Camcorder for recording my strokes

[teotjunk]

Hi

I am thinking of getting this camcorder Canon ZR800 for recording my strokes

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000M4MT58/ref=pd_luc_mri?_encoding=UTF8&m=A3G19UOFL4CE7M&v=glance

What do you all think of it ? Do you think there is any better model I can get for what I am willing to spend on Canon ZR800


teotjunk

[TokyopunK]

I would get a Hard Drive camera instead of a MiniDV anyday!

[stormholloway]

I was thinking of buying this little thing:

http://www.amazon.com/Kodak-Zi6-Pocket-Video-Camera/dp/B001BO7R00/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1227472844&sr=8-1

[TonyB]

I wouldn't get a MiniDV.

For a little more (around $290), you can get a Canon FS100. SD flash memory, amazing zoom capability, good image quality, easy to use, full-featured.

Or you can go with something smaller and cheaper like Stormholloway mentioned (except it has no zoom). The choices are endless, but I would stay away from MiniDV stuff nowadays. Either HD or flash are the way to go.

[teotjunk]

I would get a Hard Drive camera instead of a MiniDV anyday!

Any particular brand you would recommend for about 300 dollars



teotjunk

[teotjunk]

Or you can go with something smaller and cheaper like Stormholloway mentioned (except it has no zoom).

Would the one Stormholloway recommended be effective is recording my tennis strokes ? Can I mount it on a stand ?


teotjunk

[teotjunk]

I was thinking of buying this little thing:

http://www.amazon.com/Kodak-Zi6-Pocket-Video-Camera/dp/B001BO7R00/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1227472844&sr=8-1

How are you going to mount it on a stand to record your tennis strokes ?



teotjunk

[TokyopunK]

If $300 is your max, then there is this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-SDR-H40-Camcorder-Optical-Stabilized/dp/B0011FWU5Q/ref=pd_cp_p_3?pf_rd_p=413862901&pf_rd_s=center-41&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B001284A7S&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0YHKETVFVPTYE23WRZMF

If you can afford a little more, get one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/JVC-Everio-GZ-MG330-Camcorder-Optical/dp/B001284A7S/ref=pd_cp_e_2?pf_rd_p=413862901&pf_rd_s=center-41&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B0019BH53Y&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0KCSQG67F6A9ZPXFNBNW

I have the second one but in 60GB.

[stormholloway]

How are you going to mount it on a stand to record your tennis strokes ?



teotjunk

Not sure; thought I'd just prop it up on something.

[diredesire]

If you're happy spending ~$300 go for the hard drive/etc models. Be careful though, many of the HD models aren't as easy to transfer to the PC as you'd imagine. I personally don't like transferring files via proprietary software, but that's just me.

If you want a great setup on a budget, you should look around at the Canon ZR65 (or similar) series on e-bay. You'll find TONS of dead ones on e-bay, with a "black screen" error. The CCD sensor dies on these models under high humidity or temperature, but Canon has a warranty extension on these models. You can buy one for peanuts ($20 + ship) on e-bay, get some accessories (new battery, cheap tripod, a few tapes, AC/DC adapter, etc) and have a pretty darn good setup for under $100. It'll require some work and some patience (especially when transferring files), but IMO it's worth it.

I personally like Mini DV equip, the resolution is surprisingly good.

[teotjunk]

I found a stand for the mini digital camcorder

http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=12988&pq-locale=en_GB&cameraEkNumber=EKN035874&skuID=S50950&Visible=&navCategory=

but I am not sure if it is tall enough. How tall (fully extended length) would the stand have to be able record my serves, assuming I am about 1.65m tall (5 feet 6 inches)


teotjunk

[teotjunk]

I was thinking of buying this little thing:

http://www.amazon.com/Kodak-Zi6-Pocket-Video-Camera/dp/B001BO7R00/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1227472844&sr=8-1

Any idea how much time can it record for ? Long enough for a two hour tennis session ?


teotjunk

[teotjunk]

I wouldn't get a MiniDV.

Or you can go with something smaller and cheaper like Stormholloway mentioned (except it has no zoom).

Would the lack of zoom facilities have a big detrimental effect ? Are there any other pocket video cameras you would suggest with zoom capabilities ? My budget would be around 200 US dollars



teotjunk