectations and they are very cheap.
> Tom McCarthy
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> From: phys-l-bounces@carnot.physics.buffalo.edu on behalf of Cindy Schwarz
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> Subject: [Phys-l] digital video cameras
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> i am thinking about getting new cameras to use with loggerpro for
> video analysis - want to get away from minidv tapes - dont want to 
> use direct to dv
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> has anyone used any of the cameras with memory, SD or otherwise or
> hard drives ?
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> with macs?
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> Cindy Schwarz
> Vassar College
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