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JWC III 
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I used to use an old video camera to tape my throws and
then watch to do some self coaching. The camera played out several years ago and I really feel that instant feedback is missing from my throws training. Any ideas for a good camera that I could use to tape myself throwing? Here are some criteria I have: 1. Needs a decent size screen so that when I can play back my old, failing eyeballs can actually see it. 2. Needs to be something I can set up on a tripod or something for I'm throwing by myself (which is when I need it most anyways. 3. Something not super exspensive....so when I drill it with an errant hammer throw I'm not seen bawling like a baby by my neighbors. 4. Something I can easily download onto the internet so if I do something really funny I can get a millions hits on youtube. |
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Ryan Stewart
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Posted: 10/31/11 at 4:26am |
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Flip. It works great and it's cheap.
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Posted: 10/31/11 at 5:18am |
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Posted: 10/31/11 at 6:35am |
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I'm looking at a Kodak Playsport Zx5.
Craig, you'll love this story. In 1996 I was throwin' in Estes and my brother was there. I had this VHS camera that was TWICE as big as the one above. My brother taped a "3" on it and kept walking around the barriers and whenever somebody would say, "you can't be there" he'd say "Channel 3 News" and they'd wave him thru! And another thing...I wish I still had that much hair. |
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Posted: 10/31/11 at 6:42am |
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hahahahah, that's a fantastic idea!
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Posted: 10/31/11 at 11:47am |
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Thom, I think an iPad might just be perfect for you except for the tripod
part An iPhone or an iPod touch would also work pretty well and tripods are a bit easier to come by for these. |
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Posted: 11/01/11 at 7:03am |
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Most digital cameras have a video mode to capture to your memory card inside. They'll also mount on a tripod. However, you are limited to seeing it on the camera's screen until you upload the files to a computer or connect it to your TV.
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Posted: 11/01/11 at 8:18am |
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Thom There is a website at www.woot.com They sell one item a day for a very good price. They do have video cameras on it every onece is a while. You might check it out |
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Posted: 11/01/11 at 3:19pm |
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the one I have is a Panasonic. I couldn't say one works much better than another, all Panasonics work pretty well. but I would say look for one with a built in Hard drive, instead of a disk or mini dv tape one. I hope you find what you need, my friend.
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Posted: 11/02/11 at 7:40am |
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So the flip is a good one? |
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Posted: 11/02/11 at 9:46am |
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Posted: 11/08/11 at 8:20am |
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Flip HD is excellent and easy.
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Posted: 11/10/11 at 3:24am |
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Flip or iPad gets my vote. I use my phone with mixed
results. |
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Posted: 12/08/11 at 3:51pm |
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I recently have been looking for another Flip camera since mine was stolen along with my laptop with all of my throwing video on it! I liked mine for ease of use, but I heard they are going out of business or phasing their products out. Target and Bestbuy stores no longer carry them, but bestbuy.com still has them.
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Posted: 12/10/11 at 12:55am |
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Both of the flips i have are great. Get one that charges otherwise that
thing will eat batteries like crazy. |
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