by mike melia on Wed Feb 13, 2008 2:29 pm
Rich,
If you want this for analyzing throws, you don't need much. It should, of course, have an lcd screen. You'll need to have a slow playback (1/2 or 1/4 speed) and preferablly, frame-by-frame advance. This allows you the throw, then review. A remote control is a must. Extras batteries may not be necessary, but are nice to have (especially for long sessions).
The pure digital camcorders make transferring to the computer a snap, since the video is stored on a flash memory card. However, you have to check the specs as many cut back on features you want, like frame-advance, but give it the ability to play MP-3s.
Tape camcorders can be had fairly cheap, but you have to check to see if it has a USB or iLINK (aka firewire) connection for transfers to the PC. Aiptek makes a line of inexpensive digital camcorders ($75-$200) that fit the bill and have acceptable quality.
Tape camcorders can be had fairly cheap with a surprising number of features, but you have to check to see if it has a USB or iLINK (aka firewire) connection for transfers to the PC.
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